About Cannabis without Prejudice

Authors

  • D. Kaczorová Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Phytochemistry, Palacký University, Olomouc | Faculty of Science, Department of Biochemistry, Palacký University, Olomouc
  • T. Béres Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Phytochemistry, Palacký University, Olomouc
  • S. Ćavar Zeljković Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Phytochemistry, Palacký University, Olomouc | Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Genetic Resources for Vegetables, Medicinal and Special Plants, Crop Research Institute, Olomouc
  • M. Bjelková Agritec Plant Research Ltd., Šumperk
  • M. Kuchař Laboratory of Forensic Analysis of Biologically Active Compounds, The Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Prague | National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany
  • P. Tarkowski Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Phytochemistry, Palacký University, Olomouc | Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Department of Genetic Resources for Vegetables, Medicinal and Special Plants, Crop Research Institute, Olomouc

Keywords:

cannabis, hemp, medicinal cannabis, nutrients, secondary metabolites, phytocannabinoids, terpenoids

Abstract

Cannabis is a plant containing a mixture of chemical substances of unique composition, and therefore it has vast array of applications. Hemp fiber and shives are used in the paper, construction and textile industries. Hemp seeds and products have high nutritional value for humans. They contain significant amounts of essential amino acids and represent a source of ω-3 and ω-6 essential fatty acids. In addition, cannabis flowers contain a broad spectrum of secondary metabolites (phytocannabinoids, terpenoids, and phenylpropanoids), which possess beneficial properties against various disorders. This review summarizes the current knowledge of cannabis chemistry, as well as its utilization for various purposes. Special attention is focused on the biosynthesis of phytocannabinoids.

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Published

2020-04-15

How to Cite

Kaczorová, D., Béres, T., Ćavar Zeljković, S., Bjelková, M., Kuchař, M., & Tarkowski, P. (2020). About Cannabis without Prejudice. Chemické Listy, 114(4), 277–284. Retrieved from http://w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3586

Issue

Vol. 114 No. 4 (2020)

Section

Articles