Derived from the cannabis plant, cannabigerol (CBG) has proven to effectively reduce anxiety and stress , a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found which also pointed that it may help in improving memory . Dried leaves from the cannabis or marijuana plant are smoked or chewed for euphoric effect. Psychoactive substances present in the plant include cannabinoids, from which CBG and cannabidoil (CBD) are derived.
In many countries, including high-income ones, the medicinal use of cannabis is legal, such as in treating chronic pain or nausea due to chemotherapy, legalising recreational cannabis is being debated around the world. The study's authors, including those at the Washington State University in US, said that with CBG use increasing in popularity and producers making "bold, unsubstantiated claims of its effects", the clinical trial evidence they have provided could inform both consumers and scientific community. For the study, the researchers assessed the baseline levels of anxiety, stress and mood of 34 individuals over two virtual meetings.
The participants then consumed either 20 milligrams (mg) of CBG or a placebo, following which their anxiety, stress and mood, along with effects of intoxication, were re-assessed. A week later, the procedure was repeated, this time with the participants consuming the product alternate to the one previously taken. "Relative to placebo, there was a significant main effect of CBG on overall reductions in anxiety .