The invention relates to a method and detection kit for the detection of a
cannabinoid in a cannabis sample. The method is based on TLC and the
method and kit enables everyone to avoid laborious, time consuming and
expensive analytical research and determine the cannabinoid content. Good
results are obtained with a developing solvent with at least 25 vol. %
chloroform and at least 25 vol. % 1,2-dichloro ethane.