{"id":34704,"date":"2024-05-06T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=34704"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:04:53","slug":"cbd-vs-cbn-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd-vs-cbn-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"CBD vs CBN: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many cannabinoids hitting the market these days that it\u2019s hard to keep up! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabinoids are all the rage in the cannabis industry today, but CBD and CBN have escaped the stoner bubble and entered the health and wellness sphere as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this \u2014 now more than ever \u2014 people have a lot of questions! But don\u2019t worry, we have answers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out more about CBD vs. CBN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>TL;DR: CBD vs. CBN Benefits and Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>CBD (cannabidiol) is a well-studied cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis, used for anxiety, sleep, and pain relief, available in various forms like oils, gummies, and tinctures.<\/li>\n<li>CBN (cannabinol) is a lesser-known cannabinoid from oxidized THC, gaining popularity for its potential sedative and therapeutic effects, commonly found in oils and gummies.<\/li>\n<li>CBD is more prevalent, easier to collect, and extensively studied, whereas CBN is derived from THC breakdown and is less abundant and less researched.<\/li>\n<li>Both CBD and CBN are legal when derived from hemp and are non-psychoactive, meaning they won&#8217;t get you high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What is CBD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD is short for cannabidiol, which is a cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD products have been on the market for many years at this point. Thanks to this, you can find CBD in lots of forms, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gummies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinctures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balms and salves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD is also infused into cannabis products \u2013 namely edibles \u2013 in order to achieve certain CBD:THC ratios. For example, a gummy may be infused with extra CBD to achieve a 2:1 ratio (or even higher), which is common for indica edibles aimed at sleep and relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>CBD effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD has many potential effects, and is being heavily researched to see how it can best be used therapeutically.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People use CBD for a lot of different things, such as to ease anxiety, induce sleep, and relieve pain. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8223341\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recent small clinical study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCBD-rich treatment has a beneficial impact on pain, anxiety, and depression symptoms as well as overall wellbeing only for patients with moderate to severe symptoms; however, no observed effect on mild symptoms.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7880228\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> boldly states that \u201cthere is clear evidence supporting the utility of CBD to treat epilepsy.\u201d This study is a recent literature review, meaning it crunches data and conclusions from previous human and lab trials, making its accumulated position stronger. Furthermore, it also lists some areas of CBD research, illustrated below:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cVarious medical conditions, including epilepsy, anxiety, pain\/inflammation, schizophrenia, various substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, CBD is a powerful cannabinoid with promising results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is CBN?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBN is short for cannabinol. CBN is a cannabinoid found in hemp and cannabis, and occurs when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8669157\/#:~:text=Cannabinol%20CBN%20was,THC%20to%20CBN.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THC oxidizes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBN is on the rise in popularity, and seems to just now be catching traction. It\u2019s most commonly sold as an oil or gummy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way that people care about CBN is in their cannabis strain ratios. With the rise in legal dispensaries &#8211; and hence lab results for the specific strains you may be buying &#8211; you\u2019re often able to see the exact percentage of each of the tested cannabinoids in the strain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a fan of CBN, you may look for a strain with a high CBN percentage. You could also properly age your own cannabis since THC will naturally break down into CBN even under ideal storage conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>CBN effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBN is marketed as having sedative effects, but one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begs to differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They argue that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8612407\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the current studies have small sample sizes<\/a>, the questionnaires are self-reporting, and the dosages contained in the studies are higher than most products on the market. Yikes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, CBN studies are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9658060\/#:~:text=4.2.%20Pre%2DClinical,perspective%20%5B85%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few and far between<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so let\u2019s not jump the gun. It\u2019s one of the newer cannabinoids on the block, so we have to give scientists time to do the proper research and uncover all that CBN has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond sleep-inducing claims, limited evidence also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8669157\/#:~:text=Cannabinol%20CBN%20was,CBN%20containing%20products.%20shut%20up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggests potential uses in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain \u2013 myofascial, fibromyalgia, and TMDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0891584922000016#:~:text=View%20PDF-,Abstract,Alzheimer%27s%20disease%20(AD)%2C%20Parkinson%27s%20disease%20(PD)%2C%20and%20Huntington%27s%20disease%20(HD)%20%5B1%5D.,-Energy%20production%20from\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroprotection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticonvulsant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1878818123000282#:~:text=rights%20and%20content-,Abstract,results%20offer%20new%20insights%20into%20the%20anti%2Dcancer%20properties%20of%20CBN.,-Introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effects in cell models<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibacterial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3165946\/#:~:text=CBN%20stimulates%20the%20recruitment%20of%20quiescent%20mesenchymal%20stem%20cells%20in%20marrow%20(10%20%C2%B5M)%2C%20suggesting%20promotion%20of%20bone%20formation%20(Scutt%20and%20Williamson%2C%202007)%20and%20inhibits%20breast%20cancer%20resistance%20protein%2C%20albeit%20at%20a%20very%20high%20concentration%20(IC50%20145%20%C2%B5M)%20(Holland%20et%20al.%2C%202008).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulating bone formation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Major Differences Between CBD vs CBN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often get confused about the differences between CBD and CBN because of their similar names. It\u2019s an easy mistake to make!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, CBD and CBN are both cannabinoids found in hemp and cannabis plants. They are extracted from hemp to be used in products found both in dispensaries and health and wellness stores\/websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD is more popular than CBN because it\u2019s easier to collect and has been on the market for longer. It\u2019s also been studied more extensively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that CBN comes directly from the natural breakdown of THC by heat and UV light. THC is tetrahydrocannabinol, and oxidized THC loses the four hydrogens and becomes CBN, just cannabinol. Since hemp plants have very little THC in the first place (&lt;0.3% THC by law), there is even less CBN to extract for retail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll commonly find CBD products as pure isolates, whereas CBN is often mixed in with other cannabinoids. CBN is found in hemp in smaller amounts than CBD is, so it\u2019s harder to isolate enough of it to warrant its own product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD and CBN are popular products for a reason! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the market continues to grow, there will be more and more cannabinoids to keep up with and learn about. It\u2019s important to be a well-educated consumer, especially in unregulated markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, these products didn\u2019t exist just a few years ago. We\u2019re lucky to be living in an age where hemp and cannabis products are readily available and able to be studied.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s keep fighting for cannabis legalization in states that haven\u2019t gotten the memo &#8211; all the while enjoying our favorite cannabinoids!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go over two common questions regarding CBD and CBN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are CBD and CBN legal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, CBD and CBN are both legal under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/farmbill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 Farm Bill,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they come from hemp. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bill states that any hemp-derived products are federally legal. Hemp is defined as a plant containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD and CBN are both commonly derived from hemp, so they\u2019re completely legal! But CBD and CBN in cannabis products with more than 0.3% THC can only be state-legal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will CBD or CBN get me high?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD or CBN will not get you high. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD and CBN are non-psychoactive and are responsible for other effects in cannabis. Non-psychoactive cannabinoids still contribute to your experience, just not the \u201chigh\u201d itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>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 deciding on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many cannabinoids hitting the market these days that it\u2019s hard to keep up! Cannabinoids are all the rage in the cannabis industry today, but CBD and CBN have escaped the stoner bubble and entered the health and wellness sphere as well. 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