Hemp Hearts 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Hemp Hearts – 100 g ($10.99), 50 g ($7.99), 25 g ($5.99)

Benefits:

English: Hemp Nut
Also, known as: Hemp Heart, Shelled hemp seeds
Origin: Canada
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Seed

General Information:
Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabis genus. It is a member of a small, but a diverse family of flowering plants of the Cannabaceae family. It has been cultivated throughout recorded history, used as a source of industrial fiber, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods, and medicine. Each part of the plant is harvested differently, depending on the purpose of its use. The flowers of Cannabis sativa are unisexual and plants are most often either male or female. It is a short-day flowering plant, with male (staminate) plants usually taller and less robust than female (pistillate) plants. The flowers of the female plant are arranged in racemes and can produce hundreds of seeds. Male plants shed their pollen and die several weeks prior to seed ripening on the female plants.

Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein, and various minerals. Hemp seeds contain over 35% fat. They are exceptionally rich in two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, omega-6 and alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 and the rare omega-6 Gamma Linolenic Acid-GLA. GLA, which has been linked with several health benefits. They are also a great protein source and contain high amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and zinc. Hemp seeds are a great protein source, as more than 30% of their total calories are from high-quality protein. That is considerably more than similar foods like chia seeds and flaxseeds, which provide about 18-20%. Hemp seeds are also a great source of vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Hemp seeds can be consumed raw, cooked or roasted. Hemp seed oil is also very healthy and has been used as a food-medicine in China for at least 3,500 years.

Today, it is widely accepted that marijuana has two different species: Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. Both of these words come from Latin. The title indica originally came from the fact that the plant came from India. Indica is Classical Greek and Latin for India. Sativa, on the other hand, is one of three (Sativum and Sativus) Latin adjective that means “cultivated”. However, hemp seeds contain only trace amounts of THC, the compound that causes the drug-like effects of marijuana. The differences between indica and Sativa remain a subject of much debate, especially among scientists who study the plant. However, most agree that indica and Sativa plants are distinct in a number of ways. The most accepted way of distinguishing indica versus sativa is by appearance, or what scientists refer to as morphology. While both of these plants have green leaves, for the most part, Indica is a bit darker than sativa. Indica plants are short around 2-4 feet, densely branched and have wider leaves.

Indica plants make up for their height with their dense clusters and thick and heavy buds. These plants are likely to be quite aromatic. Its branches are dense, and it produces more buds than sativa plants. Indica is often grown in mountains and rougher weather conditions. Because of its high density, indica usually has a higher THC ratio compared to sativa.

On the other hand, Sativa, tends to be light green with thinner leaves. Sativa plants are typically tall, around 20 feet though most are only about 6 feet on average and thin with branches far apart from each other. Nearly all hemp grown for industrial purposes is Cannabis Sativa. As the tallest variety, it produces the longest fibers and therefore has the widest range of industrial uses.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. SO you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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