TOP 5 BENEFITS OF CBG

If you're a medicinal cannabis enthusiast, you've probably also heard about this active ingredient, considered the mother of cannabinoids. CBG (cannabigerol) is packed with benefits. Although it doesn't yet have as much research behind it as CBD, the studies that have already been conducted undoubtedly prove that its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties surpass those of CBD. Read on to learn more!

🥴 A powerful relaxant

A study by Ethan B. Russo found that CBG helps reduce anxiety, with one in three using it to relieve depression. Most users reported feeling that CBG was more effective for these purposes than conventional medications.

😣 No more pain!

Russo's same research notes that the second most common reason people used CBG was for chronic pain relief, with 73.9% reporting that it worked better than traditional medications.

😬 Improve your stomach health

Another study conducted by Merit Health Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg showed that between 15% and 40% of people with inflammatory bowel disease benefited from CBG, which increased their appetite and reduced their pain.

🤕 Useful against cancer

A 2021 meta-analysis from the University of Northern Colorado reports that CBG appears to not only halt the growth of breast cancer cells but also eliminate inflammatory cells associated with this type of cancer. The results are promising!

🦠 Defense against bacteria

According to various studies, CBG also has antibacterial properties, which helps keep bacteria proliferation under control and thus prevent future illnesses.