What is living soil cannabis cultivation, and how do soil microbes, mineral balancing, and growing environments influence cannabis plants? On this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Luna Whitcomb, an organic cannabis cultivator, consultant, writer, and breeder, to explore the science of living soil, soil…
Preliminary research suggests inhaling eucalyptol may help repair lung tissue damaged by smoking. With cooling, therapeutic properties similar to menthol, this compound shows surprising potential for respiratory health. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/wa6mjPzfx3A #LungHealth #Eucalyptol #WellnessScience #SmokingCessation
When a vape cartridge overheats, terpenes can undergo chemical degradation. The concern isn't necessarily that every terpene changes, but that even small amounts of certain degradation products may raise health concerns. This is why temperature and formulation matter when discussing the safety of inhalable products. 🔗 Watch the full video:…
Vitamin E acetate was linked to the severe lung injury outbreak known as EVALI in 2019. But why was it added to some unlicensed THC vape products? The ingredients in inhalable products matter. So does understanding the science behind them. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/wa6mjPzfx3A #VapingAwareness #PublicHealth #HealthFacts #ScienceExplained…
Topicals are the most underrated way of using this plant!! Highly recommend for anyone experiencing pain in a targeted area, and make sure to keep applying throughout the day! We are still recruiting for our topicals study so if you live in CA click the link in my bio to…
PEG, MCT oil, and propylene glycol may be used as diluents, but their suitability for inhalation raises important questions. In this clip, we explore why some compounds may pose concerns in the lungs and how ingredient compatibility can affect vape cartridge stability. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/wa6mjPzfx3A #VapeSafety #CannabisScience…
Cannabis product labels can tell you a lot about the chemistry of a product: cannabinoids, terpenes, and other COA information. But what happens when that information is connected to the consumer’s actual experience? The Real Data Project is exploring exactly that. Users can scan a product label or QR code,…
What are cannabis terpenes, how do they influence aroma and consumer experiences, and what do we know about their safety? On this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Dr. Shawna Vreeke, PhD, DABT, Head of Toxicology at True Terpenes, to explore the science of cannabis…
The conversation around psychedelics and mental health has grown rapidly, including discussions around their use alongside therapy. But cannabis is rarely included in the same conversation. In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, the discussion explores that gap and questions why cannabis is still viewed so differently when it comes…
A lot of cannabis research never reaches the average consumer in an accessible way. Papers can take time to publish, sit behind paywalls, and be written in highly technical language. The Real Data Project is taking a different approach: making real-world cannabis data available through interactive dashboards that anyone can…
Love this info and want to learn more cannabinoid science?? Grab a copy of my book, Reefer Wellness!! https://a.co/d/0dXf4zPv What is CBC (cannabichromene), what does it do, and what does the research actually say about its potential effects and benefits? In this video, Dr. Riley Kirk, PhD, breaks down the…
What happens when cannabis research starts looking at how people actually use cannabis in the real world? That’s the conversation at the heart of our newest Bioactive Podcast episode. Dr. Riley Kirk is joined by Dr. Miyabe Shields (@miyabephd) for a special NAP Time episode exploring the Real Data Project,…
Dr. Riley Kirk welcomes Dr. Miyabe Shields for a deep dive into cannabis real-world data, cannabis consumption patterns, dosing, neurodivergent cannabis use, and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). As co-founders of the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), Riley and Miyabe discuss the newly accessible Real Data Project, including what large-scale consumer…
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but how much of the plant’s photosynthetic energy is being spent converting nitrate? When plants rely heavily on nitrate, a significant amount of the reduction power generated through photosynthesis can be directed toward nitrate conversion. Meanwhile, cannabis biomass and many of its major secondary…
Anthocyanins are best known for giving plants those deep red, purple, and blue colors, but they may have another interesting role. Their chemical structure can interact with magnesium, potentially forming metallo-anthocyanin complexes that could provide a foliar-friendly way to deliver magnesium to leaves. And there’s another fascinating connection: anthocyanins also…
You can’t simply double the water or light and expect a plant to grow twice as fast. But increasing the carbon load can dramatically change what a plant is capable of producing, provided the other inputs keep up with its increased demands. So what happens when you pull on the…
What is CBG (cannabigerol), what does it do, and what does the research actually say about its potential benefits and effects? In this video, Dr. Riley Kirk, PhD, breaks down the science of CBG, one of the many cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant. We’ll look at what CBG is,…
CO₂ is essential for plant growth, but what if the form of carbon you feed your plants matters too? Fulvic and humic acids can be large and complex, while smaller carbon compounds may move into plant cells and activate specific processes. That raises a bigger question: Could functional carbon help…
What if carbon is one of the most overlooked inputs in plant nutrition? In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with Nik Nikolayev, CEO of Rooted Leaf Agritech, to explore the science of carbon-based fertilizers, plant nutrition, biostimulants, organic acids, and the chemistry behind plant…
What if a roadside impairment test could look beyond THC levels and actually measure how marijuana is affecting you? Imagine being pulled over after driving erratically and, instead of relying on a single THC measurement, putting on a pair of VR goggles designed to run multiple tests at once. Eye…
Your pupils may reveal something interesting about marijuana use. 👀 When light hits the eye, the pupil constricts. But with marijuana, researchers observed something unusual: the pupil can begin dilating again while the light is still shining. That discovery could have important implications for developing objective ways to detect marijuana…
