
Cannabinoids are confusing
As the owner of a CBD Brand, I speak to a lot of people about the effects CBD Oil. My approach is a holistic one, Asking questions that allow me to understand why they have approached me and what results they would like to achieve from taking the oil. Having done this many times, I feel have a good grasp of giving people the right information and reassuring them.Sometimes through these conversations I feel the person would benefit from our 50/50 CBG/CBD Oil. I often get a response of confusion about CBG. What it is? How it works? Will it get me high? Etc. It seems just as someone is getting their head around CBD; the news of another cannabinoid can be confusing.So I have written this article to explain a little further this exciting new Cannabinoid.
What is CBG?
CBG (Cannabigerol) is a minor Cannabinoid found in both Hemp and Cannabis. It often appears in trace amounts in both plants but has a huge part to play in the production of all cannabinoids including CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). This is often why it is called the ‘Mother Cannabinoid’.As young plants mature, various enzymes and compounds form to produce an early phase Cannabinoid called CBGA.CBGA is where all Cannabinoids start their growth. As the plants receive more UV, CBGA breaks down and becomes CBDA and THCA, which then go on to form CBD and THC. Despite its pivotal role, CBG appears in trace amounts, unless bred to do so.Since 2018’s Farm Bill, which allowed the commercial growing of Hemp in the USA for the first time since it was banned in 1937. CBG can now be isolated and is now available in higher amounts using Distillation or Isolation processes.Back in late 2020 Ross and I bought our first batch of CBG Isolate. In January of the following year, we launched our 50/50 CBG/CBD Oil and last year we released two topical products that included it: Our Massage Oil and Tattoo healing Balm.What does the Scientific Research say so far?
CBG in high amounts is a very new and there has currently been not a lot of Scientific research but there has been some on animal models, mostly Mice and a few with Human Studies. So far this is what has been discovered.- Reducing intraocular pressure and managing symptoms of glaucoma.
- Anti-inflammatory properties induced colitis and various inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Combating Huntington’s disease.
- An antagonist to Alpha 2 receptors. By inhibiting them, CBG may be able to address symptoms of ADHD.
- High potential as a cancer inhibitor and treatment, including for breast, gastric, and colorectal cancer cells and glioblastoma brain tumours.
- An antibacterial agent, even against bacterial strains.
- Stimulating appetite, this may help induce appetite in chronically ill patients or those who have lost their appetite from cancer treatments.
- A 2021 patient survey indicated a majority of patients found CBG-dominant products effective in treating their chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, among other conditions.