| Hemp is one of the oldest known plants cultivated for | | | | Oil from the hemp plant makes it a good choice for |
| an industrial purpose. It can be traces all the way back | | | | lotions and body oils. The EFA content helps |
| to 8000 BC in the Middle East and China. The fiber | | | | regenerate dry and cracked skin making it an excellent |
| from the hemp plant was used to make a variety of | | | | moisturizer. |
| textiles, and the seeds were eaten. Hemp has a long | | | | Oil |
| history of being very versatile and very useful. The | | | | In the past, hemp oil was used for lanterns, candles |
| Latin name, Cannabis sativa, means useful, so this little | | | | and paint. Hemp requires no fertilizer, pesticides or |
| plant most definately lives up to its name. Hemp is | | | | fungicide to grow. Hemp oil can be made into nearly |
| used in thousands of items and commodities. | | | | any product requiring oil, including oil based paints. Paint |
| 1. The Uses For Hemp | | | | made of hemp last longer and is more durable. |
| - Sails | | | | Products made of hemp are also nontoxic and can be |
| - Canvas | | | | disposed of without harm to the environment. |
| - Nets | | | | Clothing |
| - Rigging | | | | Hemp is a great source for textiles and clothing. The |
| - Clothes | | | | fibers require less toxic chemicals and water to grow |
| - Paper | | | | than cotton. Hemp also lasts for years and is naturally |
| - Twine | | | | resistant to UV light, mold and mildew. Big name labels |
| - And much more | | | | are now using hemp fibers for clothing including Armani, |
| 2. Hemp The Amazing Plant | | | | Disney, Ralph Lauren, Adidas and Calvin Klein. |
| Hemp isn't the same as Marijuana. Hemp only looks | | | | Plastic |
| like its cousin - the two are very dissimilar in nature. | | | | Biodegradable hemp plastic products can help reduce |
| Hemp is tall and most of the leaves are at the top and | | | | landfills. Hemp was used in the past as packing |
| grow very close together. In addition, hemp can be | | | | material and is now being used for making products |
| grown in almost any condition and requires little care. It | | | | such as CD jewel cases. |
| grows easily and quickly. | | | | Paper |
| 3. 10 Uses For Hemp | | | | Paper made from hemp is both economical and good |
| Food | | | | for the environment. Because fewer trees are used, |
| Hemp can be used in lots of recipes and give food an | | | | using hemp for paper helps protect forests and wildlife. |
| added health punch. Salad oil can be made from hemp | | | | Hemp requires less bleaching, that is a source of |
| and the seeds can be eaten as nuts or added to | | | | water pollution. |
| baked goods. Hemp is high in amino acids and has | | | | Building Materials |
| healthy oil content and essential fatty acids, that are | | | | The hemp plant makes strong and sturdy building |
| vital to diet. Hemp seed can be crushed into oil or | | | | materials. Hemp cement is made using core fiber and |
| processed into flour. | | | | minerals. Hemp bales can be used in straw baling. |
| Pet Food | | | | Homes made of hemp are strong and weather |
| This plant is also a healthy protein for animals. It can | | | | resistant. They can even withstand a tornado with little |
| give cats a rich and shiny coat. Cats, dogs, horses and | | | | or no damage. It is estimated that building a structure |
| cows can all eat hemp as a dietary supplement. Birds | | | | using hemp would save thousands of dollars and be |
| also enjoy eating hemp seed. The hemp plant contains | | | | more environmentally friendly. |
| essential proteins, Vitamin A and is easily digested. | | | | Fuel |
| Pet Bedding | | | | One of the more interesting uses for hemp is in fuel. |
| The hemp plant is extremely absorbent making it ideal | | | | Bio-diesel is becoming quite a big name in the petrolium |
| for using as pet bedding for rats, guinea pigs and other | | | | industry. Hemp also produces more ethanol than corn |
| rodents and for cat litter. | | | | per acre - quite an incredible feat. |
| Body Oil and Lotions | | | | |