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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Gonzo journalist-turned-farmer Doug Fine shares a ground-level view of the burgeoning hemp industry. Hemp is the non-psychoactive variant of cannabis, one of humanity's oldest plant allies, and the industry surrounding it has quietly become the fastest ever to generate a billion dollars of annual revenue in North America. From fiber to seed to oil to the currently ubiquitous cannabinoid CBD, hemp could lead the way toward a new, regenerative economy-but...
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Hemp is a misunderstood plant with compelling benefits for healthy homes, food, farmers, job creation and our environment. Industrial hemp is non-psychoactive and grown in thirty other nations but currently U.S. farmers are prohibited from this economic opportunity. In the new documentary Bringing it Home, filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson animate hemp's history and introduce us to business owners using industrial hemp for construction, textiles,...
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Hemp production for industrial purposes continues to grow worldwide, and is currently being used for many applications including house insulation, paper making, animal bedding, fabric, rope making and also as a bio fuel. This book brings together international experts to examine all aspects of industrial hemp production, including the origins of hemp production, as well as the botany and anatomy, genetics and breeding, quality assessment, regulations,...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Drawing from years of patient experience, extensive scientific studies and the current product landscape, this complete guide provides everything you need to know about cannabidiol (CBD). Authors Eileen Konieczny, RN, and Lauren Wilson use their years of medical and writing experience to separate the CBD facts from fiction.
Finding accurate information on the health benefits of CBD can be difficult, but this easy-to-understand book breaks down all...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"The health benefits of marijuana are now getting a good deal of attention. Yet hemp -- a close relative of marijuana -- is actually a far richer source of CBD, the compound responsible for effectively treating dozens of disorders, and contains very little THC, the substance responsible for marijuana's highs. Sounds like growing and using hemp is a win-win situation, right? Not quite, because the United States government, which holds the patent for...
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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Hempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs, and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. Essential Hempcrete Construction is a fully-illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. This indispensable manual is packed with...
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Pub. Date
2021
Description
People who have used CBD Oil traditionally used it for a large number of years to take care of numerous kinds of pains, however the medical community have only recently begun to review it again. One report discovered that short-term use of CBD essential oil could decrease the degrees of spasticity a person feels. For many individuals experiencing chronic pain, cannabidiol (CBD) oil has steadily gained recognition as an all-natural approach to treatment....
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Description
Join Cannabis the Cat as he takes you on an educational adventure with the hemp plant. Perfect for the parent needing a starting point with the conversation about drugs as well as the millennial who's ready for a fun cartoon story about weed. Follow Cannabis the Cat as he travels the world on his magic hemp carpet, helping people through the healing powers of weed.
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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
CBD oil (or cannabidiol) has become hugely popular thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to alleviate a multitude of physical and mental ailments. Here, wellness expert Leah Vanderveldt demystifies the science and offers over 50 plant-based recipes with CBD.
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Pub. Date
20120504
Description
A research project was planned to study the effect of feeding seeds of Cannabis sativa on the carcass quality of broiler chicks. A total of 160 days old broiler chicks of equal weight were randomly divided into four equal groups A, B, C and D. Each group was further divided into four replicates with 10 chicks in each replicate. Dried crushed Cannabis sativa seeds were added to the feed of groups B, C and D at the rate of 5, 10, and 20% of offered...
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"Chia, hemp, flax, quinoa, and amaranth are tiny powerhouses that deliver whopping amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, and great taste in every serving. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, they each get to take a star turn in these 75 mouthwatering recipes. "--