What is CBN and what are its effects?

But what is this new cannabinoid? Is CBN good or dangerous for your health? We tell you all about this molecule that's sure to impress you.

What is the CBN?

CBN, an acronym for cannabinol, comes straight from the hemp plant. You're already familiar with CBD, CBG and THC. CBN is also part of the very long list of cannabinoids found in cannabis. Unlike the other molecules, CBN does not come from the plant itself. In fact, cannabinol cannot be created without THC, and starts out as an acid: CBNa. CBN then appears thanks to the air and the sun's rays and heat: this is called oxygenation of THC. The mixture of heat and oxygen creates CBN, which is derived from THC. The scientific name for this process is decarboxylation.

This new molecule (CBN) is subject to a great deal of ongoing scientific research because, as with CBD and CBG, CBN stands out for its very encouraging health benefits.

Is CBN psychoactive?

As explained above, CBN is a molecule derived from the decarboxylation of THC. So it's only natural to ask: does CBN have psychotropic effects?

Rest assured, cannabinol or CBN is not psychoactive! It will not produce the so-called "high" effects of THC.

The difference between CBN and THC

As mentioned above, CBN is a non-psychoactive hemp molecule derived from the decarboxylation of THC. As you already know, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is banned in France because it is the psychoactive molecule in cannabis! Indeed, over a long period of regular use, your health could be severely affected by THC. The arrival of CBD in France has not led to the legalization of recreational use of cannabis. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) remains a molecule classified as a narcotic. People who consume THC in excess of 0.2% are liable to fines and even prison sentences, in addition to the deleterious effects on their health...

So it's very important to distinguish between the two molecules, as one will help (CBN) and the other may make you feel worse (THC).

The difference between CBD and CBN

CBD is a molecule that acts on the endocannabinoid system. Activating the CB1 and CB2 receptors that all human beings possess within their bodies, CBD (cannabidiol) acts directly on this same system, triggering several biological effects.

At first glance, CBN and CBD have a relatively similar gene structure. CBN seems to act much more on CB2 receptors. It also acts on CB1 receptors, which seems rather logical since CB1 receptors are also activated in the presence of THC. CBN, as you now know, is derived from THC.

The effects of CBN

Studies on CBN and its effects are currently rather limited, as cannabinol is complicated to synthesize. Most existing research is still in the study cycle, but several of CBN's benefits have already been put forward. Unlike CBD, CBN is a little more difficult to bind to the CB1 and CB2 receptors of our endocannabinoid system, but that doesn't mean it isn't therapeutically interesting - quite the contrary! Below is a list of CBN's potential effects:

• CBN reduces anxiety
• CBN helps fight certain bacteria and could replace certain antibiotics
• CBN increases appetite, helps reduce nausea and vomiting, and can help resolve anorexia.
• The anti-inflammatory benefits of CBN can ease pain, as it has analgesic properties.
• CBN can also help people suffering from insomnia, helping them to fall asleep and get a good night's sleep.
• CBN could even treat eye diseases such as glaucoma

Try CBN and its benefits

The CBD oils offered by Caliweed are not CBN-oriented, but still contain a small dose. Oils combining CBD, CBG and CBN in higher doses are already scheduled for release on our CBD shop, but you'll have to wait a little longer, as we're currently selecting the best organic, made-in-France CBN products on the market.

If you'd like to know more, please send us a message in the contact section. We're always happy to answer your questions.

As CBN is still being studied for its benefits, our team has only been able to rely on a small number of successful research studies. Our transparency is as important to you as it is to us, which is why we prefer to make it clear. More and more research into CBN is being carried out all the same, and it's only a matter of time before the benefits of CBN are recognized by the scientific community! From then on, CBN will be much more prominent on the market.

The Cali Weed team