The hemp plant – one of the oldest crops with valuable ingredients

Hemp is a plant that has been used by different cultures for thousands of years. The history of hemp begins in China, where it was one of the most important crops and was used to make fabrics, rope, paper and oil. Hemp then spread to Egypt, India and Greece, where it was used for medicinal and religious purposes.

Hemp has many properties that make it a versatile and sustainable plant. Hemp can be grown in a variety of climatic conditions, requires little fertilizer and pesticides, and provides high-quality fiber, seeds and flowers. Hemp can be used to make textiles, paper, plastics, building materials and food.

Hemp also has high levels of cannabinoids, which may have a number of health benefits. Hemp is a plant with a fascinating history and great potential for the future.

The hemp plant and its diverse uses

Hemp is a plant that is useful not only for the textile and paper industry, as a sustainable building material, but also for people's health and nutrition. The benefits of hemp products are diverse and based on the plant's ingredients. Hemp products can be used as food, cosmetics, medicine or dietary supplements.

Hemp products as food are rich in vegetable protein, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber. They can be consumed, for example, as hemp seeds, hemp oil or hemp protein. Hemp products as cosmetics are nourishing and moisturizing for the skin and hair. They can be used, for example, as hemp cream, hemp balm or hemp shampoo.

Hemp products as medicine are anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, calming and anti-anxiety. They can be taken or applied, for example, as hemp drops, hemp capsules or hemp ointment. Hemp products as dietary supplements support the organism and the immune system. They can be administered, for example, as hemp powder, hemp tablets or hemp tea.

The valuable ingredients

Hemp is a plant that contains many valuable ingredients that can affect the human body and that of animals. These ingredients include cannabinoids, which are a group of chemical compounds that can bind to special receptors in the nervous system. The cannabinoids can trigger different effects depending on which receptor is activated and how strong the bond is.

The best-known cannabinoids are THC and CBD, which are found in high concentrations in the hemp plant. THC is psychoactive and is responsible for the high you experience when consuming cannabis.

CBD is not psychoactive, but has many positive properties, such as anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and anti-anxiety.

Over 4,000 published scientific studies report on this. There are many other cannabinoids in the hemp plant that have not yet been well researched, but can also have interesting effects. There is a lot of work being done worldwide to further research them.

The human body also produces its own cannabinoids, which are called endocannabinoids. These are important for regulating various functions, such as appetite, mood, sleep and the immune system. The endocannabinoids can be influenced by plant cannabinoids, which explains why hemp products can have such diverse effects.

 Disclaimer and general note on medical topics

For legal reasons, we would like to point out that the effects of hemp and cannabinoids (CBD) described here refer exclusively to public scientific reports and specialist reports, publications and user experiences and are not to be understood as instructions for use or promises of healing. The text is in no way a substitute for professional advice from a doctor and may not be used as a basis for independent diagnosis and the start, change or termination of treatment of diseases. Always consult your trusted doctor if you have any health questions or complaints!