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    • 16 combo interactions documented
    • dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)

    Aliases: Cbna-c5, Cannabinol acid

    Nootropic Supplement Cannabinoid

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki

    CBNA (cannabinolic acid) is the carboxylated precursor of cannabinol (CBN), formed when THCA oxidizes. It is produced naturally during storage and aging of cannabis, or rapidly when heated above ~110°C. CBNA itself has minimal affinity for CB1/CB2 receptors and is regarded as non-intoxicating.

    Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki

    ROA Light Common Strong Heavy
    Oral 10-25mg 25-50mg 50-100mg 100mg+
    Sublingual 5-15mg 15-30mg 30-60mg 60mg+
    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki

    ROA Onset Peak Offset After Effects Total
    Oral 30-90 min 1.5-3 hrs 1-2 hrs 12 hrs 4-8 hrs
    Sublingual 30-90 min 1.5-3 hrs 1-2 hrs 12 hrs 4-8 hrs

    Tolerance

    Build-up develops over weeks of regular use via CB1 receptor downregulation
    Reset 2–4 weeks for most users; heavy users may need longer

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 21d Half tolerance 14d Baseline ~28d

    Cannabinoid‑like sedation shows some tolerance with frequent daily use, likely driven by any co‑present/formed CBN rather than CBNA itself. Data quality is low and based on inference from related cannabinoids and user reports; expect individual variability.

    Cross-Tolerances

    CBN
    40%
    THC
    20%

    Effects TheDrug.Wiki

    Positive
    • Physical relaxation
    • Subtle body warmth
    • Mild analgesia
    • Stimulation
    Negative
    • Dry mouth
    • Increased heart rate
    • Nausea
    • Headaches
    • Headache
    Neutral
    • Sedation
    Positive
    • Anxiety suppression
    • Minimal euphoria
    • Wakefulness
    • Motivation enhancement
    • Focus enhancement
    • Memory enhancement
    • Cognitive euphoria
    • Focus Enhancement
    Negative
    • Minimal cognitive impairment
    • Anxiety
    Positive
    • Increased libido
    • Increased music appreciation
    • Increased Music Appreciation
    • Color enhancement
    Negative
    • Light sensitivity
    • Appetite suppression
    • Dehydration
    • Appetite Suppression
    Neutral
    • Light-headedness
    • Dulled perception

    Combinations TripSit

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