CBGV
Research on the therapeutic applications of CBGV is very limited. However, its therapeutic potential is suggested for certain conditions, including some types of cancer and inflammatory processes. It is further postulated that CBGV may enhance the effectiveness of other cannabinoids.
CBGV is seen as a stimulant for other cannabis cannabinoids to help them interact more efficiently with different receptors.
Cancer
CBGV appears to be an antagonist of certain receptors related to the malignancy of some cancer cells, the TRPV2 receptors. These receptors are overexpressed in tumor cells and play a crucial role in cancer proliferation and invasion (3). Although this still needs to be explored in detail, by antagonizing these receptors, CBGV could offer benefits in the treatment of cancers such as prostate and breast cancer.
In studies with tumor cells, CBGV has been shown to reduce proinflammatory cytokines (4) and decrease colorectal cancer cell proliferation (5), indicating the need for further research to fully understand its therapeutic potential.
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Dry skin
CBGV shows promise for the treatment of dry skin. One study suggests that it can stimulate the sebaceous glands to induce skin lipid synthesis, which would be beneficial in treating conditions such as dry skin syndrome, xerosis (excessive dryness of the skin), and mitigating the effects of natural aging on the skin (6).
Possible Therapeutic Effects of CBGV
Looking at the way CBGV works in the body, we can say it might actually enhance the effects of other cannabinoids. There are some schools of thought that believe CBGV enhances the benefits of medical marijuana, too.
Here are some different areas that CBGV may help people, therapeutically.
Skin Disease
While other cannabinoids are known for their anti-inflammatory benefits, CBGV according to a procedure carried out through non-psychotropic medication is said to be able to treat acne.
Eye Diseases
CBG is known for its effects in draining aqueous fluid in the eye. Used in combination with CBGV helps in relieving painful intraocular pressure. This is made possible because of the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial methods of action that CBGV and CBG share.
Cancer Mitigation
A study carried out at the University of St. George’s London on the use of non-psychoactive for the treatment of cancer. It was reported that the combination of CBG and CBGV showed shrinkage in cancerous cells and prevented the development of metastases. CBGV caused a halt in all phases of the cell cycle.