Cannabinoids as Antimicrobial Agents Against Antibiotic Resistance Cannabinoids as antimicrobial agents against antibiotic resistance may sound unlikely. Yet recent laboratory studies show hemp compounds can kill stubborn bacteria in vitro. The image of a plant fighting superbugs grabs attention. Antibiotic resistance already costs...

Cannabinoids as antimicrobial agents are attracting intense scientific interest as potential tools against antibiotic resistance. Researchers report promising laboratory results against MRSA, VRE, and bacterial biofilms, but most work remains preclinical. Because cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and CBCA can disrupt membranes and weaken...