30/04/2022
What is CBG used for?
Like CBD, CBG has been used to combat pain without having the intoxicating effect of cannabinoids like THC. Research shows that CBG can also have therapeutic effects.
CBG, which stands for cannabigerol, is one of more than 100 cannabinoids found in h**p and cannabis plants. Young h**p plants produce cannabigerol acid (CBGA). As the plant matures, CBGA breaks down into cannabidiol acid (CBDA) and tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA). These two compounds are then converted into CBD and THC. Any leftover CBGA is converted into CBG.
Even though CBG was first isolated back in 1964, the cannabinoid didn’t get a lot of attention, so there are very few studies about the compound. Modern research is in the preclinical stages, but from what we know so far, CBG may have various therapeutic side effects.
It’s possible that CBG has strong pain-relieving properties that may be more effective than THC. CBG may interact with the CB1 and CB2 receptors of the endocannabinoid system, which influence inflammation, pain, and even heat sensitivity. The cannabinoid may also have antidepressant, anticancer, and antibacterial qualities.
