Cannabis - the Latin name of the genus to which both hemp (Cannabis sadiva L) and marijuana (Cannabis indica) belong. Hemp is one of the first textile plants mentioned in historical inscriptions 10,000 years ago (Taiwan). Hemp comes from Central Asia, subsequently spreading to China, India and Europe.
Phytochemistry: Cannabinoids are probably the most important compounds found in hemp, but we can also find terpenes and phenolic compounds besides cellullose and lignans - natural woody fibers.
The most notable cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of the plant. There are at least 144 different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis, exhibiting varied effects. The canabinoids are found in plants in a viscous concentrated resin produced in structures known as glandular trichomes.
Production: Hemp is a herbaceous annual plant with fast grow cycle which can reach up to 4m in height. Our latest varieties of dioeceous hemp "Teodora" when applying the right technological system can produce up to 16t dry mass of stems per Ha and 900-1400 kg of seeds /Ha.
Utilization: The hemp plant is one of the few plants that can be used entirely from seed to roots. Hemp is used to make a variety of commercial and industrial products, including rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, fragrances, drugs, paper, bioplastics, insulation, and biofuel.
Medical uses include the treatment of nausea due to chemotherapy, spasticity, and neuropathic pain.
Hemp seed nutritional value. The oil-rich seeds of hemp played a very important role in diet, prior to the spread of oil plants of American origin in crops. Oil and flour were innitially obtained by hand grinding the seeds with the dietary fiber of 4.0 g (around 20 g when whole), energy 2,451 kJ (586 kcal) and 33% protein. Hemp seeds are a source of easily digestible proteins and no other food resource provides the ideal balance (3:1) of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Hemp also contains GLA (gamma linoleic acid), amino essential acids, antioxidants, calcium, carotene, chlorophyll, copper, iron, magnesium, phospholipids, phosphorus, phytosterols, potassium, vitamins B1, B2, B6, D, E and zinc.
Hemp seed oil it has high hydration capacity, is a natural anti-inflammatory, protects from UV rays and pollution, rich in antioxidants, good in hair treatments, treats eczema and psoriasis., hemp seed tea used to cure coughing.

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