Hemp is illegal in the US due to its THC content, but refined products can be imported. Hemp has many non-recreational uses, such as strong fibers for rope and paper, and nutritious seeds. American farmers are pushing to overturn the ban to grow hemp locally for cheaper fiber production.
Hemp, or cannabis, is a plant that is currently legally prohibited in the United States of America. This is because some strains of the plant include delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which, when ingested or smoked, can produce mind-altering effects. Refined hemp products, however, can be legally imported into the United States from other countries. Before importing any of these products, however, buyers need to be sure they can successfully clear customs and are subject to their statutory import jurisdiction.
The plant has many uses that have nothing to do with recreational drug use. Its fibers are incredibly strong and can be used to make rope, paper, clothing, and other strong, long-lasting fiber products. The strain of cannabis that produces THC does not have strong fibers and is not applicable for use in these products.
The extracted hemp oil has uses in both cooking and industry and can be used as a base for beautiful paints. The edible seeds are sold in small quantities in health food stores in North America and can also be purchased by mail order. In keeping with the aforementioned caution, because some shapes are illegal in the United States, shoppers need to make sure that the products they’re ordering are perfectly legal, especially if they’re buying them from another state or country.
Hemp seeds are comparable to sunflower seeds in their nutritional properties. They can be used in baking, added to waffles and combined with cereals and granola. Some health food companies process the seeds to create a nutritious protein powder, and they also contain Omega-3 fatty acids. While hemp seeds are highly nutritious, their dietary values can be replaced by other foods. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, are found in many types of fish, especially salmon.
Because of the industrial value of hemp fibers, many American horticulturists and farmers are working to overturn the ban on this plant in the United States. Currently, refined fibers have to be grown and imported from other countries. The import process, of course, comes with fees that can be prohibitively expensive for some consumers and producers. Many American farmers, horticulturists and economists believe that it would make a lot of sense to grow it locally to lower the base price of the fiber and, therefore, make it more accessible to American producers.
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