Hemp Articles

1). Hemp and Marijuana - ELIMINATING THE CONFUSION By : Coffee Man
“Hemp/industrial hemp” and “marijuana” are two distinct varieties of the same plant species. “Hemp” is a fiber crop. “Marijuana” is a drug crop. However, these definitions have become confused in the last 60 years. Recently, a movement has begun to distinguish the terms again. It is important to understand the history of usage of these terms in order to eliminate the confusion.
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2). Hemp and Legal Implications By : Francesca Black
Copyright 2006 Francesca Black In 1619 Jamestown Colony, Virginia enacted laws ordering farmers to grow hemp. Similar laws were enacted in Massachusetts in 1631, Connecticut in 1632 and the Chesapeake Colonies in the mid-1700's. Even though the U.S. government encouraged American farmers to grow hemp for WWII and had even accepted it as payment of taxes in Colonial America, it is now prohibited to grow hemp in the United States.
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3). Hemp and Marijuana - ELIMINATING THE CONFUSION - By: Kemp Lamunyon By : The Rich Dude
Hemp and Marijuana - ELIMINATING THE CONFUSION - By: Kemp Lamunyon, 2006-01-24 “Hemp/industrial hemp” and “marijuana” are two distinct varieties of the same plant species. “Hemp” is a fiber crop. “Marijuana” is a drug crop. However, these definitions have become confused in the last 60 years. Recently, a movement has begun to distinguish the terms again. It is important to understand the history of usage of these terms in order to eliminate the confusion.
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4). How hemp seed oil can help your arthritis By : Jack Prime
There is a huge problem that exists today with the enormous number of people suffering from arthritis in its many forms. It is said that well over half the population of this country who are over 60 suffer from either osteo or rheumatoid arthritis. What both forms of the disease actually are I will not go into here, as it is a long and complex subject.
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5). INDUSTRIAL HEMP (Cannabis sativa) Part 2 By : Coffee Man
Canadian Regulations The passage of Bill C-8 in June 1996, resulted in the modification of the Canadian Drug Act decriminalizing the low () 9 tetrahydrocannabinol) ) 9 THC Cannabis, industrial hemp. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) came into force on May 14 1997 replacing the Narcotic Control Act and Parts III and IV of the Food and Drugs Act and was published in March 12, 1998 (Health Canada 1998) to permit the commercial cultivation of industrial hemp in Canada.
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6). Slip into Something More Organic By : Gillian Flower
Many of us have made the shift towards an ecologically-aware lifestyle. Perhaps you have chosen to eat organic foods, to buy more locally made products, or to switch to public transport. While you may be living sustainably in many parts of your life, is this choice reflected in the clothing you wear every day? Why Change your Clothes? The clothing industry is rife with issues that deserve our attention.
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8). Bamboo and Sisal Rugs Are Eco Friendly By : Mitch Endick
As an alternative to synthetic fibers, bamboo, sisal, and hemp are strong and renewable plant fibers. These natural plant fibers are finding an expanding market as an alternative to synthetic fabrics.
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