Know your hemp

According to NIH, about 10% of the world population, approximately 60 Mn people, suffers from chronic pain and the best remedy for that, without a doubt, is hemp. But what makes hemp one of the best candidates for treating chronic pain when the world is full of analgesics and pain killers. First and foremost, hemp doesn’t have side effects. In recorded history, hemp based painkillers are the only ones whose overdosage or usage haven’t led to death. The CDC estimates that since 1999, more than 932,000 people have died from drug overdoses, and in 2021, painkillers were involved in 75.1...

Hemp has been part of all major religions. With the ability to use it as an intoxicant, it has gotten a bad rap. But was that the case always? Well, the short answer is no. Hemp, in fact, has been a major part of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Let us see some of the references to their usage in these respective religions. Hinduism The seventeenth-century Hindu text, Rajvallabha, concludes that consuming the food of the gods creates vital energy, increases mental powers, and brings delight to Shiva. Shiva is known as Lord of Bhang and on Shivratri (Shiva’s night), hot...

Probably, you have or have never used hemp-based products. Whatever, it is - we are sure you would like to know how does “hemp” or “bhang” based products work. Have you read about the respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems in school? Probably you have. There is one more system worth knowing about. The endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS has a profound influence on our overall well-being. So let's explore it and discover how CBD, a compound derived from the cannabis plant, interacts with it to promote balance and wellness. The endocannabinoid system is a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and...

You might have heard of hemp before, maybe you know its Hindi name - “bhang”. You might have heard in the news or from a friend, who uses it regularly and vouches for its magical power as a recreational substance. Probably you never want to try it or fear using it. Perhaps you have heard so ill about it, that you hate people who use it. However, you think, let’s try to deep dive and get the honest answer of all the hype around it. Disclaimer - At Hampa, we do not advocate for smoking or using hemp for recreational...