A Research Study on the Antimicrobial Properties of Cannabis

By Cindy Orser, PhD
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In this comprehensive scientific study, researchers use in vitro methods to evaluate the impact of products containing CBD and CBG on the most dominant vaginal lactobacilli species, L. crispatus, associated with good health. Given the rise of intimate care products marketed with CBD and the reported antimicrobial properties of cannabis, these scientists set out to learn if products like cannabis infused lube have any effect on a vaginal microbiome.

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ASTM Launches New Labeling Standard

By Cannabis Industry Journal Staff
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The new standard (D8449) developed by the ASTM International subcommittee D37 is a leap forward in attempting to harmonize regulations in the cannabis industry. The standard is the first of its kind and aims to develop internationally aligned label specifications for all products containing cannabinoids.

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