“Cannabidol, mostly known as CBD, has become mainstream over the last several years. CBD has infiltrated almost every part of life — from activewear, to lattes, to pet products and much more — and as it continues to gain popularity, more products hit the shelves every day.

But another compound that’s derived from hemp and cannabis just like CBD is becoming increasingly popular as a sleep aid. It’s called cannabinol (CBN) and it may be able to help you get better, more restful sleep…“

WHAT IS CBN?

“Both CBD and CBN are cannabinoids, or compounds derived from cannabis plants. According to Sandland Sleep, CBN is the most sedative out of all the compounds in cannabis. CBN was discovered recently from decomposed THC (the psychoactive compound in cannabis). 

‘Cannabinoids can be classified in several ways, one of which is Broad vs Narrow,’ Townsend says. ‘CBD is a very broad cannabinoid that does a good job in addressing general inflammation and potentially supporting mood stability. However, CBN is very specific and contributes to sleep and the decrease of anxiety.’

Even though CBN comes from THC, Townsend says it doesn’t have the psychoactive properties you might think of. ‘CBN is its own molecule and does not contain THC or any other psychoactive compound that could create a mind-altering event, or that could create a ‘positive’ drug-screening test result,’ says Townsend.” (1)

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Livingston, M. (2022, July 17). CBN explained: How this cannabinoid can lead to better sleep. CNET. Retrieved January 18, 2023, from https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/cbn-explained-heres-what-to-know-about-the-cannabinoid-sleep-aid/