Q: Given both the outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent spread of rumors and urban myths, is there any known benefit of cannabis regarding the potential epidemic? The post Ask Our Experts: Cannabis vs. While it’s possible that the industrial hemp industry could eventually help provide various biomedical applications worthy of future examination, solutions are not immediately forthcoming. Despite popular demand for answers and remedies against legitimately publicized health risks during the cyclical flu season or the newfound onset of the Wuhan coronavirus, there is no known role for cannabis to play against either. In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cracked down on hand-sanitizer giant Purell for making unfounded claims that its products prevent or help stop the spread of viruses.