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Hemp

A variety of Cannabis sativa L. grown as an agricultural crop under rules that cap its THC content.

In cosmetics, hemp usually means cold-pressed seed oil or an extract of the aerial parts of the plant.

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Hemp: a plain-language guide

The pillar guide to hemp — what the plant is, how it is grown and processed in Europe, and how to read the words used around it.

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What is hemp?

A short, factual answer to the most common starting question.

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Hemp

Cannabis sativa L.

An agricultural crop grown across Europe, used in body care mainly as seed oil or as an extract of the aerial parts.

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