Cannabigerol is a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant. It does not affect thinking like some of the other chemicals in this plant.
Cannabigerol may affect certain chemicals in the body to lower cholesterol, protect the brain and nerves, and reduce swelling.
There is interest in using cannabigerol for abnormal levels of cholesterol or blood fats, Huntington disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and to stimulate appetite.
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