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"A Natural, Renewable Alternative to Oil"
Oct. 9th, 2018 12:31 pm"One thing that these new old concepts of community have in common is concern for the environment. For a long time, oil has been a source of major concern and conflict for the world. Most world economies are powered by oil, as are many of the wars going on in the world. And that's to be expected. Energy is at the foundation of all cultures. We owe our comfortable lifestyles to our ability to procure sufficient amounts of it.
But what will happen to us when the last drop of oil is used up?
We need to be looking for something to replace oil and the oil-based products that we so rely on.
One possible alternative that has caught my attention is hemp. Nature provides for us in many wonderful ways, so we should look to nature first for solutions to our challenges. The hemp plant can provide many of the things that humankind requires in order to survive on this planet.
From its stalk, paper, cloth, and even plastic can be produced. Four times more paper can be made from an acre of hemp than from an acre of trees. The cloth made from hemp is much more gentle on the skin than chemical-soaked cotton, not to mention that hemp is three to four times more efficient than cotton as a crop.
From the seed and stalk of the hemp, diesel fuel, methanol, and ethanol can be obtained with out the by-products of sulfur that causes acid rain and air pollution. Ford Motors has even made a car with a plastic body made from hemp that runs on hemp fuel.
Hemp can also become an ideal source of human nourishment. The fruit of the hemp plant provides the same amount of protein found in soybeans, and it is easy to digest. It also contains essential amino and fatty acids.
The hemp seeds can also be used to make a healthy oil. Huo Ma Ren is the Chinese name for it, and it is widely used as herbal medicine. Its medical uses are numerous. Possible derivative products include an antibiotic, antidepressant agent, pain reliever, and headache medicine. It's also reported to have shown dramatic results in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, rheumatism, and skin rashes. Hemp can also be used to make shampoos and cosmetics because of its moisturizing characteristics.
Another feature that makes hemp attractive is its rapid growth rate. In 110 days, the plant will reach a height of two or three meters, making it possible to harvest several crops in a single season.
As the hemp plant grows, it converts carbon dioxide into oxygen at a faster rate than almost any other plant. The amount of carbon dioxide taken in by hemp is pound for pound three to four times more efficient than deciduous leaves.
Hemp is woven into the fabric of America's history. It's said that without hemp to make ropes and sails, Columbus would never have been able to make the trip across the ocean. Even the Declaration of Independence is written on hemp paper. You could even find hemp growing on George Washington's farm.
Unfortunately, there are misconceptions about hemp because of its relation to marijuana, or cannabis, which is illegal in many parts of the world. Despite this, there has been a grassroots awakening in recent years to the potential uses of hemp. In July 2001, the Hemp Car, a biodiesel car running on fuel from the seed of the hemp plant, left Washington D.C. and started on a trip across America to promote the benefits of hemp as a resource.
In Japan, as well, a hemp car also crossed the country in 2002."
"He says that he sees hemp as essential for the survival of the human race."
an excerpt from the author Masaru Emoto.
But what will happen to us when the last drop of oil is used up?
We need to be looking for something to replace oil and the oil-based products that we so rely on.
One possible alternative that has caught my attention is hemp. Nature provides for us in many wonderful ways, so we should look to nature first for solutions to our challenges. The hemp plant can provide many of the things that humankind requires in order to survive on this planet.
From its stalk, paper, cloth, and even plastic can be produced. Four times more paper can be made from an acre of hemp than from an acre of trees. The cloth made from hemp is much more gentle on the skin than chemical-soaked cotton, not to mention that hemp is three to four times more efficient than cotton as a crop.
From the seed and stalk of the hemp, diesel fuel, methanol, and ethanol can be obtained with out the by-products of sulfur that causes acid rain and air pollution. Ford Motors has even made a car with a plastic body made from hemp that runs on hemp fuel.
Hemp can also become an ideal source of human nourishment. The fruit of the hemp plant provides the same amount of protein found in soybeans, and it is easy to digest. It also contains essential amino and fatty acids.
The hemp seeds can also be used to make a healthy oil. Huo Ma Ren is the Chinese name for it, and it is widely used as herbal medicine. Its medical uses are numerous. Possible derivative products include an antibiotic, antidepressant agent, pain reliever, and headache medicine. It's also reported to have shown dramatic results in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, rheumatism, and skin rashes. Hemp can also be used to make shampoos and cosmetics because of its moisturizing characteristics.
Another feature that makes hemp attractive is its rapid growth rate. In 110 days, the plant will reach a height of two or three meters, making it possible to harvest several crops in a single season.
As the hemp plant grows, it converts carbon dioxide into oxygen at a faster rate than almost any other plant. The amount of carbon dioxide taken in by hemp is pound for pound three to four times more efficient than deciduous leaves.
Hemp is woven into the fabric of America's history. It's said that without hemp to make ropes and sails, Columbus would never have been able to make the trip across the ocean. Even the Declaration of Independence is written on hemp paper. You could even find hemp growing on George Washington's farm.
Unfortunately, there are misconceptions about hemp because of its relation to marijuana, or cannabis, which is illegal in many parts of the world. Despite this, there has been a grassroots awakening in recent years to the potential uses of hemp. In July 2001, the Hemp Car, a biodiesel car running on fuel from the seed of the hemp plant, left Washington D.C. and started on a trip across America to promote the benefits of hemp as a resource.
In Japan, as well, a hemp car also crossed the country in 2002."
"He says that he sees hemp as essential for the survival of the human race."
an excerpt from the author Masaru Emoto.
