Hemp Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Hemp comes from the Cannabis sativa plant, the same plant as marijuana. Hemp is a versatile plant product that is used for a variety of purposes from medicinal uses to consumer products. Unlike marijuana, hemp contains significantly lower concentrations of the cannabis plant’s two main active compounds: cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol.¹

Hemp Health Uses and Health Benefits

Hemp health benefits include being an excellent source of nutrition. Thirty percent of hemp is healthy fats, which are essential for a variety of functions including the healthy growth of nerves and muscles. Hemp also has benefits for skin health, providing hydration and reducing eczema and other conditions that cause dryness.¹

References

1. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/10/27/hemp-health-benefits.aspx