A Variety of Uses of Hemp

Cannabis has been a crop grown by civilizations for thousands of years. The Egyptians, Chinese, Persians, British and even early settlers to the United States have grown the crop. While Hemp and Marijuana are both from the cannabis genus when the plant Cannabis was outlawed so was the use of hemp. However, the use of hemp continued in many other places

Many confuse hemp with the marijuana plant. They are closely related but hemp is taller than the marijuana plant. The marijuana plant requires more care than the hemp plant. In addition the hemp plant grows quicker and easier and has a great variety of uses.

Hemp can be cultivated for industrial purposes for many years. China and the Middle East have used hemp in a variety of ways since 8000 BC. Hemp plant fiber and seeds are used in a wide range of textiles such as canvas, boat sails, clothes, paper, twine, fish nets and more.

Are you aware that hemp can be eaten and is used in many different recipes. Hemp seed can be snacked on like common nuts or added to cake batter to produce baked goods. Hemp offers essential fatty acids and amino acids that our bodies need. Likewise, hemp seeds can be used to make oils and / or flour.

Not only is the hemp plant edible and useful in human food it can also be used to make pet food. Hemp helps makes cats coats shiny and healthy. Dogs, cows and horses are offered added dietary supplement in hemp. Perhaps you have smaller animals like guinea pigs or other rodent, use the seeds as pet bedding.

Hemp offers content that aids in regeneration of cracked and dry skin. It is also a great moisturizer. The oil in hemp can be used in a variety of items like candles, lanterns and paint. In addition, when added to paint the paint job will last a lot longer and there is not need to worry about toxins or harming the environment as hemp is a natural product

Other uses of hemp include making clothes such as jeans, sports wear and lingerie. Clothes made with hemp have a longer use life. Some labels that have been known to use hemp fiber in their clothing include Ralph Lauren, Armani and Calvin Klein. Another great use for hemp is in plastics as hemp is biodegradable and can help with the over filling landfills.

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