How far back does the use of hemp go?
As far back as recorded history can show that man has been on the earth. Ancient Chinese records dating back to the 16th century B.C. show hemp as one of the major crops grown. Hemp growing has also been discovered in virtually every other great civilization including India, Sumeria, Babylon, Persia, Egypt, and the Near East. The Aztecs, the Mayans of Central and South America, and the native cultures of North America and Europe all grew hemp. What can hemp be used for? Rope, paper, clothes, textiles, paints, fibers, fuel, weed control, cosmetics, food, etc. The uses for industrialized hemp are endless. Why is hemp considered a superior whole food compared to so many others? For starters, hemp seed foods contain all of the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids the body needs to live and remain healthy. Hemp seeds are one of the richest sources of dietary fiber. The hemp plant requires no pesticides or herbicides to grow, it is not genetically engineered, and it is abundant in
