“Hemp is the first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country” Thomas Jefferson the United States third president and principal author of the declaration of independence, believed that Hemp being a resilient plant and having great variety of use was perfect for building the fledging nation after independence. As of 2013 Uruguay became the first country to legalize the sale and use of Marijuana by its citizens under licencing and registration as well as allowing each household to grow 6 plants per year equivalent to 480 grams of dried product, all in an effort to reduced drug trafficking and related crimes. Caribbean countries whose cultivation of the currently illegal Marijuana have brought them under scrutiny by the international community are now following closely the developments in the United States, where legislation has been passed on Colorado and Washington allowing for the sale and taxation of Marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes while another 18 states having legislation in place for medicinal purposes only. Marijuana was made illegal by the international community due to the concentration of it psychoactive chemicals present in some varieties, this resulted in the entire species Cannabis Sativa being listed as a schedule 1 controlled substance in the United States by the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 even though some had extremely low levels of THC. However Industrial Hemp was never made illegal China, Russia and Hungary and legislation passed since 1990 has seen some countries in Europe legalizing it under licencing for production and research, with Canada, Australia and some states in the US following in 1998. The word Hemp has been used to describe different bast fiber plant varieties but True Hem...
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While hemp oil and CBD oil are similar in some ways, there are also important differences between the two. So, how exactly does hemp oil differ from CBD oil? Consumers often confuse hemp oil with CBD oil because both are low in THC. But beyond that there is so much more to each oil and so much more that each oil offers. Today, the hemp retail market continues to grow at an incredible rate. So, it’s crucial that consumers understand the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil.
There are many different words for what was originally 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 America. His ships were full of hemp fabric used for uniforms, parachutes, ropes, sails, baggage, shoes and many more military uses. To free the American colonies from England press, Benjamin Franklin started a paper mill, which used cannabis to create paper and print books. This allowed America to have free colonial press from Britian without having to ask for them. The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both drafted on hemp paper. Betsey Ross made the first flag of the United States of America out of hemp, which was the strongest known fiber at the time. “Farmers from 1942 through 1945 who agreed to grow hemp were waived from serving in the military, along with their sons; that is how vitally important hemp was to America during World War II.” Henry Ford also used hemp-based plastic to create vehicles, which was proven to be stronger and lighter than steel and could withstand much more impact without denting. He also used hemp-based ethanol fuel, which was more efficient. Hemp had been used widely throughout the United States before it became illegal and served many purposes.
As I said earlier hemp is the longest, strongest, and most durable fiber known. This means it surpasses other fibers like cotton, the most common in today’s world. According to Chris Conrad (man behind Hemp: lifeline to the future) On an annual basis, 1 acre of hemp will produce as much fiber as 2 to 3 acres of cotton. Cotton grows only in moderate climates and requires more water than hemp. Where as hemp is frost tolerant, it requires only moderate amounts of water, and it grows in all 50 states (Hemp Basics, para 2). Not only is hemp better than cotton in terms of agriculture, but hemp fiber is softer than cotton, lasts twice as long as cotton, and will not mildew. Literally hemp surpasses cotton in almost every
In 1940, the import of hemp during World War II was a big factor in creating supplies such as parachutes or cordage. In the 1960’s, President Kennedy found from research that marijuana does not induce violence or lead to heavier drug use. George Washington, the first president of our beloved country, grew cannabis on his plantations. Thomas Jefferson also grew hemp as a reliable
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Abstract: For the past few decades, debate has ensued over the putative medicinal value of marijuana. These claims extend back over 4000 thousand years ago to ancient civilizations on the Asian continent. More recently, some scientists experimenting with cannabis have found evidence to support these claims. However, the United States federal government has remained reluctant in supporting further research characterizing the therapeutic properties of cannabis. These policies may have been shaped by cannabis' early associations first with low-income minority groups and later with the youth movement in the 1960s. Government support of additional research is key in settling the long debate over the medicinal value of cannabis.
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It is believed that hemp made it to Europe in approximately 1,200 BC. From there, it spread throughout the ancient world (http://www.mit.edu/~thistle/v13/2/history.html). When Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, the decline of hemp effectively began. The tax and licensing regulations of the act made hemp cultivation nearly impossible for Americans. The government formed a private company called War Hemp Industries to subsidize hemp cultivation. From 1937 until the late 1960s the United States government recognized that Industrial Hemp and marijuana were two distinct varieties of the cannabis plant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp). After the Controlled Substances Act was passed, hemp was no longer recognized as being distinct from marijuana. The Deceleration of Independence was signed on hemp paper. Hemp is the most cost-efficientand environmentally friendly fuel crop. Depending on processing, hemp can produce either hempbiodiesel and hemp ethanol/methanol. Hemp could also be used for mulch, carpet, fiberboard.Many world governments, including the United States, tend to have more restrictive policies around drugs such as marijuana than they do for alcohol and tobacco. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wrongly considers marijuana a
Legalizing and regulating marijuana will bring the nation’s largest cash crop under the rule of law. This would create new jobs and economic opportunities in the formed economy instead of illicit market (Marijuana Legalization and Regulation”). More than 50 government agencies feed at the drug war, though food stamps and other social programs are being slashed while billions of dollars are spent trying to stop people from using marijuana (10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana Now”). This rich new source of tax revenues nationwide would lift the United States economy out of its worst recession in decades (“Pros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana”). Hemp: the cannabis plant, especially when grown for its fiber, can be made into products such as paper, paneling, clothing, and thousands of other useful products. The highly nutritious seeds can be used to make flour, cooking oil, and cattle feed (“10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana Now”)