For 10,000 years, hemp was the most useful plant

[rambone]

This popped up on my newsfeed this morning.

Hemp is used to make paper, rope, fabric, oil, biodegradable plastic, biomass fuel, fiberboard, a replacement for wood products, cosmetics, conditioners, sunscreen, detergent, art supplies, food products...and more.

The seeds are high in amino acids, help digestion, improve immunity, lower cholesterol, improve skin & hair condition, increase metabolism, and relieve pre menstrual syndrome.

The U.S. Constitution drafts were written on hemp paper.



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[JetGirl]

Sure. I've got a recipe book from a dietitian that relies heavily on hemp and flax seeds. Great for specific internal probs... Mighty tasty muffins, they both make, too.

 

[JohnP82]

 

[Turn Key]

For 10,000 years, hemp was the most useful plant

Was?

Our national debt could be solved with the stroke of a pen ..

~TK

 

[Davegrave]

In addition to those uses, I understand that if you set some on fire and breath in the smoke you get tore up from the floor up.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

People who are inclined to do such things are eager to remind us that none other than George Washington was a grower of this crop.

 

[Gamez235]

In addition to those uses, I understand that if you set some on fire and breath in the smoke you get tore up from the floor up.

Not exactly..

Feral Hemp or what is known as "Ditch Weed" was the variety mostly widely used for industrial purposes. It's THC is so low, you'd have a easier time getting drunk of non-alcoholic beer before you caught a buzz off of it.

Quite honestly I could care less about this issue. I'd like to see people realize the potential of the product, as it once was a huge part of our economy, but before all that why can't we seem to anything about poison ivy?! Seriously, you can sprinkle some crap on your yard that can kill 35-40 different varieties of weeds and keep your grass alive. But we can't come up with something to once and for all kill that stupid rash causing plant. Seriously I am completely fine with some "mad scientist" types doing some "planet of the apes" type experiments to rid the world of that crap. At least if giant monkeys are running around I can shoot and kill them.

 

[Davegrave]

Not exactly..

Feral Hemp or what is known as "Ditch Weed" was the variety mostly widely used for industrial purposes. It's THC is so low, you'd have a easier time getting drunk of non-alcoholic beer before you caught a buzz off of it.

 

[redneckmedic]

For those who want to go down the other road THC is a fantastic drug, and 1000 years ago, you didn't have heavy machinery, vehicles, nor was anyone dependent on each other in kinds of pass/fail ways that we are now. I would like to think folks were much more responsible 1000 yrs ago also.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

For those who want to go down the other road THC is a fantastic drug, and 1000 years ago, you didn't have heavy machinery, vehicles, nor was anyone dependent on each other in kinds of pass/fail ways that we are now. I would like to think folks were much more responsible 1000 yrs ago also.

Must you always be a voice of reason ?


I say tax it , smoke it up , then maybe we can get out of debt and tell the rest of the world to kiss our collective ass .

 

[redneckmedic]

Must you always be a voice of reason ?


I say tax it , smoke it up , then maybe we can get out of debt and tell the rest of the world to kiss our collective ass .

 

[PaulJF]

Must you always be a voice of reason ?
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I say tax it , smoke it up , then maybe we can get out of debt and tell the rest of the world to kiss our collective ass .

I've been in handcuffs and I've been in jail. Not really wanting tp be in that position again. Make this **** legal and I will pay whatever taxes are imposed and smoke it up!

 

[Gamez235]

Why do we have to smoke it? Can't we just use it for more practical reasons? I am all for it if it helps us in all aspects of industry, but if people just want it leaglized so they can smoke it, then whats the point. Just get drunk?

 

[JetGirl]

In addition to those uses, I understand that if you set some on fire and breath in the smoke you get tore up from the floor up.

Not really. There are different kinds for different purposes. You can't smoke the kind that's used for rope or fabric. Well...I guess you *could*, but you wouldn't get the effect you're attributing to it.

Not exactly..

Feral Hemp or what is known as "Ditch Weed" was the variety mostly widely used for industrial purposes. It's THC is so low, you'd have a easier time getting drunk of non-alcoholic beer before you caught a buzz off of it.

Like so ^.

 

[redneckmedic]

then whats the point. Just get drunk?

Calories! ..... oh wait, munches, dang it.... Go for the Meth

 

[Davegrave]

Not really. There are different kinds for different purposes. You can't smoke the kind that's used for rope or fabric. Well...I guess you *could*, but you wouldn't get the effect you're attributing to it.

Like so ^.

Jesus everybody stop jumping on me. I thought you potheads were supposed to be more chill.

Different strains of the same plant the way it sounds to me.... And the illegality of hemp is due to the drug aspects. Not because Uncle Sam doesn't want you to have good cheap rope.

 

[JetGirl]

Jesus everybody stop jumping on me. I thought you potheads were supposed to be more chill.

Never tried the stuff, so don't quote me and insinuate I'm a pothead.
Thank you.

 

[Gamez235]

Never tried the stuff, so don't quote me and insinuate I'm a pothead.
Thank you.

Made that mistake, ONCE...

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Never smoked it myself, and I wouldn't, but this prohibition thing is insanity. It costs us money on the front end with enforcement, costs us money on the back end with imprisonment, doesn't slow anyone down getting the stuff, and sends money to the cartels instead of our own farmers. It could be a profit instead of a loss if these people would just realize and admit they can't stop it.

 

[NYFelon]

Never smoked it myself, and I wouldn't, but this prohibition thing is insanity. It costs us money on the front end with enforcement, costs us money on the back end with imprisonment, doesn't slow anyone down getting the stuff, and sends money to the cartels instead of our own farmers. It could be a profit instead of a loss if these people would just realize and admit they can't stop it.

We'll have none of that making sense here buddy. Drugs are bad and I for one am glad mommy government tells people what they can and can't ingest.