Lucene Gilbert / Published: Jan-03-2022

We all know the prevalent cannabinoids; THC and CBD, and the many health benefits they can offer. But what about the parents to these cannabinoids? Specifically, the benefits of CBG. Cannabigerol (CBG) is becoming one of the most sought out chemicals found in cannabis.

It plays such an essential role in parenting other cannabinoids, but only small amounts of CBG are detected in nearly all cannabis strains. This probably may explain why growers feel they’ve hit the jack pot when they find higher amounts of CBG in their crops; either through cross-breeding or extraction from not yet mature budding plants. 

Like the other cannabinoids mentioned, CBG imitates compounds in our bodies that we naturally produce called endocannabinoids, which activate to maintain homeostasis in the body. That’s why CBG may be perfect to help fight against aches, pain, inflammation, and nausea. So treating conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease become more manageable, and it may even slow the rate of cancer cells forming in one’s body. Recent research has also found that it may help ease symptoms of glaucoma. 

If we had to compare this delicacy of a cannabinoid to any other one, it would be CBD, because they both act as the endocannabinoid. They also won’t alter your state of mind in the way THC will. One of the most significant differences between CBD and CBG though is the quantity found in most cannabis plants. Most cannabis plants contain only 1% of CBG but up to 25% of CBD. In addition, the way CBG interacts with our endocannabinoid system is different from CBD.

CBG is the emerging star in the realm of cannabinoids, and may be more beneficial at delivering its benefits into our systems than its offspring, CBD and THC. However, it has to undergo a lot of research before being we can be confident about its health benefits. This may mean opting for a full-spectrum CBD product that includes CBG, like Mensies CBD Full-Spectrum Patches. So, the next time you’re feeling under the weather, grab yourself one of our products and enjoy today!