CBG doesn’t get you high like THC, but it doesn’t feel exactly like CBD either.
It sits right in the middle.
CBG is often called the “mother cannabinoid” because it’s what THC and CBD start from as the plant grows.
Most people describe the feeling you get from CBG-influenced products as clear, focused, and a little energizing.
Compared to THC, it won’t give you that strong head change or body buzz.
CBD leans more calm and relaxed. while CBG gives you a more alert feeling.
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The Sleepy One – CBN (Cannabinol)
CBN is what THC turns into as cannabis ages over time. It’s mildly psychoactive, but way lighter than THC.
It’s commonly known to just be the result of old weed which is why it can make you feel tired.
Usually when you see a product that has CBN in it, it’s intended to help you sleep.
CBN and CBG are opposites in how they make you feel. CBN will likely leave you sleepy while CBG will have you more alert.
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The Effect Enhancer – CBC (Cannabichromene)
CBC is known to enhance the effects of THC and CBD.
It works in the background to make your experience smoother.
THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)
THCV feels different from regular THC. At lower amounts, most people say it feels them feel alert and a less heavy than when they use THC.
You’ll usually find THCV in smaller amounts, but when it’s noticeable, it can change how a product makes you feel.
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Other Cannabinoids You Might See
CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid)
This is the raw form of CBG – the starting point before it turns into other cannabinoids.
You won’t really feel it, but it’s part of how everything else gets made.
THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid)
This is THC before it gets heated.
No high until you smoke or vape it, then it turns into THC.
CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid)
Same idea as THCA, but for CBD.
Raw form, no high, mostly found in unheated products.
THCVA (Tetrahydrocannabivarinic Acid
The raw version of THCV.
Again, doesn’t really do much until it’s heated and converted.
TAC (Total Active Cannabinoids)
Not a cannabinoid itself.
This just means the total amount of cannabinoids in the product. Basically everything added together.
