Monoecious Cannabis
Hemp plants have been recognized by cultures across all continents for millennia, mainly for their wide applications not only in medicine. Today, it is again coming to the forefront, which is partly due to increasingly looser laws in many countries worldwide. New research methods help find ever-new uses for hemp, which is why many skeptics are eventually leaning towards its legalization or decriminalization. In this article, we will focus on one of many varieties of Cannabis sativa – Cannabis Monoica. Where does it come from and what are its advantages?
Hemp: History and Present
Before the medicinal effects of hemp were known, plants were primarily used for textile and basket production. The first mentions appear even in the Bible, where hemp oil was used for religious rituals. In ancient times, Egyptians used hemp to treat glaucoma and inflammatory diseases. Around 100 AD, in China, they described about 100 types of hemp uses in medicine. The Greek historian Herodotus described how the plant was inhaled for its uplifting effects.
Currently, hemp is completely legal in some states, such as Colorado. This versatile plant first found its use in the textile industry and is further used for paper production, which is reportedly several times more durable than regular paper. An interesting fact is that the Constitution of the United States was written on hemp paper. Additionally, hemp is used to make ropes, sails, cordage, or mold and pest-resistant bags. Furthermore, it is used as a material for thermal insulation, combustion briquettes, etc. In medicine, it is known for potential use in treating many diseases such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, psoriasis, and others.
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