If you are using CBD products, you may be familiar with terms like cannabinoid, THC, CBD, etc. You may also have heard of the term CBN. Are you wondering what CBN is? Then read along to know more about CBN and its significance in CBD products.
There are molecular compounds in the hemp plant which are called cannabinoids. Approximately 113 cannabinoids are present in the hemp plant. Examples of cannabinoids include CBD, CBN, THC, etc. Let us see the cannabinoid CBN in detail.
What Is Cannabinol (CBN)?
Cannabinol or CBN is the first cannabinoid that is isolated from the hemp plant. The cannabinoid CBN is formed by the breakdown of another cannabinoid called THC due to oxidation or heat. You may be familiar with THC as it is a notorious cannabinoid. Unlike THC, CBN is not psychoactive but has numerous health benefits.
What Are The Benefits Of CBN?
CBN binds with the endocannabinoid receptors of our body. It is known to work well in presence of other cannabinoids and terpenes. This effect is termed the entourage effect. Many studies are progressing on the effects of all cannabinoids including CBN on our body.
It is known that CBN can provide a calming effect and helps ensure quality sleep. Maybe in the future, it can be used to make drugs that can help with insomnia. CBN may be effective in relieving muscle and joint pain conditions. It is also found that using CBD and CBN together is more effective in treating pain.
Where Can You Find CBN?
Full-spectrum hemp oil and broad-spectrum hemp oil consist of cannabinoids including CBN. All cannabinoids and terpenes of the hemp plant are included in full-spectrum hemp oil. THC (less than 0.3%) is also found in this.
Broad-spectrum hemp oil contains all cannabinoids (including CBN) and terpenes except THC. Of these two, full-spectrum hemp oil is found to be more effective due to the dominant entourage effect.
Products that contain only CBN are very rare to find. There are some products called CBN isolate available in the market, but CBN alone may not give you the result you are expecting. So go for CBD products that include CBN.
As the CBD industry is booming, there are a lot of fake CBD products in the market. So whatever CBD product you are buying, ensure its quality before buying.