Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 16, 2020
Jun. 28, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Emerald Bioscience, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001516551    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   183,207,747  
Entity Public Float     $ 17,116,620
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes