SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Marijuana Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) and HempMedsPX™ – a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana Inc. and the exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. and Medical Marijuana, Inc. – are proud to announce that NBC 7 San Diego has conducted an in-depth report on industrial hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) oil. The report by Candice Nguyen of NBC 7 features Blake Zika, a 22-year-old who has battled seizures since the age of four. During the broadcast Blake's mother, Stacy Lynch, explained how she integrates Real Scientific Hemp Oil™ (RSHO™) into his daily routine and shares the results of more than seventy days using the product. The report may be found online at the NBC 7 San Diego website.
"Seizure-related disorders affect hundreds of millions of children and adults worldwide," states Michelle Sides, COO of Medical Marijuana Inc. "The innovative CBD-rich hemp oil brands that HempMedsPX™ represent are considered foods, gum, dietary supplements or personal care products. As a result, the Company can make no claims about its products. However, we are extremely enthusiastic about Blake Zika's experience with RSHO™ and look forward to hearing about his progress as reported by his mother, Stacy."
NBC's report on CBD gives the Company yet another mainstream media platform for their mission to inform the public that the non-psychoactive industrial hemp-based CBD products HempMedsPX™ markets and distributes are legal and available to consumers in all fifty states and in more than forty countries.
HempMedsPX™ proudly represents the world's most innovative CBD-rich hemp oil products. On February 9, HempMedsPX™ continued to establish the Company's brand recognition by representing the winner of the globally-renowned 2014 High Times Cannabis Cup competition in Los Angeles for Highest CBD Concentrate. This extremely competitive international judging event featured entries by the most prominent growers, breeders and producers of cannabis and cannabis products. Other significant industry accolades include first place awards for Highest CBD Concentrate at the 2013 High Times Cannabis Cup competition in Amsterdam, the 2013 Seattle High Times Cannabis Cup, and the 2013 Michigan Medical Marijuana Conference "Green Cup" contests.
For more information on CBD-rich hemp oil products, please visit:
HempMedsPX
http://www.HempMedsPX.com
866.273.8502
Real Scientific Hemp Oil
http://RealScientificHempOil.com
866.273.8502
HempVĀP
http://www.hempVAP.com
866.273.8502
Cibdex
http://www.cibdex.com
866.273.8502
Cibaderm
http://www.cibaderm.com
866.273.8502
The Company invites the public to get involved in the conversation about CBD-rich hemp oil as it relates to HempMedsPX™ through the Company's social media websites on Facebook and Twitter.
About HempMedsPX
HempMedsPX offers mainstream marketing, sales, customer service, and logistics for the cannabis industry. HempMedsPX is a corporate portfolio company of Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC Pink:MJNA) and the exclusive master distributor and contracted marketing company for CannaVest Corp. (OTC:CANV) and Medical Marijuana Inc. In addition to handling sales and distribution, HempMedsPX is the communication hub for the Medical Marijuana Inc. portfolio of companies.
About Medical Marijuana Inc.
Our mission is to be the premier cannabis and hemp industry innovators, leveraging our team of professionals to source, evaluate and purchase value-added companies and products, while allowing them to keep their integrity and entrepreneurial spirit. We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally-friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value. For more information, please visit the company's website at: www.MedicalMarijuanaInc.com
About CannaVest Corp.
CannaVest Corp. is in the business of investing and developing hemp-based businesses. CannaVest Corp. also develops, produces, markets and sells end-consumer products to the nutraceutical industry containing the hemp plant extract, cannabidiol (CBD). Additionally, the company resells — to third parties — raw product acquired by CannaVest Corp. pursuant to the company's supply international relationships.CannaVest Corp. seeks to take advantage of an emerging worldwide trend to re-energize the production of industrial hemp and to foster its many uses for consumers. Cannabinoids (cannabidiol/CBD) are natural constituents of the hemp plant, and CBD is derived from hemp stalk and seed. Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by visiting CannaVest.com.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER
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LEGAL DISCLOSURE
Medical Marijuana, Inc. does not sell or distribute any products that are in violation of the United States Controlled Substances Act (US.CSA). The company does grow, sell and distribute hemp-based products and are involved with Federally Legal Distribution of Medical Marijuana-based products within certain international markets. Cannabidiol is a natural constituent of hemp oil.