Hemp as Medicine: Medical Marijuana Inc.’s Hemp Oil Products on NBC

An in-depth report by NBC 7 San Diego reveals how the hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) oil of Medical Marijuana Inc. and HempMedsPX™ can benefit people prone to seizures. The report highlights Blake Zika, a 22-year-old who has battled seizures since the age of four. His...

Uses of Hemp: Building Construction in the UK

Over the past decade, the UK has experienced a steady increase in the uses of hemp and straw as natural crop-based building materials. Historically, these materials were used to build houses and farm buildings, but in previous decades there has been a decline. The...

Hemp Politics – Lawmakers Endorse Farm Bill

Hemp Politics for February 9th, 2014: The new Farm Bill has been signed into law by President Obama. Hemp advocates are calling the event a major milestone for the crop. No doubt the research pilot programs that make up part of the bill will create opportunities for...

We Have a Winner!

We have our first winner! Congratulations to Nancy K.  You have won $50 of our hemp food products! This week’s “Fire Breathing Monsters” Contest will restart at midnight on Friday, February 7th, ending at midnight, Thursday, February 13th. Be sure to...

Hemp vs. Marijuana: What’s the Difference…

First of all, Hemp vs. Marijuana is not a competition. Hemp and Marijuana are both in the Cannabis family, but hemp seed does not contain the psychoactive compound, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), that Marijuana does. Hemp is grown for industrial purposes: food, fiber and...

Uses of Hemp: Why Did Ancient Cultures Grow Hemp?

Every part of the hemp plant offers huge value: Flower: powerful medicinal and spiritual properties Seed: amazing source of protein and the essential amino/fatty acids required to sustain human life Stalk: contains the strongest natural industrial fibres in the world...

Hemp History: How Long Have We Cultivated Hemp?

Hemp History: Did you know scientists believe that humans have cultivated hemp for its nutritional, medicinal, and industrial properties for more than ten thousand years? Hemp is widely considered to be one of humanity’s first domesticated crops.

Hemp Health Benefits: CBC Calgary: Sharon Basaraba

More proof regarding hemp health benefits: Back on August 16th 2013, CBC Calgary’s The Homestretch Longevity columnist Sharon Basaraba looked at the health benefits of hemp seed hearts (also known as hemp seeds, hemp hearts, hulled hemp seeds or shelled hemp...

Hemp In The News: Medicinal Pot Shortage in BC?

Hemp in the news again, though as usual it’s due to hemp’s cousin – marijuana, the medicinal version. An article posted on the CBC website on January 28th indicates a very concerning issue for the majority of marijuana users in B.C. is forthcoming...

Uses of Hemp: Industrial Hemp Farming

Hemp fibre has been used to make clothing, ropes, and paper. The grain has been stewed, roasted, and milled for food.  The oil derived from the grain has been used for cosmetics, lighting, paints, varnishes, and medicinal preparations. Hemp Seed Product Uses...