At Natural Ways CBD, we’re committed to providing real wellness solutions, not just hemp products. We do this by crafting and curating products made with American-grown hemp, high-quality ingredients, and carefully-selected cannabinoid blends and doses. And because all of our products contain less than 0.3% THC, they’re considered hemp and we can ship them to most US states. 

Our CBN products contain cannabinol (CBN), a naturally-occurring cannabinoid in the cannabis sativa plant with sedative, relaxing mental effects and comfort-promoting physical effects.

Due to its relaxing effect profile, CBN has become increasingly popular as a natural sleep supplement. Some people are even using it to substitute or replace melatonin supplements. 

Unlike many sleep supplements, CBN works comprehensively to promote mental and physical balance, instead of just acting on a single part of the body to produce a drowsy effect. This means it’s often safer and more effective than other options over the long run.

Our selection of CBN products includes:

• CBN Oil
• CBD:CBN Gummies
• Delta 9 THC:CBD:CBN Gummies
• Delta 8 THC:CBD:CBN Gummies
• Delta 8 THC:CBN Gummies
• …and so much more!

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What is CBN?

Cannabinol (CBN) is a cannabinoid that naturally occurs in the cannabis sativa plant. Hemp is a variant of cannabis sativa containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. 

CBN isn’t very abundant in hemp, and therefore it’s not as popular or well-researched as THC and CBD, both of which are comparatively more abundant. 

However, anecdotal (and a bit of scientific) evidence suggests CBN has sedative properties, which has made it popular for sleep support. CBN has also been researched for its therapeutic benefits for use cases that often intimately affect sleep, like physical discomfort, stress, and anxiety. 

How Does CBN Make You Feel?

CBN will get you slightly high, but it’s not as powerful as THC and the nature of its effects is fundamentally different. Most people report that CBN is about ¼ as strong as delta 9 THC.

Whereas THC tends to be more euphoric, CBN tends to be relaxing and slightly sedating. Anecdotal evidence suggests CBN provides the relaxing parts of the high without as many of the euphoric effects.

As a result, many people like CBN for sleep support, particularly when combined with CBD, which adds to its relaxing properties. 

What are the Benefits of CBN?

Research suggests CBN has therapeutic potential in several different areas:

• Sleep: CBN may promote restful sleep. Research suggests that CBN may promote restful sleep through its sedative, mentally relaxing properties. A 1995 study done on mice found that CBN may prolong sleeping time. Anecdotally, CBN may induce a full-body sedative effect.
• Physical discomfort: CBN may promote physical comfort and mobility. A 2021 study by researchers in Brazil found that CBN interacts with the CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system, which are capable of inhibiting pain and inflammation sensations.
• Focus: CBN may promote daytime focus through its relaxing properties. A 2020 study looking at the impact of cannabinoid and terpene consumption on ADHD found that a high dosage of CBN was associated with a lower Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) score.While CBN gummies aren’t an ADHD treatment, they may promote a balanced mind.
• Appetite stimulation: CBN may promote a healthy, normal appetite. In a 2012 study, CBN reduced the time it took rats to begin eating and increased the amount of food they consumed. 
• Neuroprotection: CBN may have neuroprotective properties. A 2024 study by scientists at the Salk Institute found that CBN-based compounds protected the brain against aging and neurodegeneration. 

It is important to note that, although research so far on CBN is promising, it’s not an FDA-approved treatment for any condition. CBN is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease; it should be used as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, traditional treatments.

What are the Side Effects of CBN?

While CBN’s effects are largely beneficial, it has the potential to cause the following adverse side effects: 

• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Difficulty thinking and speaking
• Slowed reaction time

(Note that tiredness isn’t necessarily a negative effect if you’re using CBN to sleep.)

Types of CBN Products & How to Use CBN

There are many different types of CBN products out there. Here’s a bit about the main product types and how they’re used:

• CBN Oil: CBN oil (also called CBN tincture) combines CBN extract with a carrier oil (typically MCT oil or coconut oil). CBN oil is taken under the tongue, rather than swallowed. Because of this, it works faster (10-15 minutes) and is slightly stronger than other products. It also allows for very precise dosing.
• CBN Gummies: CBN gummies and other edibles combine CBN with familiar edible products. Gummies offer a consistent way to dose CBN, as each piece will contain the same amount. Most CBN gummies contain 10-20mg per piece, so in most cases, you can either take a full gummy or half of one. CBN gummies start working in 45 minutes to 1 hour. 
• CBN Capsules: CBN capsules offer the consistent dosing of gummies in a quicker-to-consume format. The downside of a capsule is that you can’t easily split your doses up. Like gummies, capsules work in 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Is CBN Legal?

Yes, CBN is federally legal.

The 2018 Farm Bill (which has been extended through 2024) legalized hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoids, including CBN, on a federal level.

Hemp is a variant of the cannabis sativa plant that contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. 

CBN vs. CBD: How Do They Compare?

CBN and CBD differ in a few main areas: their effects, benefits, and level of natural occurrence in hemp. 

• Effects: Whereas CBN has very noticeable effects and will create a mild head high, CBD is very subtle and is best characterized as the negative sensations you don’t feel, rather than the positive ones you do. 
• Benefits: CBN and CBD both may offer therapeutic potential for sleep, pain, and anxiety. CBN is generally more effective than CBD for sleep, although it tends not to be as useful for daytime support due to its potential drowsiness-inducing effects. CBD has been researched for use with epilepsy and addiction; CBN has not been researched for these uses. 
• Occurrence: Whereas CBD is a major cannabinoid that’s abundant in hemp, CBN is a minor cannabinoid, meaning it’s only naturally found in small amounts. 

CBN vs. THC: How Do They Compare?

As with CBD, CBN differs from THC in its effects, benefits, and level of natural occurrence in hemp.

• Effects: Both CBN and THC may cause a head high effect. However, THC is about four times stronger than CBN. CBN also tends to render a drowsier high, while THC’s high is fairly even in energy. 
• Benefits: CBN tends to be more beneficial than THC for anxiety as it’s less likely to create paranoia and anxiety as side effects. THC has been researched more for use with pain than CBN has. 
• Occurrence: THC is a major cannabinoid and is relatively very abundant in the hemp plant, while CBN is only found in small amounts.