5 Incredible Uses of Hemp
Hemp has many different uses from construction materials also known as “Hempcrete”, hemp nutrition, hemp fiber and textiles, to sustainable biofuel. Along with all the great benefits of CBD Hemp flower and all other minor cannabinoids such as CBC, CBG, CBN, etc!
1. Nutrition
Hemp seeds are extremely beneficial and packed with nutrition, traced back to ancient Chinese and Indian culture. They can be eaten, sprouted, sprinkled on a salad, or mixed in a nutritional shake. This nut like tasting seed also has oils that are high in saturated fat, which also contains omega-3s.
Just like almond milk, you can make hemp milk!
2. Hemp Fiber
Hemp fiber has been used for thousands of years, and it is one of the strongest among fibers. Some of its great properties are the actual fiber length, strength, absorbency, durability, antimildew and antimicrobial. Along with the fact that you can make fabrics, textiles, rope, and paper from hemp.
3. Hemp Construction
Hemp can be processed and made into a variety of construction materials. One of them is called, “Hempcrete” which is the process of mixing hemp with lime-based binder to develop the material that not only is durable, but with low toxicity and creating air tight, thermal insulation properties. Making it a very healthy and durable building alternative. Along with biodegradable plastics, and wood alternatives.
4. Hemp Biofuel
Yes! that’s right, hemp seeds and stock of the plant can be processed into biofuel. Researchers at Uconn have found that hemp plants can be used as a feedstock for producing biodiesel, a viable diesel fuel from renewable plant sources. With a very high conversion, where 97 Percent converted into biodiesel, and with properties presenting it could run at lower temperatures than any other biodiesel on the market.
5. CBD Hemp Flower
CBD has absolutely exploded in the past few years, and hemp flower can help us benefit from over a hundred different non-psychoactive cannabinoids that are just as beneficial. All with minimal THC, and compliant with federal laws where the THC amount is less than .3% Delta 9 THC. This way you can get to relax, and unwind at the end of the day without any overwhelming psychoactive properties. Consumption methods with flower can either be done by smoking, vaporizing, or even making CBD edibles!
Sources
Buckley, Christine. “Hemp Produces Viable Biodiesel, Study Finds.” Phys.org, Phys.org, 6 Oct. 2010, https://phys.org/news/2010-10-hemp-viable-biodiesel.html.
Cadena, Aaron. “Hemp 101: Everything You Need to Know.” Medium, CBD Origin, 19 Mar. 2019, https://medium.com/cbd-origin/so-what-is-hemp-everything-you-need-to-know-733b54162f88.