Industrial hemp, or simply hemp, are the names most commonly given to fibre-producing strains of cannabis which contain less than 0.3% THC and have no psychoactive effect when [smoked or] ingested, alt
hough they are the same plant: Cannabis Sativa L.
Hemp is usually cultivated on a large scale for its fibre and seeds. Both have numerous practical applications and hempseed also has great nutritional value.
Industrial hemp occupies a special place in the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum. Our sister company HempFlax is dedicated to providing affordable, modern, natural hemp items for a sustainable future. Many of these items, such as hemp oil, animal bedding and yoga mats can be seen in the Museum. There are also displays of items that have been traditionally made from hemp for many thousands of years, including paper, ceremonial clothing and the rigging of sailing ships.
Perhaps the most interesting fact about industrial hemp, especially when compared to trees or to other fibre crops, is its amazing versatility. It can supply hempseed oil for fuel or for use in cosmetics, paints, plastics, lubricants and varnishes. Hemp fibre cloth can be incredibly long lasting and extremely strong – they are perhaps the only natural textiles tough enough to be used for the great mainsails of old sailing ships. Paper made from hemp pulp is the strongest, most flexible and most durable type available and is often used for banknotes and official documents that are required to last a long time. Industrial hemp is also the most productive and efficient known source of biomass.