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Most people know CBD and THC, but a lot of folks overlook the minor cannabinoids, even though they play a big role in the entourage effect. Cannabigerol (CBG), for example, is the second most common cannabinoid in Cannabis sativa. People say it gives you a boost of energy, breaking the stereotype that cannabis just makes you sleepy. Then there’s cannabinol (CBN), which many users turn to for sleep because it supposedly adds to that heavy, ‘couch-lock’ feeling. So, are these effects legit, or just good marketing? Let’s find out in this article
What is CBG?
CBG is one of the most common naturally occurring cannabinoids and plays an important role in the cannabis plant. You’ll mostly find it in its acidic form, called cannabigerolic acid (CBGA). It shows up in both hemp and marijuana, though the amounts can vary — and it’s often nicknamed the ‘mother of cannabinoids’ for a good reason. That’s because CBGA acts as the starting point for producing both CBDA and THCA in Cannabis sativa. When exposed to heat, sunlight, or other catalysts, CBGA loses its carboxylic acid group and turns into CBG — a process called decarboxylation, which happens faster with heat So when you see on a potency test result done for cannabis flower you will typical see a majority of the acid cannabinoid present with smaller amounts of the decarboxylated cannabinoid. CBG occurs naturally in most varieties of cannabis sativa and is crucial for the plant to make CBD or THC as it matures.
What is CBN?
CBN is a minor cannabinoid that shows up naturally in cannabis, but the plant probably doesn’t produce it on purpose. Interestingly, CBN was actually the first cannabinoid scientists identified and isolated from cannabis — way back in 1899. CBN forms through a chemical process that converts either cannabinolic acid (CBNA) or THC into CBN. Just like CBGA turns into CBG, CBNA converts into CBN through a process called decarboxylation, which happens with heat or time. THC also slowly breaks down into CBN as it ages. So while both THC and CBN naturally appear in cannabis, the plant isn’t directly making them — they’re the result of chemical changes happening after the fact. While not intentional nature left us with another cannabinoid type with many unique benefits. One should note that although CBG, CBN and THC are all related, CBG will not give a false positive on a THC drug test while CBN often will.
is it Psychoactive?
CBG
CBG and CBGA are often referred to as non-psychoactive due to their typical effects. While this is generally accurate, it’s not the complete picture. A recent study found that CBG significantly modulates the CB2 receptor, while its effects at the CB1 receptor is much weaker. Though there is a slight effect at CB1, CBG is more likely to potentiate THC at this receptor. Since the CB1 receptor is associated with the ‘psychoactive’ effects, minimal action at this site doesn’t necessarily make CBG psychoactive; rather, it seems to enhance THC’s effects. While CBG shows strong activity at CB2, similar to CBDA and CBD, CBGA and CBG offer some unique benefits.
CBN
CBNA and CBN are often considered mildly psychoactive. They’re known to play a role in the entourage effect, often adding a more sedative, relaxing quality to cannabis flower. In fact, a peer-reviewed study found that CBN has about one-fourth the potency of THC at the CB1 receptor — the one mostly responsible for psychoactive effects — while showing even stronger activity at the CB2 receptor, which is more tied to the body’s immune and inflammatory responses.While CBN does have psychoactive properties, it is unfortunately not suitable for those subject to drug testing. CBN can bind to both endocannabinoid receptors, but it binds more strongly to the CB2 receptor.
What will the Cannabinoid do for me?
CBG
CBG comes with a range of benefits, but boosting energy is one of the effects people talk about most. Social media is full of users reporting this energizing quality. CBG offers similar general benefits similar to CBD, including the following purported properties; anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, metabolism support, cardiovascular health. By all means this list is not exhaustive but does indicate the value CBG can add. Do not forget that it also contributes to the entourage effect, potentiating other cannabinoids. CBG is powerful cannabinoid that can offer the consumer many possible benefits and energy is one of them.
CBN
CBN offers several important benefits, with its sedative effect being one of the most commonly reported — both in peer-reviewed studies and personal experience reports. Often people who experience difficulty sleeping think of CBN as a lifesaver. The sleepy aspect always attributed to cannabis, likely is the effect of aged or mishandled flower that has higher amounts of CBN. CBN offers general benefits similar to CBD and shares some similarities with THC, including the following purported properties; anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic and anti-viral. Much like CBG, CBN also contributes to the entourage effect. It is powerful cannabinoid that can offer the consumer many possible benefits and needed sleep is one of them.
In conclusion,
CBG and CBN have some similarities in health benefits but produce different effects physiologically. Both cannabinoids occur naturally, both have affinity for the cb2 receptor, although CBN has higher affinity for the cb1 receptor. CBG is an important precursor that the plant actively produces, while CBN forms as a result of degradation. In marijuana, CBG is usually found in relatively high amounts, second only to THC. In contrast, hemp plants are typically either CBD-dominant or CBG-dominant. CBN can only occur naturally in any quantity in marijuana. The exception for hemp is a very small amount of THC can result in a tiny amount of CBN. While all these similarities the biggest and most important effects are that CBG does indeed normally feel more energetic while CBN has proven to be a sedative and help increase rest and sleep. No matter what kind of effects you’re after, both of these cannabinoids bring something valuable to the table and shouldn’t be overlooked.
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