CBN

Cannabinol

C₂₁H₂₆O₂ 310.43 g/mol Mildly intoxicating

Typical abundancetrace

Receptor targets

CB2 (partial agonist) · CB1 (weak)

Mechanism of action

Forms as THC ages and oxidises. Binds CB2 more readily than CB1, giving only mild activity.

Reported effects

Mild sedation (limited evidence)

Common terpenes

Myrcene Linalool

Research

Limited; often marketed as a sleep aid, but robust clinical evidence for sedation is currently lacking.