What is Cannabis Sativa L? ‘Cannabis’ is the name given to the plant itself. ‘Sativa’ simply means ‘sown’, and is used to indicate the common or cultivated form of a plant. The ‘L.’ refers to Carolus Linneaeus, the Swedish botanist who first gave this common yet celebrated herb its scientific classification in 1753.

All the great civilizations of the ancient world were familiar with cannabis and its diverse range of medicinal properties – that it has analgesic, calming and stimulating effects. Hemp seeds are rich in high quality protein, very low in saturated fats and contain all of the essential fatty acids required by human beings. The varieties cultivated for industrial use contain hardly any intoxicating components.

Industrial hemp, or simply hemp, are the names most commonly given to fibre-producing strains of cannabis which contain less Cannabis for fibre production. Industrial hemp, or simply hemp, are the names most commonly given to fibre-producing strains of cannabis which contain less than 0.2% THC and have no psychoactive effect when consumed. Contemporary car producers like Mercedes, BMW and Bugatti utilize hemp plastics in their top-of-the-line models. No other plant is so useful and multifaceted.