Here’s what you’re thinking: Isn’t smoking to get high hemp’s most modern use?
Not even close! In fact, according to Phytanna, a producer of hemp-based topical oil, hemp is a far cry from marijuana, its psychoactive, THC bearing cousin.
For centuries in the United States and around the world, hemp has been used to create a variety of useful goods such as rope, clothing and soap. It’s also used as a source of pain relief and in health supplements. This amazing little plant has a lot to offer!
You don’t need to get high to see how versatile hemp is. Check out Phytanna’s useful infographic for more incredible uses for the hemp plant, derived not just from its leaves, but its roots and seeds as well.