CBN vs CBD vs CBG: which cannabinoid does what, and which to start with.
Three cannabinoids, three jobs, no THC. The chart we wish someone had handed us.
| Cannabinoid | Best for | When to take |
|---|---|---|
| CBD | Calm, baseline routine | Daily, any time |
| CBG | Daytime focus | Morning |
| CBN | Sleep, especially 3am wake | 45 minutes before bed |
CBD (cannabidiol) is the most studied non-intoxicating cannabinoid. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system to produce a settled, considered calm. Adults take it daily for routine wellness. Effective dose ranges run from 10mg to 50mg per day. CBD does not produce a high, will not show on a routine drug test, and is legal across the EU and UK under the 0.2 percent THC threshold.
CBG (cannabigerol) is the precursor the hemp plant uses to make every other cannabinoid. We extract it before plant conversion, which is why our CBG is more concentrated than most CBG products on the market. Customers report a clear, awake feeling rather than the slight settling effect of CBD. CBG works alongside focus, not against it.
CBN (cannabinol) holds longer in the bloodstream than melatonin, which is why it is better suited to the 3am-wake-up pattern than to falling asleep at the start of the night. Most customers report a difference by night three. Effective dose runs from 5mg (light) to 25mg (deep). One gummy 45 minutes before bed.
A common routine is CBG in the morning (focus), CBD at lunch or evening (baseline calm), CBN before bed (sleep continuity). Our Daily Stack is built around this pattern.
If you have not used cannabinoids before, start with one product at the lowest dose. A 5 percent CBD oil, 5 drops at night for a fortnight. Note what changes. Then add a daytime CBG or evening CBN if you have a specific goal.
None of these cannabinoids are THC. None will produce a high. None are prescription medicine. They are wellness compounds. If you have a clinical condition, talk to your GP, and consider whether the medical lane (HPRA-authorised through the MCAP programme) is more appropriate than the wellness lane.