In the last six months, the CBG (Cannabigerol) cannabinoid in cannabis has been a game changer in medicinal cannabis treatment. CBG in medical cannabis is a minor cannabinoid. CBD and THC are major cannabinoids and are found in larger amounts in the plant. CBG is a minor cannabinoid found in small amounts in the plant. Click below to watch the video on CBG.
First, let's compare CBD vs THC in medical marijuana before we discuss CBG.
Compare CBD vs THC
CBD | THC |
|---|---|
Not Intoxicating | psychoactive ("high") |
Reduces inflammation and pain | helps pain and sleep |
Reduces anxiety | reduces anxiety |
Usually, no side effects | Dizziness, nausea, and headache if not dosed correctly. |
What are the benefits and side effects of CBG?
CBG benefits | CBG side effects |
Improves focus and clarity, uplifting | usually none |
Not intoxicating | used mainly in the day, not for sleep |
Reduces inflammation and neuropathic pain | |
Easier to do physical or mental tasks, improves concentration. |
Compare CBG vs CBD vs THC in medicinal cannabis
CBG | CBD | THC |
Improves focus and clarity | No, it does not help with focus | Reduces focus/concentration |
Not intoxicating | Not intoxicating | Intoxicating/psychoactive |
No side effects | No side effects | Dizziness or more if not dosed properly |
reduces anxiety | reduces anxiety | reduces anxiety |
reduces inflammation & pain | reduces inflammation, muscle stiffness & pain | reduces pain |
reduces anxiety, more uplifting | reduces anxiety | reduces anxiety |
does not help sleep | helps sleep in a minority of patients | helps most people sleep |
CBG is the mother cannabinoid or parent molecule. CBG converts to CBD and THC (simplified explanation). CBG works better in combination with CBD. Oils usually have a combination of CBD and CBG.
Updated video on CBG, click on below.
CBG seems to be showing promise in improving concentration in ADHD and ADD conditions. CBG is gaining momentum more quickly than any other cannabinoid in the last six months.
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