Hemp has been cultivated for fibre and food for at least six thousand years. It is generally thought to have originated in China as a paper making, then textile material. Very early Chinese medical texts also mention the herb. Over the centuries Hemp spread throughout Asia and into Europe where it was known to the Greeks and Romans. By the Middle Ages it was firmly entrenched in Europe proper and by the 1600’s we can find evidence of laws enacted by parliament governing the status of Hemp and its close relative Flax. When American colonists first settled in the New World Hemp was made an obligatory crop and was given protected status by colonial assemblies. It was so valuable that it was openly accepted in lieu of money for all payments and transactions public or private.

Today Hemp fibre is still used to make high quality and durable textiles and paper products. At Amphora you will find examples of hemp backpacks, hemp rucksacks, hemp shoulderbags, hemp satchels and hemp travel bags, but perhaps the greatest change in how we view and use Hemp has been in relation to products derived from the highly nutritious oil found in its seeds. Thanks to modern science it is now known that Hemp seed oil contains the most perfectly balanced blend of Omega 3 and 6 Essential Fatty Acids to be found in a single food source anywhere in nature. The exact proportions of Omega 3, 6 and GLA in Hemp seed oil most closely resemble the proportions to be found in the human brain. This is important to understand, as the Omega Essential fats are necessary for maintaining proper cellular functions but can not be made or synthesised by the body - they must be imported into the body. They are also extremely fragile and quickly degrade if exposed to light, heat or air. In the degraded state Essential fats become toxic to human health. Never deep fry with Hemp oil – ideally it should be refrigerated after opening until use and drizzled over cooked food.

Imbalances in Omega levels are a natural result of modern food processing treatments and are at least partly responsible for a host of health conditions ranging from dry skin to high blood pressure.

Hempseed oil may be taken internally at an adult dosage of 1-2 tablespoons per day and many people with skin conditions have noticed marked improvement after a few weeks. Alternately the seeds can be made into Raw Food bars that resemble flap jacks. This is an excellent and delicious way to get a daily dose of uncooked Hempseed into your daily diet. Hemp seed oil is also beneficial in soaps and skin care products and is readily absorbed by the skin – along with its synergistic blend of Omegas. As it has a natural SPF of 6 it makes an excellent ingredient in Sun Block. It goes without saying that the cold pressed oil makes a valuable addition to hemp Shampoo, hemp Conditioner or hemp Shower Gel. Our friends at Yaoh have even come up with a Hemp Bubble Bath and a Massage Oil blend that we are certain will meet with your approval.

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