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The use of CBD for burnout, especially CBD drops, is increasingly becoming the focus of people looking for natural ways to manage the symptoms of chronic stress and emotional exhaustion. Burnout is not a sign of weakness, but a serious reaction to prolonged excessive demands. In this article, we shed light on the potential of […]

CBD for depression at a glance CBD for depression is a topic that has become increasingly important in recent years. More and more people are looking for alternatives to traditional treatment methods, and cannabidiol (CBD) is the focus of attention. While some studies offer hope, the scientific situation remains unclear. Understanding depression – symptoms and […]

Harvesting cannabis – anyone who grows CBD-rich hemp or indoor cannabis for flower production knows that the harvest phase is crucial for quality, aroma and active ingredient content. But when is the perfect time to harvest the plants? And what do you need to pay attention to when drying? In this blog article, we explain […]

CBD and dreaming – more and more people are turning to CBD products to help them sleep better or find inner peace. But how does cannabidiol affect our dreams? Does it promote lucid, vivid dreams – or does sleep suddenly remain dreamless? And what does research know about this? We at Herba di Berna get […]

CBD oil or CBD flowers? Many people are concerned with this question and that is precisely why we want to address it in this blog – more and more people are turning to CBD as a natural companion in their everyday lives – whether for relaxation, regeneration or as part of their skincare routine. But […]

Why hashish is back in fashion today Makinghash is easier than many people think – provided you know which method suits you best. Whether in the classic way with a sieve, traditionally by hand or modern with the Rosin press: In this blog, we show you how you can make hashish yourself, which technique is […]

ADHD and the desire for natural alternatives ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – affects children, adolescents and adults. Many sufferers want alternatives to traditional medication such as Ritalin with few side effects. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural active ingredient that can help with restlessness, sleep disorders, concentration problems and inner tension. But what does […]

At first glance, the terms “cannabis”, “CBD” and “youth protection” hardly seem to be compatible with each other. Particularly in political debates, it is often emphasized that legalization would facilitate access for young people. However, a look at international studies – particularly from the USA and Canada – reveals a surprisingly different picture. Modern legalization […]

Cannabis studies 2025 on the effects, health and risks of the black market show a differentiated picture: While THC causes no impairment the following day, black market products are heavily contaminated. Long-term users also remain surprisingly healthy – as the latest data shows. Between reality and prejudice: what we should know about cannabis today The […]

A summary of the article about CBD edibles and their legislation in Switzerland by IG Hemp Edibles with CBD, i.e. edible products with cannabidiol, are currently causing a stir. Edibles are being tested in pilot projects in Switzerland– unlike in Germany, where they are banned due to the protection of minors. But what exactly is […]

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Who hasn’t experienced it? Not paying attention when cooking and the knife cuts your finger instead of the tomato. The impressive potential of hemp oil with cannabidiol (CBD) is evident in precisely such wounds. The latest findings from a group of researchers at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena suggest that CBD can promote wound […]

The Bundestag recently discussed a motion by the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in a topical debate. The parliamentary group is calling for the withdrawal of cannabis legalization regarding CBD and THC. The CDU/CSU is highly critical of the partial legalization that has been in force since 1 April 2024 and has announced that it will revoke […]

Since the ban on HHC (hexahydrocannabinol), the market for alternative cannabinoids has been in a state of flux. A new name is currently causing discussion: CB9. In contrast to well-known substances such as CBD, CB9 raises many questions – about its chemical composition, effects and legal classification. In this article, you will find out exactly […]

Sleep problems are one of the most common complaints that many of us struggle with on a daily basis. But what if a natural product from the cannabis plant could help? Researchers at the University of Sydney have recently published groundbreaking findings suggesting that cannabinol (CBN) – a lesser-known component of cannabis – could have […]

Who consumes CBD in Switzerland? – Insights from a national survey In recent years, interest in CBD has grown enormously in Switzerland and Europe. Many consumers are discovering the positive effects of the natural active ingredient extracted from the cannabis sativa plant. Awareness of the potential benefits of cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is growing […]

Smoking has a long tradition, but the negative effects on health are undeniable. In recent years, vaping has gained in importance as a healthier alternative. But what actually makes vaping better, and what advantages does it offer? In this blog, we take a closer look at the differences and show why vaping is the superior […]

Tick bites, which used to be of little more concern to us than a mosquito bite, are now a source of widespread fear as they can transmit Lyme disease – a disease that can affect any organ and cause numerous symptoms. The conventional medical treatment of Lyme disease focuses mainly on antibiotics, but these are […]

K-Tipp tests Harlequin mini Buds from Herba di Berna

Flowers with cannabidiol (CBD) are legal hemp products that do not have an intoxicating effect. In the K-Tipp test, only four products contained a lot of CBD and no pesticides. Toxins that can damage organs were found in three flowers. Source: K-Tipp 12/2024, 19.06.2024, author Andreas Schildknecht, head of the test editorial team In addition […]

A step into the future In recent decades, the debate about the legalization of cannabis in Switzerland has intensified. The Green Party actively campaigned for legalization 30 years ago. In their position paper, the Greens take a clear stance on what any legalization should look like. Members of the Green Party have been involved in […]

After a long wait, the draft bill for the CanG, the – presumably – future cannabis law in Germany, has made it to the Bundestag. The bill aims to take the first steps toward a legal cannabis market – ideally as early as early 2024. What is in the cannabis law now? Oracles about the […]

IG Hemp, 10.10.2023 (As a member of IG Hemp we distribute this post in our blog) Following the listing of several substances with a suspected psychoactiveeffect in the Narcotics Schedule Ordinance in spring 2023[1]On October 9, 2023, at the request of Swissmedic, the FederalDepartment of Home Affairs (FDHA) inspected a further 10individual substances and one […]

Driving on the road after cannabis consumption – what actually applies? And how does that work with CBD hemp? Unlike alcohol, the rules that apply to cannabis on the road are not yet part of general knowledge in Switzerland. There are well-known principles (“No drugs at the wheel”). However, these are only moderately helpful when […]

Cannabis investments have experienced a real boom in recent years. Thus, even non-experts of the hemp industry and small investors could benefit from an extremely profitable and tempting business. In addition to the shares of cannabis companies traded on the stock exchange, for some time now dubious companies have also been offering cannabis cuttings for […]

“CBD is popular with older people” was the headline in various Swiss newspapers in recent weeks. The reason for this was a new study by the market research institute LINK, which took a close look at the cannabis market in Switzerland. Thus, what has been known for some time in the USA has now also […]

We support the work of LegalizeIt! and thank you very much for the interesting article about the legalization implementation in Thailand, which we are kindly allowed to publish in our blog. First-hand information, as close as possible – that’s exactly what we like you to read! Travelogue: Cannabis in Bangkok (Thailand 2022) In early December […]

About a year ago, in early 2022, French cannabis legislation was chaotic. At first, unprocessed product was banned even with THC content below 0.3%. Just one month later, however, a court suspended enforcement of this boondoggle. Almost exactly one year after the original decree of 30.12.2021, the French Council of State has now reversed its […]

More and more senior citizens report using cannabis. Medical reasons are often in the foreground. In July 2023, a study was published that examined the potential of CBD products in Switzerland. It showed that senior citizens in particular are increasingly interested in CBD products. Thus, 30% of the surveyed person over 60 years said they […]

What products can I take with me on vacation abroad? Anyone who uses CBD products in everyday life will sooner or later come across this question. Since natural CBD products are derived from the hemp plant, which is criminalized in many places, there is a confusing jungle of laws in many countries. However, if the […]

This summer, the topic of cannabis was regularly taken up by the media. The focus was on the so-called pilot tests. These allow the dispensing of cannabis containing THC, currently in the form of flower or hashish, as part of scientific projects. We reported more than a year ago on how the legal basis for […]

The impending introduction of mandatory denaturation for hemp oils poses major problems for the cannabis industry. In the last post, we described the problem in more detail and also mentioned some possible solutions.It is now also clear how Herba di Berna will proceed with the CBD hemp oils. CBD oils as cosmetics instead of chemicals […]

Hemp oils with CBD are an important mainstay for Herba di Berna AG as well as for many other CBD companies. In April of this year, this market was put before the end of the line in a seemingly arbitrary order from the federal government: since CBD oils have not yet been approved as food, […]

What is CBG (cannabidiol)? This question comes up time and time again. While most people have at least heard of CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), cannabigerol (CBG) is still a relatively unknown active ingredient of the hemp plant. However, in a growing cannabis market and constantly advancing research, CBG is increasingly coming into focus. But […]

“All our plants grow in organic soil. For us, this is the only way to grow plants.” – with these words we introduce our production.In fact, we go a big step further than that: we rely on worm cultures, probiotic microorganisms and various beneficial organisms to provide the plants with a living soil that is […]

More than two years into the pandemic, it is becoming increasingly apparent how dramatic the impact of “Long Covid” will be. In whom the symptoms persist and for what reason is unclear, even experts are at a loss. Affected people, still in a fog of fatigue, breathing difficulties, headaches and various other symptoms months later, […]

At the beginning of February, the Association of Cantonal Chemists of Switzerland (VKCS) went public with a media release on CBD-containing foods. The communication left the hemp industry in no good light: 85% of the products were objected to and 73% were even criticized as posing a health risk – without further specification. Important for […]

In January, researchers at the University of Chicago published a study that showed potential efficacy of CBD against the replication (propagation) of Sars-CoV-2. The researchers used this publication as an opportunity to call for further research on this topic. The results of the study would suggest an effect, but are still far from a confirmed […]

CBD products are becoming increasingly popular. Dogs and cats are fed with hemp extracts worldwide. Many owners enjoy the positive effect on the well-being of their pets and praise the use of CBD products. This blog article gives the most important information in the use of CBD for dogs, cats and other pets. How does […]

The association “Legalize It!” has been campaigning for the legalization of THC for about 30 years. In order to achieve this goal, the association constantly monitors and evaluates developments in Swiss hemp policy. The results of this political work are shared on the website hanflegal.ch and in the magazine “Legalize It!”, which is published every […]

A new study on CBD consumption habits in Switzerland was published at the beginning of September. The aim of the survey was to gain a better understanding of the consumer structure and the needs of Swiss consumers. The study was initiated by uWeed in cooperation with IG Hanf, the industry association of Swiss cannabis companies. […]

At the beginning of July 2021, the FOPH published the results of a population survey on cannabis at a media briefing. The aim of the survey conducted by Sotomo was to know the attitudes of the voting population at the time of the launch of the pilot tests . Does the chosen path meet with […]

Anyone wishing to enter the trade and production of cannabis products in Switzerland must first take an in-depth look at the applicable legal basis. This is a very laborious exercise, as one is faced with a large and confusing collection of laws that affect and regulate various aspects of economic activity in different cases. When […]

After the Council of States unanimously approved a bill to amend the Narcotics Act (BetmG) with regard to cannabis medicines at the beginning of March, the bill passed through the National Council relatively uncontested. This amendment is intended to finally facilitate access to cannabis medicines. Until now, physicians had to obtain a special permit from […]

In the final vote of the spring session 2021, the National Council and the Council of States approved business 20.060 of an amendment to the Narcotics Act. This provides that the cultivation and medical prescription of medicinal hemp may be prescribed in the future without an exemption permit from the Federal Office of Public Health […]

No more exemption permits needed for prescribing cannabis by physicians. The National Council has facilitated the medical use of hemp products with an amendment to the law. The large chamber of the federal parliament approved today, Tuesday, the proposal of its health commission to allow the medical prescription of cannabis without an exceptional license. In […]