Cannabinol, one of the 140+ cannabinoids in the hemp plant, is what you might call a member of the minority. Unlike cannabidiol or CBD that makes up 40% of hemp chemistry, CBN represents a measly >1% of the entire plant’s cannabinoid content. That’s also why it’s called a ‘sleeper cannabinoid’, because you can’t really experience its effects due to its limited concentration.
But that doesn’t make it irrelevant or unimportant. According to research, CBN contributes strongly to the Entourage Effect — a principle that states that hemp compounds are more powerful and effective when taken all together. Another thing to consider is that some hemp strains contain more CBN than others which ultimately results to stronger benefits. Wondering which ones to try if you’re on the hunt for CBN? Consider these picks.
A potent cross between Girl Scout Cookies and Fire OG, Animal Cookies is a hemp fantasy that contains high levels of minority cannabinoids like CBN. The strain touts a distinct flavor and aroma that’s similar to a batch of fresh baked cookies, doused with gasoline. The herb creates an equally potent smoke, producing thick plumes that scrape against the back of the throat.
Effects of the Animal Cookies strain include relaxation, euphoria, and a subtle hint of sleepiness. Most people enjoy the herb as their staple for its benefits that help combat stress, worry, and sleeplessness. Some also report that Animal Cookies makes a great choice if you’re trying to stimulate an appetite.
Beloved for its strong citrus flavor and aroma, Ace of Spades was born from the marriage of Black Cherry Soda and Jack the Ripper. The herb produces a light, airy smoke that wafts ever so delicately through the mouth and down the throat, making the smoking experience much milder and easier for low tolerance users.
Taking no more than 8 weeks to flower, Ace of Spades is a rapid growing herb that’s perfect for first time cultivators. In terms of effects, it produces a relaxed happiness coupled with a slight chattiness that makes it ideal for get togethers with friends and small parties at home.
This energetic, sativa-biased cultivar delivers a mouthful of fruity flavors, blending together notes of lemon, pineapple, and tangerine, together with strong undertones of pine, wood, and diesel. The sensory symphony is only made better by Sonoma Coma’s euphoric effects that produce a clearheaded disposition ideal for plowing through tasks that require undivided attention.
Sonoma Coma’s tightly wound nugs come in an electrifying green color that’s hard to miss on store’s shelves. The stress-combating chemistry also works wonders to prevent things like anxiety, aches and discomfort, and fatigue.
Considered one of the most popular strains in the present hemp market, White Widow isn’t exactly hard to find. With quite a handful of vendors offering the herb, White Widow also turns out to be the most accessible CBN-rich hemp strain you’ll find these days. However it’s important to also keep in mind that chemistry is never the same across batches and harvests, so it still helps to read through the COAs.
In case you do find a suitable White Widow batch, the strain delivers a bout of happiness and euphoria that can turn around even the sourest of moods. The uplifting chemistry can also stir your creative juices, getting you to feel more motivated and productive than you usually do. This is why White Widow has become a popular pick for those stuck in a rut.
First introduced in 2006, Strawberry Haze is an award-winning strain that wafts with the scent of sweet, sweet strawberries along with a medley of other luscious fruits. The delicious scent and flavor are perfect for low tolerance users and newbies who can’t quite handle the taste of diesel trickling down their throat just yet.
In terms of effects, Strawberry Haze delivers some pretty balanced effects that sit right in the middle of indica and sativa. At the get-go, you might feel a strong sense of euphoria and happiness, kicking out any negative emotions that might be overpowering your system. Towards the height of the experience, Strawberry Haze awakens the body with a jolt of energy and vigor that come hand in hand with increased sociability, ideal for parties and small get togethers.
Sure, CBD is well and good, but there are way more cannabinoids out there than just CBD. While it might not be as prominent as CBD in terms of concentration in the hemp plant, CBN is equally powerful and important. The chemical compound is one of the main contributors to the Entourage Effect, highlighting the potent power of hemp in its own little way.
Of course, every hemp strain (and batch) comes with slightly different chemistry. But if you were hoping to experience the fullness of CBN’s effects, then these potent strains might be just what you’re looking for.
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