CBG Buyer's Guide
At Herbal Edge, we review and vet hundreds of CBD wellness formulas from around the country, then choose the most interesting ones to test ourselves. Only products we find genuinely useful or unique go through our independent testing process and eventually make it onto our shelves.
That leaves us with a carefully selected catalog of CBG products that each serve a specific purpose. This guide explains the differences and helps you decide where to start.
CBD + CBG — The Most Common Combination
CBD + CBG is one of the most common CBG combinations in our catalog. We particularly like CBG-forward formulas for daytime use, and you'll find this combination available as tinctures, gummies, and capsules.
Our picks:
- Angel Zoom Tincture — a CBG-forward daytime tincture with additional uplifting ingredients including 5-HTP.
- Canna River Pain Softgels — a convenient pre-measured CBD + CBG option with a somewhat calmer profile.
- Free Bloom Curse Lifter Gummies — a spicy CBG-rich gummy with plenty of kick for people who prefer edibles.
Choose the product type that fits your needs best. Tinctures provide adjustable dosing. Softgels make consistent dosing easy. Free Bloom's gummies are made with real fruit and organic cane sugar making them one of the best candies I have ever had.
CBG + CBC — Our Daytime Combination
CBG and CBC are both commonly described by our customers as uplifting, which has made this one of our favorite combinations for daytime formulas.
Our picks:
- Free Bloom Lion’s Mango Day Gummies — a high-potency CBG + CBC gummy with functional mushrooms and organic mango purée.
- Free Bloom Day Tincture — the tincture alternative for people who just want the same CBG + CBC without sugar or other ingredients.
If you want a distinctly daytime-oriented CBG formula without adding more calming cannabinoids like CBN, this is a good combination to consider.
CBG + CBN — For a Calmer Daytime Formula
Adding CBN changes the character of a CBG formula. We like this combination for people looking for substantial calming support without moving all the way to a dedicated nighttime formula.
Our picks:
- Angel Rainbow Calming Tincture — a high-potency multi-cannabinoid tincture delivering 150 mg of cannabinoids per dropper for strong daytime calming.
- Canna River Calm Softgels — 100 mg of cannabinoids per softgel for people who want the convenience of a consistent, pre-measured serving.
These formulas sit toward the calmer end of our CBG selection while still being suitable for daytime or evening use, and relaxing enough for gentle night time support.
CBG Topicals — Targeted Use
CBG also appears in many of our favorite topical formulas.
Our picks:
- Dragon Pain Relieving Balm Stick — a strong balm stick combining cannabinoids with an intense cooling sensation.
- Dragon Pain Relieving Lotion — the same general cooling approach in a lighter-weight lotion that's easy to spread over larger areas.
- Angel Ease CBG Muscle Lotion — a high-cannabinoid lotion with a gentler sensory profile for people who don't want the strong menthol smell or cooling sensation of Dragon Balm.
Topicals don't necessarily have to replace an oral CBG product. Many people use them alongside a tincture, gummy, or capsule when they want both approaches.
CBG Isolate — Start With CBG Alone
Most CBG products combine CBG with CBD or other cannabinoids. If you specifically want to find out how you respond to CBG, an isolate gives you the opportunity to try it without introducing other cannabinoids at the same time.
Our pick:
- Angel CBG Isolate Tincture — a rare CBG Isolate tincture and the simplest way to experience CBG on its own.
A tincture also makes it easy to adjust the amount you take while you're figuring out how you respond.
Learn More About CBG
Want to understand the cannabinoid itself before choosing a product? Our CBG Wiki covers what CBG is, how it differs from CBD, dosing, common uses, and what we actually know from the available evidence.
About the Author
Before launching Herbal Edge, Avery Martz operated one of Idaho's largest CBD retailers, reviewing products, working with independent makers, and helping hundreds of people learn about CBD.