Hempen Co-operative is a group dedicated to creating hemp products for the health of people, community, and planet. Based in Oxford, Hempen have been growing organic hemp since 2015.

As well as being a co-operative they are also a non-profit, which means they are driven by their values of sustainability, authenticity and the ethical production of hemp and CBD products.

Offering premium hemp and CBD products, for health & well-being, culinary and cosmetic use. They are pioneer producers being the first and leading UK-grown, certified organic hemp farm.

“We believe that growing and producing our own products wherever possible, means we can bring you the highest quality hemp products, with the lowest environmental impact and the greatest transparency”.

What is CBD & how does it work?

Hemp (aka Cannabis sativa) is the plant that cannabinoids (CBD) is extracted from. CBD, is one of over 100 active compounds called cannabinoids found in hemp.

CBD is reported to have an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and relaxing effect on the nerves and muscles, which can relieve physical stress in the body without imparting a psychoactive effect on the mind.

CBD interacts with cannabinoid receptors in your brain and body, specifically receptors CB1 and CB2. These receptors form what’s known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a crucial role in regulating our mood, appetite, digestion, memory, sensitivity to pain, hormones, motivation, sleep, and much more.

You can even go and visit their amazing farm by volunteering, so go on and check this amazing co-operative out below.