CBG- The new cannabinoid on the block

The plant cannabis has given rise to many potentially useful components. Among the major types like THC and CBD, the new component known to be their precursor is the CBG which stands for cannabigerol. Though CBD is the most known component but there stopping in using and introducing CBG. The acidic form of CBG-A is when heated at a rising temperature. It breaks down to give rise to CBD, CBG, and THC. In this article, we are going to talk about it.

How do we compare CBG to CBD? 

CBD and its products are pretty much known to everyone around. Even medical science has proven that CBD is highly good for the well-being of folks using it for treating pain and anxiety. It is also becoming incredibly popular these days. However, both CBD and CBG acts in the same way in the body. Both interact with the receptors of the cannabinoids system present in the body. And spread their benefits to both the body and the receptors present in the brain and the body’s central nervous system. There are some differences between the two, especially when we talk about the beneficial effects of both.

What are the benefits of CBG?

There are many benefits of it; a few of them are listed below.

• This is highly promising in treating inflammatory bowel disease. The initial investigations were made over the mice, but now it can be used on human beings.
• It is also used for treating glaucoma by reducing eye pressure and increasing and smoothing the flow of aqueous humor in the eye.
• It can also be used for treating bladder dysfunctions. Many cannabinoids were used to smooth out the bladder contraction, but among all, it is the most effective and promising one so far.
• There comes a certain stage when the thirst or hunger for food is lost, but daily intake of it in any form can bring back the lost appetite.
• It also has anti-bacterial properties; therefore, it is highly useful in treating staph aureus and methicillin-resistant bacterial infection. You can have CBG in any form to treat bacterial infections that you encounter.
• You can use it to treat anxiety and depression, just like CBD as well. It reduces the panic attacks you encounter when under stress and promotes sleep as we.
• Anyone suffering from insomnia can also make use of CBG.

Any side effects ever reported.

Though the CBG worked well over the mice treated with it, scientists are still never too sure whether they can use it over human beings. But still, CBG is highly effective and beneficial because it has a very minute amount of THC present in it, and it can never make you high, or you can never become too addicted to it. There are different forms and varieties present in CBG, which you can use according to your taste and style.

Any drug interactions 

Even though nothing is known about is potential drug interaction, if you are using any medicine and want to try CBG oil as well, it is best to ask your doctor first. The CBG oil comes with a grape frit warning, and that’s for sure. Because any kind of allergy or drug interaction can cause severe medical diseases that are lethal and pretty much fatal, other types of medications that come with grapefruit warnings are listed.

• blood pressure medication
• cholesterol medicines
• blood thinners
• antibiotics
• antihistamines
• anticancer drugs and many more

Choosing the type of CBG product 

There are many different types and varieties present in CBG form. Initially, you could find many types in CBD, but things are pretty growing for CBG. You can search many websites online that sell CBG in the form of tinctures, balms, or pet food as well. All types are made with natural hemp and are safe and secure to be used as well. Most companies own their farms where they cultivate their hemp to produce CBG for the users. The workers involved are highly skilled, and the expert also states that it is safe to use CBG.

Ending!

CBG, as described, has opted from cannabinoids, and it has less amount of THC present in it. The less amount of THC means it is safe to use cannabinoids in the form of CBG, so we can opt for it. Its uses are tried over mice, and soon human trials are going to be started to ensure its authenticity. The uses of it, are believed to have a promising effect on humans because the type and components that make it are similar to CBD, so it is safe to be used like CBD.