Why do we celebrate April 20th?
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Why do we celebrate April 20th?

The phenomena of 420 is proof that small things can grow into mighty mythologies and become something more than what it was originally. April 20th is now recognized and celebrated nationwide, if not internationally, by cannabis consumers as well as canna-businesses.

Did you know that archeologists in China have found ancient cannabis flowers that are up to 2700 years old?
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Did you know that archeologists in China have found ancient cannabis flowers that are up to 2700 years old?

Over a decade ago, archeologists working in China’s Gobi Desert discovered a grouping of tombs– thousands of them– dating back more than 3000 years. Among the many incredible discoveries in these graves was one containing the remains of a 45-year-old male buried 2700 years ago with an impressively large cache of cannabis– nearly two pounds!

Does CBD make you feel relaxed?
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Does CBD make you feel relaxed?

Being relaxed is often an elusive state for many of us. We rush about from the moment we wake until we finally fall asleep, like a child’s toy top that has stopped spinning and lost all its momentum. When morning comes, the world winds us up again and we spin top-like through the day once again.

CBD and Dosing
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CBD and Dosing

Quite simply, there are no firm rules when it comes to how much CBD is right for you but instead comes down to a combination of your body’s individual metabolism and how much CBD it requires for you to obtain the desired effect or level of relief. Fortunately for us, CBD is very amendable to this sort of personal experimentation in that it passes easily through our system without causing harm.

Star Tribune Editorial: “The case for CBD use in schools”
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Star Tribune Editorial: “The case for CBD use in schools”

A Minnesota debate raises an important question: should medically fragile students be denied access to education if their safest treatment is hemp-derived CBD or medical cannabis?

Conan O’Brien: “Have you tried CBD?”
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Conan O’Brien: “Have you tried CBD?”

A recent late-night segment highlights just how far CBD has entered mainstream conversation.

Proposed Budget Includes CBD Research and Regulations.
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Proposed Budget Includes CBD Research and Regulations.

Bloomberg Law reports that the President’s proposed budget may accelerate long-awaited FDA CBD regulation, as federal agencies respond to growing demand for oversight of cannabis-derived products. The proposal highlights cannabis regulation as a priority and includes funding for research, inspections, and enforcement actions targeting improperly marketed CBD products.

“Make No Mistake: Cannabis Equity Can’t Wait.”
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“Make No Mistake: Cannabis Equity Can’t Wait.”

Experts argue that social and racial equity in the cannabis industry must move beyond buzzwords and become a foundational principle, requiring sustained investment, patience, and structural reform for the sector to succeed. This is particularly important given that the U.S. cannabis market remains a fragmented system of underground, state, and municipal frameworks shaped by a long history of disproportionate enforcement and participation disparities.

CBD and the FDA: Thoughts On What 2020 May Bring.
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CBD and the FDA: Thoughts On What 2020 May Bring.

Originally posted on CBD Experts on February 1, 2020 Nearly everyone involved with the business end of the CBD industry is wondering how and when the CBD will begin to sort out the regulatory snarl that has arisen in making these cannabinoid-enhanced products. This article poses many interesting questions and presents several interesting points of […]

Stigma’s Shop Awarded Best In State.
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Stigma’s Shop Awarded Best In State.

Stigma Hemp was recognized as the “Best Minnesota CBD Shop” at the inaugural Legacy Cannabidiol Cup, highlighting its standing within the state’s hemp retail space. The shop is located at 250 3rd Avenue N in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood.

Minneapolis Star Tribune Reports: “Minnesota parents fight schools to allow children access to CBD.”
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Minneapolis Star Tribune Reports: “Minnesota parents fight schools to allow children access to CBD.”

Kade can experience a grand mal seizure at any moment. Outside of school, his mother is able to respond quickly and administer CBD oil, which provides rapid relief by easing muscle contractions and stabilizing breathing until he regains consciousness minutes later.

Read the full Star Tribune article here:
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-parents-fight-schools-to-allow-children-access-to-cbd/567298452/

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Stigma CBD FAQ

Cannabidiol or CBD is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with therapeutic potential.  Unlike its sister molecule THC, CBD doesn’t make people feel “high” and has no noticeable psychoactive effect. All of Stigma’s products are powered by naturally grown, CBD-rich American hemp.  Stigma’s CBD ingredient is in. the form of a full spectrum concentrate and is derived […]

Stigma Hemp to Unveil Collaboration with Modist Brewing
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Stigma Hemp to Unveil Collaboration with Modist Brewing

An event on Thursday, September 26 will showcase the all-Minnesota CBD collaboration between the companies Minneapolis, MN (FINAL DATE, 2019) – Stigma, a CBD producer and retailer in Minneapolis’ North Loop, today announced its partnership with local craft brewery Modist Brewing to create an all-Minnesota CBD collaboration. The product, Dream Oil, is a CBD tincture that features […]