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CBN

Cannabinol, a mildly intoxicating cannabinoid formed as THC ages and degrades. CBN is widely marketed as a sleep aid, often paired with THC in "nighttime" gummies, though the evidence for its sedating power on its own is thin. Older, improperly stored flower naturally contains more CBN.

See also
Sleep strains
Related terms
THCCBDCBGCannabinoid
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