We spoke to Prof. Andre De Villiers, Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Stellenbosch University, about the groundbreaking discovery of flavoal-kaloids in Cannabis leaves. These rare phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties, could unlock new medicinal potential for the plant beyond cannabinoids. The research highlights Cannabis’s untapped therapeutic value, with leaves once considered waste now seen as valuable for treatment.