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Welcome to the Hemp<\/strong> category of Pevgrow, the cannabis blog<\/a> that brings you the best information related to our beloved plant. Here you will find news and articles exploring the history, benefits, industrial applications, and much more. Join us in discovering how hemp is transforming various industries and improving the lives of many people.<\/p>\r\n

What is Hemp?<\/h2>\r\n

Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant that is specifically cultivated for its industrial and non-psychoactive uses<\/strong>. Unlike other cannabis strains, hemp contains very low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound that produces the \"high\" effects associated with weed. Legally, to be considered hemp, the plant must contain less than 0.3% THC.<\/p>\r\n

Is Hemp a Drug?<\/h2>\r\n

No, hemp is not considered a drug<\/strong>. Although it belongs to the same species as weed, industrial hemp has no psychoactive effects due to its low THC content. Instead, it is valued for its high CBD (cannabidiol) content, a non-psychoactive compound with numerous potential health benefits. This distinction is crucial and has allowed hemp to be widely used in health, wellness, and nutrition products.<\/p>\r\n

Is Hemp the Same as Weed?<\/h2>\r\n

Although both hemp and weed come from the same plant species, Cannabis sativa, they are cultivated and used for very different purposes. Weed is primarily cultivated for its high THC content, used for both recreational and medicinal purposes<\/strong>. On the other hand, hemp is cultivated for its fiber, seeds, and non-psychoactive compounds<\/strong> like CBD. Additionally, hemp is a taller and thinner plant, adapted for fiber and seed production, while weed is bushier and grown to maximize the production of cannabinoid-rich flowers. If you want to know more, you can't miss this article titled \"Differences Between Hemp and Cannabis\"<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Benefits and Properties of Hemp<\/h2>\r\n

It is important to differentiate the properties of hemp flowers from those of the seeds<\/strong>, as they are not the same. The flowers yield the famous CBD<\/a>, but also produce other cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, CBC, or CBM<\/a>, among others. Hemp seeds<\/a> are a superfood rich in essential nutrients. They are an excellent source of complete proteins, containing all nine essential amino acids that the human body needs. Additionally, they are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins like vitamin E, and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. These seeds are versatile and can be consumed raw, powdered, as hemp oil or milk, and are used in a variety of food products. If you want to delve deeper into this information, I recommend reading this article that discusses the properties of hemp seeds<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Products Made from Hemp<\/h2>\r\n

Hemp is incredibly versatile and is used in the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly products<\/strong>. Below are a few examples, but you should know that there are many more, and if you want, I invite you to read this article that outlines a lot of products made from hemp:<\/p>\r\n