Hemp

TRINIDAD AND HEMP OR IS HEMP REALLY THE ENEMY? OR HEMP REVEALED There has been a great deal of active discussion regarding hemp in today’s society and its usefulness on the society as a whole. What’s more argued about than its usefulness is whether or not it ought to be legal. Several nations across the Western Hemisphere are exempt from the back and forth debate on the subject concerning the use of Hemp. Trinidad falls within the group of countries currently petitioning for the decriminalization

Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Uses and Hemp Marijuana, dope, weed, pot, these are all names for a drug that has many medical uses, but it not currently legal in the United States. Marijuana is still used extensively for medical purposes, even though it is illegal. Marijuana, when smoked, produces a chemical substance known as THC, or tetra-hydro-cannabinol. It is often used as a recreational drug, which is used to heighten perception, and relax the mind and body. In medical use

Argument for Making Hemp Growth Legal There is vast history of hemp as an agricultural crop in the United States. The crop was grown extensively until its ban in 1937. Prior to the ban on hemp the plant was one of the biggest cash crops of the Southern United States. For instance in Kentucky hemp was the biggest cash crop up until 1915. In these southern states hemp was used as a rotation crop between tobacco crops as well as other crops. Thomas Jefferson even wrote in his own

Industrial Hemp Hemp is one of the most desirable, industrial plants on the planet. The plant is also one of the most versatile plants known to man and can be used for the purposes of feed, clothing, paint, paper, and plastic, but cultivation is still illegal. More importantly, hemp is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable resources that can improve people’s lives with minimal environmental impact. Hemp is more commonly referred to as Cannabis, which is the entire genus. Cannabis sativa

Hemp is one of the most desirable, industrial plants on the planet. The plant is also one of the most versatile plants known to man, and can be used for the purposes of feed, clothing, paint, paper and plastic, but cultivation is still illegal. More importantly, hemp is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable resource that can improve people’s lives with minimal environmental impact. Hemp is more commonly referred to as Cannabis, which is the entire genus. Cannabis sativa is what is grown for

Phytoremediation of Urban Brownfields: A Case for Industrial Hemp By: Jeff Lemon Thursday, June 21, 2012 Brownfields Brownfield Phytoremediation Page 2 Page 4 A Case for Industrial Hemp? Page 5 Executive Summary There are a number of reasons why we should care about brownfields. From encouraging urban sprawl through the ‘development’ of greenfields to their environmental impacts on soil, air and ground water, these properties are a drain upon the urban environment. Redevelopment

Uses of Hemp and its Potential Contributions to the United States Hemp is a crop that has been used for many things for many years. The fibers are used for things such as clothes, construction materials, paper, carpet, oil, food, cosmetics, food, and many other things. The hemp industry has been around for as long as ten thousand years. There was a piece of hemp fabric found from around eight thousand BC showing its importance to many civilizations throughout the years. Nowadays, hemp is an agricultural

HEMP OIL OR HEMPSEED OIL - A DOCUMENTED DIETARY SUPPLEMENT AND BEAUTY AID. Hemp seeds are rich in protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 6, omega 3 and insoluble fiber. They are a good source of tocopherols, or Vitamin E antioxidants. They 're packed with minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus, plus microelements like strontium, thorium, arsenic and chromium. Hemp oil is derived from crushing the seeds of the marijuana plant. It has nearly indistinguishable

considered, “hemp” to the ancient world. Some are, cannabis, marijuana, weed, and pot. Over time, the different words have reflected the views and uses of hemp through different societies and time periods. Hemp dates back to the early Mesopotamian days in what is considered Turkey today. It is the first known plant to be domestically cultivated. According to research, “The oldest relic of human history is hemp fabric dated to 8,000 BCE.” In 1492, Christopher Columbus brought hemp as a rope to

Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Hemp Oil Canada Many problems, limitations and opportunities have inspired people to break the barriers of the inertia and taken them out of the comfort zone. Forced by solving difficulties or take an opportunity they have been pushed to innovate and bring value to the world. In spite of the fact that this inspiration or innovation sometimes is caused by problems and difficulties, one important characteristic of this group of people is the capacity of undertake new