Hemp Evolution: Recent Episodes
Carl Germano
Hemp has been part of human life for thousands of years and is considered the most versatile and broadly beneficial plant in history, providing protein, fatty acids, fiber and phytocannabinoids like CBD for functional foods, dietary supplements, and medicinals. On the VO Hemp Evolution podcast, hosts medicine hunter Chris Kilham and clinical nutritionist Carl Germano,CNS, CDN along with guest experts, dive deeply into the numerous benefits of hemp. Episodes will include important information on the science, history, legend, lore, legal issues, safety & quality issues, and health benefits of hemp. Thank you for listening. Brought to you by Verdant Oasis at VerdantOasis.com
Author and activist Martin Lee talks with us about failed drug policy, variants of cannabis, whole hemp oil versus isolated cannabinoids and more in this insightful and lively conversation. Martin is co-founder and director of Project CBD. He’s the author of several books, including Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana–Medical, Recreational and Scientific, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in cannabis by High Times. Find him at projectcbd.org
Author and activist Martin Lee talks with us about failed drug policy, variants of cannabis, whole hemp oil versus isolated cannabinoids and more in this insightful and lively conversation. Martin is co-founder and director of Project CBD. He’s the author of several books, including Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana–Medical, Recreational and Scientific, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in cannabis by High Times. Find him at projectcbd.org
In this episode of Hemp Evolution Chris Kilham clearly articulates what hemp is and what it is not. A fibrous variant of Cannabis sativa, hemp has a history of use dating back thousands of years. Today's manipulated marijuana strains are not hemp at all, and this creates market confusion. Turn to Verdant Oasis to give you the straight facts on hemp.
This episode will cover the importance of using true industrial hemp strains that have been used for human consumption for decades with no reported adverse reactions. This has major implications legally as well as with safety concerns which plagues the many genetically manipulated marijuana hybrids being used today. In addition, Verdant Oasis offers genetic testing of their biomass confirming the strains we use are true industrial hemp by USP Guidelines as the only non-narcotic hemp (Class III).
Part 2. This episode features renowned medical cannabis expert Dr. Ethan Russo known best for his published work on the Entourage Effect of Cannabis Constituents and Endocannabinoid Deficiency states. The controversy surrounding dosing of CBD isolate vs whole plant extracts and the advantage of using a full entourage botanical is discussed. How the relevancy of having low legal levels of THC are crucial for the entourage effect and clinical efficacy of hemp materials is emphasized.
This episode focuses on the most important attributes one needs to look for when evaluating true hemp extracts (quality, safety, biomass THC content, etc.). Discussion of different grades of phytocannabinoid rich hemp oils, concentrations and why higher % CBD is not better, how true hemp is a legal food, different formats (oils, powders, beverage grade), etc. The issue of illegal THC levels in the biomass and subsequently in finished products is reviewed. In addition, the use of carcinogenic solvents to remediate high levels in marijuana hybrids is addressed
Part 1 of 2 episodes: This episode addresses the facts and realities of the current legal landscape of the evolving hemp & CBD marketplace. Legal expert Marc Ullman discusses the misinformation that pervades the industry based on existing law and not wishful thinking. From the interpretation of the 2018 Farm Bill, how companies ignore the federal DSHEA law, to how CBD isolates and so-called hemp distillates are deemed illegal products are reviewed.
Part 2: This episode addresses the facts and realities of the current legal landscape of the evolving hemp & CBD marketplace. Legal expert Marc Ullman discusses the misinformation that pervades the industry based on existing law and not wishful thinking. From the interpretation of the 2018 Farm Bill, how companies ignore the federal DSHEA law, to how CBD isolates and so-called hemp distillates are deemed illegal products are reviewed.
Part 1 of 2 episodes. This episode features renowned medical cannabis expert Dr. Ethan Russo known best for his published work on the Entourage Effect of Cannabis Constituents and Endocannabinoid Deficiency states. The controversy surrounding dosing of CBD isolate vs whole plant extracts and the advantage of using a full entourage botanical is discussed. How the relevancy of having low legal levels of THC are crucial for the entourage effect and clinical efficacy of hemp materials is emphasized.