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What does CBG stand for?

CBG: Cannabigerol

A cannabinoid found in small amounts in most cannabis. Some product labels list it.

Where you will see it

On some product pages, in the strength details.

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Related terms

  • Balanced

    A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.

  • Bisabolol

    An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.

  • Brand

    The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.

  • Cannabinoid

    A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the two given on every product; others, such as CBG and CBN, appear on some labels.

  • Caryophyllene

    An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as spicy and peppery. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.

This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.

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