Tag: High-quality CBD flowers from Switzerland

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Edibles with CBD: health risk or health promotion

07.04.2025 Jenny Strinati

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 […]

Illustration eines menschlichen Gehirns mit Cannabisblatt – mögliche Effekte von CBD auf das Nervensystem

Preserve brain fitness in old age with CBD

15.03.2025 Jenny Strinati

Brain activity visible and a green hemp leaf

Frischer Salat mit Hanfdressing aus dem CBD Shop, verfeinert mit knackigem Gemüse und Hanfsamen.

CBD oil from Switzerland rediscovered in cosmetics

28.01.2025 Jenny Strinati

CBD oil from Switzerland in cosmetics – natural care for skin and soul In recent years, Swiss CBD oil (cannabidiol) and cosmetics have not only found their place in the wellness and health sector, but are also increasingly conquering the cosmetics industry. What until recently was mainly consumed in the form of oils, capsules and […]

Hochwertiges CBD kaufen in der Schweiz – Natürliche Blüten aus nachhaltigem Anbau für Ihr Wohlbefinden.

Introducing: SELECT Bud Spensary

22.01.2025 Dominic Berg

A pioneer in the new SELECT series from Herba di Berna It is with great pleasure and pride that we present Bud Spensary, an outstanding partner of our new Herba di Berna SELECT series. This collaboration marks another milestone in our journey to offer the best organic hemp products. Bud Spensary is known for sustainable […]

Peter Homberg gibt eine Einschätzung zum aktuellen Stand des Cannabis-Gesetzes in Deutschland

Cannabis law: abolition or adaptation? An assessment by Peter Homberg”

06.12.2024 Dominic Berg

Can the cannabis law be abolished so easily? According to Peter Homberg, a complete abolition of the Cannabis Act is rather unlikely. In his assessment, he explains why legal and political hurdles are making a U-turn in cannabis policy more difficult. Cannabis law abolition Homberg assessment?The political race remains exciting and is running at full […]

Cannabis pilot projects and their current interim status

09.11.2024 Dominic Berg

In Switzerland, several pilot projects on the regulated sale and consumption of cannabis have been underway for some time with the aim of collecting data for a possible new legal regulation. These projects enable study participants to legally purchase and consume cannabis for recreational purposes in a controlled setting. For example, the largest cannabis trial […]

Endocannabinoid system : Why cannabis can affect us so well

Dominic Berg

Our body has a fascinating network – the endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system is not only present in us humans, but also in almost all living beings and plays a crucial role in regulating the internal balance, the so-called homeostasis. Excitingly, the cannabis plant contains natural compounds known as phytocannabinoids, which are remarkably similar to […]

Did you know that the hemp plant contains over 113 different cannabinoids?

15.10.2024 Dominic Berg

Did you know that the hemp plant contains over 113 different cannabinoids? This amazing diversity is the key to a deep understanding of the effects and benefits that hemp holds for our body and mind. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the different cannabinoids contained in the plant. But also on […]

Survey evaluation and analysis by IG Hemp and U Weed on the consumption of CBD by the Swiss population

10.10.2024 Dominic Berg

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 […]

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Vaping instead of smoking

10.09.2024 Iona Knieriemen

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 […]

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Natural relief for your joints: the CBD joint gel from Herba di Berna

10.05.2024 Jenny Strinati

In a world where movement and activity play a central role, the natural care of our joints is of the utmost importance. But sometimes even the best of us need a helping hand to withstand the daily stresses and strains. This is where the CBD joint gel from Herba di Berna comes into play – […]

Cannabis und Magen-Darm

Cannabis and gastrointestinal harmony: a look at the role of cannabinoids for a healthy digestive tract

17.01.2024 Jenny Strinati

The festive season is a feast for our senses, but it often means overtime for our gut. From one meal to the next, from cookies to chocolate to a festive roast – the winter season of indulgence can put a strain on the digestive system. In this blog post, you will learn how cannabinoids can […]

Health risks from designer drugs: Further psychoactive substances banned

10.10.2023 Timon Burckhardt

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 […]

The best forms of consumption of CBD hemp

05.10.2023 Timon Burckhardt

CBD hemp has gained tremendous popularity in recent years as more and more people discover the plant’s many health benefits. But how is CBD hemp actually consumed? In this article, we will take a closer look at different consumption methods for CBD hemp and help you find the best one for you. The basics of […]

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Cannabis in road traffic in Switzerland – what is allowed?

26.09.2023 Timon Burckhardt

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 […]

Beware of dubious cannabis investments

24.08.2023 Timon Burckhardt

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 […]

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Healthy soil – How cannabis helps the earth

14.08.2023 Timon Burckhardt

Healthy soil is the foundation for a successful cannabis cultivation harvest. But far beyond the plant roots, the condition of the soil has a far-reaching influence on the quality of the plants and their composition of active ingredients. In this article, we explore how cannabis cultivation can contribute to soil health. We shed light on […]

No confiscation of small amounts (<10 grams) of cannabis for personal use

10.08.2023 Timon Burckhardt

It has already been confirmed several times by the Federal Court that possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis does not constitute a criminal offense.[1] It was previously unclear whether the cannabis could be confiscated by the courts. This issue was clarified by the Federal Court on June 19, 2023. Contribution of IG Hemp, […]

CB1 receptors and their role in the endocannabinoid system.

01.06.2023 Timon Burckhardt

The endocannabinoid system is a fascinating regulatory system in the human body that affects a wide range of functions. A key component of this system is the CB1 receptors, which play an important role in signal transduction and regulation of various processes in the body. The importance of the endocannabinoid system The endocannabinoid system consists […]

World Hemp Day 420: How we gave away 11,000 hemp cuttings

27.04.2023 Timon Burckhardt

April 20 is an important day for us: 420, the World Hanging Day. In 2023, it was – at least for commuters at the stations in Bern and Zurich – also particularly gratifying. Together with the cuttings farm, we gave away 11,000 CBD hemp cuttings to give the hemp plant the attention it deserves for […]

Hemp paper: The environmentally friendly alternative

25.04.2023 Timon Burckhardt

Hemp paper is made from hemp fibers, which are extracted from the hemp plant. The production of hemp paper is a much more environmentally friendly process compared to conventional paper made from wood. In this article we will take a closer look at how paper is made from hemp and why it can become an […]

Free: 11,000 hemp cuttings for World Hemp Day

18.04.2023 Raffael Wuethrich

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, two Swiss hemp companies will give away 11,000 legal CBD cannabis cuttings to passersby in the main train stations of Bern and Zurich. The Swiss hemp industry is in serious trouble, according to their World Hemp Day message. Anyone walking through the main train station in Zurich and Bern on […]

What is hash? – Herba di Berna

17.03.2023 Timon Burckhardt

Herba di Berna now offers five outstanding varieties of CBD hash. But what is it anyway? Hashish or hash is a concentration of resin trichomes from cannabis flowers. It has been part of human culture for centuries and is used by many people as a medicine, recreational drug and spiritual tool. The long and varied […]

Update on the pilot tests

16.09.2022 Timon Burckhardt

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 […]

Solothurn demands THC legalization

08.09.2022 Timon Burckhardt

At the national level, slow progress has been made with regard to cannabis legalization. Now the canton of Solothurn is signaling that more could happen: On 6 September 2022, the cantonal parliament sent a state initiative to the federal government in Bern.The canton of Solothurn is calling for the legalization of the cultivation, trade and […]

Review of Cannatrade 2022

14.06.2022 Timon Burckhardt

Now it’s been another few weeks since Cannatrade took place on the Expo grounds in Bern. The expectations were great, the influx huge. Almost 10,000 people flocked to the largest hemp fair ever held in Switzerland. Over 250 exhibitors from 40 countries were present, including, of course, Herba di Berna. The Berner Zeitung headlined “The […]

CannaTrade 2022

09.05.2022 Timon Burckhardt

From May 20 to 22, 2022, CannaTrade, the largest hemp trade fair in Switzerland, will take place at the Bern Expo grounds. During three days, more than 250 exhibitors from all over the world will present proven and new products on the topic of cannabis. Busy business customers can let off steam in the Business […]

Living soil for our hemp plants

03.05.2022 Timon Burckhardt

“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 […]

PI Siegenthaler for a new regulation of cannabis policy

09.07.2021 Timon Burckhardt

Some time ago, National Councilor Heinz Siegenthaler (center) submitted a parliamentary initiative (PI) calling for far-reaching new regulation of the cultivation, production, trade and consumption of cannabis containing THC. With this demand, the initiative, which was co-signed by about 40 parliamentarians, is based on a recommendation of the Federal Commission on Narcotic Drugs. In April, […]

Vorstand und Mitglieder der IG Hanf 2020 im Schweizer Hanffeld – Symbol für Wachstum der CBD-Branche und Engagement von Herba di Berna

A good year for IG Hemp 2020

15.01.2021 Addrich Mauch

2020 was a turbulent and eventful year for all of us, but despite all the adversity, it was a successful year for IG Hemp: IG Hemp grew strongly this year and elected a new, diverse board at the end of the year, which is a good reflection of the entire membership: From “old hands” to […]