CÁÑAMO

Cannabis sativa (hemp, "marijuana") "

It is an annual plant native to Asia, specifically the Himalayas, has various uses, ranging from food and textile application basically named varieties as "hemp" (without THC), or psychoactive substance in the varieties under the names of marijuana (bud) or hashish (the resin)

Hemp or industrial hemp is the name given to varieties of the plant Cannabis sativa and the name of the fiber that comes from them, which has, among others, uses textiles.

For this plant virtues accompanied humans throughout virtually its entire history. Just be aware of the history of this plant without human contact. In China refers to its operation since 8000 years ago. Was cultivated in Spain for several centuries followed with special official recognition, serving for making clothes, candles and pieces of naval ships, rope, paper ... The sails of Christopher Columbus, the American flag and the papers which declared its independence were made with fiber Cannabis.

The varied usefulness of hemp and its quality earned him several times in consideration of sacred plant that powers the evolution of mankind.

Since the V century BC C. until the late nineteenth century 90% of the ropes and sails for many navigation and fishing nets were made from hemp. Today is still widely used in many boats for their great resistance to moisture and weather variations.

Hemp Utilities

You can talk about the usefulness of hemp, inter alia for:

* Textile fibers (tow), and cables, high resistance. Easy and lightweight to carry

* Seeds are rich in fats and oils (including Omega 3) and protein (34% approximately).

* Organic fuels (biofuels), lubricants and plastics plants.

* Materials of high strength bio.

* Cellulose paper.

* Applications medicinal and cosmetic oils.

* Insulating materials and textiles and plastic parts for automobiles. (Audi and BMW among others)

Clothing, food, house, furniture, nutritional oil, animal feed, biomass for heating, soap, shampoo, mats, bags, insulation, plastics, felts, paints and varnishes, fuels and lubricants, geotextiles against erosion, crop fields for water purification water, rich soil and guardian of legumes, and so on., are some of the uses that could give this plant today. In some countries (France, Canada, Sweden, etc..) There are specific industries engaged in the production of quality derived from hemp.