Name: CBN (Cannabinol)
Boiling Point : 185°C
Description:
CBN is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that is produced from the degradation of THC. There is usually very little to no CBN in a fresh plant. CBN acts as a weak agonist at both the CB1 and CB2 receptors, with greater affinity for CB2 receptors than CB1. The degradation of THC into CBN is often described as creating a sedative effect, known as a “couch lock.” (via medicaljane.com)
Reported Effects:
- Anti-Spasmodic
- Anti-Insomnia
- Analgesic
Studies:
- Cannabinol delays symptom onset in SOD1 (G93A) transgenic mice without affecting survival.
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabinol Activate Capsaicin-Sensitive Sensory Nerves via a CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid Receptor-Independent Mechanism.
- Antibacterial cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa: a structure-activity study.
- Cannabinol and cannabidiol exert opposing effects on rat feeding patterns.
- Cannabinoids and the immune system: Potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.