Everything You Want to Know about Nutritional Profile of Hemp Seed Oil
Q1: How much oil content does hemp seeds have? Does the proportion depend upon the extraction process? Ans: We took hemp seeds from Himalayan villages of Uttrakhand and extracted the oil using three different techniques to test the oil content. The techniques which we used are Super critical fluid based extraction, Soxhlet Extraction and
How to preserve the Indian way of growing cannabis
Kanchipuram, often referred to as the ‘Silk City’, is a testament to India’s rich heritage. Here, artisans have preserved age-old techniques that make Kanchipuram sarees unique. The material, pure mulberry silk, is sourced directly from the farms, ensuring its authenticity. The motifs, inspired by temples, palaces, and n
The Most Comprehensive Report on Hemp in India
The most comprehensive guide of everything hemp. Hemp is talked in hush-hush voice across India though It has very deep roots in our culture. When we talk to Policy makers they support the ideas privately but they don’t want to support it publicly for the fear of backlash. They don’t want to be vilified by […]
End all poverty by 2030, with hemp – says UNÂ
Do you also find it odd? The UN is there to take care of the world. But how? The language of the UN is full of jargon. Thankfully, its work speaks for itself, so we can forgive their report writers.  It took me 20+ sittings to completely read the UN’s Sustainable Cannabis Policy Toolkit. Something […]
Uttarakhand’s Hemp Future: What the New Policy Draft Could Mean
March 29, 2023, marked a game-changing moment in Uttarakhand. Imagine a group of experts. A mix of big shots from the industry and state authorities. All huddled together. What were they up to? Well, they were cooking up something revolutionary. The “Uttarakhand Cannabis (Medical and Scientific Purposes) and Indust
Can India Continue To Ignore The Treasure In Its Backyard?
Did you know In 1987, India was only 2 years behind the best-in-class, in chip manufacturing technology?Today, we are 12 generations behind.How? And why does it matter?How: Due to red tape, lack of infrastructure, bureaucracy, corruption, and a lack of visionary leadership.Why does it matter now: Because we are making the same mistake aga
Regulatory Roadblocks: How India is Falling Behind in the Hemp Race
Imagine a treasure chest, gleaming with gold, right in your backyard. Yet, you never open it. This is the story of India and the transformative hemp plant. Do you know how revered hemp was in our ancient texts? It was hailed as the “Ayurvedic miracle.” Fast forward to today, and this miracle is shrouded in [&hellip
While India sleeps, West’s hemp entrepreneurs make millions
Isn’t it funny… how sometimes we don’t appreciate what’s in our own backyard… until we see others enjoying it? Take yoga, for instance. It’s been part of Indian culture for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the West embraced it that many in India started to see its value. Now, as w
The Argument for ‘One Earth, One Policy’ for Cannabis Why the World Needs a Consistent Cannabis Policy
What if drinking tea were illegal? Worse still, what if drinking a latte were legal, but a shot of espresso were illegal? Thankfully, legislators across the globe haven’t degraded themselves to this level of incompetence…yet. But the way the world’s governments have handled hemp is insane. Hemp laws are twisted. An
Hemp in Himachal: The Unintended Consequences of THC Limits
Himachal Pradesh’s people are geniuses. To India and the world, they’ve given iconic products such as apples, pashmina shawls, and handcrafted wooden artifacts. We should be proud. Yet, my heart is heavy. That’s because these hardworking people continue to be failed by their leaders. Why? And it seems we’re on the brink
