Study reveals cannabis leaves packed with rare compounds

Study: Researchers Discover Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare group of natural compounds—flavoalkaloids—within the leaves of certain Cannabis strains, marking the first time these substances have been detected in the plant. The findings, published in the Journal of Chromatography A, could open new doors for medicinal research beyond the well-known cannabinoids like THC and CBD…

Study reveals cannabis leaves packed with rare compounds

Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have unveiled the presence of flavoalkaloids, a rare class of phenolics, within Cannabis leaves. This revelation could shift the understanding of the Cannabis plant’s medicinal potential and spark new avenues for research in the pharmaceutical field. Phenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, are highly valued for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The SU research…