Researchers at South Africa's (SA), Stellenbosch University  found first evidence of rare phenolic compounds in Cannabis leaves.

Phenolic compounds are sought after in the pharmaceutical industry for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown commercially in SA, of which 25 were reported for the first time in Cannabis.

Professor  André de Villiers at the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University, spoke to Channel Africa News reporter, Thuto Ngobeni.

Researchers at South Africa's (SA), Stellenbosch University &nbsp;found first evidence of rare phenolic compounds in Cannabis leaves.
Phenolic compounds are sought after in the pharmaceutical industry for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of Cannabis grown commercially in SA, of which 25 were reported for the first time in Cannabis.
Professor &nbsp;Andr&eacute; de Villiers at the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University, spoke to Channel Africa News reporter, Thuto Ngobeni.

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