CBG: what the research is exploring

CBG (cannabigerol) is one of the compounds found in the hemp plant. It is often called a minor cannabinoid because hemp usually contains far less of it than CBD. This page is background on the compound itself. It is not a claim about what Buddha Beans coffee does.

What CBG is

CBG is a naturally occurring cannabinoid. Like CBD, it is non-intoxicating, so it does not cause a high. Hemp plants produce CBG in small amounts, which is part of why CBG products are less common than CBD ones.

CBG and CBD are different compounds

CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) are distinct molecules. Some hemp coffees use one, some use both. If you want the practical comparison for coffee, see our guide to CBD vs CBG coffee.

The state of the research

Scientific interest in CBG has grown in recent years, but the research is early. Most published studies to date are preclinical, meaning laboratory or animal models rather than human clinical trials. That means no conclusions can be drawn about effects in people, and nothing here should be read as a health claim.

If you want to go deeper, look for peer-reviewed reviews of cannabigerol and talk to a qualified professional. We are not going to summarize preclinical findings as benefits, because that is not what preclinical research establishes.

How Buddha Beans uses CBG

We infuse hemp CBG into coffee during the roast, the same in-roast method we use for CBD, so the cup is even and there is no oily film. Everything is USDA organic hemp, 0% THC, and lab-tested with a certificate of analysis per batch. For the product side, see our CBG coffee page.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Talk to a healthcare professional before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.