Hemp is a versatile plant species that has been used for thousands of years to make a variety of commercial and industrial products, such as rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, paper, bioplastics, insulators, and biofuels. It is a variety of Cannabis sativa that has been cultivated for its fiber, not for its psychoactive effects. Many hemp varieties don't have any of the mental effects associated with cannabis. This type of industrial hemp has been used as a source of fiber, oil and as an important source of nutrition. Hemp is related to marijuana, but the amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is what differentiates hemp from marijuana.
THC is the chemical substance that creates a euphoric or intoxicating effect on users. Hemp contains less than 0.3 percent THC, while marijuana contains more than 0.3 percent THC by volume. Hemp has been used for centuries for its fibers to create fabrics and other materials, as well as for the health benefits of its extracts. It can be used to make hemp milk which is similar to nut milk in which the seeds are mixed in water and strained to leave the seed milk. Hemp seed oil can be used to cook, bake, or prepare other foods in the same way you would use other cooking oils.From hemp milk, paper and clothing to hemp concrete, skin care products and bedding for dogs, the hemp plant has many sustainable, natural and ecological properties.
Hemp seeds are one of the few plant foods that are considered “complete proteins” and contain all the essential amino acids. In fact, for every ton of hemp produced, 1.63 tons of carbon are removed from the air, making hemp a much more effective carbon dioxide sequestrator than trees. Hemp protein can be mixed in a drink and can be used as a meal replacement or supplement to your regular diet, depending on your health goals. Whether it's the stem, seeds, leaves or roots, each part of the hemp plant offers a different type of use with a bright future ahead of it. The amount of natural hemp in the United States is enormous and can be easily used for a variety of industrial uses. There are also hemp treats that don't contain CBD, but simply contain the nutrients found in hemp seeds. Hemp is an incredible plant with many uses that can help improve our environment and our health.
It is an incredibly versatile plant that can be used for many different purposes and can help us become more self-sufficient and environmentally friendly. Hemp is truly a miracle cure that should not be overlooked.
