Both cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) are chemical compounds that are very different from one another and have very different properties.
The cannabis plant directly produces CBD, which is fairly abundant there. CBN, which is produced when THC oxidizes, is much less common. While CBN has been thought to be most beneficial for sleep, appetite stimulation, and pain treatment, more research has been conducted on CBD’s use for anxiety, seizures, and pain.