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While more people are focused on the more famous cannabinoids THC and CBD, the other cannabinoids also have valuable
medical properties that are worth knowing. CBN is no di erent; it has a speci c set of health bene ts for everyone who consumes
cannabis. CBN occurs as a result of degrading THC or when the THC has been exposed to oxygen or heat, which is what happens when
you leave your buds out. Poor storage of cannabis can result to more CBN; this is why you tend to feel its e ects more when you
smoke old weed or weed that’s been left out. Oxidation causes the THC content in cannabis to be converted into CBN; although this
also happens to plants that haven’t been cured properly. Since CBN is a product of degradation, fresh cannabis plants don’t usually
contain high concentrations of them.
However, prohibition has made it di cult to fully study and understand CBN and other cannabinoids, but this is what we know today.
Health Bene ts of CBN
Sleep Aid

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CBN is one of the cannabinoids responsible for making users sleepy, especially in indica strains. CBN has a tranquilizing,
sedative e ect and is the strongest cannabinoid in terms of its potential for sleep disorders. CBN as well as other derivatives
have also been shown to be useful in prolonging sleep time (https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/cpb1958/43/2/43_2_335/_pdf) in animal
subjects. CBN shows promise as a natural alternative for those su ering from sleep apnea, insomnia, or other sleep disorders.
According to Steep Hill Labs (http://steephilllab.com/cbn-a-sleeping-synergy/), just 5mg of CBN is just as e ective as taking 10mg of
diazepam, which are pharmaceutical medications designed to induce sleep.
Pain Relief
CBN has also shown to be bene cial (http://www.jneurosci.org/content/22/11/4720.long) in addressing pain sensitivity by activating the
release of peptides from sensory nerves. This response to pain can occur without a ecting the CB1 and CB2 receptors which means
that CBN can work well together with CBD which also reduces pain by activating the receptors. What you get is a much stronger pain
relief when the cannabinoids work together.

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Glaucoma
When administered topically, CBN can help reduce ocular tension signi cantly, which is the primary cause of glaucoma. Studies show
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that CBN is e ective in reducing the risk for glaucoma as well as halting its progression.
Anti-convulsive
Studies show (https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/cpb1958/43/2/43_2_335/_pdf) that CBN as well as its derivatives are e ective in
prolonging seizure latency in animal subjects. The ndings reveal that CBN may be bene cial in acting as epilepsy treatment as well as
medicating other seizure-related illnesses.
Antibacterial
CBN can also be used as a natural topical antibacterial. Studies show (http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/np8002673) that this
cannabinoid is bene cial in ghting against the e ects of MRSA.
Stimulates Bone Growth
CBN is an agonist of both CB1 and CB2 receptors although it’s much weaker than other cannabinoids. However, CBN is valuable
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1334629/) for supporting bone health and preventing bone disorders, while reducing
the risk for osteoporosis.

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Stimulates appetite
CBN can help stimulate the appetite (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00213-012-2697-x), which is necessary for proper
nutrition among patients of chemotherapy, HIV/AIDs, or those who are su ering from eating disorders.
Anti-in ammatory
CBN also has anti-in ammatory properties (http://www.jni-journal.com/article/S0165-5728(05)00160-8/fulltext), one of the most
important health bene ts of the cannabis plant. Several chronic and serious medical disorders are rooted in in ammation; so
preventing any kind of in ammation from happening is critical to maintaining good health. CBN’s anti-in ammatory properties makes it
bene cial for preventing Crohn’s disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and others.
Where to nd CBN
CBN is usually present in more indica strains because of its ability to induce sleep more than sativas or hybrids. If you want to make the
CBN e ects of your bud more pronounced, all you need to do is leave it out and expose it to air. These days, more patients and
scientists have a better understanding of CBN although more research is needed; so it’s easier than ever to nd cannabis products that
contain more CBN or other cannabinoids than usual. CBN has little or no psychoactive e ects at all; if it was possible to medicate with
this cannabinoid alone you would have a fast-acting and natural sleep aid that won’t get you high at all.