Cannabinoid Product for Improvement of Sleep

Abstract

Cannabinoids are increasingly found to have beneficial effects on the human body, even without the intoxicating effects from THC. Herein we describe a cannabinoid which is used to assist with improvement of sleep. Tetrahydrocannabivarin, typically but not necessarily combined with assorted cannabinoids, provides a product for improvement of sleep without the need for diet, exercise, or other pharmaceuticals.

Claims

1. A product, comprising: tetrahydrocannabivarin; and wherein the tetrahydrocannabivarin is used to assist with sleep in an individual consuming the tetrahydrocannabivarin.

2. The product of claim 1, further comprising: at least one assorted cannabinoid, wherein the at least one assorted cannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of cannabidivarin, cannabigerol, cannabidiolic acid, cannabigerolic acid, cannabinol, and cannabidiol.

3. The product of claim 2, wherein the tetrahydrocannabivarin is between 1.0 and 70.0 percent by mass; the at least one assorted cannabinoid is cannabidiol and at least one additional assorted cannabinoid selected from the same grouping; and the cannabidiol is between 25.0 and 50.0 percent by mass; and the at least one additional assorted cannabinoid is between 5.0 and 35.0 percent by mass.

4. The product of claim 2, wherein; the tetrahydrocannabivarin is between 1.0 and 95.0 percent by mass; and the at least one assorted cannabinoid is cannabidiol and is between 5.0 and 99.0 percent by mass.

5. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, further comprising a carrier hemp oil.

6. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, wherein the cannabinoid product is prepared in a manner selected from the group consisting of oil, tincture, gel capsule, liquid emulsion, powder, transdermal preparation, and inhalant.

7. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, wherein the cannabinoid product is an emulsion.

8. The cannabinoid product of claim 7, wherein the emulsion has a particle size between 10.0 nm and 5.0 μm.

9. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, wherein the individual has reduced time awake in bed by at least 20.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

10. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, wherein the individual has reduced time spent in REM sleep by at least 8.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

11. The cannabinoid product of claim 1, wherein the individual has improved time spent in deep sleep by at least 70.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

12. A cannabinoid product, comprising: hemp seed oil; and a cannabinoid mixture; wherein the cannabinoid mixture comprises: cannabidiol at 74.0 percent by mass; cannabidivarin at 17.0 percent by mass; tetrahydrocannabivarin at 5.0 percent by mass; cannabigerol at 2.0 percent by mass; cannabidiolic acid at 1.0 percent by mass; cannabigerolic acid at 1.0 percent by mass; and cannabinol at less than 0.1 percent by mass.

13. The cannabinoid product of claim 12, wherein an individual consumes the cannabinoid product to assist with sleep.

14. The cannabinoid product of claim 13, wherein the individual has reduced time awake in bed by at least 20.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

15. The cannabinoid product of claim 13, wherein the individual has reduced time spent in REM sleep by at least 8.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

16. The cannabinoid product of claim 13, wherein the individual has improved time spent in deep sleep by at least 70.0 minutes after taking the cannabinoid product for at least 90 days.

17. The cannabinoid product of claim 12, wherein the cannabinoid product is prepared in a manner selected from the group consisting of oil, tincture, gel capsule, liquid emulsion, powder, transdermal preparation, and inhalant.

18. The cannabinoid product of claim 12, wherein the cannabinoid product is an emulsion.

19. The cannabinoid product of claim 18, wherein the emulsion has a particle size between 10.0 nm and 5.0 μm.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0014] In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these details and descriptions without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0015] In an illustrative embodiment of the invention, the cannabinoid product is either naturally occurring or synthetic tetrahydrocannabivarin (“THCV”) consumed to assist with sleep in the person consuming the THCV. In optional embodiments, the THCV may be combined with at least one naturally occurring or synthetic assorted cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (“CBD”), cannabidivarin (“CBDV”), cannabigerol (“CBG”), cannabidiolic acid (“CBDA”), cannabigerolic acid (“CBGA”), and/or cannabinol (“CBN”). Other cannabinoids are contemplated.

[0016] In a further embodiment of the invention containing at least one assorted cannabinoid the cannabinoid product is between 1.0 and 95.0 percent by mass of THCV and between 5.0 and 99.0 percent by mass of the at least one assorted cannabinoid. In other embodiments with the assorted cannabinoids, the THCV is typically between 1.0 and 70.0 percent by mass, the CBD is between 25.0 and 50.0 percent by mass, and the remaining assorted cannabinoids are each between 5.0 and 35.0 percent by mass.

[0017] Frequently, the invention is within a carrier oil. This carrier oil is typically a hemp oil, such as golden hemp seed oil. Occasionally, the invention would be an emulsion within the carrier oil, however this is not necessary. In an emulsion, water solubility and smaller particle sizes are more ideal for absorption of the invention into the human body. For the invention as an emulsion within the carrier oil, particle sizes between 10.0 nm and 5.0 μm are preferred but not necessary. Larger and smaller particle sizes are contemplated and still allow the invention to function.

[0018] Multiple types of delivery systems can be used with the invention. Some embodiments are as an oil, while others are tinctures, gel capsules, liquid emulsions, powders, transdermal preparations, or even as an inhalant. Other types of delivery methods are contemplated.

[0019] Most typically, an individual will consume the invention to assist with sleep. The use of the invention as a sleep aid supplement has definitive advantages, namely that consumers are not expected to make major changes to their lifestyle or dietary habits when taking the invention. Individuals taking the invention for at least 90 days reported improvement in sleep quality without dietary restrictions or exercise regimens. By promoting natural, healthy improvement of sleep quality, it is expected that participants will be able to integrate themselves into healthier habits without the traditional rebound effects seen in many diet or exercise programs

[0020] Individuals taking the invention for at least 90 days with no other direct change to lifestyle, including diet and exercise, achieved reduction in the time spent awake in bed by at least 20.0 minutes, reduction in the time spent in REM sleep by at least 8.0 minutes, and improvement in the time spent in deep sleep by at least 70.0 minutes.

[0021] In another illustrative embodiment, the invention is a cannabinoid product containing hemp seed oil and a mixture of cannabinoids made up of 74.0% CBD, 17.0% CBDV, 5.0% THCV, 2.0% CBG, 1.0% CBDA, 1.0% CBGA, and less than 0.1% CBN, with the percentages of each cannabinoid being percent by mass. This embodiment may be taken to assist with sleep. It may be an emulsion; it may be an oil, tincture, gel capsule, liquid emulsion, powder, transdermal preparation, or even as an inhalant. Other forms of manufacture and delivery are contemplated.