The differences between CBD and CBG are numerous but you have to be very attentive to, from now on, know how to differentiate them.
CBD, CBG, and THC are all components of the cannabis sativa plant. Today we can confirm that this plant has more than 400 components of which only 100 can be removable.
Why do we excel at differentiating these three components? Actually, and although the plant is made up of hundreds of components, the ones that stand out the most are these three: CBD, CBG and THC.
What is CBG?
Cannabigerol, also known as “the mother of all cannabinoids” is the first cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant.
This component comes in its acidic form which is then converted into other cannabinoids.
As we discussed in the previous blog in which we talked about the endocannabinoid system, there are several types of cannabinoids: (those produced by the phytocannabinoid plant and those produced in our body, endocannabinoid). This clarification serves to emphasize that phytocannabinoids are all the chemical substances that we find in the cannabis sativa plant.
In summary we can say that CBG is responsible for the creation of THC and CBD, so THANK YOU FOR THAT CBG!
But how does CBG create THC and CBD? CBG is one of the main compounds in the plant and is derived from its acidic version: CBGA.
As the plant grows, almost all of the CBGA is converted into THCA or CBDA.
CBG, like CBD, has a potential that over time is attracting more and more attention. Its properties are increasingly studied by specialists as some studies highlight an analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and even anxiolytic action. It is also a non-psychoactive compound, even in very high doses.
CBD buds and cannabis oils also contain a percentage of CBG, so the benefits of cannabis bud are better.[/vc_column_text]
Why is CBG not known?
Actually, although the importance of CBG in the cannabis sativa plant is more than fundamental to the existence of CBD and THC, many have not even heard this term until they came to this blog. The truth is that CBG levels do not exceed 0.1% in the cannabis sativa plant.
However, every day we hear more about this component mainly because of its therapeutic properties:
We have already talked hundreds of times about the endocannabinoid system but for those who are lagging behind we can summarize this system as the one responsible for homeostasis, it is responsible for regulating and communicating the neuronal system, and directly affects basic physiological functions, related to appetite, mood, pain, etc. In conclusion, the endocannabinoid system is responsible for achieving balance in our body.
In this way, and knowing this term, it is easier to understand the benefits that CBG can bring to our body:
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