Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, is gaining popularity for its potential therapeutic benefits. Here’s what you need to know about CBG and why it’s making waves in the health and wellness community.
What Are Cannabinoids?
- Cannabinoids: Naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant.
- Key Players:
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The psychoactive component responsible for the "high." (All of our products contain less than 0.3% THC and thus are federally legal and cause NO psychoactive effects).
- CBD (Cannabidiol): Non-psychoactive, known for various health benefits like reducing anxiety and inflammation.
Introducing CBG...
- Cannabigerol (CBG): Another non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is often found in low concentrations in cannabis, making it a rare and valuable cannabinoid.
- Potential Benefits:
- Recently gaining attention for its therapeutic properties.
- Associated with improvements in memory, anxiety reduction, and overall cognitive function.
- Both CBD and CBG exhibit significant anti-inflammatory effects in the lungs and throughout the body.
- Recent studies have highlighted CBG’s broad spectrum of potential therapeutic effects, including potent antibiotic and anti-fungal activity, anti-hypertensive effects, and the ability to reduce intra-ocular pressure. Furthermore, CBG shows promise in treating conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and may possess analgesic effects.
The Entourage Effect
- What is the Entourage Effect? - The synergistic effect of enhanced therapeutic benefits when multiple cannabinoids (i.e., CBD, CBG, CBC, etc.), terpenes, and other plant compounds are used together.
- Benefits:
- More comprehensive and effective treatment than isolated compounds.
- Research indicates improved effectiveness in treating conditions like pain, anxiety, and inflammation.
Recent Research Highlights
Study on CBG from July 2024
- Conducted by: Washington State University and UCLA.
- Participants: 34 healthy adults in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- Findings:
- 26.5% reduction in anxiety after taking 20mg of hemp-derived CBG.
- Enhanced verbal memory without intoxication or impairment.
- Lead Author: Carrie Cuttler emphasized the unexpected positive cognitive effects of CBG.
Survey Findings
- Over 30% of CBG users reported self-medicating for depression.
- 80% reported effectiveness in alleviating anxiety.
- CBG’s potential: Studies suggest it may be more effective than conventional antidepressants. A recent survey of 127 experienced CBG users found that 51% used CBG to manage anxiety, 41% for chronic pain, 33% for depression, and 31% for insomnia. Notably, 78% of participants felt that CBG was more effective than conventional medications for treating anxiety, while 74% felt the same for chronic pain, 80% for depression, and 73% for insomnia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Study on CBG (July 2022)
- Key Points:
- CBG shows promising therapeutic potential with no harmful effects found on the human body.
- Exhibits a wide range of biological activities, including:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Neuromodulatory effects
- Future Potential: New therapeutic approaches utilizing CBG are expected to emerge.
Conclusion
CBG is emerging onto the scene thanks to its promising therapeutic potential and the synergy it creates with other cannabinoids, notably CBD. As research continues to unfold, we expect CBG to play a significant role in the future of natural health solutions.
We are truly blessed to be able to offer products that harness the newfound potential of CBG for enhanced health benefits. All of our Extreme Terpenes™ tinctures include CBG, incorporating these valuable and emerging discoveries into our synergistic formulations!
