STEP ASIDE, CBD—CBN & OTHER CANNABINOIDS ARE RISING IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Listen to the full episode here:
https://awakenbeautypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/step-aside-cbdcbn-other-cannabinoids-are-rising-in-the-spotlight-kRmcyaA4
As a pioneer in cannabis and with a strong belief in this sacred plant capable of touching the lives of many, you’ll findmany educational and myth-busting tips on all things “CBD. ” Stepping in sync with my formulator and team of PhD’s, the opportunities of hemp reach far beyond CBD, encompassing other non-psychoactive compounds —namely, minor cannabinoids such as CBC, CBG, and CBN—as star-ingredient status.
Today we tap into the art and science of CBN in light of our long-awaited pre-launch for the first HIGH-level CBN Sleep Tonic (stress and sleepless night antidote versus….Ambien).
Talking SLEEP – and lack thereof it.
Sleep deprivation: an estimated one in three Americans are suffering from it and lack the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
More than slowing you down throughout your day, a chronic lack of sleep can wreak havoc on the immune system, libido, cognitive abilities, and lead to premature aging and disease.
Redefining your ‘sleep hygiene’ — known as your nighttime schedule, pre-bedtime activities, food, and the environment — is the first step to getting adequate rest. If tweaking our sleep hygiene doesn’t work, we often take our troubles to the doctor’s office for a prescription.
CBN brings great hope for those that struggle with finding new sleep hacks, medications, or simply suffering with no resolution.
With no further adoooo…. Lets jump in!
As noted, CBD is the most abundant cannabinoid found in hemp, it’s just one of many that are thought to be supportive in the face of mental or physical stress. CBG (cannabigerol) and CBC (cannabichromene) are known as anti-inflammatory agents. CBN (cannabinol) shows some promise as a sleep aid. While CBD is believed to have these benefits, I believe we can create more nuanced, targeted solutions by incorporating higher levels of these secondary cannabinoids.
STEP ASIDE, CBD—CBN & OTHER CANNABINOIDS ARE RISING IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A growing problem is that some common pharmaceutical sleep aids may actually be doing more harm than good, especially when the cause of sleep problems is not fully understood (or if sleep hygiene is not optimal).
If the root cause of your insomnia is from anxiety or pain, CBD’s signaling of the endocannabinoid system can target and level-set these issues related to a person’s sleep-wake cycle and pain processing, both of which are regulated by the ECS. While it can take some trial and error to find your standard dose for sleep, the general consensus for getting started is to start low, gradually increasing as needed after observing your results.
One of these lesser-known compounds is Cannabinol or CBN. It is vastly understudied since both THC and CBD have taken center stage when it comes to research, media coverage, and legalities surrounding the cannabis industry. And it is true that they are the two compounds with the most significant presence within cannabis plants.
CBN boasts quite a few natural health benefits, much the same as CBD and THC do. However, there are some substantial differences between this cannabinoid and its relatives which are important to be aware of. In this article, we are going to take an in-depth look at CBD and CBN.
We are also going to go over the fundamental similarities and differences between the two. This should help to clear up any misconceptions and hopefully leave you better informed about this more obscure member of the hemp cannabinoid family.
What is CBN
Showing incredible promise as a sleep aid, cannabinol is less abundant/readily available than CBD or THC, though it was one of the first cannabinoids discovered. It’s produced when THC is oxidized, which is why dried-out cannabis flower that has been exposed to oxygen can be a good source for CBN extraction. In addition to being an effective sleep aid, CBN joins CBD and THC in its powerful pain-relieving anti-inflammatory properties, as well as offering possible relief for depression and neurological conditions like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s.
What is THC
The main psychoactive component in cannabis, it’s also a powerful analgesic that led to the relatively widespread acceptance of cannabis as a medical treatment for an array of conditions. Its function in medicine has yet to be safely replicated in a pharmaceutical capacity in a way that satisfies patients at large, which in part informs the resurgence of interest in the plant’s powerful medicine and compound isolates. One incredible discovery that’s been made regarding CBD is that its properties can counteract and reduce THC’s classic hallmarks of paranoia and psychoactive effects.
What is CBD?
Well-documented to be a powerful anti-inflammatory, cannabidiol was first discovered in 1940 but has has only recently been approved by the FDA in the anti-seizure drug
source