Other legal uses for marijuana

Hemp, the tough fibre of the cannabis plant, is natural and sustainable, and is showing up in all kinds of products:

CLOTHING

Four times stronger than cotton, hemp is proving popular for clothing, shoes and hats, says Cormac Sheehan from The Cannabis Company, which sells hemp products for people and pets online. “Hemp is a comfortable and breathable fibre and usually grown without chemicals – so it’s a good fabric for people with allergies or sensitive skin,” Cormac says. “It wicks moisture away from the body and is anti-microbial, so it helps reduce the growth of fungi and bacteria on skin.”

FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS

Edible hemp is now being used in protein bars and powder, seed oil, flour, kombucha – and even gin! Cormac says when they released their hemp gin, it sold out in just three days!

“Hemp contains all 20 amino acids, so it’s packed with protein,” Cormac says. “It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It also contains healthy essential fatty acids, like omega 3, 6 and 9. Hemp doesn’t contain THC, so it won’t get you high, but it can help boost your health.”

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

There’s plenty on offer for your daily self-care: hemp moisturiser, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, face cream, aromatherapy oil and deodorant. “The healthy fatty acids and protein in hemp oil can restore moisture and softness to skin and hair,” Cormac says. “Hemp is a humectant, so it draws moisture to your skin and, unlike other natural oils, such as coconut and flax seed, it’s non-comedogenic, which means it doesn’t clog your pores.”