Let's Talk About Hemp

Hemp tends to get a bad wrap because it is in the same family as the psychoactive Cannabis drug. However, what some people don't realize is that hemp is extremely beneficial and there are no harmful effects of it. It is an amazing plant that has so many uses and is so healthy for us, but yet it still remains illegal to grow in the U.S.

 

Hemp Hacky Sacks

Industrial Hemp is produced in many countries around the world including Canada, France, and China. The United States is the only industrialized nation to ban industrial hemp. While Hemp is imported in the United States more than in any other country, the U.S. Government does not distinguish between marijuana and non-psychoactive cannabis used for industrial and commercial purposes.

Hemp and Organic Cotton Skirt

Industrial hemp has many uses, including paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, health food, and fuel. It is one of the fastest growing bio masses known and one of the earliest domesticated plants known. Hemp requires little to no pesticides, no herbicides, controls erosion of the topsoil and produces oxygen. Furthermore, hemp can be used to replace many potentially harmful products, such as tree paper (the processing of which uses bleach and other toxic chemicals, and contributes to deforestation), cosmetics, and plastics, most of which are petroleum-based and do not decompose easily.

 

Hemp Lip Balm

Hemp seeds contains all the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids necessary to maintain healthy human life. The seeds can be eaten raw, ground into a meal, sprouted, made into "milk" , prepared as tea, and used in baking. The fresh leaves can also be eaten in salads.

 

Hemp Wallets

I first started getting interested in hemp about 11 years ago when I went into a favorite shop and saw they were selling hemp clothing. I bought a skirt and a tank top and still wear them often. Every time I wash these clothes they got softer and softer...the material is wonderful!! Hemp clothing is made to last...so it may be a bit more expensive then your every day pesticide covered cotton items, but it is well worth it when you are still wearing it proud many years later. Today I use many hemp items including; clothes, wash cloths, wallet, curtains, jewelry, bath mats, napkins, and I even use hemp string to hang my laundry to dry on. I also put hemp powder in our smoothies every day to reap the health benefits.

 

Hemp Tote

So, when you hear the word hemp, you should think good things, not negative. Think of all the amazing things hemp can do. It's a miracle plant that we need to start taking more advantage of in this country...What do you think?

Let's Talk About Hemp