Methods of commercialization of hemp root
Hemp roots are extremely rich
in therapeutically active elements, which are suitable for use as one of the
main ingredients for the production of various types of cosmetic products or
topical agents.
Various skin diseases, hematomas, osteoarthritis complaints and bruises can often be treated externally using preparations made from the therapeutic properties of hemp root. Considering the fact that within the framework of one of the projects of the "Hemp University" the root of the hemp plant is studied from the point of view of its commercialization, the editors of the specialized electronic publication of national hemp growers asked specialists studying its potential in practice to tell how effectively this kind of hemp raw material can be used for industrial purposes. Traditionally, the information provided is published without any changes or cuts.
There are various ancient
methods of preparing hemp root to utilize its exclusive therapeutic properties.
Raw roots can be prepared by grinding and crushing the plant to extract its
juice. There are numerous references to hemp root preparations made with water
in various ancient medical treatises. There are especially many references to
the use of hemp root decoctions published in the 17th and 18th centuries. For
example, hemp root decoction was widely used to relieve joint stiffness, treat
gout, and related conditions. In addition, there are publications where fresh
ground root, juice, or decoction is mixed with various natural ingredients
(fat, vegetable or butter) or wine for further use in cosmetics or topical
products.
The currently available
pharmacological data on the various components of hemp root largely support
historical claims of their clinical efficacy. In particular, modern hemp
dispensaries in the United States sell products made from hemp root, including
body lotions, ointments, lip balms, massage oils, and pet sprays.
What is
exclusive about hemp root?
By studying a significant
amount of information concerning hemp root, one can find out that this raw
material is rich in various therapeutically active substances. In particular,
the following ingredients have been found in the roots of the hemp plant, which
are extremely interesting for commercialization:
• triterpenes (stress regulation effect) - friedelin (12.8
mg/kg – antioxidant) and epifriedelanol (21.3 mg/kg – antitumor);
• alkaloids - cannabisativin (2.5 mg/kg – analgesic) and
anhydrocannabisativin (0.3 mg/kg – analgesic);
• carvone and dihydrocarvone (affect mammalian fat cells); N- (p-hydroxy-
β -phenylethyl)-p-hydroxy-trans-cinnamide
(1.6 mg/kg);
• various sterols - sitosterol (1.5%), campesterol (0.78%) and
stigmasterol (0.56%) - all of them reduce cholesterol levels;
• choline (has a direct effect on the nervous system, has a muscle relaxant effect and has a beneficial effect on skin cell renewal).
National experience use hemp
root
Experiments show that hemp root
included in cosmetics or topical products has a therapeutic effect on bruises
and hematomas, and also improves the condition of the skin, in particular, it
dramatically reduces the number of problems associated with inflammation and
dysfunction of the sebaceous glands. Below is a short list of problems for
which it is effective to use hemp root in the formulation of the drugs used:
eczema, psoriasis, acne, dry skin, stretch marks, burns (including sunburn),
bruises/sprains, osteoarthritis/rheumatic pain, gout, bruises, fungal
infections, various types of inflammation, etc.
Conclusion : Despite renewed interest in pharmacotherapy using cannabis flowers and extracts (including stems and leaves) in developed countries, research on cannabis roots remains largely ignored. Although cannabis roots are not a significant source of phytocannabinoids or terpenes, They are extremely rich in other therapeutically active elements, which can be used as one of the main ingredients for the production of various types of cosmetic products or topical agents.
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