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HERBL CEO Mike Beaudry Sees a Natural (Food) Arc in Cannabis Distribution

In California, the nation’s largest legal (and traditional) cannabis market, distribution, the literal lifeline of any CPG industry, is kind of a free-for-all. If you want to do it, get a license, and do it. Whatever floats your boat. It is a blatantly laissez-faire model consistent with the patchwork nature of cannabis regulation in the state, and not for the faint of heart. But for Santa…

This spring, rumors were swirling that HERBL, one of California’s largest cannabis distribution companies, was on the verge of collapse. So Mike Beaudry, the company’s CEO, sent out an email on May 18 declaring that “these rumors are categorically not true. HERBL continues to be fully operational.” Less than a month later, HERBL had completely collapsed. HERBL’s failure left a trail of damage…

5 Healthy Herbal Teas You Should Definitely Try

Herbal teas are gaining immense popularity in India for its different array of flavours and numerous health benefits. But did you know herbal tea is not actually a tea? Read on as we discuss why you must give herbal teas a try!

What Are Herbal Teas? Herbal tea is a beverage made from the infusion or decoction (extraction) of different herbs, spices, fruits or other plant material in hot water. They are not “teas” because teas are prepared from the leaves of the tea plant, camellia sinensis.

There are different varieties of herbal tea available on the market today. Each one of them has their own unique taste and health benefits. Here we bring you a collection of five Herbal Teas which you must try!

Chamomile Tea Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs. Also, chamomile tea is one of the world’s most popular herbal teas and about a million cups are globally consumed every day. You can prepare this herbal infusion from dried chamomile flowers and hot water.

There are two types of chamomile: German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).

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The dried flowers of chamomile contain many bioactive compounds such as terpenoids and flavanoids which contribute to its medicinal properties. It has proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and cures numerous gastrointestinal conditions.

Chamomile, in general, treats an array of health problems like a toothache, earache, anxiety, general depression, and for skin and hair care. So, consuming chamomile tea daily will also have these benefits.

You can use the tea infusions to wash or gargle for inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the mouth and throat. Chamomile tea is popular for its calming effects and that aids in sleeping. It may also help relieve premenstrual symptoms and high blood lipid, blood sugar and insulin levels.

Chamomile tea has no known side-effects but can develop allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to chamomile.