Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA)

Cannabigerolic acid, commonly abbreviated as CBGA, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is often referred to as the “mother of all cannabinoids” due to its role as a precursor in the biosynthesis of other major cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA). CBGA is synthesized in the plant through the action of the enzyme CBGA synthase, which converts the precursors olivetolic acid and geranyl pyrophosphate into CBGA. The compound itself is of significant interest to the scientific community for its potential therapeutic properties, which include anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-bacterial effects, although much of the research is still in early stages and requires further investigation. As cannabis research advances, CBGA continues to be a key subject of study, particularly in the quest to understand the medical potential of cannabis and its components.