Charlotte’s Web (cannabis)

Origin and Development of Charlottes Web (cannabis)

• Developed by the Stanley brothers through crossbreeding marijuana with industrial hemp
• Contains less THC and more CBD than typical marijuana
• Extracted from plants grown at the Stanley brothers’ farm and concentrated into a CBD-rich oil
• Originally named Hippies Disappointment due to its low THC content
• Less profitable compared to traditional marijuana strains

Medical Uses and Community Response to Charlottes Web (cannabis)

• Limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids for treating epilepsy
• Some studies report reduction in seizures with CBD, but comparisons with placebos are inconclusive
• Small clinical trials show good tolerance to CBD-based drugs
• Poor data quality hinders drawing reliable conclusions on cannabis effects on epilepsy
• Medical bodies express concerns over anecdotal health claims related to CBD products
• Calls for more research to verify product claims
• FDA approved first drug with active ingredient from marijuana for epilepsy
• Concerns raised about developmental harm from Charlottes Web

Legal Status and Legislation Related to Charlottes Web (cannabis)

• Classified as industrial hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 in the U.S.
• Legal in all 50 states if THC content is below 0.3%
• Legislative bills inspired by Charlottes Web publicity have been proposed and passed
• Movement to legalize medicinal marijuana, especially for children with epilepsy, gaining momentum
• Various states have passed laws legalizing the use of Charlottes Web for medical purposes
• H.R.5226 – Charlottes Web Medical Hemp Act of 2014
• H.R.525 – Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013
• H.R.525 – Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015
• H.R.1635 – Charlottes Web Medical Access Act of 2015
• Cosponsors for H.R.1635 in the 114th Congress

Etymology, Impact, and Media Coverage of Charlottes Web (cannabis)

• Named after Charlotte Figi, an American girl with Dravet syndrome
• Figi’s parents turned to CBD oil after learning about its potential benefits
• Figi showed improvement with reduced seizures using a high-CBD marijuana extract
• Charlottes Web inspired legislative actions and bills promoting the use of CBD products
• Figi’s story highlighted the potential benefits of CBD in treating severe epilepsy
• Charlotte’s story featured in CNN documentary Weed
• Paige Figi guest on The Doctors TV show
• Sanjay Gupta expressed support for Charlottes Web
• Interview on The View with Paige Figi and Joel Stanley
• Popularized as treatment for epilepsy and other conditions

Distribution, Public Perception, and Global Landscape of Charlottes Web (cannabis)

• Charlottes Web has 0.5% THC and 17% CBD
• Legalities of selling across state lines are complicated
• Colorado legalized medicinal and recreational marijuana
• Charlottes Web referred to as the most famous brand of CBD oil
• Became official CBD supplier for Major League Baseball
• Forbes article on FDA targeting a major CBD producer
• The View episode discussing medical marijuana Charlottes Web
• Ladybud Magazine article on Realm of Carings Federal CBD-Only Bill
• CNN special report by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on medical marijuana
• 60 Minutes Australia segment on legalizing medical marijuana for children
• Overview of the marihuana tax act of 1937
• Timeline of cannabis law reforms in the United States
• Rescheduling of cannabis in 2020 under treaty law
• Cannabis Act of 2018 in Canada
• Return to class B in the UK and Law No. 19172 in Uruguay

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