Cannabinol (CBN) is a phytocannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It results from the breakdown of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis, as it ages and is oxidized. Unlike THC, CBN is only mildly intoxicating. Learn about CBN's effects, potential benefits...
CBN is a cannabinoid and effective compound contributing to cannabis’ effects on your body and mind. Typically, compounds likeCBD (cannabidiol)andTHC (tetrahydrocannabinol)grab the most attention when it comes to marijuana’s effects. However, marijuana has many other compounds impacting your health ...
CBN and CBNA is a by-product of another plant cannabinoid THCA/THC. However, both CBD and CBN share some similarities. Because both these compounds interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, they have similar uses.CBD is claimed to help prevent the harmful effects of THC, such asanxiet...
Research is still catching up, but some understand CBN as a “weaker version of THC;” unlike CBD, CBN can come with mild psychoactive reactions. CBN is largely known as a sedative cannabinoid, making it especially interesting as we look at alternatives to treat insomnia and other sleep...
All cannabinoids interact with cannabinoid receptors found in your body. CBG acts on both your CB1 and CB2 receptors as a partial agonist. But, CBG’s effect on these receptors is relatively weak when you compare it with THC’s. CBG may also increase your body’s anandamide levels. Your bo...
CBN is often labeled as a sleepy cannabinoid as it has some sedative properties. CBN may help in providing a sense of relaxation and drowsiness but it is not limited to just inducing sleep. It is believed by researchers that CBN works great with some other cannabinoids like CBD and THC to...
THC is the phytocannabinoid responsible for causing the “high” that people who smoke or consume marijuana experience. CBD isn’t mind-altering in the same way. If anything, people who try CBD report feeling more relaxed and, often, more focused. There’s even some evidence that CBD can ...
CBN: Benefits and Uses CBN can be understood as a weaker version of THC. When THC components found in the cannabis plant age, they break down. This leads to the formation of a less potent cannabinoid called CBN. It’s about 25% as effective as THC, which makes it a mild chemical. ...
CBC is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid which shares similar structural traits with THC, CBD, CBN, and THCV. CBC is also known as Cannabichromene and is considered one of the top four major cannabinoids. Nevertheless, the percentage of CBC per plant is rather low in today’s market. CBC is...
CBN is very from the other cannabinoids already mentioned for one important reason. It’s the only cannabinoid that doesn’t stem from CBG (cannabigerol). Instead, CBN comes from THC naturally degrading. Light, air exposure, and oxidation force the degradation of THC. For example, dried canna...