Not Everything Worth Trying Is CBD
We talk about CBD a lot around here. Obviously. But every now and then something shows up on the shelf that makes us pause and say, "Okay, this is something different." The Kava + CBG tincture from GoodLeaf Hemp Therapeutics is one of those products.
If you’ve never tried kava, here’s the quick version: it’s a root from the South Pacific that people have been using for centuries to unwind. Not in a sleepy, fall-asleep-on-the-couch way — more like the mental equivalent of your shoulders finally dropping. You feel present, but the tension just isn’t there anymore.
Why CBG Instead of CBD?
CBG — cannabigerol — is sometimes called the "mother cannabinoid" because every other cannabinoid in the hemp plant starts out as CBG before the plant matures. It’s less well-known than CBD, but people who’ve tried it tend to describe it as focused and clear. Where CBD can lean toward relaxation, CBG tends to feel more like clarity without the edge.
GoodLeaf pairs kava and CBG in a 1:1 ratio in this tincture, and the combination is honestly hard to describe until you’ve felt it. It’s calm without being foggy. Centered without being wired. At $115, the Kava + CBG by GoodLeaf Hemp Therapeutics is a premium product, no question — but it’s also the kind of thing customers come back for once they’ve tried it.
Sunday Is the Right Day for This
There’s a version of Sunday evening that’s all about dread — the to-do list creeping in, the alarm already set, the weekend slipping away. And then there’s the version where you actually give yourself permission to slow down before the week starts pulling you forward again.
That’s where something like this tincture fits. A dropper after dinner, maybe with some tea or just on its own. It’s not a sleep product — it’s more of a "stop spinning" product. The kind of thing that helps you be here instead of already being at Monday morning.
If you’re someone who prefers gummies, the CBDistillery Shhh Gummies ($65) are another solid option for winding down. They use CBN — the cannabinoid most associated with rest — alongside broad-spectrum CBD. Different mechanism, same general idea: tell your body it’s okay to slow down.
Worth a Conversation
We know $115 makes you pause. It should — that’s a real investment in something you haven’t tried before. That’s exactly why we keep it on the shelf where we can talk about it. Come in, ask questions, and we’ll walk you through it. No pressure, no pitch. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll point you toward something that is — maybe the CBDfx Calming Tincture at $55, which pairs CBD and CBN in a more traditional formula and works beautifully for evening use.
The point isn’t to sell you the most expensive thing in the store. The point is to help you find the thing that actually works for your version of winding down. And if you’ve been doing CBD for a while and you’re curious about what else is out there, kava and CBG are worth exploring.
Stop by the shop this week. We’re at 375 N. Denver Ave in Loveland, and we’re always happy to talk through what might work for you.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.