Understanding Cannabis Medicine and Patenting Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of cannabis, highlighting the distinction between isolated compounds like synthetic THC and the holistic benefits of the entire plant. It delves into the challenges of patenting natural substances, ethical dilemmas surrounding intellectual property, and the commercialization of medicines, particularly in relation to psychedelic compounds. The speakers advocate for respecting indigenous knowledge while questioning the motivations behind pharmaceutical corporate interests in the current landscape of cannabis and psychedelics.