Cannabis unveiled: From history to innovation, exploring the world of cannabis strains, chemistry, industry and economic impact
نویسندگان
1 Independent Researcher
2 Euromed Research Center, Euromed Faculty of Pharmacy, Euromed University of Fes (UEMF),
3 Institute of Genetic Analysis of the Royal Gendarmerie in Rabat (LRAM),
4 National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST),
5 Independent Researcher
6 Department of chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University of Fez, Fez
7 Euromed Research Center, Euromed Faculty of Pharmacy, Euromed University of Fes (UEMF)
doi
10.22034/crl.2024.449414.1314چکیده
This article examines the diverse impacts of Cannabis, emphasizing its economic, environmental, and industrial aspects. In the realm of patents, we analyze the distribution of Cannabis-related patents, focusing on pharmaceutical applications with 73 patents. The global Cannabis market, both legal and illegal, is valued at $344.4 billion, with Africa contributing $37.7 billion, highlighting the industry's economic importance. Environmentally, hemp shows great promise for phytoremediation and CO2 sequestration, absorbing up to 22 tons of CO2 per hectare. The article also discusses factors affecting hemp growth, such as photoperiod sensitivity and optimal temperatures between 16°C and 27°C. Additionally, it explores the socio-economic benefits and the potential advantages of Cannabis legalization, including revenue generation and cost savings for various global locations.
