Cannabigerol, or CBG for short, is rapidly gaining more attention — and for good reason. In a landmark clinical trial published last year in 2024 by researchers at Washington State University (WSU), 20 mg of CBG significantly reduced anxiety and stress in healthy adults — without the intoxication or cognitive impairment often associated with THC.
In the double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial (34 participants), those who took 20 mg of CBG reported significantly lower anxiety at 20, 45, and 60 minutes post-ingestion compared to placebo. Stress ratings also fell at the earliest time point post-dose. Equally as exciting, participants showed improved verbal memory after taking CBG versus placebo. These results were found after participants ingested 20mg of CBG and then completed an online survey, the Trier Social Stress Test, a verbal memory test and the DRUID impairment app.
Importantly, the study found no evidence of intoxication, motor impairment, or negative side effects (such as drowsiness or appetite changes) making CBG a promising non-intoxicating option for those seeking relief from stress or anxiety, and those looking for a supplement to help with memory.
What This Means for CBG Products and Full-Spectrum CBG
For consumers and companies alike, this first human trial is big news. It lends scientific backing to the anecdotal reports that many CBG users have shared for years.
Because the study used 20 mg of hemp-derived CBG, it provides a concrete, research-backed benchmark dosage. That makes a 20 mg serving especially relevant and positions products delivering that amount per dose as particularly well-aligned with emerging science.
Why Flora Sophia Botanicals 20 mg CBG Tincture Fits and What It Supports
These 2024 findings make us even more proud than usual of our 20 mg CBG Tincture. With a per-serving CBG amount that exactly matches the dose used in the WSU study, you can feel confident that you’re taking an amount shown to yield real, measurable effects on anxiety, stress, and even memory — while avoiding intoxication.
For those seeking more flexibility and interested in pairing CBG with CBD: our 2:1 70mg Full-Spectrum CBD + CBG Tincture provides the benefits of both 47mg of CBD and 23mg of CBG in one easy serving. Additionally, our FOCUS Gummies are another great way to enjoy CBG’s benefits in a convenient, delicious format. 10mg of CBG combined with functional mushrooms and B12 further support improved cognitive functioning.
A Balanced Perspective — and What We Still Don’t Know
While this study is encouraging, it represents just the first double-blind human clinical trial on CBG. We always encourage replicating studies, larger sample sizes and more research to confirm early findings. It is important to note the participants were healthy individuals who have tried cannabinoid products before, which means results might differ in people new to cannabinoids or with different health profiles. Researchers also did not measure physiological markers (like cortisol, heart rate, or blood pressure), so this study leaves more to be learned in terms of how CBG affects the body beyond subjective mood and memory reports.
As the authors themselves caution, it’s vital not to overstate the findings. This isn’t a “miracle cure,” but rather an important early step toward understanding CBG’s potential. Future studies with a broader range of participants, different doses, and longer-term follow-up will help clarify how CBG might be used responsibly and effectively.
Final Thoughts: CBG Moving From Promise to Proof
If you’ve been curious about CBG, but hesitant because of lack of evidence , the 2024 double blind CBG study provides some real scientific backing to what many already have experienced for themselves. It takes CBG from being misunderstood, understudied and often overlooked, to being a legitimate wellness option that may reduce stress and anxiety, while offering potential cognitive benefits like improved memory. At Flora Sophia Botanicals, our formulas have always been intentionally crafted and we are excited our 20 mg CBG tincture mirrors the clinically studied dose.
With new research validating CBG’s potential to reduce stress and anxiety, and even support memory, now is a powerful time to explore CBG as part of your wellness toolkit.
