By now, you are familiar with CBD (cannabidiol). And you may even have researched some CBD-infused products. From themed materials and tinctures to CBD hand sanitizer and toilet paper. It may seem that today there are a million different products with this cannabinoid. This is because the CBD industry posted a 706% growth in 2019. In fact, industry growth projections by BDS Analytics and Arcview Market Research suggest that US CBD sales will exceed $20 billion by 2024.
What is cannabinol CBN?
Like CBD, CBN is a cannabinoid and comes from the breakdown of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) molecules. While THC and CBD take center stage most of the time, CBN is currently fading out of the background. Simply put, when heated or exposed to oxygen, THC, THC turns into CBN.
Through Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) extraction processes, CBN can also be extracted from THC. Research continues to determine whether RLS is non-psychotic or has a very mild psychoactive effect. A study by Steep Hill Laboratories shows that CBN may be the most sedating of all cannabinoids. This could potentially help people suffering from insomnia and anxiety.
Why CBN?
Beyond the oversaturated CBD market, CBN is showing new opportunities. Possibility of developing a THC by-product that has potential health benefits and a better night’s sleep. Imagine helping over 50 million adults in the US with a sleep disorder. As we have seen in the popularity of CBD, so many celebrities or professional athletes are taking advantage of this opportunity.
It is important to note that studies with cannabinol are practically non-existent. However, some of them show that the benefits of CBN can positively affect a person’s overall health and well-being, which can help alleviate negative symptoms, including insomnia. Early research shows that combining CBN and THC increases sluggish behavior. However, only CBN provides the similar benefits of pharmaceutical sleep medications without the side effects, allowing for deeper natural sleep. Better sleep promotes the body’s ability to naturally reduce inflammation, promote immune system health, and allow the body to recover from injury.
In addition, researchers have found that CBN increases appetite, giving people who want to avoid the psychoactive effects of THC another option that is different from the effect of CBD, which acts as an appetite suppressant.
As research continues into the benefits of CBN, we will have a clearer picture of the promising relief that this cannabinoid has to offer, including pain relief, inflammation, eradication of bacterial infections, and bone regeneration, to name a few.
Future of CBN
Unlike CBD and THC, CBN’s therapeutic potential as a non-invasive sedative for sleep disorders could disrupt the pharmaceutical industry, helping millions who suffer from sleepless nights. Concentrated CBN products are starting to take their place in the current market and while growth projections are still pending, their impact on the health and wellness industry could be huge. We are confident that CBN can be found in products such as tinctures, gummies and softgels and will most likely be available worldwide.
With THC and CBD in the spotlight, the emerging CBN will continue to gain momentum as more companies in the US bet on it as the next big cannabinoid. It will soon be used to develop and produce products that will help Americans sleep better. Who knows, it might even be possible to combine three of the most famous cannabinoids together for one spectacular effect.
