There are
multipurpose and potential markets of Marijuana which are described below.
Marijuana Is Grown To Getting Fiber:
The fiber which is derived from the Marijuana plant is one of the strongest and long-lasting forms among other natural fibers. Different varieties of Marijuana that are used to get fiber are one of the oldest and commonly cultivated varieties of Marijuana. Similarly, other synthetic fibers, as well as natural fibers of Marijuana, are used as a textile fiber. Presently, Marijuana has been experienced again as a high-yielding industrialized fiber crop or more sustainable that can help to fulfill the high demand of the world for fibers. The fiber gets from the Marijuana plant is used for different purposes including clothing, paper, bio-composites for automobiles, building materials, textiles, animal bedding, and also has the potential to use as a biofuel crop.
Marijuana consists of two types of fibers namely:
- The long outer fiber is known as bast
- The inner short fiber is known as hurd
Bast Fiber & Hurd Fiber:
For a long time, Marijuana was only grown to get bast fiber whereas the hurd was considered as a waste material of bast production. The amount of Bast fibers is 20 to 30% of the stalk, and greater quality bast fiber is achieved from Marijuana that is closely planted. While on the other hand, Hurd fibers consisted of 70 to 80% content of the stalk and normally contain 20 to 30% of lignin.
Marijuana Is Cultivated To Getting Oil:
Marijuana seeds have been consumed by both humans as well as animals directly as a food constituent or in the form of oil and livestock feed for many years. Marijuana oil was used for lighting and making different products like soaps, paints, and varnishes. Various researches also showed that Marijuana is used in food, medicinal preparations, as a bird and fish feed, and in multiple beverages.
Miscellaneous Uses Of Marijuana:
These days, Marijuana plant seeds can be used to make flour like the soy that has the precise amount of protein for those people who are on a vegetarian diet. The powder of the seed is also distinguished by a specific nutty flavor that adds an exceptional cooking and healthy twirl to baking. In addition, the nutritional benefits resulting from Marijuana seed have positive health benefits like reducing the cholesterol level and high blood pressure.
Enrichment Of Marijuana Seed In Essential Fatty Acids:
Marijuana seed is loaded in various essential and unsaturated fatty acids, and also has enough amount of protein. Its seeds contain around 30% protein which has 8 amino acids of the daily essential amino acids suggested for good human health, 30% oil, and 25% starch. Marijuana seed oil contains abundance of omega-3 and omega-6 vital fatty acids and is considering the ideal thing for human health. Marijuana seed oil rich in high quantities of linolenic acid along with antioxidants of dietary significance.
Marijuana oil is produced after crushing the Marijuana seeds and it is an important ingredient in a large number of body and skin care products like soaps, creams, and hair conditioners, shampoos, industrial oils, and other nutritional supplements.
