A December 2019 Nielsen study found pet owners are looking to CBD to help their four-legged companions with:
Back and joint pain.
Episodic and chronic anxiety.
Stress.
Arthritis.
General health and wellness.
Luke Mullins, vice president of sales at Mary’s Tails, told Hemp Industry Daily that the company is in 1,000 retailers nationally, with plans to double that by year’s end.
Mullins notes that Mary’s Tails is careful about how they describe their products to avoid the warning letters the FDA has sent to “unscrupulous operators” that make claims that are not scientifically proven.
“We believe that our tagline – keeping your pets happy, healthy and calm – is a great summation of our products’ benefits,” Mullins said, adding that that they are mindful of the parameters federal agencies have set.
“So while we believe in the value and efficacy of all of our products, we are not permitted to speak to those concepts,” he said.
Education is key
Despite the increase, there’s still a lack of knowledge from consumers about CBD for their pets and how to use it properly, Lange said.
“A lot of people don’t know that pets and humans or dogs and humans share the same endocannabinoid system,” she said. “I think a lot of people think of CBD as cannabis, thinking probably it could make their dog high.”
Gordon, from Functional Remedies, said veterinary clinics have been instrumental about educating the public.
“I think that is really where we’re seeing a turn from,” he said. “Yes, you can go buy them in retail, but you can also go buy them now from a trusted source, and that being your veterinarian who also wants these products on the shelf as well.”
In fact, Nielsen surveyed 100 veterinarians in April and found that they have a greater awareness than physicians about CBD, “at an incidence double that of physicians,” Lange said.
The FDA hasn’t given veterinarians the go-ahead to sell CBD, but it appears some are doing it anyway, although it’s unclear how many.The American Veterinary Medical Association asked for guidance from the FDA on whether cannabinoids can be safely given to pets and farm animals during an agency hearing last May.“The FDA should clearly articulate where various cannabis-derived products fall,” Dr. Ashley Morgan said.Morgan inadvertently got the whole 500-seat room laughing when an FDA panelist asked if veterinarians are giving pet owners CBD. “No,” Morgan said. After a long pause, she added, “Not legally.”
Gordon said he uses CBD on his own pets.
“I want to give them the ultimate care, just like my own children,” he said.
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Any time we see the power of psilocybin being brought to the forefront of life, I am personally very delighted ! I am a ‘whole plant healing’ researcher and I know the benefits of both psilocybin and cannabis. So the fact that the FDA is looking means we are taking leaps and bounds in this promising future of the magic in mushroom and cannabis! Life is unfolding in some areas of reality in amazing ways, for this we can be grateful… If you’re not familiar with the powerful effects of psilocybin on our Mind Body and Spirit watch Fantastic Fungi!
Data indicates that psychedelics are gaining popularity. For example, in 2019, the Global Drug Survey collaborated with psychedelic researchers to examine the acceptability of psychedelic products and other drugs such as MDMA (ecstasy) and ketamine in the field of psychiatry. “We found high rates of acceptance especially among those with prior experience of using them, although fears based on myths and outdated science, were evident among psychedelic-naïve respondents,” the survey conclusion shows. Just earlier last year the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of depression in adults who have tried other antidepressant medicines but have not benefited from them (treatment-resistant depression). Now as states begin to mull the question of psilocybin’s legality, this new field of potential medicinal substances may follow a comparable pathway to legalization with the cannabis medical market.
The growing awareness of cannabidiol, or CBD’s, health benefits has pushed the market into mainstream retail. And yet, despite its growth of recent years, it is important to remember that cannabis products are still illegal in the U.S on the federal level. This regulatory hurdle is one of the last remaining obstacles that has been holding the industry back to a certain degree. “There is plenty of room for growth here,” believes Confident Cannabis VP of Growth & Marketing Brad Bogus according to a report by Civilized. “CBD is sort of stuck in between prohibition era policies and federal acceptance. We just saw the first cannabis derived FDA approved medication make its way onto the market, which is a CBD medication. Where it goes from here in the world of Big Pharma is hard to say, but the direction will be up, in some velocity. Seniors are more keen to try a CBD product over a THC product, so even on the regular non-pharmaceutical market, CBD will still snag a good portion of untapped market share. International trade of source material is another big advantage of the CBD market, to help it grow.”
I’m very excited to taste this new MA Tea CBD+ botanical iced teas supplied to HempgintonPostfor review by DrinkMyMa.com
I’m trying the RELAX MA Tea first because it’s been a long week and I still have this review to review and write for you. I’m thinking relaxing while I’m writing would be a great way to flow with this.
On first taste my mouth says, oooooh yes! I taste the lavender and herbal blend of chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, and elderflower, it’s refreshing to my taste buds while providing a cool calm feeling as it flows down my throat into my body. The second swallow follows the same feeling, delish it says, and I wonder, will I be drinking this entire bottle in one setting to feel the relaxation this is to provide?
Another delicious swallow…yummm I’m feeling the chilin, and relaxing into this…Now about MA’TEA… The MA story is printed on every label: Legend has it, in 2737 B.C., Emperor Shennong of China discovered tea. He created his Má formula by steeping tea and mixing cannabis hemp, medicinal botanicals and herbs to make his ancient brew. Throughout Shennong’s life, he researched and recorded the benefits of these
medicinal herbs, the foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It’s his knowledge of health and wellness that we share in every bottle
of our Má CBD+ botanical iced teas.
This RELAX MA tea is a brewed BaiMudan Herbal Elixir, Lavender Berry Chill, with white tea and calming botanicals of lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, and elderflower. Who couldn’t love this just by these first ingredients.
Of course, it can’t have sugar or caffeine for relaxation so MA RELAX is naturally sweetened and caffeine free. What’s making this drink even more special is that each bottle contains 15mg of CBD.
Now the fourth swallow, and I’ve tasted lees then ¼ of the drink. I must tell you, I do love the taste, especially with the lavender. I am feeling more relaxed, maybe that’s the CBD. I do want to drink the whole bottle just to give some real ‘feeling’ feedback, but less than half way through, I’m real goooood!
Here’s what’s in RELAX with Lavender Berry Chill
Kick back and enjoy our blueberry infused Bai Mudan, caffeine-free white tea. An ideal formula to relax any time of day or night.
15mg CBD Hemp
10 Calories
Naturally Sweetened
Nothing Artifical
0 Sugar
0 THC
15mgs of CBD – According to Medical Marijuana Inc CBD is not Intoxicating and this dosage can relax us a bit!
You may have heard of CBD oil products that are federally legal and asked yourself, “Is CBD intoxicating?” The easy answer is NO. CBD alone cannot cause euphoric effects, regardless of the size of your CBD servings.
Time for another drink…Now I would imagine if I were in warmer temperatures than Portland Or today where the high today is 37, I may be drinking this chilled beverage a little faster.
Half way through this bottle I’m feeling some tension relief in my shoulders as I’m finding more information on this product.
Shennong Beverage Company is raising the bar with next generation, plant-based beverages by infusing each Má Iced Tea with CBD+ natural botanicals.CBD+ not only harnesses the functional benefits of zero-THC Hemp CBD but elevates those benefits by combining it with nearly 20 different herbs and spices inspired by the original Má brews of Emperor Shennong. Shennong used his brews to treat a variety of conditions and later became known as the Father of Chinese Herbal Medicine.
We had received a variety pack of 3 bottles
It appears if you live on the east coast you’re in luck, MA Tea can be found in most of The Vitamin Shoppe. Otherwise you can order online. MA’Teas are focused on getting this brand into as many natural outlets across the US as possible –
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The dried leaves and other parts of the cannabis plant are called Marijuana. The dried leaves are usually vaporized, smoked, or even cooked to activate the psychoactive substance called cannabinoids. Activated Marijuana has psychoactive effects. Recreational Marijuana is known to impart a sense of relaxation and pleasure. Cannabinoids also have various therapeutic benefits. Because of these benefits, people have started to incorporate it into medication. Since then, the legalization of controlled CBD products, several mainstream retailers have begun selling CBD products. You can find CBD in the form of oil, water, and even edible items. The total sales of CBD products amounted to almost 2 billion dollars. Experts believe that Cannabis will be a 16 billion dollar business in 5 years.
CBD INDUSTRY IN A NUTSHELL
There are different estimations for how the CBD industry will stand in the future, but all these estimates point towards success and growth. This industry has grown a lot in the recent past, and the rates of growth are more than expected. Some studies even predict that the cannabis market in the United States will reach 20 billion dollars by the year 2024. Some estimates say it will go up to 22 billion dollars. The CBD industry is maturing from just a sub-category into an entire independent sector. The growth of this market has been unbelievable throughout the past few years, and it is estimated that the market will achieve an annual growth rate of 49 percent when compounded by the year 2024.
CBD as a market has a lot of influence on other parallel markets such as pharmaceuticals,food, beverages, and so on. After the legalization, CBD products are sold in well-regulated dispensaries. In some cities, CBD products are even sold in smoke shops, grocery stores, etc. Best CBD companies around the world are focussing on generalizing recreational Marijuana. The market is slowly shifting from just regulated dispensaries to retail shops. After the relaxation of laws and the Farm bill that was passed, farmers are now free to grow hemp. Thus, there is more scope for the industry in the future. Industrial hemp will gain pace in the near future with promising agricultural communities and regulations between the farming and industrial aspects.
REGULATIONS OF THE MARKET
Regardless of the different levels of adjustment in government laws concerning hemp plant, the process of assembling and closeout of CBD items still stays in the haze. The Farm Bill makes sure that hemp ranchers are protected and gives a sheltered structure to their interstate transportation, protection, and budget administrations. This is in accordance with the Marijuana venture but doesn’t fix parameters associated with the sales of the product.
There are numerous CBD items used for topical purposes. These products are intended to be applied on the surface of the skin. It is legitimate to have these creams, balms, and even oils. Most of these products are made of hemp plants and not Cannabis. It has also been declared illegal to add CBD products in food items unless there is a specific prescription from a doctor. The laws behind the usage of CBD substances in edibles such as mixed drinks, chocolates, baked goods, and so on remain a gray area.
There have been regulations given out by the FDA, keeping in mind the various aspects of the CBD market. This market shifts towards certain assets and the answers are not in the clear yet. The council involves several legal counselors, medical experts, cultivators, producers of CBD goods, etc. Even though there are existing regulations to a great extent, the complete concept of legalizing Marijuana is still hazy.
Government authorities have not forced any guidelines but have shown interest in the investigation of CBD products. It has been predicted that we will reach the stage that will ensure the lawful consumption of Cannabis in the near future. The usage and manufacture of topical CBD products will increase because the FDA will not intervene with the topical products, and the framework is quite relaxed.
PRODUCT CONSISTENCY
There is a lack of consistency in CBD products around the world due to various reasons. The first one being the inconsistent regulations. There are a number of stores that sell consumable CBD goods and topical ones. It is quite natural to find inconsistencies in these products across the country because of the difference in the regulations. Many people believe that the rules are in the proper place, ensuring the safety of the consumers.
Most producers of these products aim to create items of high-quality and are passionate about what they do. This has led to more awareness about these products, and people are walking towards the light in this case. The method followed by each cultivator and product maker is different from the other. This serves as the main reason behind the inconsistency. Complete transparency is required for a sensitive market like this one, and most producers aim at providing the same.
SIGNS OF GROWTH
Recently, substantial retail enterprises such as Walgreens and CVS have started to sell CBD products in their stores. This is a good sign as it will create a positive ripple that will eventually help in normalizing the consumption of CBD items. Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes, and the CBD medicinal industry is gaining pace with the relaxed regulations. The launch of Epidiolex, which is a medicine to treat chronic seizures, has CBD in it. There has been a rapid increase in the number of researches and studies on the medicinal properties of Cannabis and the byproducts. Some of the topical products derived from CBD are used in treating skin problems such as dermatitis, acne, and so on. All these factors amount to signs of growth and maturation of the industry.
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We are all blessed at this time that Cannabis is back and now legal in all 50 states to heal the damage that has occurred from a starved endocannabinoid system. This has led to imbalances in our homeostasis and the potential for long term dysfunction.
I think most of us know by now, we have an endocannabinoid system with receptors for cannabinoids. These receptors are connected to and feed our endocrine and immune system. When we nourish our we bring our bodies back to balance and wholeness. Over time, that’s just a fact. And we have to do our part!
Many of us are challenged to understand this new multi-million dollar CBD industry that has launched its way into our world. There are more CBD Brands than there are people to consume them. Which CBD brand and delivery system would be the best for me and which can I afford on a monthly basis? Am I really getting the most out of the cannabis plant with just one isolated ingredient, CBD?
According to recent studies there are six common and well-researched cannabinoids—CBD, CBDA, CBN, CBG, CBC and CBDV—each with a specific application.
If you’re new to the world of CBD, you might be confused and overwhelmed by the list of acronyms above. So, let’s start with a simpler question: what is a cannabinoid? First discovered in Israel in the 1960s, cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds derived from the cannabis plant. These compounds are responsible for the many positive therapeutic effects of cannabis, with each compound offering distinctive properties and benefits. To date, scientists have discovered more than 110 cannabinoids; more are likely to be found as we continue to explore the complex molecular structures of the cannabis plant. https://intrinsichemp.com/cbd-cbda-cbn-cbg-cbc-cbdv-differences/
With this in mind, some of us leading edge investigators are discovering that full spectrum cannabinoids may be the best and most effective way to ingest and deliver cannabinoids to our entire system.
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How you ask? Fresh grown cannabis, be it Hemp or MMJ provides full spectrum cannabinoids. Accordingly, whole plant juicing has emerged as the best delivery system available to nurture us back to homeostasis and a balanced immune system, thereby creating wellness on many levels. This is the purest and most cost effective way to self care and self heal our mind/body/spirit. This is priceless!
Whole plant juicing is the way, beyond CBD.
I received an anonymous email regarding an Organic Farm here in Northern Oregon that was beginning to harvest their first Organic Hemp Crop and were offering fresh Hemp flower to the public. It is a novel idea for a farmer to make the whole Cannabis Hemp plant available for consumers to juice or to make a simple oil extract that is rich with all the cannabinoids, not just CBD!
Visiting the Azure Farms in Dufur Oregon Oct 27th was an amazing experience.
Their grow operation is operated by four generations of the Stelzer family from grandparents through grandchildren, all cultivating a healthy eating lifestyle for the world. Azure farms is family owned and operated and independent 100% NON-GMO Organic farm.
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The Hemp operation at AZURE is amazing with 50ish acres of beautiful Hemp flower growing on their Non-GMO Organic farmland.
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CBD treatments are promising, but far more research needs to be done before federal authorities can allow them in foods and dietary supplements, according to a leader of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new cannabinoid work group.
Talking to the National Industrial Hemp Council, Lowell Schiller warned CBD producers in attendance that the FDA plans to treat hemp extracts like any other new ingredient going into foods or drugs – meaning that without research on dosing and drug interactions, the agency is unlikely to approve over-the-counter use.
“We don’t hold a grudge against (cannabinoids), but we also don’t hold them to a lower standard of safety or absolve them of other requirements,” he told the gathering in Portland, Oregon.
“Consumers have a right to expect the same level of FDA protection with respect to hemp and derivatives like CBD as they would expect with respect to any other substance.”
Schiller repeated FDA concerns about:
Potential adverse effects from CBD use, including liver damage.
The lack of data on long-term use of CBD.
Unproved claims of therapeutic benefits from CBD.
“If we don’t think we’ll have the data to say that some level of CBD can be safely added to a food or dietary supplement, then we wouldn’t want to create an exception for CBD,” he said.
Schiller told the industry group the FDA is excited about cannabinoids’ potential for therapeutic use, but more research is needed. He said the agency would report progress on its cannabinoid review in “early fall.”
COMMENTS:
Ray: There is that “more research” propaganda again. No one believes the FDA simply because they play the Fake News card and because they know they picked the wrong side when it came to the cannabis plant. There is plenty of research and testimonials on the side effects and benefits of cannabis including CBD if they really want to find it.The FDA gave us Fentanyl and:Infliximab. Brand Name: Remicade. Used For: Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis. Side Effects: Cancer (Skin, Lung, breast cancer, gastrointestinal) labored breathing, joint pain, pneumonia.Do you know what product helps patients with Chron’s disease? Yep, cannabis. And cancer is not a side effect.
Deetew: Wow, the FDA wants a lot of information on CBD before jumping to conclusions. Keep in mind that the GW Pharmaceuticals study that showed liver damage from CBD used acute doses of 180,000 mg of pure isolated CBD in a 75 kg individual —beyond anything anyone would ever use or afford. Also, I can buy a barrel of Ibuprofen and destroy my kidneys and stomach lining, and the FDA won’t care about my safety. —Why, because it already gave me chronic gastritis, and the FDA doesn’t care. Don’t believe that the FDA isn’t biased against CBD, because they most certainly are either receiving revolving door promises from GW Pharmaceuticals, or they are getting straight up bribed. Investigate.
Mike: Hopefully we can unmark the alleged “proprietary” chemovar that GW PHarma is using and show that the same effects can be achieved with hemp and cannabis extracts.
Bev: The FDA allows neurotoxic, endocrine disrupting, fluoride to be given to children. Fluoride was NEVER tested, but can be prescribed because it was grandfatered! Spare us your concern about CBD products, oh font of wisdom FDA, you merely want control.Fluoride is a drug that has only been approved for topical application. Children’s sodium fluoride anti-cavity supplements were never found safe or effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sodium fluoride supplements are routinely fed to little children to prevent tooth decay. They are drugs requiring a dentist’s or physician’s prescription. FLuoride supplements were “grandfathered in” before the 1938 law was enacted requiring drug testing. So, products on the market before 1938 were presumed safe by the FDA who allowed grandfathered drugs to be sold without any testing. Once a drug is on the market for any reason, doctors can use them to treat any disease or condition. Sodium fluoride was on the market pre-1938, but not to stop cavities and not for any medical reason. Sodium fluoride sold as a rat poison.
Cyrus Emerson: CBD needs to be approved before Hemp can move into the textile market. Ha ha. As an investor this has been a painful adventure with my stock going lower and lower all the time.Even after becoming Federally legal my investment continues to find all time lows.If the FDA doesn’t approve CBD a lot of other investors will feel the pain too.
Poncietta M Chavez: It would seem to me that the FDA would want a drug with few side effects. CBD has been proven to help many medical conditions when nothing else could. The testimonials are out there, it is no big secret. When one look at the side effect of many of the drugs that are currently on the market and are FDA approved, I do not understand how they can even consider that the side effects far outweigh the disease/condition that is being treated. Many of these approved drugs are more harmful than the condition that they are treating but doctors do not hesitate to prescribe these to their unsuspecting patients because they have something to gain from the big pharmaceuticals. The big pharmaceutical could care less because it’s the bottom line that counts … to heck with human life … consider it collateral damage. I’d bet anything that none of these individuals would take or allow their loved ones to take any of these meds. Through the years, there have been drugs that have been approved and it’s not until there is a rash of deaths or other serious side effects does the FDA decide to pull the drug from the market.PRIME EXAMPLE: Celecoxib Safety DebatedThe safety of the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (brand name Celebrex) came under scrutiny when the other COX-2 inhibitors were taken off the market more than a decade ago.The medical literature includes studies showing an increased risk of serious cardiovascular problems with celecoxib. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) position is that the risk for certain patients is worth the benefit of celecoxib. Taking the lowest effective dose of celecoxib, for the shortest time possible, is advised by the FDA, and prominent warnings are required on packages for all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), including celecoxib, highlighting the risks.6
Results of a long-term, multinational clinical trial that began in 2006 to assess and compare the risk of celecoxib with other common NSAIDs have not yet been released.7NEED I SAY MORE?
Serg: This is such an absurdity. The FDA does not care about your safety, all they care about is the almighty dollar. Their line about research on long term effects is a farce. The perfect example: Just watch any commercial on medication and listen to the ridiculous amount of side effects on each and every product, some of which include death or suicidal tendencies. All they say is consult your doctor or discontinue use. What a joke.
Mike: Big Pharma knows the benefits of CBD and is pushing the FDA to delay it as long as possible so they can corner the market. They obviously control FDA just they and the other big corporations do congress….
