Comments on: In praise of hemp – as textile, as paper, as food source

By: Matthew Kahl

Matthew Kahl — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:43:35 +0000

All of the other “byproducts” of marijuana cultivation can be used for many of the same uses as industrial hemp. Most recreational and medical cultivars will not be so useful for bast fibers, but will produce much more hurd. All of the other byproducts of marijuana production can also be used for the same purposes as industrial hemp. Hemp leaves and flowering tops (usually a waste product) can be used for extracts rich in various cannabinoid fractions, as well as being a great natural source of medicinal terpenes and plant sterols. Washed hemp and marijuana seed both contain little to no THC, but are a rich source of essential fatty acids like ALA, GLA. Their expressed remains are an extremely rich source of powder rich in proteins providing the complete suite of amino acids necessary for human life, one of the only complete plant sources extant.

By: LB

LB — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:08:11 +0000

Thanks Jack! I have heard from others who also blame DuPont – it’s interesting that no seems to have properly investigated this story. Or has anything substantial been written on it that I don’t know about? I’m involved in another long research project so I don’t have time to delve into it.
PS I loved your post on Hood Canal. I’ve always wanted to visit the HamaHama oyster company.

By: Jack Stub

Jack Stub — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:09:22 +0000

Excellent post. Hemp was railroaded out by the DuPont Corporation, many think, back in the 1930’s. It’s frustrating as it’s a superior plant in so many ways.

I love your blog.