Hemp FAQs
"I am very glad to hear that the Gardener has saved so much of the St. foin seed, and that of the India Hemp. Make the most you can of both, by sowing them again in drills. . . Let the ground be well prepared, and the Seed (St. loin) be sown in April. The Hemp may be sown any where."
George Washington to William Pearce, 24 February 1794
George Washington to William Pearce, 24 February 1794
The History Of The Plant:
With use dating back to the Neolithic Age in China, hemp is one of the earliest known domesticated plants. Its history in North America predates European settlement. Hemp was one of the first crops grown during the founding of our Country. The government requisitioned all farmers to devote at least 10 acres of their land to growing hemp, which was sold to Europe at that time. They sell it to us now! The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 did not criminalize hemp but made it hard for farmers to grow it. They were forced to pay higher taxes and could be penalized if they did not follow the proper procedures. In 1942, the Government encouraged farmers to grow hemp again for cordage and canvas during WWII. It was officially banned with the help of lobbyists from companies whose products competed with hemp products along with being included in the “Controlled Substances Act" as a Schedule 1 drug because of its relation to marijuana.
The Healing Possibilities Of This Ancient Plant:
New medical breakthroughs are making hemp a more desirable plant to the scientific community. Medicine has been made from the residual flowers that are left on the plant after the seeds are extracted. A prominent compound found in cannabis or hemp, CBD, or cannabidiol, has shown to treat numerous diseases. Researchers believe that in view of the very low toxicity and the generally benign side effects of CBD, neglecting or denying CBD benefits and its clinical potential is simply unacceptable.
What Is CBD? CBD is one of over 120 compounds found in cannabis that belong to a class of ingredients called cannabinoids. Until recently, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) was getting most of the attention because it’s the ingredient in cannabis that produces mind-altering effects in users, but CBD is also present in high concentrations — and the medical world is realizing that its list of medical benefits continues to grow.
What Is CBD? CBD is one of over 120 compounds found in cannabis that belong to a class of ingredients called cannabinoids. Until recently, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) was getting most of the attention because it’s the ingredient in cannabis that produces mind-altering effects in users, but CBD is also present in high concentrations — and the medical world is realizing that its list of medical benefits continues to grow.
Full-Spectrum vs. Broad-Spectrum vs. CBD isolate
- Full-spectrum CBD. Full-spectrum CBD contains several components of the cannabis plant, including trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Federally legal full-spectrum products will always have less than 0.3 percent THC. In states where cannabis is fully legal, you may also be able to find full-spectrum products with higher THC levels.
- Broad-spectrum CBD. This type of CBD does not contain THC. It does contain other components of the cannabis plant, though, so it won’t be 100 percent CBD. Consider it the middle child of the three CBD choices.
- CBD isolate. Your pure CBD product, isolate contains no other compounds found in cannabis, except for the CBD itself.
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always check with your physician before starting a new dietary supplement program.