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Hemp (from Old English hænep) is a commonly used term for high growing varieties of the Cannabis plant and its products, which include fiber, oil, and seed. Hemp is refined into products such as hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, paper, and fuel. Other variants of the herb [[Cannabis Sativa]] are widely used as a drug, commonly known in the United States as marijuana. These variants are typically low growing and have higher content of THC.<br>See also : * [[Hemp Oil]]* [[CBD Oil]]
==Special Precautions of Hemp==
* Interactions with Other Compounds : The University of Michigan Health System warns that the use of hemp products can inhibit platelet formation. This effect is due to its high omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acid content. Therefore, individuals taking anticoagulants are warned that increased bleeding could occur. Scott Goodnight, M.D., reports in the November issue of “Blood” that consuming omega-3 fatty acids can alter platelet function and increase bleeding time.
==Used in Patent Medicine==
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