Hemp is a food product derived from the same plant of which Marijuana originates from, but without intoxicating components; the protein fragment appears to be a popular meal replacement supplement but is not yet linked to unique properties (relative to other Protein supplements).
As a meal replacement, three tablespoons of hulled hemp seeds (30 g ) provide 180 calories, 10 g of protein and 10 g of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids with a perfectly balanced 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3. The protein is an easy to digest complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids. The oil contains rare and very beneficial gamma- linolenic acid (GLA) and stearidonic acid (SDA). The seeds also come packed with minerals, vitamins and enzymes.
The oil is commonly taken by itself as a high omega oil supplement and can also be packaged in gel capsules for easy consumption, especially when traveling.
Cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) can be extracted from hemp plants and offer many health benefits while being non-psychoactive and non-toxic.
Years ago, the hemp industry was limited to fundamental and more industrial needs such as lamp oil, varnish and paint. However, hemp is now a leading component used in:
Cosmetics & Body Care Products
Food & Nutritional Supplements
Industrial Materials (i.e. construction board, fibres & textiles etc.)
References:
1. Will FDA Grant Hemp GRAS , NDI Status If U.S. Hemp Growing Is Legalized?
January 26, 2015 | Sports & Energy, Herbs & Botanicals
By Jennifer Gre bow
2. Why Some States Will Have a Head Start on Hemp
What Studies Say about Hemp CBD
Nutritional Outlook's Best of 2014: US Hemp Oil / CannaVest
3. Here are some important resources and statistics on the growth of the Hemp Industry in Canadian Agriculture:
a. http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/industry-markets-and-trade/statistics-and-market-information/by-product-sector/crops/pulses-and-special-crops-canadian-industry/industrial-hemp/?id=1174595656066
b. http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/industry-markets-and-trade/statistics-and-market-information/by-product-sector/crops/pulses-and-special-crops-canadian-industry/industrial-hemp/industrial-hemp-statistics/?id=1174495716187
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According to Wikipedia: Cannabis sativa seeds are chiefly used to make hempseed oil which can be used for cooking, lamps, lacquers or paints. They can also be used as caged-bird feed, as they provide a moderate source of nutrients for most birds. The flowers (and to a lesser extent the leaves, stems, and seeds) contain psychoactive chemical compounds known as cannabinoids that are consumed for recreational, medicinal and spiritual purposes. When so used, preparations of flowers (marijuana) and leaves and preparations derived from resinous extract (e.g., hashish) are consumed by smoking, vaporising and oral ingestion. Historically, tinctures, teas and ointments have also been common preparations. In traditional medicine of India in particular C. sativa has been used as hallucinogenic, hypnotic, sedative, analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
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Cannabis Sativa is famous for it's medicinal properties. There is no harm to use it as a food supplement.
Always use Cannabis sativa after proper purification described in Ayurveda works of literature. Ayurveda formulations containing Cannabis can be used as food supplements. Formulations like Jirakadi modaka, Laxmi Vilas Rasa (Nardiya), Manmathabhra Rasa, Pushpadhanwa Rasa contains cannabis.
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