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By: Kristofer D. Penseyres

Billion-$ Botanics

he compound Cannabidiol (CBD) is than they could count, Charlotte Figi’s parents, Paige
one of 113 identified cannabinoids and Matt, contacted the Stanley Brothers, who are
found in cannabis sativa and is more cannabis growers from Colorado. They are one of the
T and more often being proven to have cannabis-based industry’s companies who have created
profound, lasting, helpful and healthful affects. CBD’s a hybrid strain of cannabis with a high presence of
widespread benefits are a revolution of healthcare, CBD’s medicinal properties without the psychoactive
pharmaceuticals, and the environment with wide- effects found in cannabis.
reaching global implications in many large industries.
The Stanley Brothers’ strain of CBD reduced Charlotte’s
A single example is the story of Charlotte Figi, a young epileptic seizures from 300 per week to close to none
girl diagnosed with Dravet’s Syndrome, a rare form of and evolved into the now popular CBD products’
Epilepsy and her CBD cure. After traveling for years brand name Charlotte’s Web, in honor of this young
from one state to another and visiting more doctors girl’s journey to obtaining a happier and healthier life.

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