What Is CBN?

What We Know About Cannabinol (CBN) & Its Health Benefits

What is CBN and why should you care?

You've probably heard about CBD, the health and wellness powerhouse taking alternative medicine by storm.

CBD is surging in popularity for all the right reasons. Many studies on the cannabinoid have unveiled a host of medical benefits, including sleep, pain, and anxiety alleviation.

These incredible CBD benefits have prompted manufacturers and researchers to find convenient ways for patients to get their required doses of CBD. 

Now you can buy the cannabinoid in the form of oils, edibles, tinctures, and even local relief cooling gels.

But while CBD has earned its place in the cannabis halls of fame, it's not the only cannabinoid that should be on your radar.

Cannabinol (CBN) is another cannabinoid showing great promise regarding medical benefits.

So what is CBN? What is it used for? What are its benefits, and when combined with CBD, will it lead to magnified health benefits?

Read on to get all the answers to your burning questions about what is CBN.

CBN: A THC-Derived Cannabinoid

Cannabinol (CBN) is sometimes referred to as the sleepy cannabinoid because of its sleep-inducing effects.

Though THC and CBD have been better studied and are best-known cannabinoids, CBN was the first to be identified by scientists back in the 1800s.

And, like the over 100 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, CBN is also derived from the plant material.

However, unlike other cannabinoids which stem from cannabigerol (CBG), CBN is formed uniquely.

As the cannabis plant ages, the psychoactive compound THC is metabolized into cannabinolic acid (CBNA). 

When the CBNA gets exposed to light and oxygen, it decarboxylates into a unique metabolite known as CBN.

Unlike its psychoactive precursor, THC, CBN will not cause intoxicating or mind-altering effects.

Notably, CBN has not enjoyed as much extensive research as other cannabinoids. 

However, the studies that have come out suggest that the cannabinoid shows great wellness potential thanks to its sedating and pain-reducing effects.

CBD vs. CBN

The Differences

While CBD and CBN may share some similarities, they're very different compounds. For one, CBD is a naturally occurring compound with genetic indicators. 

For this reason, scientists can breed plants to have a higher concentration of CBD.

Contrarily, scientists can't genetically influence the domination of CBN since it's a secondary compound formed through the breakdown of THC. 

However, you can increase the concentration of CBN by aging your cannabis plant or exposing it to heat and light.

CBD enjoys a lot of science-backed research into its numerous health and wellness benefits. Studies show that CBD can improve mood, relieve anxiety and stress, and improve resilience.

But, sleep, pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotection benefits of CBN are backed by much anecdotal evidence and limited research. 

Although more research is still needed to fully understand the benefits of CBN, preliminary research into the cannabinoid has shown a lot of great medical potential.

The Similarities

CBN and CBD have non-intoxicating properties, so you won't get high by consuming them.

The two cannabinoids also interact with CB2 receptors in the body's endocannabinoid system.

The body’s endocannabinoid system is responsible for maintaining balance or homeostasis.

CB2  receptors regulate the immune system, carry out anti-inflammatory effects, and inhibit neuropathic pain throughout the body.

Combined Benefits of CBN and CBD

CBD and CBN work together to bring exponentially magnified medical benefits thanks to the entourage effect.

The entourage effects suggest that different compounds in the cannabis plant, including terpenes and cannabinoids, work together to boost each other's therapeutic benefits.

In a study conducted to investigate the benefits of using multiple cannabinoids, three groups of people treating chronic pain were given different cannabis products.

One group was given a pure CBD product. The other group was given a pure CBN product, and the last group was given a CBN/CBD product.

The results found that combining CBD and CBN led to longer relief from chronic pain than either compound acting alone.

At Oscity Labs, we lead with science. 

Through our state-of-the-art in-house cannabinoid genetics, extraction, distillation, and formulations, we bring a line of products tested at 97% purity and boasting all the wellness benefits.

Our Fahrenheit Relief Cooling Gel And Fahrenheit Relief Heating Gel are full-spectrum hemp-based products that will let you enjoy the wellness benefits of the entourage effects.

If you'd like to reap all the benefits associated with CBD/CBN, get some CBD+CBN Sleep Gummies - Wildberry or CBD+CBN Sleep Tincture.

8 Potential Medical Benefits of CBN

What is CBN good for from a medical standpoint? Regular CBN users rave about its sleep benefits, but is that all CBN is good for? 

Preliminary research suggests that CBN cannabinoid benefits go beyond chasing away insomnia.

1. Alleviating Chronic Pain

A 2019 study found both CBD and CBN could significantly reduce chronic pain. 

The same study concluded the two cannabinoids had great potential in relieving pain caused by fibromyalgia, nerves, and disorders in joints and jaw muscles.

2. Treating Insomnia

Although much anecdotal evidence points to CBN's ability to induce sleep, so far, only limited human study supports this claim.

One study concluded that a combination of THC and CBN can lead to stronger sedating effects than THC alone.

Other studies have also unveiled the powerful sedating effects of CBN and concluded that it could promote long hours of sleep.

3. Treating Skin Blisters

Researchers are conducting a clinical trial for a CBN cream as a treatment for skin blisters (epidermolysis bullosa).

Preclinical research found CBN cream well tolerated on open wounds and normal skin.

Also, because CBN has anti-inflammatory properties, it would promote the healing of wounds if inflammation prevented the wound from healing.

4. Appetite Stimulation

CBN, much like THC, can stimulate the production of ghrelin—the hunger hormone.

This makes CBN a great therapeutic appetite stimulant in people who lack appetite due to treatments or illnesses such as cancer.

5. Antioxidant Properties

Research into the antioxidant activities of cannabinoids found that most cannabinoids, including CBN, have antioxidant properties. 

This means CBN can remove free radicals from the body.

Free radicals are linked to numerous chronic illnesses, including cancer, tissue damage, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions.

6. Antibacterial Properties

CBN can fight bacteria. According to a 2008 study, CBN effectively treated MRSA—a bacterial infection resistant to antibiotic treatment.

7. Neuroprotective Effects

Earlier animal studies suggested CBN could delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—a nervous system disease that causes loss of muscle control.

More research is still needed to understand whether the effects can be recreated in humans.

8. Anti-inflammatory Effects

CBN's anti-inflammatory properties can be linked to its interaction with CB2 receptors, which affect inflammation throughout the body. 

However, scientists are still trying to understand how CBN is beneficial in treating inflammatory diseases.

Best CBN  Products

Suppose you're looking to relish all the wellness benefits of CBN, CBD, or a combination of the two.

In that case, Oscity Labs stocks the highest quality health and wellness verifiably pure and simple products.

We use special equipment to extract only the most beneficial parts of cannabinoid molecules.

All our products go through lab testing to ensure quality and consistency.

Remember to consult your doctor before using CBD together with or as a replacement for any treatment.

CBD+CBN Sleep Tincture

Unlike melatonin, which leaves you groggy in the morning, CBD+CBN Sleep Tincture is designed to give you a peaceful, uninterrupted sleep that leaves you feeling energized and well-rested in the morning.

The sleep tincture also boasts an added botanical for additional wellness benefits and a delectable peppermint bark chocolate flavor.

You can choose 30 or 60 mg of CBD, depending on your tolerance level.

The bottle will come with a dropper to help you properly dose and effectively deliver the CBN-infused CBD oil under the tongue for quick relief.

CBD+CBN Sleep Gummies - Wildberry

Oscity Labs presents a revolutionary snack that will delight your taste buds and give you various wellness benefits, including a delightfully refreshing sleep session.

CBD+CBN Sleep Gummies - Wildberry features the squishy texture of typical gummies and the sensational sweet and sour notes you love in your wildberry.

The gummies come in a container with 30 gummies. Each gummy contains 25 mg of CBN-infused CBD.

If you're new to CBD, it would be best to start with half a gummy and build your way up as you observe the effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Difference Between CBD and CBN?

CBD, like most cannabinoids, is produced in the cannabis plant when CBG breaks down.

But, CBN is a secondary cannabinoid produced from the breakdown and metabolism of THC as a result of the cannabis plant aging or being exposed to light and oxygen.

What Is the Best CBN Product for Sleep?

CBD+CBN Sleep Tincture and CBD+CBN Sleep Gummies - Wildberry have been specifically designed to aid a restful sleep that lets you wake up feeling rested and energized.

Is CBN Psychoactive

Although CBN is considered non-psychoactive, it can not be exclusively categorized as non-intoxicating like CBD. Therefore, CBN is considered slightly intoxicating. However, it doesn't produce a high like THC.

What Is CBN Good For?

Due to its sedating effects, CBN can be effective against conditions such as insomnia and chronic pain.

However, research into the cannabinoid is limited; scientific evidence suggests magnified benefits when CBN is combined with other cannabinoids such as THC and CBD.