Hemp

Can marijuana's non-psychoactive cousin really save the world, or is it’s universal utility just a pipe dream of cannabis dweebs and conspiracy theorists that’s coming into vogue because of marijuana accelerating legality - David Bienenstock

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Going Green with Hemp

Hemp, the non-psychoactive strains of the Cannabis family, was once one of the most ubiquitous plants in the world. First found around 8,000 BCE in central Asia, hemp spread across multiple continents through the ages and was a fundamental part of the agricultural revolution. Throughout several civilizations, hemp was used for food, textiles, oil, and industrial purposes. Yet, after getting confused with marijuana in the 1900s, hemp was soon outlawed and forgotten. Many of its benefits were lost in the modern world.

Popular Mechanics published an article back in 1941 with findings that hemp “can be used to produce more than 25,000 products”. In several other countries, hemp has continued…

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A few things you may not know about hemp

Hemp is one of the healthiest and most potentially lucrative crops that can be grown on an industrial scale. Unfortunately, farmers in the United States are barred from growing hemp without a special permit.

Can Hemp Really Save the World?

Can marijuana's non-psychoactive cousin really save the world, or is it’s universal utility just a pipe dream of cannabis dweebs and conspiracy theorists that’s coming into vogue because of marijuana accelerating legality?

Here’s Why Edible Hemp Will Never Get You High

But there’s something many people just can’t get over: hemp’s link to marijuana. As we sprinkle the seeds on top of our salads, we can’t help but wonder: what’s the deal with hemp seeds and THC?

How Hemp Can Benefit Your Health Without Getting You High

The first things most of us think of when it comes to hemp are hippies with their sandals and necklaces made from hemp cords – but there’s much more to this plant than that.

The “Other” Hemp

Hemp is the most versatile crop on earth — with over 50,000 uses ranging from food to clothing, plastic to fuel, building materials to cars and more!

Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Plant Is Back in American Soil

Hemp is a variety of cannabis — and thus a cousin of marijuana — that contains 0.3% or less of the psychoactive component THC. (Marijuana plants typically contain 5% to 20% THC.) You can’t get high from hemp, but starting in 1937, U.S. drug laws made cultivating it off-limits.

Why Hemp Is Still Controversial In America And A Challenge For Entrepreneurs

Despite its eco-friendly nature, hemp is still not allowed for widespread cultivation in the US; rather only small-scale pilots are allowed in a few states around the country.

Going Green with Hemp

Throughout several civilizations, hemp was used for food, textiles, oil, and industrial purposes. Yet, after getting confused with marijuana in the 1900s, hemp was soon outlawed and forgotten. Many of its benefits were lost in the modern world.

4 Ways Hemp Can Save the World

Over the years the hemp plant has been demonized, whether intentionally or not, due to its links with marijuana. However industrial hemp, which this article is about, is a different strain of hemp to the plant needed to manufacturer the drug. Industrial hemp has many qualities that can become powerful tools for saving our planet, as it is a versatile crop particularly because different parts of the plant have different uses.

Healthy Hemp

At Healthy Hemp, we know you value a healthy lifestyle and prefer natural, ethically sourced ingredients. Our products are made from authentic hemp and are the perfect embodiment of nature’s goodness.

Healthy Hemp Oil

We’re a small, specialized company, and we want to share with you the best cannabidiol (CBD) information and products. We know there is a lot of confusing (and conflicting) information out there in regards to cannabidiol. Our goal is simple, to sift through the clutter and bring you the most accurate and helpful information possible.

Hemp for Victory

Produced by the US Government in 1942...Interesting to learn that Dupont Chemical funded the anti- hemp / marijuana effort. This is because they had patents on new synthetic fibers and Hemp had a new machine that would put them out of business if hemp were to be used for clothes.

Hemp Helps

Hemp Helps was created to promote the Hemp Movement. It is our true passion to spread the truth about the capabilities and potential that Hemp offers. Not only do we want to spread knowledge about Hemp and break the taboos that are often associated with it, but we want people to incorporate Hemp into their everyday lives.