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What is hemp?
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- What is Hemp?
- Names of cannabis
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Hemp Use Cases
What is Hemp?
Hemp is a plant of the Cannabis sativa species, the same as marijuana, and is a name for cannabis. The difference between hemp and marijuana is that it contains less than 0.3% of the psychoactive THC. Hemp is called industrial hemp and is used for a wide range of purposes, including food, medical use, textile products, building materials, and plastic materials. CBD products distributed in Japan basically use CBD extracted from hemp.
Names of cannabis
Cannabis is known by various names depending on the ingredients it contains and where it is produced. Some of them are listed below.
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Name |
explanation |
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Cannabis, hemp, hemp plant |
Official name |
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Hemp |
A variety with a low THC content of less than 0.3%. Used in textile products. |
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Marijuana |
The most widely used name. Often refers to the dried leaves and flower heads. |
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Hashish |
It is made by drying and solidifying resin. It comes from the Arabic word for grass. It is known for its high concentration of THC. Morocco is the largest producer. |
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420, WEED, BUD, etc. |
Slang |
Hemp Use Cases
Hemp seeds and hemp oil
Hemp seeds are the fruit that grows into the hemp plant, and hemp oil (also called hemp seed oil) is a vegetable oil that can be extracted from hemp seeds. It is called a superfood because of its high nutritional value and various benefits. Its nutrients include minerals such as iron, zinc, and magnesium, essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, and high-quality proteins (amino acids) with low allergenicity.
Textile products
Hemp is used in a variety of textile products, including clothing. Hemp has the following characteristics:
- It has a crisper feel than ramie or linen and feels cooler against the skin.
- The fiber structure is hollow, so it absorbs moisture and sweat.
- It has eight times the tensile strength of cotton and four times its durability.
- It has excellent breathability.