Cannabis sativa

Hemp seed, used both as food and medicine, is the mature fruit of the annual herbaceous plant Cannabis sativa L. from the Moraceae family. It is also known as cannabis seed, hemp kernel, or hemp seed, among other names. Hemp seed has a sweet, neutral nature and is rich in lipids, making it suitable for various types of constipation, especially for the elderly, postpartum women, and those who are weak with insufficient body fluids. Hemp seed has a long history of culinary use, such as in porridge, tea, soups, and alcoholic beverages. Additionally, hemp seed oil can be extracted and consumed. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that it “can be used to extract oil.” Modernly, hemp seeds have been developed into functional foods, including hemp seed protein drinks. The medicinal use of hemp seed is recorded in the Shen Nong's Classic of the Materia Medica, where it is classified as superior grade, stating that it “mainly replenishes the middle, invigorates qi, nourishes for health, and prevents aging.” Hemp seed is included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition) for its fruit kernels, which are used to lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation in conditions like blood deficiency, essence depletion, and…