Cannabis: a plant still largely unknownResearch

Published 15 July 2022 by AQIC

3 myths about cannabis

On this page we talk about 3 myths about cannabis and briefly remind you the history of its repression. You will see that the cannabis plant is much more than pot...

Myth #1 - The cannabis plant is grown for its flowers

This is not true. Every part of the plant can be used and offers interesting perspectives for many industries: from the pharmaceutical industry to the cosmetics industry and even the construction industry, passing of course by the medical use. Here are some of the many uses that are made of this biomass:

Flowers and leaves

High cannabinoid content (including THC, CBD, and CBG)
Used for medical and recreational purposes
Used to create cosmetics, detergents and pet food

Seeds

Their oil is rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6)
Used as food supplements
Used in cosmetics
Sources of biofuels (biodiesel and ethanol)
Used in high value-added products

Stem

With the fibers we can create high quality fabrics, ropes and paper
Is a source of biofuels
Used to make building materials like bricks
Used to create bioplastics, an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics

Roots

Have a high tolerance to heavy metals
Make cannabis useful in soil decontamination