Cannabis (a.k.a. weed, pot) has been consumed by human for millennia, whether for medicinal, therapeutic or recreational use. One of only a few plants that exist in nature to be deemed illegal due to its psychotic effects when consumed, it was not until recent years that countries around the world started legalising the use of cannabis and its derivatives.
In this series, we are looking to demystify the cannabis sector. In this part, we are seeking to understand cannabis – the plant and its properties, as well as the extraction of its derivatives.