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Cannabis Sativa L4/18/2021
Hemp Gazette Home Medical Cannabis Medicinal Cannabis Guide THC As Medicine Cannabinoids List Medical Cannabis Myths Industrial Hemp Industrial Hemp Beginners Guide Hemp Seed Facts Hemps Biofuel Potential Hemp Seed Oil Guide Hemp Fiber Production Cosmetics And Skin Care Building With Hemp Other Agricultural Uses Hemp Bioplastics Busting Hemp Myths Hemp Insect Pests Cannabidiol CBD CBD A Beginners Guide CO2 Extraction Of Cannabis Oil Cannabidiol And Pets News About Contact us Home What Is Industrial Hemp Description And Uses What Is Industrial Hemp Description And Uses Industrial hemp is an incredibly useful plant, one with literally tens of thousands of applications.Industrial hemp (cannabis sativa L.
Cannabis Sativa L Trial Hemp IndustrialImage: Public Domain Industrial hemp farmers tend to aim to grow the plants up, not out as is the case with medicinal cannabis and the taller, the better. This is because some of the great value of industrial hemp in fibre based applications is primarily in its stalk rather than leaves. Industrial hemp is grown at quite high density another major difference to the cultivation of subsp. Another very important difference in the plant is industrial hemp has very low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in much higher quantities in cannabis sativa subsp. Industrial hemp generally has less than 1 of THC where marijuana produces between 5 20 THC Industrial hemp can grow to 5 metres high, with very long fibers. The stem is comprised of the outer bark or bast, sought after for textiles; and the inner material callled hurd, which is used for other applications. Another very valuable component of industrial hemp is the seed, which is technically a nut. Industrial hemp is a very hardy plant, able to be be grown in areas where other crops will fail. It can withstand periods of drought, heat and frost and also be cultivated without pesticides or other chemicals in many instances however, it can be subject to attack by insect pests. It doesnt have huge water requirements or a great need for ongoing care. The plant grows quite quickly, achieving heights of 4 metres in four months. Cannabis Sativa L Skin Care WaterThe Many Uses Of Industrial Hemp The plant is easy to work with and can be readily transformed into an amazing array of products and used in a multitudes of applications, including: stock fodder animal bedding garden mulch ropes and cordage fibreboard insulation plastics a form of concrete (hempcrete) clothing and textiles paper restoring fields depleted of nutrients cleaning up toxins in contaminated soils food for human consumption cooking oil biofuel medicines particularly cannabidiol cosmetics and skin care water filters Industrial Hemp As A Food Source Hemps potential widespread adoption as food for humans is also very promising. Hemp seed has high levels of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, essential fatty acids and trace elements. Oil from hempseed, which can comprise nearly a third of the seeds weight, makes it an ideal source for cooking oil, lighting and biofuels. Hempseed oil is also valuable as a component of personal care products such as soaps, conditioners and lotions. Hemp As Medicine Another very important application for hemp is improving health outcomes. While industrial hemp is low in the cannabinoid THC, it can contain commercial viable levels of cannabidiol (CBD). Medicines based on CBD have been shown to be beneficial in managing the symptoms of a number of debilitating conditions. As the plant has negligible levels of THC, this can address concerns authorities have of allowing cultivation of its high THC cousin. Hemp may also contain other therapeutically beneficial cannabinoids, but more research needs to be done to determine the medical potential. Hemp Unfairly Targeted Industrial hemp is one of natures wonders, unfairly villified due to it being associated with illicit use of cannabis sativa subsp. Hemp used to be the one of the worlds most popular crops even in the USA farmers were encouraged by the government to grow it. ![]() ![]() That legacy still haunts hemp today, with its cultivation banned in some countries. The great irony of the legal mess concerning industrial hemp is hemp products often arent banned in countries where cultivation is; meaning consumers in those countries are spending millions on importing products that could be made locally.
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