Abstract: A method of oral administration of cannabinoids includes the steps of administering at least one first softgel containing a non-psychoactive cannabinoid and no psychoactive cannabinoids for a first administration cycle to the subject, administering at least one second softgel containing a first cannabinoid mix having the non-psychoactive cannabinoid and a psychoactive cannabinoid for a second administration cycle to the subject, wherein the first cannabinoid mix has no more than 10% on a w:w basis of the psychoactive cannabinoid, administering at least one third softgel containing a second cannabinoid mix having the first non-psychoactive cannabinoid and the psychoactive cannabinoid for a third administration cycle to the subject, wherein the second cannabinoid mix has no more than 50% on a w:w basis of the psychoactive cannabinoid.

Abstract: A countertop gardening appliance can include a base sized and dimensioned to fit on a countertop, a vessel removably supported by the base, the vessel defining a closed lower portion for storing a liquid, and an open upper portion, a gas diffuser located in the vessel, a gas pump located within the base, a conduit connecting the gas pump to the gas diffuser, a one-way valve in fluid communication with the conduit, a growing surface covering the open upper portion of the vessel, the growing surface including a receptacle adapted to receive a seed cartridge, a liquid level gauge indicating a level of the liquid in the vessel, a hood supported above the growing surface by a support arm connected to the base, the hood including an artificial light source, and a controller located within the base, the controller adapted to activate the artificial light source and the gas pump on predetermined time cycles.