Progress on chemical constituents and analytical methods of cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Cannabis sativa, an annual herbaceous plant, belongs to the family Cannabaceae. It is a traditional economic crop in China, which has been applied in many fields such as medicine, food, and cosmetics. Cannabinoids are the main active ingredients of C. sativa, with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedative, and anti-vomiting activity. Here, we summarized 121 cannabinoids according to recent reports, meanwhile, analytical methods of cannabinoids were also presented. This review could lay the foundation for the quality control and further research on C. sativa.