Marijuana, one of the most controversial plants in the entire flora, is considered on one
hand as a dangerous drug, and on the other hand a resource estimated to have
around 25,000 uses.
Originated
from the Himalayan Mountains, this plant has a worldwide spread today. Now, for
more over than 4,000 years Marijuana has been used for medical purposes, and
around 500 years B.C. Scythians used it with textile purposes fabricating clothes,
while the Chinese used it for manufacturing paper and fabrics centuries before.
The
main substance contained within Cannabis is called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a naturally occurring chemical substance that produces a psychoactive reaction. The quantity of this element present will determine the textile,
health beneficial and intoxicating trade of the plant. In addition, the
differences between soils, temperature, and light as well are key factors
which influence the low or high presence of tetrahydrocannabinol.
Hemp, referred as the lower THC strains of Cannabis with a high presence of
fiber, is the soft, durable fiber that is cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus. This is an element considered a natural supplier for: food, paint, fuel,
construction materials, oil, paper, and many more. The canvas, considered to be
the oldest relic of human industry was found in ancient Mesopotamia dating back
to 8000 BC made by hemp. Besides, the seeds found in hemp contain an 80% of
“good fats” in addition to high levels of protein, dietary fiber and amino
acids necessary for a good health maintenance.
