Hemp ( “cannabis sativa”) and marijuana’s legal relative is on a high right now (…as we know!) And the best things about this ancient medicinal plant are its superhero nutrient content and incredible versatility.
From hemp’s omega 3-loaded mini nutty seeds sprinkled on muesli (or add a tablespoon of hemp oil to your smoothies for a quick 94% fix of your recommended daily omega 3 intake) to hemp fibre, otherwise known as “bast”,  there’s almost no end to hemp’s uses, which criss-cross the worlds of beauty, health, fashion, furnishings – and even construction. Apparently, hemp basts, if harvested correctly, are stronger than steel.
Hemp is the “legally acceptable” member of the cannabis plant family, but it’s actually very different from marijuana because hemp contains negligible traces of THC which is the natural psychoactive chemical that can get you high. What hemp does deliver is a full-blown smorgasboard of well-documented wellbeing benefits. From its  anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effects to its ability to boost the health of hair, nails and skin, it’s one of those “good for lots of things” green healers. While hemp seeds – alongside colourful fruit and veg, organic berries, dark green leafy veg and turmeric – is a cancer fighting food we could all add to our daily nutrient intake.
 

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