What is hemp used for and how beneficial it can be?

Hemp fiber is a natural and durable choice for clothing and was already used by Levi Strauss when he began to manufacture hemp canvas for miners in the mid-19th century. The same qualities that had made of the hemp fiber ideal for the sea crossings also made it ideal for footwear.

A controversial crop that’s been alternately demonized and defended for almost a century, The hemp has been in everyone's mouth either for its benefit applicable in a multitude of uses or the controversy that generates when forming part of the marijuana, since the marijuana is considered an illegal plant in the United States.

Nowadays it is grown in more than thirty countries, incredible considering that through the media, and by the political crusade against it, this crop has been in the ire of many raging parents, very high ranking politicians and influential people of religion. This article will expose the reality behind the hemp and it is up to you to decide if the reason reigns or not in this article for informational purpose. Here are Four Facts that will unveil it:

 
The hemp has had a history that is not entirely known
If you had no idea, hemp was not only used in many ways since ancient times but also has had a constant presence in history that was brewing in the United States of America. It was considered for a long time as a payment method to pay off debts, something that was done for more than two hundred years in the United States, as in the United Kingdom. Even the farmers were put in prison if at least part of their lands was not dedicated to the cultivation of cannabis, of which hemp is their product.


An efficient and ecological plant
Hemp is an important, highly renewable and sustainable plant that can grow and acclimatize in many parts of the world. If hemp was used as a paper material, it would avoid logging and the loss of large areas of land that would harm the planet badly. Using hemp would create a type of paper more durable and more efficient.  As an example of this, it has been that the Egyptians invented papyrus using hemp.


It can stop global warming
Hemp plastic, like all durable hemp products and other building materials based on plant components, also"absorbs" carbon. Hemp crops absorb CO2 as they grow, retaining carbon (the staple of all plants and animals) and releasing oxygen. Harvested hemp is essentially composed of carbon absorbed from the atmosphere and when hemp is used to make durable materials, it prevents the reintroduction of that carbon into the atmosphere as CO2. This quality helps combat global pollution, unlike the production of petrochemical plastics, which generates large CO2 emissions and toxic derivatives. It has never disappeared from our sight, it has always been present in every aspect of our life.

Hwhat-is-the-importance-pertaining-the-use-of-cbd-pills-as-a-treatment-for-illnesses.htmlemp fiber is a natural and durable choice for clothing and was already used by Levi Strauss when he began to manufacture hemp canvas for miners in the mid-19th century. The same qualities that had made of the hemp fiber ideal for the sea crossings also made it ideal for footwear.

Hemp was the second material most used in the construction of ships of the wood, playing a crucial role in the exploration and expansion of humanity around the world. Even before the time of the Phoenicians (before the fifth century BC) until the end of the nineteenth century, all long-distance sea voyages were based on sails, moorings and hemp gear. No other natural fiber could withstand the strength of the open ocean and saltwater.

Both Nike and Adidas have made sneakers made of hemp. Modern manufacturing techniques have made it possible to manufacture hemp fabrics softer than the traditional hemp fabric, with the same strength and durability. Hemp fabric is one of the modern industrial business areas that is experiencing faster growth as new generations rediscover their incredible qualities.


It can also be extremely beneficial as a food supply
Hemp seeds are rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, plant proteins, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and omega 3,6 and 9.  Just to give you an idea, 100 grams of hemp seed contains: 25% protein, 35% carbohydrates, 35% fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and even 9) and 380 Kcal. Fatty acids and calories from hemp seeds are necessary for the functioning of our body, so do not gain weight and is of not restricted use.

There are special recipes for food, milk, and hemp oil with whole seeds or peel. In the meals the hemp provides fiber, you can cook it in muffins, cookies, eat with salads, etc. You and your family will be in good health, on a well-balanced diet and have hemp as part of your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

As you know by now, the benefits are endless, hemp it's truly important as it has been described nature's super plant. You must give it the merit it deserves since it has always been present without you even knowing it.

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