‌Benefits of the hemp plant include its applications in medicine, textiles, papermaking, edible oil and many other fields. ‌

Hemp (cannabis) is a tough, cold-resistant annual herb native to mainland China with a long history and wide application value. Here are some of the main benefits of the hemp plant:

‌Medical value‌: In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit of hemp is called "hemp seed", which is mainly used to treat constipation and is often used to assist in the treatment of certain terminal illnesses. Hemp seed contains 35% protein, of which globulin accounts for 80%, and contains 21 amino acids, including the rare eight essential amino acids, which play a very important role in the development and production of the human body, so it is called "the most perfect source of protein".

‌Textile and papermaking‌: Hemp's bast fiber can be used to weave coarse and fine linen, make ropes, twine, etc., or for papermaking. Historically, hemp fibers were widely used to make products such as hemp ropes. Its fiber is strong and wear-resistant, and it is a high-quality natural fiber.

‌Edible Oil‌: Hemp seeds can be used to extract oil, which has high nutritional value. Hemp kernels can also be used as Chinese medicinal materials.

‌Environmental Protection and Adaptability‌: Hemp is a very adaptable plant that can grow in a variety of environments and even grow on its own without fertilizer or pest control, which makes it important for survival and nutritional value in some poor areas or areas where large-scale agricultural operations are not possible.

‌Historical and Cultural Value‌: Hemp has a very long history of use. It was once one of China's important food crops and has an important position in cultures around the world. For example, the first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.

Although hemp is regarded as a drug and has potential social harm when used illegally, its legal and reasonable use still has certain value and benefits in history and in today's society.