CBG

CBG, or cannabigerol, is a cannabinoid naturally produced by hemp. Although it is generally present in lower quantities than CBD in most hemp varieties, it occupies a special place in the biology of the plant. CBG is often described as one of hemp’s fundamental cannabinoids because of its role in the formation of other major cannabinoids.

Why is CBG considered important?

CBG is closely linked to CBGA, or cannabigerolic acid. During the development of the plant, CBGA serves as a precursor to several important cannabinoids. Through various natural biological processes, it contributes in particular to the formation of CBDA, THCA and CBCA, which subsequently give rise to CBD, THC and CBC. For this reason, CBGA is sometimes referred to as the “mother molecule” of cannabinoids.

How is CBG present in hemp?

In most hemp varieties, a large part of the CBGA is used by the plant to produce other cannabinoids as it grows. Final CBG is therefore often present in relatively small quantities in harvested flowers. However, certain genetics have been selected to produce more CBG, making it possible today to obtain flowers or extracts rich in cannabigerol.

What is the difference between CBG and CBD?

CBG and CBD are two distinct cannabinoids with different chemical structures. CBD is generally the most abundant cannabinoid in hemp-based products marketed in Switzerland, while CBG is often present at lower concentrations. Laboratory analyses make it possible to measure their respective presence precisely in flowers, resins, oils and extracts.

CBG in analyses and extracts

With the development of modern analytical methods, CBG is appearing increasingly often on certificates of analysis. It may be found in hemp flowers, resins, oils, concentrates or full-spectrum extracts. Some products are also formulated specifically around CBG in order to highlight this particular cannabinoid.

An increasingly well-known cannabinoid

Long less well known than CBD or THC, CBG is now attracting more attention thanks to advances in research and improved cultivation techniques. It is now one of the cannabinoids most frequently mentioned in the hemp sector and helps illustrate the natural richness and diversity of the compounds produced by this plant.