CBD, CBG or a blend? Choosing between hemp drops
In short: Hemp products can focus on CBD, on CBG, or combine both. Here we explain the difference between CBD drops, CBG drops and CBD + CBG blends, to help you choose ā as neutral product information.
CBD, CBG and combinations
CBG (cannabigerol) is a cannabinoid found in hemp, usually in smaller amounts than CBD. Both are non-psychoactive and appear in full-spectrum extracts. Products can highlight one cannabinoid or combine them.
Choosing between the options
- CBD drops: the most common and widely available option.
- CBG drops: focused on the less common CBG cannabinoid.
- CBD + CBG blends: combine both cannabinoids in one product for a fuller profile.
What to look for
Check the stated content of each cannabinoid in milligrams, the concentration, and confirmation that the THC content is below the legal limit. Choosing between CBD, CBG and a blend is a matter of personal preference.
Important notice
Hemp products are wellness products and are not medicines. They are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or alleviate any disease or health condition. For health questions, please consult a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What is CBG?
Cannabigerol, the cannabinoid from whose acidic form the other cannabinoids develop as the plant grows.
Why is CBG called the mother cannabinoid?
Because cannabigerolic acid is the first cannabinoid the plant forms, and enzymes convert it into the others.
Why are CBG products more expensive?
A mature plant contains very little CBG. Higher content requires earlier harvest or specially selected varieties, both of which reduce yield.
Is CBG psychoactive?
No, in the same way that CBD is not.
Note: hemp products are not medicines. They are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or alleviate any disease or health condition.
