Why Hemp ? |
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Hemp is a member of one of the most advanced plant families on
earth, capable of using the sun's energy more efficiently than virtually
any other.
Originating from Asia, it has been cultivated by mankind for more
than 6000 years and until the late 16th century was our planet's
largest agricultural crop and most important industry. Almost every
part of the plant was used to provide the overall majority of our
fibre, fabric, lighting oil, paper and medicinal needs, as well
as being a primary source of essential food oil and protein for
humans and animals.
Hemp flourishes without the the use of pesticides (having few natural
enemies) and grows so fast that it literally leaves other plants
in the shade. This means herbicides are not required either, making
hemp ideal for organic farming. Cotton, on the other hand, uses
vast amounts of chemicals both in its growing and processing.
Hemp produces up to three or four times more pulp per acre than
timber, and produces higher quality paper. There are no environmentally
damaging bleaching processes in hemp paper production and it recycles
many more times than wood pulp.
At present we are over-reliant on dwindling fossil fuel reserves
and are still busy chopping down forests at an alarming rate. Hemp
is a sustainable alternative and also one of he most effective convertors
of CO2 to oxygen - cleaning the air, improving
the soil and helping to fight global warming.
Apart from living in a healthier environment, using hemp is beneficial
to the individual in many ways. Hemp fibres are porous so they allow
your skin to breathe, whilst also being softer, stronger and more
durable than cotton.
Hemp seed is one of the most complete sources of vegetable nutrition
known to man; it is 33% high quality protein and a rich source of
essential fatty acids (EFAs) including Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9
which are present in the ideal ratio for absorbing into the body.
Hemp seed oil also has amazing skin care properties, moisturising
and replenishing it with those important EFAs. Clinical trials have
shown that Omega-3 and Omega-6 in hemp oil helps dry skin defects
and are beneficial for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.
We have chosen products that we hope will tempt you and also help
demonstrate hemp's incredible diversity (over 25,000 uses at present).
New developments are occurring all the time and we are constantly
sourcing new products from around the world so that we can offer
them to you first.
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