Cannabis plant

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH    Context: Scientists at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, have discovered that phytocannabinoids, compounds found in the cannabis plant, exhibit previously unexplored antibiotic properties. The study specifically focused on tetrahydrocannabidiol (THCBD), a phytocannabinoid, and its efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria contributing to antibiotic resistance. THCBD …