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CBN is very similar to CBD in its chemical structure and therapeutic profile. Still, it has essential distinctions in how it occurs and its potential for mild psychoactive effects.

• CBN primarily forms as THC ages, resulting in mild psychoactive effects, unlike CBD, which is non-psychoactive.
• CBN binds weakly to CB1 receptors, contributing to its sedative properties and making it potentially useful for sleep disorders. CBD does not bind with CB1 receptors.

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Both cannabinoids show anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, but CBN has unique antibacterial properties and may stimulate appetite. CBD, on the other hand, is more widely researched for anxiety, epilepsy, and neuroprotection, highlighting its broader therapeutic potential.

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ACS offers a fast turnaround time of three to five business days for all test results.

Cannabis and hemp testing typically require 1—to 17-gram sample sizes, depending on the panel and product type. You can view a sampling requirements chart here, with a separate chart for Colorado clients. Mushroom and kratom brands can fill out the contact form or call 561-510-8396 to receive information about sample size and submission. In fact everyone can do that, just to make sure they are getting their questions answered.

ACS tests cannabis and hemp products using various quantitative ​testing measures and analytical instruments, including high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to detect contaminants like solvents and pesticides, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) for cannabis heavy metals testing. ACS also uses Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) to test for the potency of cannabinoids to the billionth decimal point!

R&D testing is for internal insights and doesn't need to be reported to regulators. It includes tests on raw materials (like soil or pre-harvest samples) to check potency and contaminants before products are finalized. It can also involve testing new formulations to improve product safety, like ACS Laboratory’s HHC Heavy Metals Bundle or kratom panels. Compliance testing, on the other hand, is often legally required for products sold in regulated markets, such as cannabis, hemp, and psilocybin mushrooms in Colorado and Oregon. It typically includes tests for potency (like ensuring Delta-9 THC is below 0.3%) and contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, and harmful microbes. For DEA-registered mushrooms, compliance testing may also verify psilocybin and psilocin levels on labels.