Though popular, CBD and CBN are often confused as being the same. From pain relief to digestion improvement, these two cannabinoids, on their own, offer several different benefits to our health. However, these acronyms have a little more than different final letters!
In this article, we are going to dive into the differences between CBD and CBN, and we will discuss how, when paired together, they are the best answer to your sleeping disorders.
What are CBD and CBN?
ICARIA started as a CBD brand, and it’s no surprise our focus has always been to teach everything about this amazing cannabinoid. If you are reading this, it’s probably because you are already familiar with CBD and are curious about our new CBD + CBN Sleep Oil.
When comparing CBD and CBN, they both may look similar from a molecular point of view, but they are two very different compounds. When looking at CBN and CBD, both have some similar potential therapeutic benefits, too. However, while CBD is a cannabinoid purely found in cannabis plants, CBN (or cannabinol) is the byproduct of the oxidation of another well-known cannabinoid: THC.
How Do CBD and CBN Work?
The endocannabinoid system in our body consists of cannabinoids and receptors located in our central nervous system, including the brain, and the peripheral nervous system. Cannabinoid receptors are like locks that can only open with a specific key: a cannabinoid.
Cannabinoids are chemical messengers whose main goal is to keep our body in homeostasis or, in other words, balance.
As we already know, CBD is a cannabinoid that binds to the CB1 and CB2 receptors in our brains causing to exert numerous health effects on:
- Mood
- Immune response
- Pain and inflammation
- Appetite
- Memory
Similar to this, CBN, as a result of the decay of THC, bounds to the CB1 receptors in the brain in a similar way as THC does and may cause you to feel sleepy and relaxed.
When we talk about CBN and CBD, the effects of CBN in the human body have not been thoroughly studied. That said, CBN has shown an ability to induce relaxing effects on the human brain and body. A study published in 2011, found that a combination of THC and CBN produced a tranquilizing effect in humans.
Even though most of the mind-altering effects of THC are lost in oxidation, CBN is still highly relaxing and calming. So, by adding CBN to a formula containing CBD isolate or full-spectrum CBD, the tension-relieving and mind-calming effects become more potent.
Where to Buy CBD + CBN Products?
If you are dealing with severe sleep issues and you are waking up each day feeling more tired than the last one, a supplement containing both CBD and CBN can help you achieve the sleep quality you need.
At ICARIA, we created an oil that has both full-spectrum CBD and 300mg of CBN to target these specific sleep disorders that are taking control of your life. The CBD + CBN Sleep Oil is also infused with powerful herbs like Valerian root and Passionflower meant to relax your body and calm your mind to help you fall asleep faster. It also contains a Sleep Terpene Blend that will allow you to stay in a deep sleep state for longer. All of the above promise to provide you with a restful night.
The Bottom Line
CBD and CBN are two cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant that have different chemical origins. CBN is derived from the oxidation of THC. This attributes it with similar effects on the mind but not enough to consider it a psychoactive compound.
Both full-spectrum CBD and CBD isolate are popular for their relaxing and calming properties. They have long been helping people who experience issues with their sleep. Full-spectrum CBD, however, contains small amounts of THC that work in synergy with CBD to enhance its properties. This principle also applies to CBN; in conjunction with CBD and a small amount of THC, the sleep-inducing and mind-calming properties become more powerful.
