What is CBG Oil?

CBG oil is a product consisting of hemp extract and carrier oil. The hemp extract used in CBG oil contains large amounts of cannabigerol (CBG), a naturally occurring cannabinoid in the hemp plant. 

The purpose of the carrier oil is to provide a healthy fat, which helps your body digest the CBG. 

Unlike CBG gummies, which are chewed and swallowed, CBG oil is placed under the tongue, then swallowed. 

CBG is considered a minor cannabinoid, as it only occurs in small amounts. Contrast this with CBD and THC, which are relatively very abundant. 

But even though CBG isn’t extremely abundant, it’s extremely beneficial. CBG has been researched for a variety of conditions, and it’s commonly used for pain, inflammation, anxiety, and focus. 

Why Shop CBG Oil from Natural Ways CBD?

At Natural Ways CBD, we only carry products that contain less than 0.3% THC and have been tested by a 3rd-party lab to verify their safety and potency. 

But legal, safe, and effective products are table stakes for any cannabinoid brand — what truly sets us apart is our:

• Selection — We offer an extensive product line under our own brand name: Natural Ways CBD. But we aren’t limited to carrying our own products; we also curate the best of what other companies have to offer. This means you get more options to choose from without needing to spend more time vetting products: you can confidently select an option and know that it will be safe and effective. 
• Experience — Although we pride ourselves on providing a great online CBD shopping experience, Natural Ways CBD isn’t just an online business. In fact, we have six brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Houston, Texas area. Because we talk to customers face-to-face every day, we receive immediate and detailed feedback about how our products are working, allowing us to continuously improve our products. The end result? The CBG oil and other products you buy from us are what’s actually working for real people, not some formula we think works. 
• Values —  We put people over profit. Our company was started after the owners experienced a medical scare with a family member and witnessed how CBD products helped. We’re dedicated to making natural wellness available to all; we do that by offering the highest-quality products at fair prices.

Benefits of CBG Oil

Research suggests CBG may have therapeutic benefits in a variety of areas:

• Pain & Inflammation – 2021 research from King’s College in London, England found that CBG may have anti-inflammatory effects. Anecdotally, many people use CBG for physical discomfort. 
• Anxiety – A 2022 survey conducted by prominent cannabinoid researcher Ethan Russo and colleagues found that many people use CBG for anxiety. Respondents to the survey reported that CBG was highly effective. Anecdotally, CBG is a beneficial choice for promoting a calm, anxiety-free mind due to its uplifting, yet focusing properties.  
• Energy & Focus – A 2021 survey published in the International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine found that many people with attention disorders improved their focus after using products that contained a mix of CBG and cannabidiol (CBD). Anecdotally, CBG helps many people focus because of its uplifting, yet not distracting effects. 
• Neurological Health – CBG has been researched for various neurological disorders. Research from Konkuk University in South Korea found that CBG may slow the progression of neurological problems.
• Appetite – In a 2016 study, scientists at the University of Reading found that CBG may increase appetite. They concluded that CBG has therapeutic potential as an appetite stimulant.

What are the Side Effects of CBG Oil?

Research suggests CBG is safe and well-tolerated in humans. 

However, CBG oil may still cause the following side effects:

• Dry mouth
• Sleepiness
• Increased appetite
• Dry eyes
• Digestive upset (nausea, diarrhea)
• Dizziness
• Headache

Many people feel very few side effects (or in some cases, no side effects) after using CBG oil.

How Much CBG Oil Should You Take?

While CBG oil isn’t psychoactive, before you take it, you’ll want to calculate your dose beforehand with a weight-based formula:

(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily CBG dosage in mg. 

For most people, this dose will be somewhere in between 10 and 25 milligrams per day. 

With your dose in mind, you can use the following chart to determine how much CBG oil you should take:

500mg option = 16.7mg CBG & 16.7mg CBD per 1 ml.

1000mg option = 33.3mg CBG & 33.3mg CBD per 1 ml.

1500mg option = 50mg CBG & 50mg CBD per 1 ml.

3000mg option = 100mg CBG & 100mg CBD per 1 ml.

Once you’ve taken this dose a few times, slowly adjust it depending on how you feel. 

For more on dosing CBG for specific uses, see our CBG dosage guide. 

CBG Oil vs. CBD Oil: How Do They Compare?

Whereas the primary ingredient in CBG oil is cannabigerol (CBG), the primary ingredient in CBD oil is cannabidiol (CBD), another naturally occurring hemp cannabinoid. 

There are three main areas of difference between CBG and CBD: their origin, their effects, and their benefits:

• Origin – All cannabinoids come from CBGa (cannabigerolic acid). However, a different number of conversions are needed to extract CBG versus CBD. CBG can be extracted directly from CBGa. However, CBD comes from CBDa, which first has to be extracted from CBGa. 
• Effects – CBG promotes energizing, uplifting, and mentally clarifying effects. CBD, on the other hand, has a much subtler set of effects. It promotes mild mental relaxation, but it’s mainly characterized by a lack of extreme negative feelings, rather than an overtly positive sensation.
• Benefits – Some of the benefits of CBG and CBD overlap, but they also differ in some areas. CBG and CBD have both shown therapeutic potential for inflammation, pain, anxiety, and focus. However, CBG generally renders stronger physical support than CBD. CBD, on the other hand, is better for sleep, as it promotes comprehensive relaxation without creating energizing sensations.