Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. It is one of the fastest growing plants and was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fibre 10,000 years ago.
It can be refined into a variety of commercial items including paper, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food, and animal feed.
Hemp has lower concentrations of THC and higher concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD), which decreases or eliminates its psychoactive effects.
Rasa Ratna Tarangini (Classical Ayurvedic text), classifies Vijaya as one of the 11 types of Upavisha. Following rigorous purification, various Upavisha, such as hemp, are commonly used in the creation of ayurvedic drugs.
The seeds of Vijaya are potent with several nutritive potentials. It has an upper hand in relieving the aggravated Vata entity. Its grinding action soothes nerves and has a slight calming effect on the neurological system. It has been discovered that it also equalises Pitta entities. This feature is especially effective for improving uterine conditions. Its powerful penetrating power aids in cutting away fat layers and increasing metabolism. Its fiery potency also aids in the strengthening of the digestive fire, as well as the normalisation of other metabolic functions and the Kapha entity. Because it is a whole herb, it is the best drug that may be able to save you from your difficulties.
Hemp can be widely used to improve digestion, enhance metabolism, reduce pains and swelling, and regulate immunity. It has an excellent ability to alleviate pain. It also improves the quality of sleep and acts as an aphrodisiac. Hemp can also be used as a wonderful remedy for all muscular spasms and regular episodes of rigidity.
Hemp is extracted in various forms and different formulations can be used to create various products. The various extraction forms are-
- Hemp Hearts, which are the seeds, that can be used as snacks, part of trail mixes, garnishing over dishes, etc.
- Hemp Oil, obtained by cold-pressing the seeds, this can be used for wellbeing, skin care, hair care and nutrition
- Hemp Protein, one by-product from the cold-processing of seeds, can be used as a plant-based source of protein powder and be blended into smoothies, flour, protein shake, etc.
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Hemp is also a plant, that not only does good to the body or the mind, but largely to the environment as well.
- Breathes in CO2- Hemp rapidly captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and makes what we breathe much cleaner. In fact, for every tonne of hemp produced, 1.63 tonnes of carbon is removed from the air
- Regenerates the soil- As the plant matures and the seed grows, leaf matter falls to the ground and decomposes replenishing the soil with goodness ready for the next crop. And after harvesting, the remnants of the hemp plant can be returned to the soil to make for a richer yield the following year
- Supports Sustainable Farming- Because hemp is an annual crop which grows within just four months of being planted, it’s an ideal candidate for rotation and makes for a wonderful environmental benefit for hemp.
- Helps against pesticides- it doesn’t require any pesticides or herbicides to grow.
- Prevents Soil Erosion- The roots of the hemp plant grow strong and up to a whopping nine feet deep! These kinds of root networks can help to hold soil together and prevent erosion
- Needs little water- Hemp has the miraculous ability to irrigate itself naturally, which means it requires very little water to grow.
- Nothing goes to waste with hemp- Hemp, once harvested the seed is used to produce healthy food products, the flowers are leaves are used to make beauty products and the stalk for natural fibre.
- Absorbs toxic metals- Famously, hemp was used following the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl to remove radioactive strontium and cesium, and has even been considered for removing radiation from Fukushima.
- Provides habitat for wildlife- Hemp grows up to three feet tall which makes them an excellent little hiding place for wildlife, and when hemp flowers bloom, they’re are good pollen source for bees.
- Can help against deforestation- While trees take years to mature, hemp can be grown in just four months. The plant could therefore replace trees as the source of raw material for paper.
Hemp holds appropriate nutritional values and abundant fibres that make up superfoods, produce clothes and paper, offer medicinal produce, and render a sustainable lifestyle, all while taking care of the environment.
It has more than 30,000 practical applications and we as a species are only beginning to fathom it.
There are numerous benefits in its seeds, leaves, stem, flower and even the roots.
Thanks to the generosity of hemp, it is a plant that reaps more than you sow.
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