Hemp is a plant from the cannabaceae family.
Hemp is a plant that belongs to the cannabaceae family group. The etymological root of the term is found in the Latin cannăbum , which derives from cannăbis .
There are, in fact, different plant varieties known as hemp that are part of the cannabaceae family . These are plants with greenish flowers, opposite leaves and a hollow stem that can extend about two meters.
Hemp can be used to make textile fibers , paper , biofuels and oils , among other products . Its seeds are also edible. The cultivation of hemp, however, is usually prohibited or limited since the plant has a chemical compound that is psychoactive : tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ).
THC
This means that the hemp plant is often associated with the consumption of THC for recreational or medicinal purposes. When hemp is used as a drug it is usually called marijuana .
It is important to note that hemp does not contain more than 5% THC, and even this percentage can be much lower. Cannabis sativa , Canabbis ruderalis and Cannabis indica have different chemical components.
Uses of hemp
Even though the use of hemp for its psychoactive properties is controversial, the plant is usually valued for its multiple uses. Hemp fiber, known as tow , is noted for its resistance. Hemp seeds, for their part, have a high level of proteins and essential fatty acids. As for hemp as a biofuel , it generates little pollution, resulting in an ecological fuel.
As mentioned in the previous paragraph, hemp seeds stand out for their compounds, which are very beneficial for our body and provide us with the energy we need to lead an active life. Compared to other plants, its proteins are very easy to digest and the proportion of essential oils it contains is worthy of admiration.
In short, including hemp seeds in our diet can serve to strengthen the immune system and give us great vitality. It is important to note that there is not a single variety of hemp seeds, and that is why when mentioning this concept, those used for cannabis crops should also be included; Precisely, the consumption of this last plant affects our mood due to the action of essential fatty acids.
Hemp oil has several uses.
The oil
Hemp oil has numerous beneficial properties for humans, some of which are the following:
- It is a very important source of omega 3, and surpasses fish oil in results, among other alternatives. It is known that omega 3 has excellent properties for treating depression and stress, since it reactivates the nervous system considerably.
- Its proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids promotes the correct functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular attacks and heart disease thanks to the improvements in coagulation and cholesterol regulation it offers.
- Sufferers of fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis can find several benefits in consuming hemp oil, such as a marked reduction in sensitivity to pain, as well as curing inflammation and fighting various symptoms,
- Since not having normal levels of essential fatty acids can lead to the development of severe osteoporosis (since the bones absorb more calcium than they should), including hemp oil in our diet is more than adequate for health. of the bones.
- During chemotherapy, many patients take hemp oil to reduce the nausea and pain typical of cancer treatments .