In recent years, there has been a global surge in interest surrounding hemp. The process was kickstarted in the United States in 2014 with an agricultural law that defined cannabis plants with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of less than 0.3% as industrial hemp, providing subsidies for its cultivation in the country. The 2018 Farm Bill further legalized the cultivation and transportation of industrial hemp in the United States. Following suit, many countries and regions began to relax legal restrictions on cannabis, with some even legalizing it altogether. This trend has been primarily driven by the recognition of the medical benefits of cannabis and the understanding of how its legalization can alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system. The Historical Roots of Cannabis in China As early as 5000 BC, ancient Chinese farmers began cultivating cannabis, considering it an important agricultural crop. Cannabis also held a place in traditional Chinese medicine, where it ...