Hemp and Cannabis

But what exactly is the difference? For most of us, the confusion is obvious. It's normal: it's the same plant... but not really with the same concentration of T.H.C. And consequently, neither the same uses nor the same history... From the very beginning, hemp has been used in all sorts of ways, in all civilizations and at all times. It has been used as a textile, medicinal, food, cosmetic and manufacturing plant (notably for paper and ship's ropes), as well as a magical plant associated with religious rites. The decline began in the early 19th century, with the virtual disappearance of hemp in the navy, then in clothing and paper pulp manufacture. Then came the demonization of cannabis in the early 20th century in the United States, and hemp's reputation finally went up in smoke... Discoveries, selection, diversity, culture, cuisine, traditions, legends, literature... but also, of course, medicine, legislation and other illegal and smoky uses: here's a complete tour of the shared history between mankind, hemp... and cannabis!

Serge Schall - Éditions Plume de Carotte - 160 pages