“Actually, Hemp and cannabis are the same family. They can be considered as brothers and sisters. But both of them are physically different. and the amount of important substances The United Nations stipulates that in Hemp must contain less than 0.2% of THC, but in Thailand it is stipulated that there must be no more than 1% of THC and must not be used in food,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian said.
“Hemp” and “marijuana” have different physical characteristics as follows.
Hemp – has a stem about 2 meters tall and taller than cannabis. Less branching The leaves are yellowish-green, with 7-9 lobes, but Hemp has a distinct difference from cannabis: the branches are taller than cannabis. However, Hemp has cannabis-like leaves but has a more yellowish-green color than marijuana.
On the other hand, Hemp contains THC (Tetrahydro Cannabinol, the psychoactive intoxicating substance) and CBD kaufen (Cannabinol is non-psychoactive and is not drunk).
Cannabis: Cannabis is less than 2 meters tall, very branched, with leaves about 5-7 lobes, green to very green. As for the leaves, when they are smoked, they smell like hay. It has properties to help reduce nausea and vomiting from receiving chemotherapy, helping to relax. Still, if consumed in large quantities, it will cause hallucinations, delusions, deafness, and inability to control yourself.
Benefits of “Hemp”
By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian The benefits of cannabis are divided into three types as follows:
1. Planted to take advantage of fiber (Thai hill tribes planted)
Planting Hemp to take advantage of the fibers is used in the trunk. Hemp fibers are of high quality, used as raw materials to make more than 50,000 products such as clothing, pulp, rope, bags, insulation, building materials, furniture, etc. The remaining fiber is Can be used to produce ethanol as well.
“Hemp fibers are 2 times stronger than cotton, so a normal cotton t-shirt can be priced at 30-60 baht in the market, but when it comes to shirts mixed with hemp The wholesale price in the market will immediately go up to 120-150 baht.”
2. Plant to get seeds (Thailand is not planted),
The seeds of Hemp can also extract the oil quality to be used in food supplements, cosmetics, and also contains omega-3 can be used as an ingredient in the food. It also contains antioxidants that help inhibit cell degeneration. Reduce inflammation of the skin as well.
“The value of 1 liter of hemp seed oil will cost about 3,000-4,000 baht,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian said.
3. Cultivated to remove CBD
(Thailand can grow But do not put it in food supplements. It can be used as a drug) “to grow Hemp for the substance CBD to take the flowers. which this type of Hemp It will be very similar to cannabis and will contain very little THC, but high CBD,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian said.
“By using CBD kaufen as a medicine, it has been very effective. for example Incident that a student of a university in Thailand got epileptic The symptoms were at a very bad level. But when using CBD extracts, one can survive. which is unbelievable A student who is dying because there is no cure Returned with CBD kaufen from Hemp and in addition, CBD helps solve problems in insomnia, illness (substitute for morphine), treat headaches, migraines, acne products. and cosmetics as well,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian said.
Growing Will hemp be rich or not?
When asked if planting hemp will make you rich or not? Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichian, An experienced person in hemp research and development, answered, “If you ask if you can grow Hemp will you be rich, the answer is that there is a chance that the income will improve accordingly. which Hemp planted by hill tribe people with income of 2,000-3,000 baht per rai, so no one wants to plant because income is very low But if you plant a good variety you planted the right way You will get a lot of money, so you need to know that. What uses should you grow Hemp for? and you must know Who are you going to grow and sell to?”
