Although it’s not a cure-all magical medicine (or is it?), CBD-dominant cannabis has been gaining popularity for its far-reaching effects. Among its supporters is a diverse group of women living in Barcelona, whose love for the plant brought them together. The circle includes women of all shapes and sizes, ages and nationalities — and therein lies their strength. "Each culture uses plants and food in such different ways," explains Alejandra, 38, whose house we're gathered at. "We started off as a study group. We were all taking a language class together. We’d meet up to study and everyone would make some food to bring. After a while the studying became secondary and we’d discuss our issues and experiences, often over a cup of tea." One fateful week, someone brought a homemade herbal tea blend and the women began swapping ancestral wisdom about infusions and their benefits. Fueled by the enthusiasm of sharing their cultures with one other, the group became focused on plant-based medicine. It didn’t take long for CBD to join the mix.