Hemp as a plant is already very well known to us. Despite this, the use of its raw materials in the textile, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries and numerous studies on its potential still surprise us.
However, many people do not know how to use easily available raw materials such as flowers, seeds or leaves.
In today’s article, we will take a look at and tell you a bit about hemp leaves – what they contain and how they can be used.
Hemp leaf
The hemp leaf and its very characteristic shape is often associated with marijuana and psychoactive effects. Although hemp is quite similar to cannabis, they have a lot of noticeable differences. One of the significant differences is the height of both species. Hemp can grow up to 3.5 m, while indica can only reach 1 m in height.
The other difference is the leaves. Hemp has long, palmate and slender leaves, very delicate in structure. They are usually nine-toed with slightly serrated edges. The leaves on long petioles are arranged opposite in the middle and twisted at the top of the plant. They have an intense green color.
Indian hemp, on the other hand, is characterized by thick and fleshy leaves. They are usually seven-fingered and their edges are heavily serrated.
They also produce a very distinctive, intense smell. Hemp leaves are a rich source of minerals and vitamins as well as micro and macro elements.
They can be successfully used in industry, pharmaceutical and food industries. Depending on the variety and species of the plant, their chemical composition may slightly differ.
Unfortunately, hemp leaves contain only a trace concentration of cannabidiol CBD, while they offer several valuable minerals, such as potassium, calcium or iron, as well as fatty acids and sugars.
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The use of hemp leaves
Hemp leaves have quite a wide range of uses. In industry, they are used to produce natural plant fertilizers, which are produced by composting hemp leaves and stems.
The leaves combined with hemp shives are a source of biofuel, which is produced by fermentation of biomass or by chemical reactions to produce biodiesel. The food industry, on the other hand, boasts sweets and aromatic infusions using hemp leaves.
The mild, slightly herbal flavor of the leaves is an excellent addition to bread or sauces. Among the products there will also be many delicacies, such as chocolate with the addition of hemp leaves. It is certainly an interesting taste experience for every sweet lover.
One of the most popular methods of including hemp leaves in our diet is hemp tea, i.e. an infusion of ground hemp leaves and flowers. Its excellent, herbal taste has many supporters, although people who do not like such an aroma can enrich its taste after brewing with stevia, sugar and lemon, as well as aromatic homemade juice.
To properly brew hemp tea, pour hot, but not boiling water into a cup with the dried herb. After the water boils, it is best to wait 3 minutes and only then pour the dried herbs and brew it for about 5 minutes.
The daily recommended dose of hemp infusion is 200 ml.
Regardless of whether hemp leaves are to be used to prepare an infusion or dishes, it is always worth keeping your safety in mind and checking the sources and quality of the products we buy.
The leaves should be harvested by hand and at the right moment in the growth of the plant.
At Alba Hemp, we ensure the excellent quality of our products. Our hemp comes from certified seeds grown on plantations without the use of any chemicals.
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