What is hemp?
Industrial hemp is from the plant species Cannabis sativa and has been used worldwide to produce a variety of industrial and consumer products. Hemp is a source of fiber and oilseed grown in more than 30 nations.
The confusion between industrial hemp and marijuana is based on the visual similarities of these two plants. By definition, industrial hemp is high in fiber and low in active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that makes some cannabis varieties a valued drug.
There are many products that the hemp plant can be processed into. The most common on the market is an oil derived from hemp seed hearts, but the oil derived from the hemp flower can be much more powerful. These compounds can be CBD, CBG, Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC to name a few. How do these compounds work with your body? It’s all thanks to your body’s endocannabinoid system.
What is the Endocannabinoid System?
Discovered in the early 1990’s, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) was inadvertently discovered by scientists researching the active chemical found in marijuana, THC. While we are still trying to understand the full scope of what the ECS does for us, what we do know is clear. The ECS regulates many bodily functions including sleep, mood, memory, appetite, pain, and reproduction. When one of the systems that controls these functions becomes disrupted, it’s the job of the ECS to return balance to the body.
How does it work?
The ECS uses receptors, enzymes, and naturally occurring chemicals known as endocannabinoids to regulate these processes. However, much like other systems in your body, the ECS can become less effective as we age. Fortunately, there is a way to supplement your body’s missing endocannabinoids. They’re called phytocannabinoids, and they occur naturally in the cannabis plant.
Which is best for you?
While the cannabis plant is most recognized for its medical and recreational uses, the industrial benefits of hemp can’t be ignored. It has been cultivated as a fiber for over 3,000 years. With applications such as paper, plastics and fabrics, hemp could play a key role in moving towards a more sustainable future. These days, the things we throw away last forever and the things we want to last forever are often thrown away. Hemp provides us with biodegradable single use plastics, as well as, durable products for every day use.
Feels natural, performs like a synthetic.
As a fabric, hemp provides all the warmth and softness of a natural textile but with a superior durability seldom found in other materials. We offer a number of hand made products that showcase what a quality material hemp can be.