Guide to Cannabinoids: The Differences Between CBD, CBG, CBN and THC
On 4/20/21 at 7:00 AM EDT
Anyone browsing through CBD products lately has likely come upon some new letter configurations—notably, CBN and CBG. These aren't misprints on the labels, but rather other cannabinoids introduced to the market in the last couple of years in the wake of CBD's massive explosion in popularity. For the uninitiated, CDB is cannabidiol, CBN is cannabinol, and CBG is cannabigerol.
Chris Walsh, the CEO and president of Marijuana Business Daily, recently told
Newsweek that "interest from both the industry and consumers is absolutely growing and you're going to see a bigger focus on these other cannabinoids going forward." Like CBD, these lesser-known compounds from cannabis plants reportedly offer wellness benefits, but it's important to know what suits each individual's needs.