Cannabigerol (CBG) is a cannabinoid found in cannabis that is believed to offer similar medicinal benefits as CBD. It is considered a parental cannabinoid because it plays a vital role in the production of THC and CBD in the cannabis plant. Even though CBG research is very new, CBG is thought to target specific bodily systems and problems. There has been promising research suggesting that it helps with glaucoma, Huntington’s disease, and irritable bowel disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
CBG is gaining popularity as a remedy for depression and anxiety.
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Cannabis science is one of the fastest moving frontiers medicinal sciences in the world. The pharmacology behind it has been accelerated by the realization that we’re all already marinated in cannabis-like molecules (endocannabinoids) and their receptors.
Endocannabinoids help regulate many physiological processes such as your mood, memory, appetite, pain, immune function, metabolism, and bone growth to name a few. Consuming cannabis also modulates this endocannabinoid system in many ways. The effects can be benevolent, although sometimes problematic.
Understanding the science behind cannabis is a key factor in being able to fully enjoy its medicinal value.
People have been using cannabis as medicine for thousands of years. The plant has also been widely used clothing, fuel, food, fiber, and medicine.
Cannabis contains more than 120 different cannabinoid molecules. But, as far as we know, only one gets you high: THC. The plant itself contains a huge amount of cerebral, non-intoxicating THC cousins with emerging medicinal potential. Their abbreviated names are often: CBD, CBG, THC-V, CBC, and CBN to mention a few.
Data Last Updated 06/05/2023
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