Medical Notes: Combining Black Seed Oil and Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil (RSO)
Introduction You may find these notes helpful in your journey or sharing with a loved one who may be interested. This is not medical advice. You must consult a medication professional prior to considering the rest of the information. Your loved one may already be on a medication regimen that might include something like 15mg […]
The Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Chronic pain is a persistent problem for many individuals, with an estimated 100 million Americans experiencing some form of chronic pain. Traditional pain management methods, such as prescription painkillers, can be effective in relieving pain but also come with a host of potential side effects and a risk of addiction and overdose. In recent years, […]
Cannabis Tincture Recipe (advanced)
A more advanced recipe for a Cannabis tincture that includes additional ingredients for added flavor and potency: Cannabis Tincture Ingredients: 1 ounce of cannabis flower or trim1 cup of high-proof alcohol (such as everclear)1/4 cup of honey2-3 cinnamon sticks2-3 whole cloves2-3 whole peppercorns1 vanilla bean1/2 cup of coconut oil Instructions: Grind the cannabis flower or […]
Deep Green Genetics
Deep Green and Sticky Finger Seeds announce the next level for superior cannabis cultivar genetics: Deep Green Genetics (DGG). DGG is a collaboration network of multi-generation craft cannabis farmers and breeders from all over the world. We bring together combined knowledge and heritage seed collections, offering the global community some of the world’s best heritage […]
Virtual Medical Cannabis Day Flag Ceremony
Dr. Clifton Otto has produced a virtual flag ceremony for Governor Ige. Working with US Senator Ed Case Dr. Otto once again was able to fly the American flag over the US Capitol to honor patients in Hawaii’s Medical Cannabis program. Formalizing the medical Cannabis program in Hawaii is a top priority. This effort does […]
3C Consulting, LLC
We provide cannabis business audits and strategic guidance services for clients at any stage to help them navigate complex compliance issues, craft a thorough business plan, structure their business, launch, or scale their operations. We provide recommendations on best practices and procedures, and ancillary product and service types necessary to operate compliantly and profitably. Our strategic guidance services focus […]
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Mind Body Hemp
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How Can Weed Legalization Make the World a Better Place?
By “World” we mean, every biological organism. From patients who require Cannabis to investors tryin’ make a buck from the plant. We are eight mainislands surrounded by water. Tightly controlled and policed by local county mayors a few have control over the many. Cannabis is not regulated here the same way it is regulated in […]
Virtual 420 LIVE
If you missed the casual discussion, interviews and Big Island Grown dispensary tour, check out the video highlight reel. We cut a 4 hour event down to about 2 hours. Mike Ruggles – Tips for winning in court and mayoral bidLizzy Knight – Virtual Colorado NOCO / Earthweek EventJames Simpliciano – HFUU Maui UpdateDr. Daniel […]
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Medical Advice from the Hawaii State Department of Health
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Official Hawaii Cannabis Safety Awareness
“You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Abraham Lincoln A common cannabis theme appears before us, “safety”. A popular myth is that regulatory safety requirements placed on dispensaries have made distributing, consuming or possessing […]
December Hawaii Patient Union Meeting is First Friday
It’s a great time to learn about your local Hawaii Patient Union chapter.
Hawaiian Ethos Dispensary Events
Cannabis is Medicine HILO—12/10/18 @ 5-7P, HAWAI‘I INNOVATION CENTERRSVP KONA—12/11/18 @ 5-7P, THE HAWAIIAN ETHOS KONA DISPENSARYRSVP Join Hawaiian Ethos Medical Advisor Stacey Marie Kerr MD for a presentation on using cannabis as medicine. Q&A + talk story to follow. Kona event will also include a dispensary tour (no products available yet).OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, […]
November Hawaii Patient Union Meeting is First Friday
It’s a great time to learn about your local Hawaii Patient Union chapter.
October Hawaii Patient Union Meeting is First Friday
It’s a great time to learn about your local Hawaii Patient Union chapter.
Healthy Hawaii Guide
Considerations for a Patient-Friendly Government This annual guide aims to help voters and elected officials reduce harm to patients while improving our Cannabis economy. More than 25,000 licensed patients in Hawaii are affected by restrictions on Cannabis medicine. Nationally, 70% of voters oppose enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized medical or recreational […]
Top 7 Reasons Why Legal Cannabis Can Bolster National Health – Sponsored
By Anna Wilcox For the last 80 years, cannabis has been identified as Public Enemy Number 1, said to promote lude behavior, encourage violence, and drive people into states of rage. Fortunately, these social and political arguments have yet to be backed by any real science. The cannabis plant has been a part of human history […]
Cannabis Talk with Ethan Nebelkopf
You Are Invited! We hope you’ll join us for a very special meeting of the Hawaii Patients Union. Cannabis Talk Story on Hawaii IslandFriday. May 25th 5pm – 7pm Hawaii Innovation Center in Hilo117 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hi 96720Map + Directions This month the Hawaii Patient Union will have a special guest host, author Ethan […]
Biodynamic Cultivation with Compost – Colum Riley – Malibu Compost
Learn basic and advanced composting. Shango Los’ latest video. If you’re not familiar with Shango’s Shaping Fire Podcast, be sure to check it out for more expert recordings. These are “must watch/listen” recordings for anyone interested in being a great grower and or Cannabis entrepreneur. Shangos YouTube Channel
Request for Plant-count Exemption for Licensed Patients During Lava Emergency Evacuations
We’ve asked Governor Ige for an exemption to help protect patients who need to move their plants. The letter is pasted below and linked at bottom. As more information becomes available we’ll update this page. Find more lower Puna infographics on Dr. Mark Kimura’s Facebook timeline. — The Honorable David Y. Ige Governor, State of […]
4:20 All Day
You Are Invited! We hope you’ll join us for a not-so-regular monthly meeting of the Hawaii Patients Union. Friday. April 20th 10am – 4:20pm Hawaii Innovation Center in Hilo 117 Keawe Street, Hilo, Hi 96720 Cannabis brings us together again to celebrate Cannabis health and wellness with our community. On 4/20 we rally our families […]
Legalization of Cannabis in Hawaii – It’s Legal Now (With a License)
Clarification for licensed patients, Hawaii has accepted the medical use of Cannabis. There is no conflict with federal law or preemption as is the case with pesticides, for example. Scheduling and decriminalization are irrelevant for licensed patients. Here’s some language to consider for folks interested in obtaining a license to grow (please grow): https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SB2217_.htm […]
Hawaii Cannabis Dispensaries – Cure Oahu Blessing and Opening
Another medical Cannabis dispensary opens in Hawaii on Oahu Island. According to KITV news, a blessing was held earlier today at 10:30 a.m. “The 24-hundred square food facility will offer locally grown medical-grade cannabis products to customers with 329 cards. The company says the Department of Health will conduct a final inspection this week then […]
Cannabis Consumer Capsule Consumption Option
What’s Your preferred consumption method? Do you have special precautions you have to follow to avoid additional side-effects? Can Cannabis capsules reduce side-effects? Not all patients can or prefer to consume Cannabis the same way. Smoking, vaping, edibles and a needle injection of the marijuanas through the eyeball aren’t great options for many. Cannabis oil medicating massages […]
Daniel Morii Still Bringing People Together
For more than 40 years Daniel Morii documented sustainability efforts and the Cannabis movement. His works reveal many storylines across Hawaii and in his own neighborhood. Daniel Morii was also successful in business. He and a small group of friends created a commune in the heart of Haight-Ashbury. Unbeknownst to many, that small group of hippies […]
Jeff Sessions Federal Fear Reduces Patient Treatments
Update 11/08/20 Jeffery Session reign of terror is nearly over. His successor is a former college football player. He could directly benefit from Cannabis use and has likely heard professional football players stories of their Cannabis use for medical conditions caused by football. He’s also made some Cannabis-friendlier statements. US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has […]
Hawaii Adds ALS to MMJ Program; Rejects Anxiety Disorders | Ganjapreneur
We’re all super grateful for another contribution from Dr. Clifton Otto. This time it’s ALS disease. Mahalo for your work at getting this debilitating disease approved for healthcare. Amazing that only a few days ago an ALS patient would have been put in jail for trying Cannabis. Here’s the letter from Dr. Otto: https://hawaiicannabis.org/wp-content/uploads/ALSPetition-DOHApproval-19Dec17.pdf Read […]
Hawaii Cannabis Business Meeting 4/20 at 5pm in Hilo
Event passed… On 4/20/2017 We held a business meeting in Hilo. Thursday in Hilo. Bring your ideas and questions. If you’ve got a Cannabis product or service you’d like to promote, bring it! This was an informal meeting designed to help spur more conversation about Cannabis business. We helped small business owners get involved in […]
43 Percent of Americans Have Tried Marijuana and, According to Jeff Sessions, They are Not Good People
March 17, 2017– By Virginia Purcell Earlier this week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered a speech to law enforcement officials in which he ranted about the immorality of smoking marijuana and signaled a return to the failed drug-abstinence “Just Say No!” programs of the 1980’s. Sessions said, “I think we have too much of a […]
Medical Cannabis Program Update Hawaii Department of Health
“Ensuring Hawaii’s registered patients have access to safe medical marijuana products through an efficient system of responsible, licensed dispensaries.” -Hawaii DOH Inside today’s update the Department of Health states their position on Medical Marijuana Legislative Bills “About 45 medical marijuana bills have been introduced in this legislative session, but Governor David Ige and the Hawaii State […]
Feds Threaten to Shut Down Las Vegas High Times Cannabis Cup
According to Reno Gazette Times, the Feds threaten to shut down Las Vegas High Times Cannabis Cup in a Feb. 16 letter to the Moapa Paiute Tribe. The times reports that U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden, based in Las Vegas, sent a Feb. 16 letter to the Moapa Paiute Tribe reminding the tribe that the transport, possession, use and distribution of […]
Federal Marijuana Policy – “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act”
An Epic Bill Introduction by Congressman Rohrabacher from California for the newly introduced “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act” (also see 2015 version) Visit Mr. Rohrabacher’s website for more links and articles to Cannabis legislation. From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office FEDERAL MARIJUANA POLICY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker’s announced […]
Updated: Hearing Scheduled in Committee on Judiciary and Labor – SB 174 and SB 305 Relating to Cannabis
Updated 2/22/17 The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure (SB 174) be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, K. Rhoads, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard, L. Thielen. If the measure/bill becomes law it would amend the definition of […]
Microdosing Weed: From Medical-Use Only to a Lifestyle Supplement
Cannabis is going from medical-use only to a lifestyle supplement as more states go recreational. In both pioneering states like Colorado, and new adult-use states like California, there’s a new trend emerging: Microdosing Weed. Products like Root of it All‘s cannabis-infused essential oils, and low-dose Kiva Confections are prime examples of companies making cannabis-infused products […]
Cannabis Legislation 2017: We’re Tracking All Legalization Bills
Most state legislatures reconvene in early January, and by February they’re in full swing, moving some bills forward and killing others in committee. This year 27 state legislatures are considering bills pertaining to cannabis in some form. (Well, okay: 26. Mississippi had two medical marijuana bills, but they’re already dead.) Some states are pushing full […]
Correction: Hawaii State DID NOT Introduce a Bill to Legalize Genetically Modified Cannabis
Correction: An amendment in section 2 states in part, “provided that medical marijuana dispensary activities pursuant to chapter 329D shall not be considered an eligible business activity for the purposes of this chapter.” Dispensaries can not produce genetically-engineered medical products and be considered an “Eligible business activity”. Senate Bill 780 Introduced by Senators Mike Gabbard, Will Espero, […]
Hawaii Cannabis Legislation – Local News Article Looks Deeper into Introduced Bills
A post in today’s West Hawaii Today newspaper outlines some of the ideas behind recent Cannabis legislation introduced at the State legislature. According to the report, “State Sen. Russell Ruderman, D-Puna, is among several lawmakers this year proposing measures to legalize the drug for residents over age 21. One of Ruderman’s bills would allow counties […]
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Cannabis Dispensary Leaders Excited for State to Become Cannabis Destination
Hawaiian Ethos, one of the first companies selected to operate Cannabis dispensaries on Hawaii Island, wants to open stores in Hilo and Kona — locations it says are close to the majority of island patients and will provide easy access to cruise ship ports once law allows Cannabis dispensaries to service out-of-state cardholders. A new report […]
National Academy of Sciences Releases Report on Marijuana Confirming Medical Benefits; Dispelling Myths
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a report on the health impacts of marijuana Thursday, confirming the existence of medical benefits and dispelling some long-held myths about the substance. The review of more than 10,000 scientific abstracts found, “There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis or cannabinoids are effective” […]
Hawaiʻi’s Cannabis Goals for 2017 – Legislative Updates
Originally published Jan. 2nd, 2017 We know we can do better. If 10% of the licensed Cannabis patients in Hawaii engaged in direct action, we could save lives in 2017. How many Cannabis-preventable deaths occurred in 2016? How many will occur in 2017? There is no legal way to grow Cannabis in Hawaii. The mere act […]
What is the Endocannabinoid System and What is Its Role?
It’s becoming clear the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in the human body’s inner workings. As such, a better understanding of this system—and of cannabinoids in general—will likely lead to better health outcomes. Leafly got in touch with Hanuš to asked him about his team’s discovery, the scientific progress that has been made since, […]
Meet Lumir Hanus, Who Discovered the First Endocannabinoid
2017 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most important discoveries in cannabinoid science. On March 24, 1992, Lumír Hanuš, a Czech analytical chemist working in Israel with American pharmacologist William Devane, isolated the first known endocannabinoid in the human brain. They named it anandamide, after the Sanskrit word for joy or bliss. Both […]
Scheduling Cannabis in Hawaii Gets a Helping Hand
Many patients are aware the Federal Government claim Cannabis has medicinal benefits as exhibited in their patents on various constituents of Cannabis. Many more do not know that law enforcement in the State of Hawaii have also scheduled Cannabis as “Schedule 1”. Schedule 1 drugs must have “the highest degree of danger” of all drugs. […]
Hawaiʻi State Cannabis Program – Caution 2016
On HawaiiCannabis.org we educate and raise awareness. Without education and a certain awareness of the facts, patients in Hawaii are susceptible to rules, laws, regulations and separation from medicine and personal freedom. A few facts could help you avoid arrest. Thousands of Hawaii Cannabis prisoners are in jail now for minor errors in compliance. The state has […]
California and Washington Cultivation Compliance – Guide and Law
In California, The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is the lead agency for the promulgation of rules and the issuing of licenses for cultivation according to the Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC), “a community based, non-profit organization that advocates for science-based protection and restoration of Northwest California’s Forests”. Starting in 2018 the Department of […]
Medical Marijuana Through The Eyes And Suffering Of Those Who Need It Most
There is only one question we should be asking ourselves in the debate over medical marijuana. That question should be, To what lengths would you go to save your loved one? I hope your answer is that you would do whatever it takes to not see the person you love suffer. It’s time to let […]
The Hawai‘i State Legislative Oversight Committee for Medical Cannabis is Now in Session
from the Hawaii Dispensary Alliance Aloha Alliance! It has been a long quiet summer as the dispensaries work to prepare their facilities and DOH works to administer Hawai‘i’s new medical marijuana dispensary system. Patients and the public alike are understandably curious about the progress of the system. Today, with the first session of the Hawaii State […]
Hawaiian Dispensaries Waiting on Seed to Sale Technology
Despite Hawaii’s 8 designated and licensed dispensaries having already identified their storefront location and respective cultivation sites, most medical marijuana grows are in a temporary holding pattern – thanks in part to technical deficiencies within the state medical marijuana program. The main problem seems to be replicating a Colorado-like seed to sale program, as currently […]
Hawaii Takes Another Step Toward MMJ Dispensaries | Ganjapreneur
A legislative task force in Hawaii recommended last week that the state medical marijuana program should be expanded to include a system for dispensaries. Currently, Hawaii is one of the few states that has legalized medical marijuana but does not have a regulated system for dispensing the product. The task force included a list of specific recommendations […]