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Roots: Nutrients & Contaminants

Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry

Determination of Triterpenes
Hemp roots can be used for organic composting, nutrients, and as remedies
for health conditions. The hemp root contains little to no cannabinoids and
no THC, which produces the so-called “high”. Cannabis Therapy* reported
that the oldest Chinese Herbal Atlas describes hemp root as being used as a
painkiller and to help stop bleeding during difficult births. Ancient Romans
used the root for cramps, joint pain, and arthritis. Hemp root tea has been
reported to relax muscles, assist with digestion, and remove elemental
contaminants. The hemp root has been reported to have anticancer
properties because of the triterpenoid chemicals: friedelin and epifriedelanol.

The determination of triterpenes is performed by Gas Chromatography-
Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). To the right is Shimadzu’s GCMS-QP2020 NX
with AOC-6000 Plus autosampler for liquid injection, headspace sampling,
and solid phase micro extraction (SPME).

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