October 2023

Determination of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol contents in Cannabis sativa L. samples in Togo using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Cannabis sativa L. is a widely used recreational drug in Togo, especially among young people. However, little is known about its chemical composition in Sub-Saharan Africa, and specifically in Togo. This study aimed to determine the levels of phytocannabinoids, specifically Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in cannabis samples collected from various towns in Togo using gas chromatography coupled...

Author(s): Kodjo Eloh, Komi Alfa, Oudjaniyobi Simalou, Sabrina Chris Janiba SANVEE , Marie-France Bakaï, Hèzouwè Kagnou and Pierluigi Caboni