Hemp (the good kid in the Cannabis Sativa family) is often confused with marijuana. While they are both from the same plant family, Cannabis Sativa, they are of different varieties.
Hemp is native to Central Asia and has been cultivated there for the past 12,000 years. Hemp oil supplements are rated the highest in Omega – 3 and Omega – 6 fatty acids. Hemp is environmentally friendly and bio degradable. Growing Hemp helps enrich soil. Until the late 1800′s nearly 90% of all paper produced in the U.S. was made from Hemp. The Declaration of Independence was written on Hemp paper. Hemp can be used as a fuel on it’s own or mixed with diesel fuel. Hemp is able to adapt to different climates. Hemp is resistant to drought. Paper made from Hemp can be recycled at least 7 times. Hemp fuels are ozone friendly. Until the early 1800′s, Hemp was legal tender for paying bills and buying dry goods. Salt is 10 times more toxic than Hemp. Hemp can be harvested from 3 to 4 times a year yielding about 10 tons per acre in a 4 month period. Hemp is used for MS, digestive disorders, asthma, glaucoma, muscle spasm, Crone’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. Because Hemp is ten times stronger than cotton, it is ideal in the making of boat sails. Most people don’t know that Hemp paper is added to the making of cigarette papers, coffee filters and tea bags. Hemp is mildew and heat resistant. The word canvas is derived from the word cannabis. Wearing clothes made from Hemp will repel insects. The human brain produces cannabinoids. This is a compound present in Cannabis Sativa which is used in pain management.
