Biochemistry is a science that is closely involved with many industrial fields, especially those related to products for consumption or administration in living organisms such as animals and plants. If we talk about the cannabis industry, the importance and intervention of this science is much greater and more decisive.

Knowing the chemical composition of cannabis is essential to establish the effects that its components can have on the organism. From this knowledge we can deduce the therapeutic and recreational functions attributed to its consumption, as well as its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and relaxing properties.

In order to achieve the harmonious coexistence of cannabis in products of various industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and gastronomy, it is crucial to know aspects such as the concentration of cannabinoids and which of these is predominant in the strain used, since this largely defines the effect that the product will have on the user. It is also necessary to know which strains contain high concentrations of other substances, such as terpenes, which directly influence the aromatic and taste characteristics of the plant and of the product in general.

Cannabis itself is a plant that contains hundreds of substances with potential biological activity, most of which have therapeutic effects. These substances can be classified into groups, the most important of which are cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. In this text, the most prominent substances that make up these groups are explored, including their biological effects and the contributions they make to the plant and its characteristics in aspects such as flavor and aroma, and the effects they have on the organs and systems.

Having understood the effects of cannabis and its derivatives on the organism, the text then reviews the main methods for the extraction of cannabinoids and their proper preservation and maintenance, so that this valuable product maintains its quality and effectiveness for years and even decades.

If you are interested in learning a little more about the inner side of the cannabis industry, one of the most interesting approaches is the biochemistry involved. With that in mind, Pharmacology University has prepared this audiobook with the intention of allowing you to learn more about the functions of cannabinoids and other groups of substances that have proven to have beneficial properties for health and well-being, as well as about the characteristics that laboratories must have and the strict regulations to which they are subjected in order to ensure that their products contain the highest possible quality. We invite you to become part of a flourishing and booming medical cannabis industry through knowledge.