CBG: The Original Flower Power
If you live smoking hemp, you’re perhaps familiar with plenty of three-letter acronyms, like CBD (cannabidiol), CBN (cannabinol), and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). CBD flowers are very popular because of their relaxing effects and full entourage.
CBG is a new name. CBG is the next big thing in smokable cannabis buds and prerolls. You can read about the most popular CBD nugs.
What is CBG?
CBG is cannabigerol and is commonly known as the “precursor” of all cannabinoids.
CBGA is in CBG flower. CBGA is not like another cannabinoid acid, which is broken down into a final component such as CBD, CBN, or THC.
CBGA, however, is what the hemp plant uses for other cannabinoid acid syntheses. When decarboxylated (or heated), CBGA acts kind of like a parent cannabinoid acid and typically breaks down into THCA (tetrahydrocannabinol acid) and CBDA (cannabidiolic acid).
The THCA then transforms into THC and the CBDA into CBD.
What is a CBG flower?
CBG flower, also known as the smokable cannabis buds, is a strain of hemp that is high in the cannabinoid Cannabigerol or CBG. It has a therapeutic and non-intoxicating effect that is different from CBD when smoked.
The human body reaps the benefits of CBG
CBG hemp is said to reduce the effects of THC. Legally, THC cannot exceed 0.3% of the dried weight of hemp flowers. However, there are some individuals who can feel the effects of hemp even at low levels of THC and therefore benefit from a CBG-rich strain.
High-CBG hemp strains are naturally low THC thanks to the way CBG flowers are synthesized. To minimize any THC effects, some users prefer to smoke a small amount of CBG in conjunction with full-spectrum CBD flowers. It’s very potent and enjoyable, so it doesn’t have any psychoactive effects.
Which is better CBD or CBG?
Which CBD flower should you choose? There are many flowers that are better than others. It all depends on the benefits you seek and how your body reacts to cannabinoids.
CBD flower functions in a circular way. It does not interact directly with your body’s endocannabinoid systems. CBG hemp interacts directly with your brain’s CB1 and CB2 receptors. It might even work for you, even if CBD does not. This is another reason CBG hemp is considered a specialty among cannabinoids.
CBG has one drawback. The grower must harvest the hemp earlier in order to obtain maximum potency. To get the maximum CBG content, growers should harvest the hemp by week six instead of letting it grow for the eight-week period. For a greater yield, CBD flowers can be left to grow for a few more weeks.
Top 5 CBG Strains
It can be more difficult to find good CBG flowers than top-shelf hemp flowers. These are some great CBG strains:
- the white cbg strain
- Recognized as the best CBG for anxiety in CBD Oracle
- Sour g
- Desert Snow CBG
- White Widow
- Jack Frost
Be aware that different growers and brands have different quality, and that every harvest is different.
Is CBG a way to get high?
Many people associate the feeling of “getting high” from hemp products with paranoia or euphoria. Sometimes, this is a placebo effect. Many people believe that smoking any kind of hemp will get them high. They experience false reactions.
CBD and CBG Hemp Flower have health benefits
CBD and CBG products, except for very few drugs that were evaluated by Food and Drug Administration, are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.
Cannabinoid products are used by many people to treat various ailments. For certain conditions, some health care professionals may recommend CBD hemp flowers. CBG is still being researched, so any hemp flower should not be used as a treatment without consulting a doctor.