What is CBG? Cannabigeral

Like CBD (Cannabidiol), CBG (Cannabigerol) is a cannabinoid, a naturally occurring compound that is present in hemp plants. There are hundreds cannabinoids in these plants. CBG is the precursor from which all other cannabinoids are synthesized, which is why it’s often referred to as the “mother” or “stem cell” of cannabinoids. CBG has emerged in research studies to suggest a wide range of possible therapeutic benefits, including potential as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-convulsant, in addition to numerous other potentially positive effects on the human body’s endocannabinoid system

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a widespread neuromodulator network involved in the central nervous system and it plays a major role in cognitive and physiological processes. The ECS is composed of endogenous cannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and the enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of endocannabinoids.  Cannabinoids and endocannabinoids are mediated by  CB(1) and CB(2) receptors. CB(1) receptors are present in very high levels within the brain and in low amounts in the bodies organs.  

The ECS is  involved in several pathophysiological diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. In recent years, genetic and pharmacological manipulation of the ECS has gained significant interest in medicine, research, and drug discovery and development. 

 

POTENCIAL BENEFITS OF CBG HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

• Potent anti-inflammatory agent that may relieve pain.

• May promotes restful Sleep.

• May work as a natural muscle relaxant.

• May have antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties.

• Has antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. (studies showing it may treat MRSA)

• May have a Neuroprotective effect. Currently being evaluated for its ability to combat ailments like Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s Disease.

• CBG may have anti-tumor effects.

• May help manage psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

• CBG may assist in the treatment of glaucoma.

Understanding CBD

CBD is closely related to another important medicinally active phytocannabinoid: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound that causes the high that cannabis is famous for. These are the two components of cannabis that have been most studied by scientists.

Both CBD and THC have significant therapeutic attributes. But unlike THC, CBD does not make a person feel “stoned” or intoxicated. That’s because CBD and THC act in different ways on different receptors in the brain and body.

CBD can actually lessen or neutralize the psychoactive effects of THC, depending on how much of each compound is consumed. Many people want the health benefits of cannabis without the high – or with less of a high.

The fact that CBD is therapeutically potent as well as non-intoxicating, makes it an appealing treatment option for those who are cautious about trying cannabis for the first time.

What Can CBD Be Used For?

Many people are seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals with harsh side effects – medicine more in synch with natural processes. By tapping into how we function biologically on a deep level, CBD can provide relief for chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, depression and many other conditions.

Extensive scientific research – much of it sponsored by the U.S. government – and mounting anecdotal accounts from patients and physicians highlight CBD’s potential as a treatment for a wide range of maladies, including (but not limited to):

  • Autoimmune diseases (inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Huntington’s chorea, stroke, traumatic brain injury)
  • Metabolic syndrome (diabetes, obesity)
  • Neuropsychiatric illness (autism, ADHD, PTSD, alcoholism)
  • Gut disorders (colitis, Crohn’s)
  • Cardiovascular dysfunction (atherosclerosis, arrhythmia)
  • Skin disease (acne, dermatitis, psoriasis)

CBD has proven neuroprotective effects and its anti-cancer properties are being investigated at several academic research centers in the United States and elsewhere. A 2010 brain cancer study by California scientists found that CBD “enhances the inhibitory effects of THC on human glioblastoma cell proliferation and survival.” This means that CBD makes THC even more potent as an anticancer substance. Also in 2010, German researchers reported that CBD stimulates neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells, in adult mammals.

CBD is closely related to another important medicinally active phytocannabinoid: tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound that causes the high that cannabis is famous for. These are the two components of cannabis that have been most studied by scientists.

Both CBD and THC have significant therapeutic attributes. But unlike THC, CBD does not make a person feel “stoned” or intoxicated. That’s because CBD and THC act in different ways on different receptors in the brain and body.

CBD can actually lessen or neutralize the psychoactive effects of THC, depending on how much of each compound is consumed. Many people want the health benefits of cannabis without the high – or with less of a high.

The fact that CBD is therapeutically potent as well as non-intoxicating, and easy to take as a CBD oil, makes it an appealing treatment option for those who are cautious about trying cannabis for the first time.