The British Government carried Cannabis sativa seeds on the First Fleet to Australia in 1787. Since hemp was an essential commodity used in manufacturing sails, clothing, and waterproofing of their ships, they intended to establish hemp plantations across the colonies Hemp soon fell out of favour because the species also produces marijuana which is high […]
As we wind down the chaotic year that has been 2020, we want to take a look back at some of our favourite topics that we had the chance to cover this year. If you’ve been following our journey this year, you’re likely going to see some familiar titles! And to the first-time visitor, this […]
This year, we continued to dive deeper into the marvellous recipes using the different types of hemp ingredients that we have available. We’ve been using hemp flour, hemp seed, and hemp protein in a wide range of ways, and have seen some even more great uses of our products in brand new recipes from the […]
Egypt has a rich history of cannabis that spans millennia. Though many early cultures cultivated the plant, the Egyptians were one of the first who truly embraced its holistic use. We know this to be true because of the contents within papyrus scrolls discovered in ancient tombs, wall paintings in Karnak and Abu Simbel temples, […]
For a while now, humanity has been missing out on products made from that could be very useful when it comes to the preservation of the earth. Hemp is a versatile plant that has played a massive role in furthering the development of various societies throughout history. However, between the early-mid 20th century, it fell […]
At Margaret River Hemp Co., we can’t get enough of hemp skincare. You might have heard by now that we make our own, but that’s not what you’re here for, is it? No – today, you’re here because we’re sharing a few of our favorite gems. These are some simple, effective, natural, and most importantly, […]
Even with the foreseeable legalization of Cannabis, the healthcare industry has been slow to react. Holistic health care practitioners in oriental medicine have, for a long time, been aware of CBD’s potential in alleviating several ailments, including chronic pain and improving mental health. CBD stands for cannabidiol and is the most abundant compound in the […]
As many of us know by now, Industrial Hemp is the non-psychoactive variant of the Cannabis plant. Unfortunately, its association with marijuana resulted in a whole lot of overlooked potential – for almost a hundred years! But now, people are starting to become aware of its versatility, and finally beginning to accept this plant as […]
Bast fibers are extracted from plants through a process called “retting.” Microbes decompose lignin and hemicelluloses to pull apart chemical bonds holding the stem together. Aside from hemp, bast fibers are also found in jute, flax, ramie, and kenaf. For a good part of human history, hemp bast fibers had several applications, but with the […]
