Cannabis sativa L – cut aerial part

Hemp grown for CBD comes from varieties authorized by European legislation. Its flowering tops, dried and crumbled, retain a pronounced herbal aroma. It is used in infusions, in relaxation sachets, or in synergy with other mild aromatic plants.

Description

Dark to light green, dried and sieved flower and leaf fragments. Herbaceous and resinous odor, light to fibrous texture.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Hemp, CBD hemp, wellness herb
• Latin name: Cannabis sativa L
• Family: Cannabaceae
• Part used: Flowering aerial part
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe (regulated crops)
• English name: Hemp (CBD rich)
• German name: Hanfblüten (CBD)
• Name in Spanish: Cáñamo (viola in CBD)
• Name in Italian: Canapa (ricca di CBD)
• Name in Arabic: قنب غني بـCBD (Qinnab ghanī b-CBD)

Main virtues

CBD hemp is used in evening infusions, calming blends, herbal baths, and natural cosmetic preparations. It is valued for its richness in terpenes and cannabidiol, components studied for their relaxing potential.

Main constituents

Cannabidiol (CBD), terpenes (myrcene, limonene), flavonoids, essential fatty acids, chlorophyll.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 g for 250 ml of simmering water, to infuse for 10 minutes with a fatty substance (vegetable oil or milk).
• Gentle vaporization: from 160°C depending on suitable equipment.
• Cosmetic: in oily macerate for balms or relaxing massage oils.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Does not contain active THC (below the European legal threshold).
• For adult use only, not recommended for pregnant women.
• Keep out of reach of children and in an opaque container.

History and origin

Hemp has been used for thousands of years for its fibers, seeds, and more recently, its aromatic compounds like CBD. Cultivated in compliance with European standards, it is now making a comeback in wellness infusions and relaxation rituals inspired by alternative medicine.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from light, in an airtight container.
• Packaging: loose, sieved cut plant.
• Appearance: dry, green, fragrant plant fragments.
• Odor: herbaceous, slightly resinous.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Publications on non-psychotropic cannabinoids
• Corpus of European ethnobotany
• Modern manuals of phytocosmetics

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