CBG (Cannabigerol)
Also known as: cannabigerol, the mother cannabinoid
What it is
CBG is one of the precursor cannabinoids in the hemp plant. Early in the plant's growth cycle, CBG appears in higher concentrations; as the plant matures, most of the CBG converts into CBD, CBDA, THC, and other downstream cannabinoids. By harvest time only trace amounts of CBG remain — typically less than 1% of the total cannabinoid content.
What's interesting about CBG for daily-use CBD products is the entourage effect. The small amount of CBG that survives in a full-spectrum extract is part of the cannabinoid + terpene synergy that makes full-spectrum CBD feel "different" from CBD isolate at the same CBD dose — often subtly more noticeable. botanCBD's full-spectrum line preserves the CBG that naturally develops in our Kentucky and Ohio hemp.
Research into CBG's individual effects is still early-stage but encouraging — early studies look at potential applications in inflammation, neurological support, and gut health. Most of what's published is preclinical (animal models or lab studies); large human trials don't exist yet at the scale they do for CBD.
Where it's in our line
FAQ
Will CBG get me high?
No. CBG is non-intoxicating, like CBD. It's not psychoactive at any dose currently studied.
Does botanCBD sell a CBG-only product?
No — we focus on the cannabinoid blends that the hemp plant naturally produces. CBG isolates exist but they sit at the higher-price end and the research base is still developing. We prefer to deliver CBG inside the natural full-spectrum profile, where it works synergistically with the other cannabinoids.
Is there CBG in broad-spectrum CBD?
Trace amounts, often lower than in full-spectrum because the broad-spectrum process strips THC and can reduce some other minors. Third-party tested. COA available on request.
Other ingredients
- CBN (Cannabinol)A minor cannabinoid that forms slowly as THC oxidizes. Associated with sedation in early research an…
- CBC (Cannabichromene)A minor cannabinoid researched for its potential role in inflammation pathways. Naturally present in…
- CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid)The acid form of CBD that the living hemp plant actually makes. Heat converts it to CBD — which is w…
- TerpenesThe aromatic compounds that give every plant its distinctive smell. In hemp, they also play a role i…
- MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil)The carrier oil in our tinctures. MCT improves CBD absorption and is gentle on the digestive system.…
- Arnica (Arnica Montana)A flowering plant with a long history of topical use for muscle soreness and bruising.…
- THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol)The intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. Hemp makes a little of it too — federal law caps it at 0.3…
- Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP)A spicy-smelling terpene found in black pepper, cloves, hops and hemp. It's the one common terpene k…
- LimoneneLimonene is the terpene that makes citrus peel smell like citrus. It's also in hemp, so some hemp do…
- MyrceneAn earthy, musky terpene and the most common one in many hemp cultivars. It's also in mangoes, hops,…
- LinaloolLinalool is a floral, lightly spicy terpene found in lavender, coriander, basil and hemp. It's the m…
- Alpha-PineneAlpha-pinene is the terpene that makes pine needles smell like pine. It's also in rosemary and hemp,…
- HumuleneHumulene is a woody, earthy, slightly hoppy terpene found in hops, sage, ginseng, clove, black peppe…
- Peppermint Essential Oil (Fresh Mint flavor)Yes, mint CBD oil is flavored with real peppermint essential oil. In our Fresh Mint drops it is a sm…
- Lime Essential Oil (Peruvian Lime flavor)A citrus oil from lime fruit, made up mostly of limonene and other bright terpenes. It's what gives …
- Natural Bacon Flavor (Pet Oil)The bacon flavor in our pet oil is a natural bacon flavor. It is there so dogs and cats will take th…
- Organic Hemp Extract (Full-Spectrum and Broad-Spectrum)Hemp extract is the concentrated oil pulled from hemp grown on partner farms. It carries CBD plus th…
- Coconut-Derived MCT Oil (Why Ours Is Coconut, Not Palm)Yes, the MCT carrier oil in our drops is coconut-derived, not palm-derived. MCT oil can be made from…
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