Cannabis sativa, which includes cannabis and industrial hemp, can be traced back thousands of years. Over time, people bred different types of cannabis sativa to meet different needs.
Industrial hemp, which by law contains less than 0.3% THC, was widely used for the strength of its fibrous stock. This stock could be used to make paper, rope, and textiles. The first American flag was made from hemp!
As it turns out, industrial hemp is also a great source of CBD.
Cannabis, more widely known as marijuana, was bred to refine the quantities of THC and the terpene profiles for both medicinal and intoxicant purposes.
With the signing of the Farm Bill in December of 2018, we look forward to seeing the evolution of hemp-derived products like hempcrete and biodegradable hemp plastics.