By now, most people familiar with cannabis have heard of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) and how they work, but did you know that there are many similar compounds in cannabis?
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What is CBG?
By now, most people familiar with cannabis have heard of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) and how they work, but did you know that there are many similar compounds in cannabis?
A lesser known cannabinoid called cannabigerol (CBG), while not abundant in most strains, is worth knowing about for a number of reasons.
How is CBG (cannabigerol) made?
Since CBG is present in small amounts (usually less than 1%) in most cannabis strains, it is considered a minor cannabinoid. Cannabis plants produce cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), a precursor to three main cannabinoid lineages: tetrahydrocannabic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromic acid (CBCA).
CBG is research?
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In animal experiments involving mice, CBG has been studied to test its potential to treat
inflammatory bowel disease.
A recent 2015 study on CBG claims it helps protect neurons in mice with Huntington's disease , which is characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain.
In a study conducted on CBG and cancer, CBG was shown to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in mice, thereby slowing the growth of colon cancer. Consistent with this study, CBG inhibited tumors and chemically-induced colon carcinogenesis, showing very exciting potential for a cure for colon cancer.
European studies have shown CBG to be an effective antibacterial agent , especially against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains that are resistant to multiple drug classes.
Researchers are excited about these preliminary CBG results and promote future research with CBG or CBG alone in combination with other cannabinoids and therapies to treat many conditions. Since CBG is not a mind-altering substance.
What are the medicinal properties of Cannabigerol CBG?
Overall, the healing properties of CBG are similar to those of CBD. Several scientific studies show that CBG reduces pain , reduces the inflammation that causes certain diseases such as Crohn's disease, is an excellent sleep inducer and has antidepressant properties.
On the other hand, CBG (can inhibit) the growth of cancer cells, which helps slow the progression of colon cancer. Additionally, CBG can be a powerful partner in the treatment of glaucoma because it can lower intraocular pressure.
