EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS OF TERPENES FROM THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF LEAVES AND STEMS OF CANNABIS SATIVA L
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https://doi.org/10.58731/2965-0771.2025.105Abstract
This study aimed to extract the essential oil from the leaves and stems of Cannabis sativa L. and evaluate its volatile component profile using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GCMS). The essential oil was obtained through hydrodistillation using a Clevenger apparatus from leaves and stems of six mature plants of the Fedtonic variety, cultivated in a greenhouse at the Cannabis Development and Innovation Hub (PODICAN) of the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Curitibanos Campus. The yield of essential oil from the leaves was 0.33%, higher than previously reported in the literature. The main compounds identified in the leaves were bisabolol (25.76%) and trans-caryophyllene (18.96%), while in the stems, bisabolol (43.74%) and cannabidiol (CBD; 9.08%) were prominent. The variation in terpene composition suggests different therapeutic and commercial applications for each part of the plant. This study highlights the importance of utilizing typically discarded parts of the plant to maximize its economic and environmental potential, promoting innovation and sustainability.
Keywords: Essential oil; Terpenes; Cannabis.
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