So, you might’ve been hearing about CBD and how it could offer a number of health benefits.
Cannabidiol, also called CBD, has grown increasingly popular over the last few years.
Thanks to the spreading legalization of cannabis, CBD is becoming more accessible to a larger group of people.
With the rising market for CBD, it’s no surprise that more and more people are looking to hop onto the CBD train.
For instance, in areas where cannabis has been legalized, people can also grow CBD flowers at home.
That said, here are some of the ways you can make use of CBD flowers, as well as the benefits you could reap from them.
What Are CBD Flowers
CBD flowers are a part of the cannabis plants. Specifically, they’re the ‘buds’ of cannabis plants that are CBD-dominant.
In other words, they have high amounts of CBD and minimal amounts of THC. The ‘bud’ is the part of the plant that’ll have the highest concentration of CBD and THC.
CBD and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the two main compounds found in the cannabis plant.
THC is the psychoactive compound that produces the ‘high.’ CBD, on the other hand, isn’t psychoactive, but is instead associated with producing a calming and relaxing effect upon consumption.
The high CBD and low THC levels in CBD flowers result in them having no or minimal psychoactive effects, making them ideal for medicinal use.
The Benefits Of CBD Flowers
The higher concentration of CBD found in the flowers can benefit the health and wellbeing of those who regularly consume them.
Some will use CBD flower for pain. Other potential benefits include:
- May help with cancer relief
- May improve sleep
- May reduce symptoms of anxiety
- May relieve stress
- May promote heart health
These are just some of the benefits that may come from using CBD flowers. Many who regularly consume CBD have claimed that they’ve experienced an overall improvement in their physical and mental wellbeing.
How To Enjoy The Benefits Of The CBD Flower
Whether you’ve decided to try it because you’re feeling stressed at work or are hoping to experience some of its other benefits, you’re likely to wonder how you should consume it.
Here are five ways to get the benefits from a CBD flower:
- Smoking
When it comes to consuming CBD, inhalation is generally the fastest way to get it absorbed by your system and enjoy its effects. When you inhale CBD, it goes directly from your lungs into your bloodstream.
Smoking is one of the oldest and most traditional ways of consuming a CBD flower. For the best results, it’s recommended to dry the flower before it’s smoked.
CBD flowers can be smoked through a pipe, rolled joint, blunt, etc.
Smoking often delivers the highest concentration of CBD at a time, but it may be harsh on your throat and lungs, and, therefore, isn’t the best method if you have lung complications, such as asthma.
If this is a concern to you, you may want to consider the other consumption methods listed here.
- Vaping
Vaping is another inhalation method to get the benefits out of a CBD flower. Vaping heats the flower to a point where it produces a vapor. It’d be best to consider non-inhalation methods if you have lung complications.
Vaping CBD flowers will require either a dry-herb or an e-liquid atomizer.
To directly vape a CBD flower, you’ll want a dry herb atomizer and some dried CBD flowers. The atomizer usually holds the dry CBD flower in a chamber, where it’s heated to produce vapor as you inhale.
E-liquid atomizers are more common, often cheaper, and preferred by most. To vape CBD flowers from these, you’ll need to get CBD-flower-infused e-liquid from a professional vape store.
The CBD is extracted from the flower and infused into the liquid in a lab. Such liquids don’t include any oil, and you should never try to put CBD oil into a vape.
- Sublingual Drops
Ingesting CBD is another excellent method of consumption.
However, oral consumption is always slower to take effect than inhalation because the CBD has to make its way through your digestive system. It may take a few hours before you feel the effects.
On the other hand, ingestion takes effect faster when taken via the sublingual route.
Dropping concentrated CBD flower oil under the tongue is growing in popularity. It’s quick and easy to fit into your daily routine.
CBD oil concentrates are often pre-processed from the flowers and sold in stores, but it’s possible to make them at home if you have the right equipment.
- Cooking Oil Infusion
Making CBD edibles would be perfect if you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.
Once you have some CBD flowers, you can make a CBD-infused oil that can substitute the oil you’ve been using in recipes for years!
For example, you can make cake, brownies, gummies, lollipops, and almost anything else you can think of.
- Topical Solution
If you don’t want to inhale it and you don’t want to eat it, you might consider trying something that you can apply to your skin.
Much like with edibles, CBD flowers can be infused into any homemade topical solution recipe that uses a natural oil, such as shea butter or coconut oil, as an ingredient.
CBD flowers can be infused into creams, body butter, balms, lotions, etc. Applying a topical CBD solution may ease aches, pains, sore muscles, and skin conditions, such as dry skin and eczema.
This method relies on CBD being absorbed through your skin and is one of the slowest absorption methods.
You’d likely need to apply a considerable amount if you want to strengthen the effects you’ll experience.
Conclusion
If you’ve decided to take CBD for its medicinal benefits, obtaining the flower is a great way to go.
Having the flower can give you more control and versatility over your consumption choice.
That said, be sure to always source your CBD flowers through safe and legal suppliers.
Otherwise, growing your own CBD flowers is the best way to ensure that what you’re using is completely safe.