Plant family often contains numerous species. Those of the cannabis ace possess several species.

Psychotropic cannabis is quiet different from the unsubstantial hemp actives which possess enormous advantages as well as the potential to bring Eco-friendly and practical solutions to the cotton crisis and its overproduction.

For millennia, this very resistant fibre has been used to weave fabrics, rope as well as boat sails. This noble fibre is very much in demand for its dynamometric performances as well as its near limitless life span. Since early last century, it has been used in the paper industry for maps, books and masterpieces, all forming part of our cultural heritage. However the cultivation of hemp has been prohibited for some time and has become expensive as a result. Today this plant is making strong come back. Governments are gradually removing the bans as it is emerging that it may again become one of the most important and Eco-friendly commodities on the planet.

Everywhere, an awakening is taking place in recognition of hemp. Subsidized by the European Union, it can legally be grown on designated lands, accounted as fallow. Researchers have demonstrated an increasing usage in numerous fields and have highlighted strong industrial potential. At the end of 2005, France was the world’s number one producer of hemp with 50% (9100 hectares) of worldwide production.

At the end of 2005, France was the world’s number one producer of hemp with 50% (9100 hectares) of worldwide production.