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There’s something about that fine, golden powder—kief—that just hits different. Especially when we’re talking about CBG and CBD kief. I’ve found myself leaning hard into using these potent little granules, packing size 0 or 00 capsules full of the stuff, and letting nature do what it was designed to do. Sure, oils are great and all, but there’s a unique, raw power in kief that oils often leave behind. Especially for my gut.

For me, it started with an observation: while THC oils are a staple at night to help with deeper rest, I needed something to pair with them that wouldn’t upset my GI system. Sometimes extracts—even “full spectrum” ones—felt like they lacked something. They’d irritate my digestion subtly, almost like the body was asking for the full spectrum of the plant, not just the extracted essence. When I added CBG and CBD kief to my routine, it was like my gut took a deep breath and relaxed. It turns out there’s some science to back this up.

Digging deeper, it’s not just about cannabinoids. Kief captures a massive payload of polyphenols—potent plant compounds known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects ( Ortega, et al 2022, Nutrients). Plus, flavonoids, minor terpenes, and even the elusive hemp proteins that rarely make it into distilled oils are still hanging out in that sticky dust. When you ingest kief directly, you’re giving your body access to a much broader range of plant medicine, not just the “greatest hits” the extractors pull out.

When I’m filling capsules, it’s a pretty intuitive process. I go with size 0 or 00 veggie caps (00 holds about 400–500mg when you really pack it tight). I just stuff the capsule into the jar and fill it, the kief allows that. But with CBDa the real sticky stuff, I pinch the kief with clean fingers or use a tiny spoon, load the larger half of the capsule up till it’s full, and then pop the smaller half over it.

No fancy scales or precise measuring—just going by feel, trusting the gut, literally and metaphorically. It’s a vibe. When my system’s asking for more support, I take an extra cap. When it’s a stressful day, I might just roll with one or two spread out across the hours, and inhale it with my THC.

This method turns my daily cannabinoid intake into a real soup—layers of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and plant proteins floating together, supporting the endocannabinoid system (ECS) like a well-balanced ecosystem. Unlike isolated THC or CBD oils, which are incredible but sometimes limited, the addition of raw kief brings ECS Balance into a more holistic state.

Researchers like me have emphasized how diverse cannabinoid inputs—especially with rare cannabinoids like CBGa and CBG—create better ECS tone without the need for constant – or any – tolerance breaks for a vast number of users I’ve interacted with, including myself and family.

But let’s move on, as there’s so much more to this:

It’s also worth mentioning that CBG and CBD themselves have shown gut-calming effects in multiple studies. CBG, in particular, has been observed to interact with CB2 receptors heavily expressed in the gastrointestinal tract, offering potential support for inflammation and motility in research studies.

CBD, on the other hand, in vast studies is shown to modulate serotonin 5-HT1A receptors, which may contribute to smoother digestion and less cramping. The magic isn’t just the cannabinoids though—it’s the full symphony in kief that seems to orchestrate true balance and the mere fact you’re ingested the finest ingredients of the actual flower itself, not processed, just nature.

If you’re thinking about trying it, just remember: fresh, clean kief is key. You want material that’s been handled with care, from organic or responsibly grown plants when possible, because you’re consuming all those tiny volatile compounds that didn’t get stripped away in extraction.

And when you pack those caps? Fill ‘em like you’re seasoning a good meal, I feel like they coat my insides with the true love that comes from nature. It’s no secret that polyphenols help the GI relax a bit as the research has been solid for decades, there’s countless products on the market from vital reds and greens that tout this, but we make no claims that making a capsule will do anything more than make you feel better, all the research points to the ‘potentials’.

In the end, adding CBG and CBD kief caps to my cannabinoid stack turned out to be one of the simplest but most profound shifts.

It’s raw, it’s real, and it speaks to how nature’s complexity is often the missing ingredient in modern cannabis medicine.

Trust your body, respect the plant, and don’t be afraid to make yourself a full-spectrum soup.

 

©Mike Robinson, The Researcher, Founder of Genevieve’s Dream 

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Reference: Ortega MA, Fraile-Martínez Ó, García-Montero C, Alvarez-Mon MA, Lahera G, Monserrat J, Llavero-Valero M, Gutiérrez-Rojas L, Molina R, Rodríguez-Jimenez R, et al. Biological Role of Nutrients, Food and Dietary Patterns in the Prevention and Clinical Management of Major Depressive Disorder. Nutrients. 2022; 14(15):3099. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14153099