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The cannabis hemp plant is one of the most valuable raw materials needed to produce thousands of products that would supply the basic needs of any community. Everything from food, clothing, medicine to building materials for shelter can be made from the cannabis hemp plant.
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Hemp Facts:
Until 1883, 75-90% of all paper in America was made with hemp.
Hemp seed was the # 1-selling bird feed; 4 million pounds were sold in the U.S. in 1937.
In the mid-to-late 1800's the 2nd & 3rd most commonly used medications were concentrated cannabis extracts and resins (a.k.a. hashish).
A bridge in the south of France dated at 500-700 A.D. was built with a mixture of hemp.
Food from Hemp:
Hemp seeds are some of the most nutritious foods available.
Rich in Omega Fatty Acids with easily digested and universally well tolerated simple proteins.
Hemp seeds have a mild nutty flavor that add a wonderful healthy plant based protein to your diet when added to your salads and soups or even as a topping on your entrees.
Hemp seed oil is a great choice as an oil base for sauces, dips and dressings too.
Herbal Cannabis:
The herbal cannabinoids found in the resins produced by the female flowers of the mature cannabis plant are some of the most therapeutic and least toxic substances known.
The herbal cannabinoids in cannabis mimic the natural cannabinoids produced by our body's endocannabinoid system which regulates many of our body's basic functions at the cellular level like our blood chemistry, metabolism and our immune system.
Herbal cannabinoids can treat many diseases.