With Cannabis becoming legal within Canada last year, there has been more conversation and research on the benefits of both Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabis that contains very low amounts of THC, the ingredient responsible for the high or intoxicating feeling, in its flowers and leaves (less than 0.3%) is classified as hemp. Hemp seed oil is made from the seeds of the plant only and CBD is made from the entire plant (except the seeds) and both contain less than 0.3% THC.
CBD is one of over 100 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant and has been shown to treat a number of ailments however, unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. For anyone looking for relief from many symptoms without the mind-altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs, scientific research has shown CBD can help with pain, anxiety, and depression, cancer-related symptoms such as nausea and pain, and research has also shown it to reduce blood pressure, seizures and inflammation.
Amy Rein, of Strasbourg, Saskatchewan, has opened an online store called Lux Hemp Farmacy, where she sells Hemp products such as clothing, beauty products, yoga mats, hemp-infused chocolate, etc. and also locally made jewelry that is made by Lumsden’s own DBL, and Southey’s Willow and Grey. “I love bringing positive vibes, and hope that my store & products can help make a lot of people happy,” Rein says.
Rein is currently in the process of receiving approval for her CBD manufacturing license which will allow her to broaden her supply to include products containing CBD which will include capsules, topical salves and creams, tinctures, and roll on oils. “All my CBD products will be a full spectrum, meaning that not just one cannabinoid will be isolated, and all the cannabinoids produced by the plant will be left to be used, Rein says, “I use Hemp which means there is no THC (the ‘high’ feeling one would get from using marijuana), so there will never be an impairment.”
Although most orders are placed through her online store, pickup is also available at 101 Mountain Street in Strasbourg where you will also find many of her Hemp-based products. Organic and natural are the keywords Rein uses to describe her products and everything from packaging and shipping to marketing and accounting is done solely by herself. “I am looking forward to helping my community look, and feel great because everyone deserves to see how amazing they are!” says Rein.
With all the benefits of CBD and Hemp products now coming to light through research, Rein is excited to bring these products to her community and says that the town of Strasbourg and the RCMP have been most welcoming. “That makes it easier to want to keep working hard to get where I need to be,” says Rein,” they are pleased to know that all the proper steps are being taken to ensure all Health Canada requirements are being met, and I am eager to get started!”
For more information please visit www.luxhempfarmacy.ca
Written by: Bobbi - Lynne McGarry
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