• Glaucoma
• Muscle spasticity
• Insomnia , anxiety and low appetite
Interestingly , the first
Investor Report Industrial Hemp Sector New Zealand ’ s New Export Opportunity 2020
FDA approved cannabis medicine formulation , Epidiolex , used to treat epilepsy contains both CBD and THC . Many pharmaceutical companies ’ research includes a focus on formulations using different doses of CBD and THC , as they have useful interactive effects .
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HEMP SEED RESEARCH
A review of the research literature ( 5 ) on the benefits of hemp seeds shows that they ;
• Are an excellent protein source ;
• Are an excellent source of vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus , potassium , sodium , magnesium , sulphur , calcium , iron and zinc ;
• Hemp contains all 21 amino acids which are in a perfect ratio for humans , making it an ideal food for vegetarians / vegans ( and those cutting down on meat )
• Hemp contains a number of essential fatty acids , including Omegas 3 , 6 , and 9 , which have major health benefits ; and most notably ,
• Contain GLA ( gamma linoleic acid ) which is considered to be beneficial to brain function , hair growth , and in reducing arthritic inflammation pain .
These benefits can be enjoyed through consumption and use of hemp seeds in a number of ways including :
• raw hulled seeds
• hemp oils
• protein powder
• milk
• balms for the skin .
The Global Hemp Picture There is a burgeoning cannabis and industrial hemp industry worldwide in hemp foods , hemp fibre and hemp nutraceuticals . It is important to remember that in previous centuries most countries grew and processed hemp .
But the world was divided in the 1960 ’ s between those which accepted the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and made Hemp illegal and those refusing to impose a ban , including China and France .
Hemp is today grown in around 30 countries ; it began its resurgence in Europe in the 1980 ’ s , in Canada in the 1990 ’ s and in the USA in 2018 .
Today the top six hempproducing countries are :
• China
• Canada
• USA
• France
• Chile
• North Korea ( 6 )