{"id":2866,"date":"2024-05-18T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=2866"},"modified":"2026-03-23T06:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:38:27","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-cbg-and-its-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-you-should-know-about-cbg-and-its-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About CBG and Its Health Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two most well-known and discussed cannabinoids found in marijuana, of the hundreds that there are. THC and CBD also form part of the main cannabinoids in cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at a lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabigerol (CGB). It all starts with the acidic form, CBGA, which is essentially the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8669157\/#:~:text=Biosynthesis%20pathways%20of,9%2Dtetrahydrocannabinol.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parental cannabinoid of CBG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, THC, and CBD. CBG and its acidic parental cannabinoid, CBGA, are also non-intoxicating, just like CBD. This means you are free to use CBG without worry of it interfering with daily responsibilites, driving, work, school, and more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What Is CBG?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cannabinoid is a cousin to THC and CBD. For explanation purposes, let\u2019s call the CBGA cannabinoid the mother, seeing as though we use female plants for their flowers. The mother produces an acid, CBGA, that acts as a precursor to the main cannabinoids and their respective acids found on the plant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main cannabinoid acids derived from CBGA are called THCA, CBDA, and CBCA (see below). Enzymes in the plant break down the CBG acid and direct the broken-down acid towards the main cannabinoid acids. After that, exposure to heat or an ultraviolet light turn those acids into the cannabinoids we love; THC and CBD. As a result, CBG is the 3rd most common cannabinoid, and CBC is the 4th.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBGA: Cannabigerolic Acid<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-thca-and-its-medicinal-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THCA: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBDA: Cannabidiolic Acid<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBCA: Cannabichromenic Acid<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>The Health Benefits of CBG<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBG, just like CBD, is providing desirable results for medical conditions and illnesses. Although the current research is limited, the results are already promising. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2021.0058#:~:text=Medicinal%20use%20of,for%20the%20condition.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first survey study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on CBG was done in 2022 and shows how people are reporting significant relief of several conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometriosis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic and acute pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia and sleep disturbances<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraines and headaches<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer-related symptoms and treatments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibromyalgia<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMDD and menopause symptoms<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing sexual experiences<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several other painful or inflammatory conditions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier preclinical studies tested the effects of using cannabinoids for the treatment of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/glaucoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glaucoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is thought that CBG may be particularly effective in glaucoma. This is due to the fact that it acts as a vasodilator (opening blood vessels) and has neuroprotective effects (protection and preservation of neuronal structures and functions).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8669157\/#:~:text=Cannabigerol%20CBG%20is,Russo%2C%202011).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent animal studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CBG has been found to aid in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/inflammatory-bowel-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflammatory bowel disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/huntington-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huntington\u2019s disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, colorectal cancer cells, and bladder dysfunction disorders. Huntington\u2019s disease is characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. CGB has shown to protect neurons in this disease by reducing inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inflammation and pain in inflammatory bowel disease may also be reduced significantly with CBG. This is backed up by survey respondents with IBS or IBD (Crohn\u2019s and colitis) who largely claimed it was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2021.0058#:~:text=Around%2016.5%25%20of,properties%20of%20CBG.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more effective than conventional medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (82.4% and 75% respectively).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBG has also shown to block receptors that fuel cancer growth cells and presents itself as a very exciting potential therapy for colorectal (colon or rectum) cancer. It inhibited tumors, as well as prohibiting the formation of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (carcinogenesis). Five different cannabinoids were tested on bladder contractions, and CBG tested best. It inhibited muscle contractions, which could be used for preventing bladder dysfunction disorders. CBG is also promising as an antidepressant and anxiolytic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the majority of the cannabis strains, less than 1% CBG can be found in the plants. In order for us to benefit from the medical properties of CBG, its quantity in the plants needs to increase. Breeders are currently experimenting with genetic manipulation and cross-breeding to increase its quantity. The more THC content there is on a plant, the less the CBD and CBG content and vice versa. Thankfully, modern selective breeding techniques can give us type IV cannabis plants with up to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/can.2021.0058#:~:text=However%2C%20this%20situation%20changed%20with%20the%20development%20of%20plants%20expressing%20100%25%20of%20cannabinoid%20content%20as%20CBGA\/CBG%20through%20selective%20mendelian%20breeding%20of%20cannabis%20to%20eliminate%20enzymatic%20activity%20beyond%20CBGA.40%2C41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% CBGA and CBG profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With CBG gaining more and more interest from medical professionals, breeders and users, we now have three cannabinoids that are each respectively extraordinary. There are hundreds of cannabinoids on this plant and limited studies done on their medical benefits. Imagine what we might find if we invested more resources into investigating this revolutionary plant. The shown benefits of CBG are specific, but its medicinal value is life-changing for many already. Who knows\u2026this cannabinoid could possibly take the limelight from CBD if large clinical studies appear someday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about using CBG to soothe various conditions? Take a look at these posts:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbg-a-non-intoxicating-option-for-pain-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a Non-Intoxicating Pain Reliever? Try CBG<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/research-finds-that-cbg-can-impede-glioblastoma-cell-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Finds That CBG Can Impede Glioblastoma Cell Growth<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbg-a-promising-cannabinoid-for-depression-and-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBG: A Promising Cannabinoid for Depression and Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><i>Note: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition. This article was originally published in 2019 and most recently updated in 2024.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two most well-known and discussed cannabinoids found in marijuana, of the hundreds that there are. THC and CBD also form part of the main cannabinoids in cannabis.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at a lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabigerol (CGB). It all starts with the acidic form, CBGA, which is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":2868,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[259],"tags":[2052,2652,16577],"class_list":["post-2866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-research","tag-cannabinoids","tag-cbg","tag-what-is-cbg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CBG Benefits Explained: What You Should Know | Veriheal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore CBG, one of the cannabis plant&#039;s many cannabinoids. 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