7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, is a concentrated form of kratom, a plant-derived substance that has been commonly used for pain relief and as a stimulant.
The concentrated byproduct has been linked to opioid receptors in the body, triggering the potential for abuse and various drug-related symptoms.
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💥Hemp ‘sleeping giant’ reawakening as legal reforms on the horizon in Germany, EU. 🚀
There are efforts to remove the so-called “intoxicating clause “.What does that mean in practice and why is this so important ? Is the legal landscape for CBD improving ? Removing the clause will finally bring a sizeable grey market into the legal fold. CBD flower is hugely popular in Germany —think of it as the equivalent of low-alcohol beer -and the market is worth several hundred million euros. Once the Industrial Hemp Liberalization Act is enacted, hopefully in 2026, hemp flowers can be marketed as herbal smoking products under the Tobacco Products Directive, while preparations and formulations will also be covered.
Classic CBD oils will become fully legal once Novel Food dossiers are approved and sector- specific regulations observed. And let’s not forget hemp leaves for teas and infusions -one of the largest untapped categories in the EU. The market for hemp extracts and CBD isolates alone is a multi- billion dollar- euro opportunity.
The cosmetics industry has already embracing these ingredients, and demand is rising. Should the European Commission approve the pending Novel Food applications in the coming years, we expect demand in the food supplement segment to multiply.
Finally, what is the growth potential for “true hemp” - the purely industrial, non- flower applications ? ENORMOUS. Sectors such as food, feed and construction materials are often underestimated. Progress has been hampered in Germany by the intoxication clause, which restricted cultivation and processing, but change is on the way and we are all well positioned. With the right regulatory tweaks, industrial hemp can become a cornerstone of a sustainable bio-economy. It is a sleeping giant that is just beginning to wake up!