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The Amazing Hemp Plant

Hemp comes from "the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, including the seeds thereof and all the derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salt isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis." 

(2018 Farm Bill defines)


The Cannabis family contains numerous varieties, yet it is most famously known for the psychoactive cannabis (marijuana or "weed").

 and that is the main reason why people confuse the term hemp with marijuana.

Hemp actually refers to the industrial variant which is cultivated for its fibre, hurd, seeds, and all the natural compounds found in it's leaves.


Hemp is non psychoactive, you will not get high.


Hemp is different from marijuana in it's function, cultivation, and applications. Todays hemp’s can be used in a variety of ways that marijuana cannot. These includes healthy dietary supplements, skin products, clothing and accessories, etc.  



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The Benefits of Hemp

EFA- Essential Fatty Acid is balanced Omega's 3-6-9. This is a 3 to 1 ratio. Omega's help with inflammation, skin and joints.


Hemp has 40% less saturated fats than other comparable seeds.


 Hemp contains amino acid GLA (Gamma-Carboxyglutamic Acid). GLA is known to fight inflammation and improve vascular tone.

 

Hemp is also rich in Vitamine E that helps with free radicals.


Hemp is also rich in calcium, zinc, magnesium. potassium and iron.

 

Hemp is rich in protein.


Hemp has a relaxing effect. 


Hemp contains no THC.  It is Non-psychoactive. 


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Endocannabinoid System Education


The Cannabis Sativa Plant is one of the oldest medicinally used plants known to man and has known to positively influence all humans and vertebrae animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system is a network of receptors extending throughout the nervous system, immune system and every organ in the body.

Experts are still trying to fully understand the ECS. But so far, we know that it plays a role in regulating a range of functions and processes, including:

~ sleep

~ mood

~ appetite

~ memory

~reproduction and fertility


The ECS exists and is active in your body even if you do not use cannabis.



How does the Endocannabinoid System work?

The ECS involves three core components: endocannabinoid, receptors, and enzymes.

Endocannabinoids

Endocannabinoids, also called endogenous cannabinoids, are molecules produced in your body. They are like cannabinoids, but they are produced by your body. Expert have identified two key endocannabinoids:

~ anandamide (AEA)

~ 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG)

These help keep internal functions running smoothly. The body produces them as needed, making it difficult to know what baseline levels for each are.


Endocannabinoid receptors

The receptors are found throughout the body. Endocannabinoids bind to them in order to signal that the ECS needs to take action.

There are two main endocannabinoid receptors:

~ CB1 receptors, which are mostly found in the central nervous system

~CB2 receptors, which are mostly found in your peripheral nervous system, especially immune cells


Enzymes

Enzymes are responsible for breaking down endocannabinoids once they have carried out their function.

There are two main enzymes responsible for this

~ fatty acid amide hydrolase, which breaks down AEA

~monoacylglycerol acid lipase, which typically breaks down 2-AG



What is the Endocannabinoid Systems purpose?

The ECS is complicated however research has linked it to the following:

~ appetite

~metabolism

~chronic pain

~inflammation

~mood

~learning and memory

~motor control

~sleep

~cardiovascular system function

~ muscle formation

~ bone remodeling and growth

~reproductive system function

~liver function

~stress

~skin and nerve function


All these functions contribute to homeostasis, which are responsible for the stability of our internal environment.

Todays research and experts believe that maintaining homeostasis is the primary role of the ECS.



 



 Disclaimer: Neuro Hemp Solutions does not provide medical advise nor suggest the use of their product to heal, treat, diagnose any medical conditions.

  Information presented on this site is intended as personal and professional representation of my views. This is to be used as education purposes only. It is not intended to replace your licensed medical doctor. Please consult your physician or health care provider before beginning any other dietary regimens.



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