CBN stands for Cannabinol, which is a minor cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is formed when THC degrades due to exposure to heat, air, and/or light. Unlike THC, CBN does not produce a psychoactive response, but it can produce mild sedative effects in larger doses. CBN interacts with the endocannabinoid system by acting as a low affinity partial agonist at both CB1 and CB2 receptors. Although CBN shares the same mechanism of action as other phytocannabinoids, it has a lower affinity for CB1 receptors, meaning that much higher doses of CBN are required in order to experience effects, such as mild sedation. CBN is slowly gaining popularity for its potential benefits for sleep and pain management. However, there hasnt been a lot of human or animal research done on the benefits, uses, and side effects of CBN. CBN can be found in trace amounts in the Cannabis plant, found mostly in cannabis that is aged and stored, allowing for CBN formation through the oxidation of the cannabis plants main psychoactive and intoxicating chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBN oil, like CBD oil, blends CBN extract from hemp plants with a carrier oil and can be utilized as an edible supplement for convenience.