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The industrial hemp plant contains 120 naturally occurring, active compounds called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of these compounds found in the hemp plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most well-known cannabinoid and is associated with marijuana’s psychoactive properties. Unlike THC, CBD does not cause a “high” effect and can offer relief and benefits without the disconcerting feelings of lethargy or dysphoria. How do cannabinoids interact with the human body and why do cannabinoids cause different effects? To answer this question, we discuss the endocannabinoid system and the 'entourage effect'.

CBG (Cannabigerol) is one of more than 120 identified cannabinoid compounds found in the hemp plant. CBG is the "mother," or "stem cell," cannabinoid, which creates all other cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. In fact, several cannabinoids, including CBD are derived from CBG. CBG differentiates into CBD and other cannabinoids as the hemp plant matures. By the time the plant is fully grown, the majority of CBG is no longer present in the plant, so to produce a potent CBG product, specific strains of industrial hemp are grown. Like CBD, CBG is non-intoxicating and interacts with your endocannabinoid system (ECS) by binding with your CB1 and CB2 receptors, helping to achieve a healthy equilibrium or homeostasis. CBG enhances the "entourage effect," elevating the wellness benefits of CBD when paired together.

CBN is the scientific abbreviation for cannabinol. Identified long before CBD, CBN is recognized as one of the many minor cannabinoids that contribute to hemp's therapeutic potential. Like CBD, CBN comes from industrial hemp. Known for their high CBD content, hemp plants also produce small amounts of more than 113 individual cannabinoids, including CBN. While natural plant enzymes, heat, and ultraviolet light convert cannabigerolic acid to CBG, CBD, and THC, CBN is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid resulting from the natural breakdown of THC, a process that occurs over time from oxygenation and decomposition.

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a collection of cell receptors and their corresponding molecules (agonists) in the human body. The ECS is responsible for regulating and maintaining many key functions of the human body. When the ECS is in balance, one experiences homeostasis.

Endocannabinoids are the molecules that act as chemical messengers that bind to cannabinoid cell receptors and tell the body to do certain things. The human body naturally produces endocannabinoids with the help of consuming foods like fatty acids found in nuts and fish. The over 120 cannabinoid molecules found in cannabis also have the ability to bind to cannabinoid receptors. Although different cannabinoids (like CBD and THC) cause different effects, it is all through the same system that similar molecular messages are sent throughout the body. Put more simply, the molecules found in cannabis plants aid in the human body’s endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for many vital functions.

Although customers use our products for a variety of ailments, CBDistillery™ is legally unable to make medical claims in regards to our products, but would highly suggest doing further research.