Cannabinol, or CBN, is gaining attention as a unique cannabinoid with distinct effects and uses. Unlike the more familiar THCa and CBD, CBN offers a different experience that is influencing both the hemp industry and the legal recreational cannabis market. What is CBN and Where Does It Come From? CBN is a cannabinoid found in cannabis plants, but it is not produced directly by the plant in large amounts. Instead, CBN forms when THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, brea