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CBG or Cannabigerol
Cannabigerol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid typically most abundant in low-THC and high-CBD cannabis strains, including hemp. Like THC, CBG reacts with the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. CBG, however, acts as a buffer to the psychoactivity of THC by working to alleviate the paranoia sometimes caused by higher levels of THC.
CBG works to fight inflammation, pain, nausea and works to slow the proliferation of cancer cells. Research has shown it also significantly reduces intraocular eye pressure caused by glaucoma. Strains high in CBG will be beneficial treating conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, and cancer.
CBG is derived from young cannabis plants, which contain higher amounts of CBG than fully developed plants.
Some strains of cannabis, such as White CBG, Super Glue CBG, and Jack Frost CBG, also have higher CBG content than other strains. These strains are specifically cultivated to produce higher quantities of CBG.
Both CBD & THC start as CBGA, an acidic form of CBG. This is why younger cannabis plants contain higher concentrations of CBG.
In fully developed plants with high concentrations of THC and CBD, you’ll find very low concentrations of CBG. This happens because most of the CBG has already been converted to CBD and THC as the plant developed.
Due to the difficulty of getting CBG, cannabis growers have been experimenting with cross-breeding and genetic manipulation to help cannabis plants produce more CBG.
CBG is processed by the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is made up of molecules and receptors in our bodies that are responsible for keeping our bodies in an optimal state regardless of what’s going on in our external environment.
In our bodies, CBG imitates endocannabinoids, the natural compounds our body makes.
Cannabinoid receptors in the body
Our body contains two types of cannabinoid receptors—CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found in the nervous system and brain, while CB2 receptors are located in the immune system and other areas of the body.
CBG works by binding to both receptors where it’s thought to strengthen the function of anandamide, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in enhancing pleasure and motivation, regulating appetite and sleep, and alleviating pain. Unlike THC, CBG has no psychotropic effects, so it will not give you a high.
Like CBD, CBG has been used to combat pain without the intoxicating effect of cannabinoids like THC. Research shows that CBG also can have therapeutic benefits. However, human studies are sparse, and more research is needed. Some promising animal studies show that CBG might help in treating some medical conditions.
The most common form of commercially available CBG is oil, but it is rare and expensive. As an alternative, broad-spectrum CBD oils contain almost all the cannabinoids of cannabis. This includes CBG but not THC. Using cannabinoids together can increase their combined effectiveness through a phenomenon called the entourage effect.
In the first broad survey of patients using CBG to treat issues such as insomnia, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety, respondents reported dry mouth, sleepiness, hunger, and dry eyes as side effects. Some people said that CBG was more effective than conventional medications,7 some of which carry a risk for significant side effects and addiction.
Research on the potential side effects and drug interaction risks of CBG and other cannabinoids is expanding, but not enough has been completed yet to reliably determine CBG's side effects and drug interaction risks.
CBG shares many similarities with CBD:
One of the biggest differences between CBD and CBG is that most cannabis plants contain only 1% CBG but up to 25% CBD.
CBG interacts differently with the endocannabinoid system than CBD does. CBG binds directly to both CB1 and CB2 receptors and might deliver its benefits to the system more efficiently.
Cannabigerol is one of more than 120 identified cannabinoid compounds found in the plant genus Cannabis. Cannabigerol is the decarboxylated form of cannabigerolic acid, the parent molecule from which other cannabinoids are synthesized. Cannabigerol is normally a minor constituent of cannabis.
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