Le Cannabigerol or CBG is part of the long list of more than 120 components present in the different varieties of cannabis plants. Indeed, if you know THC and CBD, you surely know that cannabis has many cannabinoids in more or less abundant quantities depending on the origin of the plant.
Le CBG is therefore one of them, but not just any. CBG is defined as a “parent molecule” from which other cannabinoids are produced. It provides greater benefits than other cannabinoids but remains much more rare and difficult to produce.
In this article, we will see more in detail what makes Cannabigerol (CBG) so special compared to the other components of cannabis, how it acts on the human body and what it brings to it in terms of benefits. Finally, we will see if this product derived from cannabis is legal in France as well as our recommendations for consumption.
CANNABIGEROL (CBG)
As you will have understood, Cannabigerol is one of the cannabinoids present in cannabis. It can be found in psychoactive and non-psychoactive hemp plants. Like CBD, the CBG effect is non-psychoactiveUnlike delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, it therefore does not produce any mind-altering psychotropic effects.
Until then, it looks a lot like CBD, except that CBG has one significant difference: it is a parent molecule.
This means that its presence remains very important for the biosynthesis of all other cannabinoids present in cannabis, such as THC or CBD.
CBG is essentially the base that all other cannabinoids depend and initiates the growth process of the plant by converting the other components.
Due to this process, cannabis strains generally contain very little CBG, usually below 1% in amount. Specialist growers have started experimenting with genetic manipulation and cross-breeding to achieve higher yields of CBG in their cannabis plant.
In the field of cannabis-derived products, CBG is attracting a lot of interest and for good reason, its unique position among other components promises great therapeutic purpose interest that can surpass CBD and offer an alternative to THC which is still prohibited in many countries.
This powerful concentrate could probably revolutionize all the consumption of cannabis products and even science. Studies on this special component are continuing positively.
HOW DOES CBG AFFECT THE HUMAN BODY ?
CBG may offer therapeutic benefits considered remarkable for the body. Indeed, CBG seems to have the potential to reach higher ranks than other cannabinoids already studied, especially when it comes to medicinal applications. Fundamentally different from its peers in its chemical composition, CBG offers different effects from others, especially on the action it produces in the body.
Studies on the subject show that CBG can play a role in many diseases. It has been proven that it activate the CB1 and CB2 receptors of endocannabinoid system (ECS) of the human body so affect the central nervous system. (Just like CBD and THC).
As this 2018 Spanish studyindicates, CBG would have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, antifungal and painkillers properties then also antidepressant qualities.
CBG may also play a role in the treatment of psoriasis and it could also counter également contrer anxiety and muscle tension.
Unlike CBD, CBG is still relatively unknown and little studied by scientists. We are therefore at the beginning of discoveries concerning CBG.
More the product becomes known within the community of consumers and patients wishing to treat themselves with CBG, more studies should be multiplied.
THE POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF CBG
Here is a list of the potential therapeutic benefits of CBG on the human body as well as on various diseases. I prefer to remember that I am in no way a doctor ! Make an appointment with a specialist for advice.
CBG AND APPETITE
According to this study published by the University of Reading in 2016, CBG would increase appetite. We learn that the rats in the study who ate CBG doubled their food intake by increasing the amount of food.
So CBG could help to face eating disorder and improve a mental state for people suffering from anorexia or bulimia for example.
CBG AND BRAIN
According to this 2015 study, CBG would act as an antioxidant role into the brain, which means that it could protect the nervous systemme nerveux from injury. The study shows that Cannabigerol functions as an extremely active neuroprotective drug in mice. So the cannabinoid in question woud improve motor deficits and protect neurons from toxicity.
CBG AND CANCER
Thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, properties, cannabigerol can also help in the fight against cancer.
This study of 2014 wanted to highlight the fact that CBG may be able to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The administration of cannabigerol could prevent colorectal cancer.
The study also shows that CBG may have anti-tumorabilities, meaning the cannabinoid could be used not only for treatment, but also to prevent cancer in the future.
CBG AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
According to this study published in 2013 at the University of Naples, CBG can help IBD with its anti-inflammatory abilities for mouse with IBD and ease colitis. These results are also promising for other inflammatory diseases.
CBG AND URINARY BLADDER PROBLEMS
A team of Italian scientists developed this study in 2015 and discovered that CBG would reduce bladder contractions and even help solve possible problems related to the urinary system.
CBG AND GLAUCOMA
According to this studies, CBG would improve the drainage of fluids from the eye and reduce intraocular pressure. In addition, the cannabinoid would act as a vasodilator in an eye and improve blood circulation. This effect would bring more blood to an eye, which would be richer in oxygen and it could be useful in the treatment of other eye diseases.
