Why and how is HEMP gaining popularity throughout the world?
Hemp belongs to the same family (cannabis sativa) to which marijuana (cannabis) belongs and hence, is often confused by many as a psychotropic substance (any drug that affects behavior, mood, thoughts, or perception). But, the active ingredient that produces a feeling of well-being, mild intoxication, and mild sensory distortions or hallucinations, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is only 0.3 per cent or less (by dry weight) in hemp. Hence, the primary goal for its cultivation is not for psychotropic or analgesic effects. According to...