Should Hemp Be Limited To The Health Sector?

The demand for hemp oil products has confirmed the success of hemp-derived CBD in the health sector. Its health benefits have flourished the economy and more and more people are willing to enter the industry being CBD oil suppliers. But is that all what hemp should be known for? Is that all hemp can be used for?

Absolutely not.



Before we even knew what is CBD, our ancestors used cannabis not only for medicinal but also for household purposes. So industrially, hemp can have a great future in other industries as well. And here is the proof!

10 Things That Can Be Made Of Hemp!

1. Ink: Inks and every other color infusing items are linked to toxicity and if given an option, we all would prefer non-toxic inks. Well, you will be surprised to know that hemp inks are a thing. With minimal processing, hemp ink can be a sustainable option.
2. Fuel: One of the very first Ford cars were run by hemp biodiesel. So this is not a far-fetched thing. Hemp biodiesel and hemp methanol/ethanol are two options when it comes to hemp fuel. It is possibly the best environment-friendly option in fuel.
3. Batteries: This is exciting! Hemp batteries take 1/1000 of the cost of conventional batteries! And that’s not it, they outperform the current power storage batteries.
4. Plastic: The strength of the plastic products can be increased by 2.5 times and they can be 5 times stiffer if hemp is included in its making.
5. Fiberboards: If you are in the construction industry you will be aware of the use of hemp fiberboards. Due to its dependable insulation properties, hemp fiberboards are used in place of conventional insulation material.
6. Body Lotions: All major beauty brands have launched a hemp-based range of skin-care. The sustainability of hemp has encouraged all the sectors to somehow include it in their products.
7. Paper: Paper was probably the first product made of hemp in the history. America’s first constitution was written on a paper made of hemp. It is much stronger and greener than today’s paper.
8. Clothes: Just like paper, hemp fabric was the most common application in the ancient times. Hemp-made robes were prominent in Greek and Roman empires. Today, there are many brands focusing on hemp clothes.
9. Flour: Hemp is one of the very few sources of all amino acids including the essential ones. Hemp flour is one of the healthiest options but because of its density, a mixture of several flours is recommended for baking and other cooking requirements.
10. Protein Powder: Like we said, hemp has all 20 amino acids our body requires. Additionally, it has a perfect omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, minerals, proteins, vitamins making it an ideal source for mass building protein powder.

So no, hemp should not be limited to the health sector as it has many more advantages in other industries as well. You too should try incorporating hemp in your respective industries to experiment. There are a number of ways you can include hemp in your earning strategy. If nothing else then by becoming a CBD wholesaler!