Enhancing Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i>) Leaf By-Products: Bioactive Compounds, Anti-Inflammatory Properties, and Potential Health Applications.

ABSTRACT: The sustainable utilization of biomass-derived bioactives addresses the growing demand for natural health products and supports sustainable development goals by reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals in healthcare. Cannabis sativa biomass, in particular, has emerged as a valuable resource within this context. This study focuses on the hydroethanolic extract of C. sativa leaves (CSE), which exhibited significant levels of phenolic compounds contributing to robust antioxidant activity. Evaluation using potassium ferricyanide, ABTS, and DPPH methods revealed potent radical scavenging activity comparable to the Trolox standard. UPLC-MS/MS profiling identified cannabinoids as the predominant secondary metabolites in CSE, with flavonoids also present in substantial quantities. Th

SUBMITTER: Frusciante L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765263 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature