What is Hemp?

What is Hemp?

General

Hemp is a variation of cannabis sativa. It is the most useful plant known to mankind. In fact, cannabis sativa means useful. Hemp is not marijuana. Hemp is used to make over 25,000 consumer products. From hemp apparel and accessories to house wares and hempseed oil cosmetics, hemp is an eco-shopper's dream. Some of the products made are: clothing, shoes, diapers, rope, canvas, cellophane, paints, fuels, chain lubricants, biodegradable plastics, paper, fiberboard, cement blocks, food, cosmetics, and soap. Hemp is the longest and strongest natural fiber known to man.


Hemp for Food 

Hemp seeds are thc free and extremely nutritious. They can be eaten whole, pressed into edible oil like soybeans, or ground into flour for baking. They are one of the best sources of vegetable protein. Hemp seed has the second highest amount of protein of any food (soy being the highest). Hemp seed protein closely resembles the protein found in the human blood, making it easier to digest than soy protein. They contain a full complement of essential amino acids, essential fatty-acids (EFA'S), and have been shown to lower blood cholesterol and dissolve plaque in coronary arteries. As a supplement to the diet, these oils can reduce the risk of heart disease.


Hemp for Body Care    

Hemp seed oil is perfectly suited for hair and skin care. Its nutritional value, combined with its moisturizing and replenishing EFA's, make it one of the best vegetable body care foundations. Hemp seed oil's EFA complement includes polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, linoleic acid, and gamma linoleic acids (GLA's). Although they are very effective in skin care maintenance, GLA's are rarely found in natural oils. Hemp is an excellent source of GLA's. 


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Hemp for Paper

There is no tree or plant on Earth capable of producing as much paper per acre as hemp. Hemp paper is naturally acid-free. The oldest printed paper in existence is a 100 percent hemp Chinese text dated to 770 AD. Thomas Jefferson drafted both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution on hemp paper.

One acre of hemp can produce as much paper as four acres of trees. Hemp paper is suitable for recycle use 7 or 8 times, compared to 3 times for tree paper.

The hemp paper process also utilizes less energy and fewer chemicals than tree paper processing and doesn't create the harmful dioxins, chloroform, or any of the other 2,000 chlorinated organic compounds that have been identified as byproducts of the wood paper process.

Hemp was an important source of paper fiber until the early 1900's when chemicals were developed to advance the wood paper pulp industry. Wood pulp paper rode the chemical revolution to its apex before the public health hazards of toxic chemicals were an issue and before the environmental consequences of clear-cutting forests were appreciated.

Hemp is a sustainable, annual crop that is ready for harvest just 120 days after going to seed, compared to trees which take tens or hundreds of years to reach maturity. Further, harvesting hemp doesn't destroy the natural habitats of thousands of distinct animal and plant species.


Hemp as fuel 

Hemp seeds have provided a combustible fuel oil throughout human history. More importantly, though, the same high cellulose level that makes hemp ideal for paper also makes it perfect for ethanol fuel production. Ethanol is the cleanest-burning liquid bio-alternative to gasoline.

Ethanol is derived from plant cellulose. Plants absorb carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight and produce oxygen and cellulose, which contains the sun's energy captured in plant cells. When ethanol combusts, it releases energy, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is then absorbed by plants, along with water and sunlight, to create more oxygen and cellulose. It is a clean and sustainable cycle.

Since gasoline engines are a primary source of carbon monoxide and greenhouse gases, alternative fuels such as ethanol could contribute significantly to the rejuvenation of our atmospheric air quality. Hemp provides a sustainable, renewable, and natural alternative to toxic fossil fuels.

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Recreational Marijuana in Washington State - A Guide for Visitors

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Recreational Marijuana in Washington State - A Guide for Visitors

By Angela Brown

Washington State's Initiative 502 (I-502), which decriminalizes recreational marijuana, was voted into law in November 2012. The new law allows the creation of a licensed and regulated system of marijuana production and distribution, similar to the state's liquor controls.  Implementation of this system is scheduled to begin December 1, 2013, when businesses can begin applying for licenses. Marijuana retail stores should begin opening to the public in the summer of 2014. At this time - even though there is not yet any legal way to buy pot - the possession and use of a limited amount of recreational marijuana is no longer against Washington State law..

There are still significant restrictions for pot possession and use, as well as many practical details to be worked out. Washington visitors interested in using marijuana products should be aware of the details of the law regarding purchase, possession, and consumption.

Note: I-502 does not preempt federal law. The production, distribution, sale, possession, and use of marijuana is still against and may be prosecuted under US federal law. Marijuana use is also prohibited by most employers.

Here are some things Washington State visitors should know to stay on the right side of state law regarding recreational marijuana.

Where can I buy pot in Washington State?

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Right now there is no place to buy recreational pot legally anywhere in Washington. Licensed retail marijuana outlets should begin opening to the public by summer of 2014. These shops will be devoted only to marijuana and marijuana products and will not sell anything else. Cannabis consumption will not be allowed on the premises. Liquor stores, convenience stores, and other existing businesses will not be allowed to add pot products to their offerings.

Where can I smoke pot in Washington State

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The short answers is - on private property outside the view of the general public.

More details on where you can and can't smoke marijuana or consume marijuana products in Washington State.

What remains illegal in Washington State, both now and in the future?

Even after I-502 is fully implemented, the following will continue to be illegal under the Washington State recreational marijuana law:

• Possession of amounts above the defined limit
• Possession by a person under the age of 21 years
• Use in view of the general public, including the opening and/or consumption of a marijuana-infused product
• Transportation of marijuana products to another state
• Driving under the influence of marijuana
• Production or sale without a state license

Washington State visitors should be aware that pot use and possession remains a criminal act on federal lands, which includes the national parks and national forests. Tribal lands will also enforce their own policies regarding marijuana use and possession. Some cities have also chosen to outlaw pot-related businesses within their boundaries, so retail marijuana stores might not be readily available in some communities.

What is the Washington State pot law right now?

If you are 21 years of age or older in Washington State, you will not be prosecuted under state law for the possession or use of

• One ounce of useable marijuana
• Marijuana-related paraphernalia
• 16 ounces of solid marijuana-infused product
• 72 ounces of liquid marijuana-infused product

What is "useable marijuana"?

According to I-502, "usable marijuana" refers to the dried marijuana flowers.

What is a "marijuana-infused product"?

According to I-502, these are "products that contain marijuana or marijuana extracts and are intended for human use". This could include things that you eat or drink, like baked goods, candy, or sodas. Vaporizers, also referred to as vape pens or vapor inhalers, have become popular "smokeless" ways to consume marijuana, but still require "useable marijuana".

What remains illegal between now and full implementation?

While it not against state law to possess and use a limited amount of recreational marijuana,it is still illegal to buy it or to sell it under Washington State law.

What will be the law in Washington State after full implementation?

• a limited number of retail outlets will be licensed to sell marijuana products and paraphernalia
• individuals will be allowed to purchase marijuana products and paraphernalia at a licensed retail outlet

Many details are still to be worked out, including whether or not you will be able to use pot in bars or private club.

More about pot in Washington State

The legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington State is very much a social experiment. Practical details will be worked out over time. Here are some resources where you can gain some insight into the many complicated issues.

Marijwhatnow? A Guide to Legal Marijuana Use In Seattle
A "practical guide" to what you currently can and cannot do as I-502 is being implemented, from the Seattle Police Department.

Selling Recreational Marijuana
Individuals interested in producing, distributing, or selling marijuana products in Washington State are subject to strict controls, the details of which are still being worked out and are available through the Washington State Liquor Control Board website.

What about medical marijuana in Washington State?

Medical cannabis is addressed separately in Washington State law - you can find out more at the Washington State Department of Health website.

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What is Industrial Hemp?

What is Industrial Hemp?

Hemp is the common name for plants of the entire genus Cannabis.  This term is often used to refer only to Cannabis strains cultivated for industrial use.

Industrial hemp has many uses, including paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, construction, health food, and fuel.  It is one of the fastest growing biomasses known and one of the earliest domesticated plants known.  It also runs parallel with the "Green Future" objectives that are becoming increasingly popular. Hemp requires 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 chlorine bleach, which results in the waste product polychlorinated dibensodioxins, popularly known as dioxins, which are carcinogenic, and contribute to deforestation, cosmetics, and plastics, most of which are petroleum-based and do not decompose easily. The strongest chemical needed to whiten the already light hemp paper is non-toxic hydrogen peroxide.

Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa var. sativa is the variety grown for industrial use in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere, while C. sativa subsp. indica generally has poor fiber quality and is primarily used for production of recreational and medicinal drugs. The major difference between the two types of plants is the appearance and the amount of THC secreted in a resinous mixture by epidermal hairs called glandular trichomes. Strains ofCannabis approved for industrial hemp production produce only minute amounts of this psychoactive drug, not enough for any physical or psychological effects. Typically, Hemp contains below 0.3% THC, while Cannabis grown for marijuana can contain anywhere from 6 or 7 % to 20% or even more.

Industrial Hemp is produced in many countries around the world. Major producers include Canada, France, and China. While more hemp is exported to the United States than to any other country, the United States Government does not consistently distinguish between marijuana and the non-psychoactive Cannabis used for industrial and commercial purposes.

Farming Hemp

It's possible to grow hemp organically on most of the world's farmland. There are many varieties that can be selected for their various characteristics - high oil content or fibres of particular lengths - with seed banks holding over 100 strains of industrial hemp.

A rapidly growing plant, hemp chokes out other weeds, has a strong resistance to most pests and so can be grown with other legume crops, maturing in just 8-12 weeks fulfilling its nitrogen requirements.

With a long tap root able to reach water, bind and aerate the soil where other plants can't, hemp crops can be used to reclaim land in areas prone to drought( e.g. African Sahara) or flooding.

Once harvested the crop has a high yield of cellulose, edible proteins, oils and fibres with over 50,000 different product applications across a whole array of industries. 

A long and very strong 'bast' fibre, hemp fibre has been used for thousands of years to manufacture clothing, twines, ropes and cordage, and is an excellent complement to fibres such as flax, silk, nettle and cotton in fabric blends. It can be used to produce many weights and blends of fabrics for applications, from the heaviest sofa cover to the finest ball-gown. Hemp fabric also has natural anti-mildew, UV protection and thermodynamic and hypoallergenic properties, making it desirable for use in many products. The fibre also has applications for 'fibreglass' and in paper-making.

A crop for the future? With modern farming in big trouble, farmers are being paid not to cultivate their land, and food mountains are burnt in developed countries, while billions of people go hungry in developing countries. Hemp represents a lifeline crop for rural and hunger-prone areas, of particular value for its' versatility and organic nature. A famine-stricken village could clothe, house and feed themselves from one hemp field!

In the developed world, we still rely on machinery from the turn of the century to harvest and process emerging hemp crops. Gradually, new processing machinery is being designed and implemented, and present machinery converted so that the new hemp crops are just as easy to process as cotton and hay.

Up to 90% of the worlds' paper manufactured before 1883 was made from cannabis hemp, and some historically important documents were written on hemp including the Gutenberg Bible and the first two drafts of the US Declaration of independece.

Deforestation is considered by many to be one of the most serious and dangerous practices in the world today. We are destroying the very source of our oxygen and bio-diversity to pump out, amongst other things, daily newspapers that continue to lie to the public about many things, from world wars, to the benefits of using hemp as a sustainable crop.

Hemp produces 4 times the raw material than trees for paper making. Hemp can be planted between 1-3 times a season, depending on location and can be recycled up to 10 times, compared to 3 or 4 for wood pulp paper. The same fibre products that the hemp harvest produces also provides raw-materials for a host of other sustainable products.

If today is a typical day on planet Earth, we will lose 116 square miles of rainforest, or about an acre a second. We will lose another 72 square miles to encroaching deserts, as a result of human mismanagement and overpopulation. We will lose 40 to 100 species, and no one knows whether the number is 40 or 100. Today the human population will increase by 250,000. And today we will add 2,700 tons of chlorofluorocarbons to the atmosphere and 15 million tons of carbon. Tonight the Earth will be a little hotter, it's waters more acidic, and the fabric of life more threadbare.

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What is Hemp?

General

Hemp is a variation of cannabis sativa. It is the most useful plant known to mankind. In fact, cannabis sativa means useful. Hemp is NOT marijuana. Hemp is used to make over 25,000 consumer products. From hemp apparel and accessories to house wares and hempseed oil cosmetics, hemp is an eco-shopper's dream. Some of the products made are: clothing, shoes, diapers, rope, canvas, cellophane, paints, fuels, chain lubricants, biodegradable plastics, paper, fiberboard, cement blocks, food, cosmetics, and soap. Hemp is the longest and strongest natural fiber known to man.


Hemp for Food 

Hemp seeds are thc free and extremely nutritious. They can be eaten whole, pressed into edible oil like soybeans, or ground into flour for baking. They are one of the best sources of vegetable protein. Hemp seed has the second highest amount of protein of any food (soy being the highest). Hemp seed protein closely resembles the protein found in the human blood, making it easier to digest than soy protein. They contain a full complement of essential amino acids, essential fatty-acids (EFA'S), and have been shown to lower blood cholesterol and dissolve plaque in coronary arteries. As a supplement to the diet, these oils can reduce the risk of heart disease.


Hemp for Body Care    

Hemp seed oil is perfectly suited for hair and skin care. Its nutritional value, combined with its moisturizing and replenishing EFA's, make it one of the best vegetable body care foundations. Hemp seed oil's EFA complement includes polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, linoleic acid, and gamma linoleic acids (GLA's). Although they are very effective in skin care maintenance, GLA's are rarely found in natural oils. Hemp is an excellent source of GLA's. I just so happen to make all natural hemp oil soaps and will never use any other soap again. 

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Hemp for Paper

There is no tree or plant on Earth capable of producing as much paper per acre as hemp. Hemp paper is naturally acid-free. The oldest printed paper in existence is a 100 percent hemp Chinese text dated to 770 AD. Thomas Jefferson drafted both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution on hemp paper.

One acre of hemp can produce as much paper as four acres of trees. Hemp paper is suitable for recycle use 7 or 8 times, compared to 3 times for tree paper.

The hemp paper process also utilizes less energy and fewer chemicals than tree paper processing and doesn't create the harmful dioxins, chloroform, or any of the other 2,000 chlorinated organic compounds that have been identified as byproducts of the wood paper process.

Hemp was an important source of paper fiber until the early 1900's when chemicals were developed to advance the wood paper pulp industry. Wood pulp paper rode the chemical revolution to its apex before the public health hazards of toxic chemicals were an issue and before the environmental consequences of clear-cutting forests were appreciated.

Hemp is a sustainable, annual crop that is ready for harvest just 120 days after going to seed, compared to trees which take tens or hundreds of years to reach maturity. Further, harvesting hemp doesn't destroy the natural habitats of thousands of distinct animal and plant species.


Hemp as fuel 

Hemp seeds have provided a combustible fuel oil throughout human history. More importantly, though, the same high cellulose level that makes hemp ideal for paper also makes it perfect for ethanol fuel production. Ethanol is the cleanest-burning liquid bio-alternative to gasoline.

Ethanol is derived from plant cellulose. Plants absorb carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight and produce oxygen and cellulose, which contains the sun's energy captured in plant cells. When ethanol combusts, it releases energy, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is then absorbed by plants, along with water and sunlight, to create more oxygen and cellulose. It is a clean and sustainable cycle.

Since gasoline engines are a primary source of carbon monoxide and greenhouse gases, alternative fuels such as ethanol could contribute significantly to the rejuvenation of our atmospheric air quality. Hemp provides a sustainable, renewable, and natural alternative to toxic fossil fuels.

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What Makes Cannabis Medicine?

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What makes Cannabis medicine?

Cannabis contains cannabinoids which are the active chemicals that naturally cause effects throughout the body which mirror those that many take synthetic prescriptions to induce. The main active cannabinoid in cannabis is delta-9 (THC). The other main cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), which relieves pain without causing a high due to its low THC content. CBD is the main compound used for those who suffer from different ailments such as cancer, epilepsy, and autism. Cannabinoids are used to treat side effects of cancer as well as cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Cannabinoids work by promoting the re-emergence of apoptosis so that tumors will stop dividing. Cannabis can be an effective treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, far too many to list here. A short list would include add/adhd, alcoholism, alzheimer’s, autism, anorexia, arthritis, back pain, bipolar disorder, bulimia, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, depression, dermatitis, diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma, heart disease, hepatitis, herpes, hiv, irritable bowel syndrome, macular degeneration, migraine, morning sickness, motion sickness, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, neuropathic pain, ocd, premenstrual syndrome, pruritis, psoriasis, restless leg syndrome, schizophrenia, seizures, spasticity, tinnitis, tourette’s syndrome, tumor growth and ulcerated colitis.

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Hemp Nutritional Profile

Hemp Nutritional Profile


Hemp nut is the most nutritious and easily digestible food on the planet, the only complete source of all the following: protein, essential amino acids and essential fatty acids. Hemp is the only food which supplies all man's dietary needs in one source -- the only food which can sustain human life without any other source of nutrition.


The Good Fats

While hemp seed is an excellent source of protein that also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, its most important feature is that it provides both essential fatty acids (EFAs) needed in the human diet–linoleic (omega-6 fatty acid) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). These fats are "essential" because they cannot be manufactured in the body and so must be consumed as 
food. Hemp has an omega-6/omega-3 ratio of 3:1 which is closest to the optimum 4.0 average recommended by the World Health Organization for the human diet.


Hemp For Heart Health


EFAs are essential for the health of the heart. Numerous studies show that substituting healthy polyunsaturated fats such as hemp for saturated fats can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest and fatal cardiac arrhythmia, as well as reduce blood cholesterol levels and decrease the cellular buildup in arteries associated with atherosclerosis. Hemp also contains phytosterols, which have been shown to reduce total blood cholesterol by an average of 10 percent and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by an average of 13 percent.



Hemp For Brain Health


Because EFAs make up a large portion of the brain, hemp is especially beneficial for brain health, particularly memory function. Membrane loss of EFAs has been found in such disorders as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Research has shown that a diet with a proper balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids–such as in hemp oil–may help delay or reduce the neurological effects of these diseases and improve quality of life.



Hemp For Skin Health


The critical importance of EFAs for healthy skin makes hemp seed oil a highly effective skin care and cosmetic product. Its lipid constituents allow it to permeate through the skin and nourish skin cells directly. For this reason, hemp oil is beneficial for skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. For the health of skin and hair, nourishing and balancing hemp oil is now added to a multitude of soaps, shampoos, skin lotions, lip balms, conditioners and other natural skin-care 



Hemp Compared to Other Foods


• Contains more required amino acids(proteins)than milk, meat or eggs.

• Is a complete protein source--much more balanced & digestible than Soy products.

• Contains about 47% oil, 78% of which is omega 3 & 6--the essential fats.

• Contains all the essential or omega fats required for human health.

• Contains several times more omega 3 essential fat than any fish.

• Provides more energy than energy bars--without their sugar and with less saturated fat.

• Is suitable for those unable to eat gluten, sugar, milk, nuts & meat. Is perfect for those troubled with constipation and for those avoiding carbohydrates.



Benefits of Consuming Hemp


• Lower blood LDL cholesterol levels

• Improve cardiovascular circulation & function

• Improve organ function

• Improve immunity levels

• Increased energy levels & metabolic rate

• Reduce symptoms of PMS & menstrual cramps

• Reduce inflammation and the symptoms of arthritis

• Improve recovery of muscles after exercise

• Reduce & treat dry skin and hair conditions

• Reduction of many degenerative diseases through preventative measures