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Cannabigerol ([[CBG]]) is a non-psychoactive [[cannabinoid]] found in the [[Cannabis]] genus of plants. Cannabigerol is found in higher concentrations in hemp rather than in varieties of Cannabis cultivated for high THC content and their corresponding psychoactive properties.

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	Cannabigerol has been found to act as a high affinity α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, moderate affinity 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, and low affinity CB1 receptor antagonist.[1] It also binds to the CB2 receptor, but whether it acts as an agonist or antagonist at this site is unknown.		Cannabigerol has been found to act as a high affinity α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, moderate affinity 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, and low affinity CB1 receptor antagonist.[1] It also binds to the CB2 receptor, but whether it acts as an agonist or antagonist at this site is unknown.

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	Cannabigerol ([[CBG]]) is a non-psychoactive [[cannabinoid]] found in the [[Cannabis]] genus of plants. Cannabigerol is found in higher concentrations in hemp rather than in varieties of Cannabis cultivated for high THC content and their corresponding psychoactive properties.		Cannabigerol ([[CBG]]) is a non-psychoactive [[cannabinoid]] found in the [[Cannabis]] genus of plants. Cannabigerol is found in higher concentrations in hemp rather than in varieties of Cannabis cultivated for high THC content and their corresponding psychoactive properties.
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		+	Cannabigerol has been found to act as a high affinity α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, moderate affinity 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, and low affinity CB1 receptor antagonist.[1] It also binds to the CB2 receptor, but whether it acts as an agonist or antagonist at this site is unknown.
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		+	== Chemistry ==
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		+	It has two E/Z isomers.
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		+	== Uses ==
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		+	Cannabigerol has been shown to relieve interocular pressure, which may be of benefit in the treatment of glaucoma. It can also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.
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		+	== Legal status ==
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		+	CBG is not scheduled by Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
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		+	== United States ==
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		+	CBG is not scheduled at the federal level in the United States.