Glossary term
CBG: CBG, or cannabigerol, is a minor cannabinoid that patients may see mentioned in lab reports or extract descriptions.
Why this term matters
Included because patients frequently ask about “minor cannabinoids” and encounter product marketing built around them.
UK medical cannabis context
Not a routine NHS patient term.
What not to assume
Clinical evidence for specific therapeutic claims is much more limited than commercial language often suggests.
Careful wording: Avoid “best for” or disease-specific claims unless supported by robust evidence.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products