CBD or cannabidiol is generally used to treat long-term pain, anxiety symptoms, and sleeping problems. There are more than a hundred cannabinoids that have been in the cannabis plant. And CBD is the second most active component in the cannabis plant. It can be directly extracted from the cannabis plants to get a higher amount of CBD. And can also be manufactured in the laboratory. It also helps in many other physiological and cognitive functions. It is scientifically proven that the consumption of pure CBD does not cause any health-related problems in humans. CBN and CBD have similar names, but they both are different molecules.
CBD is very popular and used than CBN because it is legal in many countries. CBN is not so popular because it is not available, and not enough research has been done about its characteristics. But a study on rats has shown effective results in relieving muscle and joint pain. It also has soothing properties.
Benefits and uses of CBD
CBD is not a psychoactive cannabinoid such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which doesn’t get you high. Instead, a high-quality CBD flower is used to treat various pain symptoms and medical conditions.
There is strong evidence of the benefits of CBD for some syndromes such as Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and Tuberous sclerosis complex.
Here are the some CBD benefits as research says-
- Insomnia
- Anxiety and depression
- Neuroprotection
- Seizure protection
- Pain relief
CBD can be helpful in some cancer symptoms as well. Currently, research is going on for its uses in such medical conditions as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, different sclerosis, and schizophrenia.
You can purchase CBD from nearby legal stores, as it comes in many forms, such as pills and tablets, creams, oils and lotions, shampoos, edibles, patches, gummies, and vapes.
Benefits and uses of CBN
CBN is mildly psychoactive, called a weaker version of THC. It comes from the breakdown of THC, and it is 20-25 % as effective as THC. But higher doses of CBN can produce high psychoactive reactions. It is also marketed as a sleep aid. There is not much research done on CBN Benefits. Hence, in some studies, it has shown some benefits and uses, including –
- Sleep
As it has sedative properties, many people have reported that CBN helps them sleep.
- Neuroprotective
in the rat study of 2005, it is found that the small doses of CBN regularly can help in decreasing the effects of ALN (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). But it is not yet clear that it has the same possible effects on humans.
- Pain relief
in the rat study, it is also found that CBN helps in myofascial pain.
CBN is currently not widely available. Still, it comes in vapes, capsules, and tea bags.
Possible side effects of CBD and CBN
CBD is not harmful, but there might be some possible side effects that depend on the doses and when mixed with the other medications.
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Change in weight and appetite
- Infertility
- Mood swings
- Liver diseases
There are not any known side effects of CBN yet.
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