Get to Know Hemp, a Type of Marijuana that is Rich in Benefits
Hemp may be one of the reasons: why the cannabis plant is once again given the opportunity to be used by society. Even though it has similarities in shape to the substances contained in it with other types of cannabis, hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is considered special because it contains more cannabinoids in it.
Cannabinoid (CBD) itself is a mainstay compound produced by hemp. Meanwhile, the compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is usually dominant in other cannabis plants (about 15%), is only found around 0.5% in hemp.
CBD and THC are actually two compounds contained in the cannabis plant. In fact, these two substances are equally beneficial to humans, but the difference is that CBD is more capable of being used by humans for various things, especially for the industrial and medicinal sectors, while THC functions more as a “high” effect.
The popularity of hemp has skyrocketed, especially since the cannabis plant was dropped from the class of useless narcotics by WHO and other countries in the world. Meanwhile in Indonesia, Mrs. Santi’s struggle to legalize cannabis for medical needs last June raised awareness of the benefits of hemp as well as cannabis as a whole.
More specifically, hemp is cannabis with minimal psychoactive content but has the potential to provide maximum benefits for humans. Starting from the roots, stems, seeds, flowers, to the ends of the leaves on the hemp plant, everything can be put to good use for various needs.
Hemp: The Raw Material for Many Things
Hemp offered a lot of evidence that the cannabis plant is really useful and deserves to be used. This claim is certainly not sparked on the basis of mere assumptions but is supported by many studies. It is also clear that hemp has been used by other countries that have processed cannabis as a commodity.
According to elevationsdispensary.com, hemp is no more useful as a highballer than it is for many aspects of life. First and foremost, are the benefits of hemp for the medical world, where according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, the CBD in hemp has been shown to help in murine collagen-induced arthritis, as well as being able to help other diseases such as lymph node problems, to epilepsy. Even in the case of cerebral palsy experienced by Pita (daughter of Mrs. Santi), CBD in cannabis also acts as a powerful seizure reliever with minimal side effects.
Furthermore, hemp and the CBD content in it are friendly plants for industrial needs. For example, being a raw material for building comfortable and safe homes, being a plastic raw material that is more efficient and recyclable, being an effective beauty product, serving as an alternative raw material for quality clothing, and can also be used as a raw material for gasoline or fuel. environmentally friendly alternative.
Presently, these are just a few of the many proven benefits of hemp. Not surprisingly, this one endemic Indonesian plant has become a new prima donna for the world even though it is still considered legally “unlawful” in Indonesia based on an outdated law inspired by the 60s regulations issued by the United Nations which has now been adjusted.