A new study shows that Cannabigerol (CBG) significantly reduces anxiety without the intoxicating effects of THC. The clinical trial found that 20 mg of CBG reduced anxiety and stress in participants, with memory enhancement as an unexpected benefit. The study highlights CBG’s potential as an alternative anxiety treatment. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore additional benefits.
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Very nice. I’ve taken CBG in the past but it’s been collecting dust for awhile now, I think I’m going to experiment with it again after reading this.
It’s a potent (EC50 200pM) alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist, which might explain the mnemonic and anxiolytic effects. Another alpha2 agonist guanfacine is prescribed for ADHD and used off-label for anxiety. Amy Arnsten’s lab at Yale developed this drug and she has written some fascinating reviews on the neurobiology of stress, anxiety, and working memory, and especially how alpha2 receptors might modulate these behaviors.
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I have some edibles with a combination of CBG and THC, which produces a nice effect.
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I’m not surprised that memory and anxiety are correlated. I think anxiety interferes with several measures of cognitive performance.
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Do you recall if it did anything? If you try it again, let us know.