Hemp Cultivation as an all natural cure
The latest buzz surrounding the use of hemp is that it is one of the healthiest things you can eat. CBD, or cannabidiol, a powerful superstar ingredient of more than a dozen different identified cannabis plants, claims to ease a number of ailments without the psychological or physiological effects of cannabis. The FDA has approved the substance for use in treating certain symptoms of HIV and AIDS, among other illnesses. CBD is believed to work by blocking the effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the brain, thus reducing the “high” associated with cannabis.
While many states have legalized the use of hemp for medical marijuana, it is still illegal to grow or manufacture this plant for any purpose. For many years it was difficult to find CBD in concentrated form in stores, but now many hemp products are available in various forms such as lotions, shampoos, and bath gels.
In recent studies, hemp extracts have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, which may be useful in treating a variety of ailments. Hemp has also been found to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help people who suffer from arthritis. Researchers have even noted an anti-inflammatory effect for people suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even asthma. In addition to helping people cope with their medical conditions, researchers believe that hemp and other cannabis derivatives may also help fight depression, anxiety, and epilepsy.
There are several ways to cultivate hemp without having to raise the plants on your own, although many people prefer to grow them indoors because it is easier to monitor the growth process. Growing hemp requires three basic steps: getting seed from an appropriate place; planting the seed; and harvesting the plant to obtain the hemp. The seeds should be sown in soil rich in nitrogen and phosphorus. It is best to grow hemp outdoors rather than in an indoor garden, because the plant is exposed to less harsh elements when it is growing outside. Also, growing outdoors allows you to control the amount of sunlight the plant receives so that it does not grow too much and be scorched.
Once the seed is planted, the seeds are spread out across a large area of soil. As seedlings grow, they will spread out from the center of the seed. After about two weeks, they will begin to form little clumps that will soon look like small grain and turn brown or black as the plants mature. At this point, hemp sprouts should be harvested, separated from the grainy cores, and stored for later consumption. The seed should be rinsed with water before being dried to remove any unwanted plant material. A fine layer of hemp soap will be left on the inside of the seeds, as well as any residue left after the hemp is dried.
Many companies sell hemp oil as a dietary supplement in concentrated form. It is made by combining hemp oil with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and other vitamins, including hemp seed extract, as well as several herbs such as St. John’s wort, nettle root, and fennel. While hemp oil will not have the same health benefits as natural cannabis, it is still claimed to be very helpful in relieving the symptoms of arthritis, insomnia, and depression. Because hemp oil is still considered a Schedule I substance, it is illegal to buy and distribute without a prescription.
