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Between science, culture, and geostrategy, these stories reveal the profound role of the plant in human history, far from stereotypes and facile reductions Cannabis is one of the most discussed and polarizing plants of our time. Its name evokes contrasting images and opinions: for some, it is a symbol of counterculture and rebellion; for others, […]

The referral issued by Italy’s highest administrative court opens a decisive path that could overturn years of uncertainty, restrictions and legal contradictions Italy has found itself at the center of a dispute that has lasted for years, revolving around industrial hemp, an agricultural sector that has grown rapidly thanks to rising demand for CBD products […]

How to read a cannabinoid acronym A cannabinoid abbreviation guide is a simple filing drawer for short codes that can look more complex than they are. It gathers the short codes you meet on labels and documents, gives each a plain definition, and explains how to read them without reading too much into them. This […]

The German model provides for legal distribution through non-profit associations, with strict rules on quantities, membership requirements and product traceability In a legislative move that has attracted attention across Europe, Germany has redefined its policy on soft drugs. As of 1 April 2024, the country has partially legalised cannabis, becoming the third nation in the […]

Fusing genetics to create horticultural marvels Welcome to the fascinating world of cannabis cultivation, a realm where ancient horticultural arts meet cutting-edge botanical science. Today, in this JustBob‘s article, we’re delving into a technique that sounds like something out of a science fiction novel but is, in fact, a practice thousands of years old: grafting. […]

Beyond Cannabinoids and Terpenes: Exploring a New Class of Compounds When we talk about the chemistry of the cannabis plant, the conversation almost invariably turns to cannabinoids like THC and CBD, or perhaps the aromatic terpenes that define the plant’s unique scent and flavour profiles. For decades, these two families of compounds have dominated scientific […]

Through targeted compression of the branches, the formation of scar tissue is stimulated, which enhances the plant’s robustness In the world of advanced botany, there are boundaries where science meets an almost artistic practice, a physical dialogue between the grower and the plant. Horticultural specialists have long understood that plant growth is not an immutable […]

Behind catchy names and colorful packaging lies an unstable and toxic drug, often used to adulterate even traditional cannabis. While legal cannabis is gaining ground in public debate and on the market, a lesser-known but far more alarming phenomenon is spreading in the shadows: synthetic cannabinoids. Marketed as ‘synthetic hashish’ or harmless herbal blends, these […]

Tiny road signs on the bottle CBD oil label symbols are the small icons and marks on a bottle and its box: the age mark, the keep-away-from-children sign, the recycling icon, the little symbols that point to storage or to a batch. They work like tiny road signs, telling a reader something at a glance, […]

Even in the coldest months, advanced techniques, genetic selection and indoor technologies allow cannabis to grow successfully Winter, with its muffled silence, shortening days and pale, distant sun, evokes images of rest and dormancy for the plant world. It seems the least suitable season for growing a plant such as cannabis, whether marijuana in the […]