What is hemp marijuana and cannabis

Hemp, marijuana and cannabis may all mean the same thing for you, but we assure you that they are in fact very different from one another.

Hemp and marijuana are products of the cannabis plant, which have contrasting functions and effects on the human organism. The hemp products are known to alleviate pain, help with soothing of both external and internal aches and conditions, while marijuana products are high in THC and therefore have a powerful psychotic effect on the mind.

In the following lines, you can learn more about the benefits and also the possible side effects of both cannabis plant species.  

What is hemp?

Hemp has been part of our culture for more than 10.000 years. Hemp is one of the oldest domesticated crops known to man and is believed to have originated in South or Central Asia. It is one of the strongest, most durable, naturally soft fibers on the planet. Its applications include paper, fuel, oils, medicine, clothing, housing, plastic, rope, and even food for thousands of years. In fact, the Columbia History of the World states that the oldest relic of human industry is a scrap of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC.

Another interesting fact is that hemp was used as legal tender (money), as people were able to pay their taxes with hemp for over 200 years in America.