Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of the many active compounds in the cannabis plant. These substances are known as cannabinoids. Most people are familiar with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
THC is best known for its psychoactivity, while CBD is often used by people for its medicinal effects. Unlike THC, CBD does not cause intoxication in users. Patients often use it to relieve pain and inflammation, nausea, seizures, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder or depression.
CBG is found in lower concentrations in cannabis than THC or CBD. For a long time, cannabigerol was somewhat overshadowed by these two main cannabinoids. In recent years, however, scientific interest in CBG has steadily increased. In the following text, CBG is discussed in more detail. We'll look at what it is, how it works, and how exactly it might be useful.