CBG v.s. CBGa
what is the difference?
CBG works by binding to both of the body’s cannabinoid receptors where it’s thought to play a role in enhancing pleasure and motivation, regulating appetite and sleep, as well as alleviating pain. CBGa, on the other hand, is known as the “mother of all cannabinoids” because it is the precursor cannabinoid that eventually develops into CBD or THC.
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CBG Quick Facts
CBGa Quick Facts
- All cannabis plants make CBG
- CBG is non-intoxicating
- CBGa is the foundational compound that eventually converts to THC or CBD
- CBGa turns into CBG through decarboxylation (aka smoking or heating it up)
CBG May Reduce
CBGa May Reduce
- Irritable Bowel Disease
- Eye Pressure
Where to Find CBG Products
Where to Find CBGa Products
Ask your budtender if they have any products with the CBG percentage listed on the label.
Tinctures specifically formulated with CBGa & vendors that sell hemp-extracted rare cannabinoids.
Sources:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23415610/
- https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jop.1990.6.259
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29427593/
- https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00419
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18191967/
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