10 Amazing Things Hemp Can Be Used for that You May Not Have Heard Of

Hemp products are being studied rapidly, and more and more benefits of the substance are being revealed every day. While the full potential of hemp and other related products hasn’t been fully realized, there are already so many health benefits we know about that come with using the product. There is no end to the things hemp can be used for.

What is Hemp?

Hemp, or Cannabis Sativa, is the same species of plant as marijuana. Unlike marijuana, however, it contains lower levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, less than 0.3%. While marijuana can produce a “high”, hemp will not get you high. It is also a legal substance to sell under U.S. federal law, while marijuana is not.

Health Benefits of Hemp

There is a multitude of health benefits to using hemp, and there are new studies coming out all the time as research develops. Here are some of the best benefits of using hemp for your health.

1. Heart health
According to WebMD, hemp seeds are particularly rich in healthy fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Healthy fats like these are key nutrients in keeping your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. The seeds are also a great source of magnesium, which helps regulate your heartbeat and has been linked to the prevention of coronary heart disease. Hemp seeds also contain Linoleic acid, which has been found to reduce cholesterol levels by 15% and may act to reduce blood pressure.

2. Digestive health
Everyone knows you need fiber to keep your gut healthy, but did you know that hemp is an excellent source of fiber? Whole hemp seeds are known to be a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which both are very good for your digestive health. Insoluble fiber helps add bulk to your stool and may be linked to a lower risk of bowel cancer, and soluble fiber acts as a prebiotic and feeds good bacteria in your intestines. That being said, it’s also important to drink a lot of water in addition to ingesting hemp seeds and other types of fiber. 

3. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Recent studies have suggested that natural herbs rich in GLA, like hemp, are effective in relieving inflammatory issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and multiple sclerosis (MS). 

4. Addressing skin conditions
The hemp seed oil has been linked to improving skin health, and even aids in treating severe skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis. There are multiple hemp seed oil products that have been proven to moisturize and soothe inflammation in the skin, as well moderating oil production. Adding CBD to your skincare routine has numerous benefits. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles as well as prevents signs of aging from developing.

5. Managing PMS
Hemp oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a substance that has been known to help in reducing PMS symptoms. GLA reduces the effect of the hormone prolactin on the body, which is often identified as a major cause of the negative symptoms of PMS, especially breast tenderness, irritability, bloating, and depression.

Industrial and commercial uses for hemp

The things hemp can be used for seem to be limitless. While one of the more interesting benefits of hemp is how it can affect human health, it has been used for centuries for uses that are not medicinal. A lot of its industrial uses are not only beneficial to humans in certain fields, it’s also a very important resource to consider in order to reduce environmental detriment.

6. Building materials
Hemp could be the future - as it has certainly been used in the past - of construction. Building construction is responsible for consuming 40% of the world’s global energy and resources. It’s important that the industry move away from using forest materials and mining as the main resources for building, and hemp is a wonderful alternative. Hempcrete is a sustainable way to replace concrete, Hemp fuel will help save this planet. Textiles like clothing or anything made with cotton can be replaced by hemp. Hemp fibers are stronger, more absorbent, more durable, and better insulated than cotton. Hemp needs very little water to grow while cotton requires 4X the water. Hemp produces twice as much fiber per acre. And then there is hemp wood that is durable, beautiful, sustainable and pest resistant.

7. Paper and cardboard
Another detriment to our plant is the number of trees we cut down every year to produce paper and cardboard products. Trees take decades to be replenished as a reliable resource, but hemp is a very sustainable alternative. Hemp paper products can also be recycled at least seven times, while paper made from trees can only be recycled three times. 

8. Plastic
Just like it can replace how we currently make paper and cardboard, hemp can also replace how we make plastic. Replacing oil-based plastics is essential to saving the planet, and hemp plastic is 100% biodegradable.

9. Food
As you now understand, hemp is  good for you and is sustainable. Next to all of the amazing health benefits listed above, according to Way of Leaf, hemp seeds contain 31% protein and give you over 100% of your RDA for Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, and healthy doses of iron and copper.

10. Food for animals
Just like it is a sustainable and healthy food source for humans, hemp is also a great alternative to current commercial livestock food. In fact, hemp is much more healthy for cows and other common farm animals than corn, which is the main product in most animal feed.

As we learn more about hemp and other related products - like CDB oil and other cannabinoids - the possibilities of how we can use the plant seem to be never-ending. As a sustainable and healthy resource for food and industrial materials, hemp is the future of, well, everything! 

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