Is CBG legal in the UK?

CBG itself isn't a controlled drug, but the same THC rules apply, and the novel food position is less settled than CBD's. Buy only from brands publishing lab certificates.

Does CBG get you high?

No. Like CBD, CBG is non-intoxicating.

Can you take CBG and CBD together?

Some products combine them, but the evidence for any added benefit is early. If you do combine, keep your total cannabinoid intake sensible and follow FSA advice.

Why is CBG more expensive?

Hemp contains far less CBG than CBD, so extraction yields are lower and costs higher.

The Originals · Last updated 7 October 2026

CBG vs CBD: the honest difference

What is the difference between CBG and CBD?

The short answer

CBD and CBG are both non-intoxicating cannabinoids from hemp — neither gets you high, and neither is a controlled drug. The practical differences: CBD is far better studied, widely available, and covered by the FSA's novel food framework with a 10mg daily advice for healthy adults. CBG ('the mother cannabinoid', because other cannabinoids derive from its acidic form) is earlier in its research story, harder to extract, and usually more expensive. For most people, a certified, THC-free CBD oil is the sensible starting point; CBG is the interesting one to watch rather than the one to pay a premium for today.

CBG vs CBD at a glance

CBG vs CBD at a glance
	CBD	CBG
What it is	Cannabidiol — hemp's main non-intoxicating cannabinoid	Cannabigerol — the precursor other cannabinoids derive from
Intoxicating?	No	No
Research base	Comparatively large, still developing	Early — mostly preclinical
UK rules	FSA novel food list; 10mg daily advice	Less defined; same caution applies
Price	Widely available, competitive	Usually more expensive — harder to extract
THC risk	Trace in some products — ours contain none	Same — check the certificate

The trade-offs

CBD

Better studied
FSA framework and clear daily advice
Competitively priced

Quality varies wildly between brands

CBG

Genuinely interesting early research
Non-intoxicating

Much less human evidence
Premium prices
Fewer certified products

The verdict

CBD is the proven, regulated, fairly priced option; CBG is the promising newcomer with early evidence and premium prices. Start with a certified THC-free CBD oil — and if CBG tempts you, apply the same certificate checks.

Where Grass & Co. loses

We don't make a CBG product — our Originals are CBD oils and a balm, blended with botanicals. If you're set on CBG specifically, you'll need another brand; hold them to the same certificate and THC standards we hold ourselves to.

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Questions people ask

Is CBG legal in the UK?: CBG itself isn't a controlled drug, but the same THC rules apply, and the novel food position is less settled than CBD's. Buy only from brands publishing lab certificates.
Does CBG get you high?: No. Like CBD, CBG is non-intoxicating.
Can you take CBG and CBD together?: Some products combine them, but the evidence for any added benefit is early. If you do combine, keep your total cannabinoid intake sensible and follow FSA advice.
Why is CBG more expensive?: Hemp contains far less CBG than CBD, so extraction yields are lower and costs higher.

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Grass & Co. products are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the stated dose. Most products are for adults; CBD is for adults only.