The Untapped World of Acidic Cannabinoids with Dr. Bid

About this episode

Dr. Hemant Bid discusses the therapeutic potential and extraction techniques of acidic cannabinoids with host Dr. Riley Kirk.

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Hemant Bid joins Dr. Riley Kirk discussing the often-overlooked world of acidic cannabinoids aka Raw or Unactivated cannabinoids, such as CBGA, THCA, and CBDA. He shares his extensive background in cannabis research and education, emphasizing the therapeutic potential of these compounds, which are non-psychoactive and interact with various non-cannabinoid targets in the body. The conversation also delves into extraction techniques for preserving these cannabinoids, their role in plant defense, and the future of research in this area. Dr. Bid highlights the importance of personalized medicine and the need for more education and understanding in the field of medical cannabis. Join the Bioactive Patreon community for as little as $1/month to ask guests your burning questions, access exclusive content, and connect with Dr. Kirk one-on-one.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.Patreon.com/Cannabichem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert insights into cannabis science, plant biology, and more! Follow Dr. Bid on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-bid-bs-ms-phd-ms-pharmacology-60aabb15/ Sign Up…

People in this episode

Host: Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Hemant Bid

Topics covered

• acidic cannabinoids
• cannabis research
• therapeutic potential
• extraction techniques
• personalized medicine
• medical cannabis education

Keywords

• acidic cannabinoids
• CBGA
• THCA
• CBDA
• non-psychoactive
• plant defense
• cannabis education
• personalized medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bioactive Podcast, Applied Pharmacognosy, Cannabichem, Patreon

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