Cannabis to control COVID-19? Research finds a hemp compound blocks infection

Research finds a hemp compound blocks infectionCORVALLIS, Oregon (WISH) — A study released Friday by Oregon State University researchers say compounds found in Cannabis sativa, or hemp, showed the ability to prevent the coronavirus from entering human cells. “These cannabinoid acids are abundant in hemp and in many hemp extracts,” van Breemen said in the release. “Our earlier research reported on the discovery of another compound, one from licorice, that binds to the spike protein, too,” he said. “However, we did not test that compound, licochalcone A, for activity against the live virus yet. We need new funding for that.”Indiana first allowed farmers to grow hemp in the state in 2021 if they’re licensed to do so.