There are plenty of cannabidiol (CBD) blends on the market. These include teas, tinctures, capsules, food and beverages. The popular capsule brand Caps by Cookies has created an innovative capsule supplement that combines mushrooms and cannabis. [1]
How Does it Work?
These capsules use a blend of cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and terpenes from cannabis plant. Moreover these capsules include two different kind of mushrooms, the Hericium erinaceus also known as lion’s mane and mushrooms from Cordyceps genus. Each of these natural ingredients gives these capsules peculiar therapeutic benefits. It is important to analyse each of these ingredients to understand how they work and what they do for your body.
CBD
CBD is the main ingredient in these blends and the most popular. CBD’s properties help treat some of the most common bodily issues. These properties are:
- Antipsychotic
- Anti-parkinson’s
- Antiepileptic
- Sleep aid
- Mood stability
- Eases pain
- Helps with anxiety [2]
CBG
CBG is usually present in minor percentages in cannabis plants compared to CBD. Nevertheless its features contribute to the overall health benefit of cannabis derived products. Properties of CBG include:
- Anti inflammatory
- Alleviates pain
- Balances appetite
- Regulates sleep [3]
CBN
CBN is a degradation product of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and it can be mildly psychoactive. A few common properties are:
- Helps with focus
- Helps with insomnia
- Eases joint pain [4]
Terpenes
Terpenes give the aroma of cannabis and essential oils. By including terpenes with cannabinoids, therapeutic benefits are enhanced. [5]
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are found growing on dead hardwood trees. These mushrooms have been used in Asian countries for medicine and to cook. Some of their properties include:
- Protects against dementia
- Eases anxiety
- Eases depression
- Helps repair nerve damage
- Anti-inflammatory
- Immune boosting [6]
Cordyceps
Cordyceps are a type of parasitic fungus that lives on caterpillars. There are 600 species of cordyceps. Some of their properties include:
- Immunostimulatory
- Antioxidant
- Anti-cancer
- Anti-aging
- Anti-depressant
- Anti-diabetic [7]
Conclusion
The combination of these cannabinoids and mushrooms creates a unique product that can be use as a daily food-supplement. The effects of each ingredient could lead to a better quality of life, due to their properties.
References:
[1] https://cbd.cookies.store/products/clarity?size=30ct&use%2520profile=daytime[2] Crippa JA, et al. Translational Investigation of the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD): Toward a New Age. Front Immunol. 2018;9:2009. Published 2018 Sep 21. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2018.02009 [Times cited=59] [Journal impact factor=8.786]
[3] Kogan NM, et al. Novel CBG Derivatives Can Reduce Inflammation, Pain and Obesity. Molecules. 2021;26(18):5601. Published 2021 Sep 15. doi:10.3390/molecules26185601 [Times cited=2] [Journal impact factor=4.01]
[4] Hergenrather JY, et al. Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients. Rambam Maimonides Med J. 2020;11(1):e0001. Published 2020 Jan 30. doi:10.5041/RMMJ.10384 [Times cited=2] [Journal impact factor=1.44]
[5] Sommano SR, et al. The Cannabis Terpenes. Molecules. 2020;25(24):5792. Published 2020 Dec 8. doi:10.3390/molecules25245792 [Times cited=16] [Journal impact factor=4.01]
[6] Rootman JM, et al. Adults who microdose psychedelics report health related motivations and lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to non-microdosers. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):22479. Published 2021 Nov 18. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-01811-4 [Times cited=3] [Journal impact factor=4.996]
[7] Das G, et al. Cordyceps spp.: A Review on Its Immune-Stimulatory and Other Biological Potentials. Front Pharmacol. 2021;11:602364. Published 2021 Feb 8. doi:10.3389/fphar.2020.602364 [Times cited=8] [Journal impact factor=5.51]
