Hemp (Cannabis sativa) has been cultivated and used by people since prehistoric times in a myriad of ways, across the world. Ancient records suggest that hemp was being cultivated in China as early as 2800 B.C. for fiber and people of China used to eat hemp seed up to 8000 years ago. It is worthwhile to note that hemp seed had been admired since bygone days for medicinal properties and is still cultivated in places such as the Middle East, India, and Mexico.
Also known as cannabis hemp, Indian hemp, true hemp, weed, marijuana, grass, ganja, muggles, dagga, and pot, hemp has an interesting history attached to it.
1. Hemp is believed to originate in the Himalayas, from where it got spread by people and animals. It is bel…


