Title: Forensic characterization of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Cannabis Sativa Leaf Specimens from Himachal Pradesh using GC-MS - A Seasonal and Geographical Study.
Authors: Hooda, Nidhi; Singh, Uttam; Sharma, Neelkamal; Sharma, Kapil; Sharma, Arun
Abstract: Drug abuse is a growing problem in India. Drugs derived from the Cannabis sativa plant are the most commonly abused among the Indian youth for recreational purposes. Preparations of Cannabis are banned in India because it contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a highly potent chemical compound due to its addictive nature. The present research was conducted to study the seasonal and geographical variations in THC present in the leaves of the plant. The chemical profiles of THC generated for the different geographical sites as well as different seasons will be of immense use in Forensic investigations relating to the assignment of the origin to any seized Cannabis product.
Subjects: MARIJUANA abuse; HASHISH; DRUG abuse; DRUG traffic; FOLIAGE plants
Publication: Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2024, Vol 24, Issue 1, p40
ISSN: 0972-5687
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.5958/0974-083X.2024.00008.X

Forensic characterization of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Cannabis Sativa Leaf Specimens from Himachal Pradesh using GC-MS - A Seasonal and Geographical Study.

Hooda, Nidhi; Singh, Uttam; Sharma, Neelkamal; Sharma, Kapil; Sharma, Arun