Learn: Cannabis & Hemp in Nepal
Plain-language, compliance-first guides to the plant, the law, and the industry — from the people building Nepal's licensed hemp sector.
Is Cannabis Legal in Nepal?
The short answer: recreational cannabis is illegal in Nepal, while medical and industrial cannabis (hemp) can operate only under licence. Here is what the law actually says.
Read →Hemp vs Marijuana: What's the Difference?
Cannabis, hemp, marijuana, weed, and ganja all refer to the same plant species — Cannabis sativa. The difference that matters, legally and practically, is THC.
Read →Hemp in Nepal: A Himalayan Heritage
Long before 'hemp' became a global wellness keyword, Himalayan households were weaving it, eating it, and trading it. Nepal's relationship with this plant is measured in centuries.
Read →Medical Cannabis in Nepal: The Emerging Framework
Medical cannabis in Nepal is not a free-for-all — it is an emerging licensed framework. Here is how it is structured and where it is heading.
Read →CBD in Nepal: What It Is and Where It Stands
CBD is the cannabis compound that doesn't get you high — and it has built a global wellness industry. Here's what it is and how it fits Nepal's framework.
Read →What Can Hemp Make? A Guide to Hemp Products
Few crops make cloth, food, medicine, and cosmetics at once. A guide to the hemp plant's product families — and which ones Nepal is best placed to win.
Read →Hemp Seed Oil vs CBD Oil: What's the Difference?
The single most confused pair of terms in the entire hemp industry — different part of the plant, different chemistry, different legal status. Here is the actual difference, plainly stated.
Read →Hemp & Cannabis Glossary — Key Terms Explained
Cannabis and hemp carry a dense vocabulary — Nepali and English, botanical and legal. Here is what the terms you'll see across this site actually mean.
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