Preclinical studies suggest CBN can be a therapeutic substance in a few ways:

• Potent antibacterial agent against MRSA bacteria.
• CBN may provide a powerful tool in the fight against ALS and other neurodegenerative conditions. 
• CBN research suggests that it could be an effective appetite stimulant.
• CBN may also be helpful for those suffering from glaucoma.
• CBN could provide pain relief for chronic muscle pain disorders (pain in the jaw muscles, joints and nerves) and fibromyalgia.
• CBN is known as the cannabinoid with the greatest sedative properties.
• Reference: Forbes Health