The Whole Hemp Plant: A Plant With Immense And Diverse Potential
When people think of cannabis, most immediately think of marijuana and often overlook marijuana’s close relative: hemp. Compared to marijuana, the complete hemp plant possesses immense utility, and its uses continue to diversify as new products that contain hemp-derived cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (“CBD”), emerge and grow in popularity. Notably, all portions of the hemp plant can be used in some way, including in consumer goods, topicals, foods and beverages, textiles, bioplastics, biofuels, and building materials, to name a few. In addition to its utility, hemp’s sustainability and versatility are also attractive as hemp presents a viable option to combat climate change as hemp is affordable, grows quickly, and can be used as an ingredient for biodegradable and eco-friendly products.