CBD oil is widely recognized for its ability to relax and relieve anxiety, stimulate appetite, and facilitate sleep.
CBG, a cannabinoid that’s related to CBD, exhibits anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, neuroprotective and dermatological properties as well as analgesic and sedative properties.
Anti-inflammatory properties of CBG make it particularly promising for individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel disease or glaucoma. Preclinical experiments have revealed that it reduces intraocular pressure while providing antioxidant, anti-tumoral, and appetite stimulating activities.
1. Anti-inflammatory
CBG interacts with your body’s endocannabinoid system to strengthen it, producing anti-inflammatory effects that help manage conditions such as IBS, chronic pain, skin inflammation and arthritis.
Increased blood flow helps decrease overactive immune cells responsible for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, thus decreasing your need for immunosuppressant medication.
Studies have demonstrated that CBG reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, thus protecting nerve cells vital to movement (Parkinson disease), sensation, and thought. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated its ability to inhibit expression of keratins 1, 10, involucrin, transglutaminase 5, as well as decrease DNA methylation levels within human keratinocytes.
2. Anxiety relief
CBD and CBG both possess the power to relieve anxiety through specific molecular pathways. CBD binds well with CB1 and CB2 receptors while simultaneously acting at the a2-adrenoceptor site to induce body’s sedative response, increasing GABA production which in turn calms nervous system activity.
CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety in animal models, including through inhibition of escape responses in the ETM and DPAG (a neurotransmitter implicated in fear and anxiety) [85]. Furthermore, human studies of generalized anxiety disorder show it to be anxiolytic. Furthermore, its use can enhance extinction learning for PTSD patients.
Combining high-CBG strains with low-CBD varieties creates balanced full-body relaxation that’s neither too stimulating nor relaxing, helping address stress, depression and appetite loss while increasing dopamine release and increasing metabolism.
3. Pain relief
CBG, often referred to as the “mother of all cannabinoids,” is an anabolic precursor for CBD, THC and CBC cannabinoids. CBG has been found to inhibit production of proinflammatory molecules, decrease pain signals and relax tight muscles while potentially offering neuroprotective benefits; animal studies have even demonstrated its effect in slowing down degeneration of neurons.
CBG may help alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort and bladder dysfunctions while simultaneously creating a sense of calm and focused attention, possibly due to strengthening ECS pathways.
As with other cannabis compounds, more research needs to be conducted on CBG benefits; however, preliminary evidence indicates it could help manage pain, anxiety and sleep issues. CBG has also been shown to activate TRPM8 ion channels that may regulate body temperature as well as protect against cancerous tumors.
4. Anti-cancer
CBD has been shown to effectively block cancer cell growth, slow tumor progression and lessen conventional therapy side effects. Furthermore, it can block COX enzymes responsible for inducing inflammation responses that lead to pain and swelling within the body.
Studies suggest that CBG may possess neuroprotective properties which could prove useful in conditions like PTSD and Huntington’s disease. CBG was found to reduce oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, protect neurons against degeneration, enhance cognitive performance and even improve mood state.
CBG exhibits strong antibacterial activity and has shown promise as an antibiotic treatment against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Furthermore, research indicates it could prevent resistance by altering membrane properties of bacteria. Furthermore, CBG was discovered to possess analgesic and antinausea properties which help reduce chronic pain symptoms as well as nausea symptoms.
5. Sleep improvement
CBD and CBG both interact with the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which influences sleep, mood, appetite, memory and reproduction. Both compounds may provide relief from tension while simultaneously increasing energy and decreasing stress; both may help balance moods while potentially relieving tension. Due to different molecular structures however, CBG may have different results on body.
CBG can often be found in products alongside melatonin for sleep aid, helping promote healthy patterns. Naturopathic doctors believe more research must be completed before CBG can be considered an effective remedy for sleep disorders.