Analysis of ingredients of a traditional solid form of cannabis (Majoon birjandi) produced in Southern Khorasan Province

An issue that threatens the foundation of family in modern society is addiction to licit and illicit euphoric substances. Among them are cannabis and its derivatives (e.g., Majoon produced in Sothern Khorasan in Iran). Cannabinoids are substances with effects such as euphoria, excitation, anti-nausea, agitation, and psychological dependence. The aim of this study was to investigate and analyze the ingredients of the edible cannabis prodict Majoon produced in South Khorasan province.

In order to collect data, three samples of each different type of Majoon were analyzed by GC/MS method. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to analyze the samples. The results from sample analyses were examined in reference to extensive, library and descriptive-analytical studies. The frequency of each of the ingredients obtained from the samples was determined.

The results showed that there are cannabinoids such as cannabidiol, cannabinol, and dronabinol within the products sampled. The results of the current study indicate that there are psychoactive cannabinoids in MB. The active ingredients of cannabis are obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the female cannabis plant called Cannabis sativa.

The results obtained from the analysis of the ingredients of Majoon Birjandi types suggest that nonconventional types have more euphoric effects than the traditional and current types because they have dronabinol and cannabinol in addition to cannabidiol. So their toxicological effects may be different. Further studies in this regard is recommended.