{"id":3956,"date":"2012-05-02T15:59:03","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T15:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/general-hemp.com\/?p=667"},"modified":"2012-05-02T15:59:03","modified_gmt":"2012-05-02T15:59:03","slug":"dixie-elixirs-and-edibles-brand-to-launch-first-non-thc-based-line-of-health-and-wellness-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2012\/05\/02\/dixie-elixirs-and-edibles-brand-to-launch-first-non-thc-based-line-of-health-and-wellness-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Dixie Elixirs and Edibles Brand to Launch First non-THC Based Line of Health and Wellness Products"},"content":{"rendered":"
DENVER, CO — MAY 2, 2012<\/strong> — Dixie Elixirs and Edibles<\/a>, Colorado\u2019s premier Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC-infused products company, today announced a new line of products which will break entirely new ground for the company in the category of non THC-infused product development.\u00a0 Following closely on the heels of its\u2019 acquisition by cannabis and hemp industry innovators, Medical Marijuana, Inc<\/a>. (OTC: MJNA<\/a>), today\u2019s announcement consists of three new hemp-based Cannabidiol (CBD)<\/a> products that contain no THC:<\/p>\n The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) currently considers hemp based cannabinoids, including CBD, to be \u201cfood based\u201d and therefore legal without a medical marijuana license.\u00a0 Amongst the many potential uses for CBD-based products that are currently under evaluation, CBD\u2019s have been shown to<\/a>relieve\u00a0convulsion<\/a>,\u00a0inflammation<\/a>,\u00a0 anxiety<\/a>, and\u00a0nausea<\/a>.\u00a0 Based on medical potential and the federally legal status of hemp-based CBD products, Dixie and Medical Marijuana, Inc., estimate the market in the U. S. to be well over $5 billion<\/a>.\u00a0 These three new products are the first of many that the companies intend to bring to the market in the coming year.<\/p>\n Dixie will initially offer the new products exclusively to their existing customer base which consists of over 400 dispensaries in the state of Colorado.\u00a0 This consumer base represents in excess of 70 percent of the addressable medical marijuana market inColoradoand over nine percent of theU. S.medical cannabis market.\u00a0 Within 90 days the Company intends to launch a mail order campaign and online e-commerce platform that will allow individuals throughout the U. S. to purchase these products since they contain no THC.\u00a0 TheU. S.availability will be followed closely by distribution in international markets includingEuropevia several key product distribution relationships that are currently under negotiation.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the day that we created our first medicated elixirs, we have known that as an industry we have only just begun to tap the very deep health and healing properties of cannabis,\u201d said Tripp Keber, President and CEO of Dixie Elixirs and Red Dice Holdings, LLC.\u00a0 \u201cThese three new products open up a world of potential for DixieandMedical Marijuana, Inc<\/a>. to bring healthy alternatives to millions of patients who might otherwise never experience the tremendous benefits of cannabinoids.\u00a0 This is truly an exciting development for Dixie and we look forward to bringing Dixie Scrips, Dixie DewDrops, and Dixie Botanicals to patients around the country and around the world who are looking for a healthful alternative to mass-produced, man-made pharmaceutical products.\u201d<\/p>\n About Dixie Elixirs<\/strong><\/p>\n As Colorado’s premier THC-infused products company, Dixie Elixirs & Edibles\u2122, based in Denver, COhas been providing alternative medicated relief for patients in Coloradosince 2009.\u00a0 Dedicated to providing the strength, taste and discretion required by medical marijuana patients, Dixie Elixirs & Edibles provide a complete line of smoke-free medical marijuana products including Dixie Elixirs\u2122 medicated beverages, Dixie Edibles\u2122 infused edibles, Dixie Scrips\u2122 cannabis and herb supplement capsules, Dixie Botanicals\u2122 all-natural transdermal topicals, Dixie Dew Drops\u2122 concentrated tinctures, and Dixie Tonics\u2122 medicated energy boosts. Dixie Elixirs & Edibles products are sold through licensed medical marijuana centers in Coloradoin compliance with CO HB 1284.\u00a0 Find out more at DixieElixirs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Medical Marijuana, Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0 We strive to create awareness within our industry, develop environmentally friendly, economically sustainable businesses, while increasing shareholder value.\u00a0 For more information, please visit the company\u2019s website at:\u00a0 www.MedicalMarijuanaInc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to theSafeHarborcreated by those sections.\u00a0 This material contains statements about expected future events and\/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Medical Marijuana, Inc. to be materially different from the statements made herein.<\/p>\n FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE<\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA).\u00a0 These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.<\/p>\n Corporate Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Medical Marijuana, Inc. Investor Relations Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Equiti-trend Advisors, LLC Colorado\u2019s Leading Manufacturer of Edible Medical Marijuana Products Expands Patient Footprint with Federally Legal Hemp Extract (Cannabidiol) Products to Address Pain Relief, Mental Focus and Sleep Regularity DENVER, CO — MAY 2, 2012 — Dixie Elixirs and Edibles, Colorado\u2019s premier Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC-infused products company, today announced a new line of products which will break […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[49,276],"class_list":["post-3956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-news","category-press-releases","tag-medical-marijuana-inc","tag-red-dice-holdings"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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