Thanks to the growing sales of CBD, there are numerous predictions that the market for this product will surpass $1 billion by the end of 2020. Science has also helped greatly in its discovery of wide benefits, which range from managing depression to easing the pain associated with arthritis.
Because of the benefits it offers, there are understandably many people who are increasingly curious about it and what it can offer. Since many US states have legalized its use, you might also know the different ways you can consume the product.
In this article, we will talk about the uses of this flower, and the number of things you can use it in your everyday lifestyle.
What does a CBD flower refer to?
A CBD flower is the alternative name for a CBD bud. These flowers usually come from hemp plants. If you want to grow them legally, especially somewhere like the US where many states still hold to anti-marijuana laws, the CBD flower must contain a maximum of 0.3% THC, which is the active component and is responsible for getting people high’.
THC, which is an acronym for tetrahydrocannabinol, is largely non-existent in CBD flowers; so using the flower does not result in the same effect. This makes them a great alternative if you do not want the high of marijuana but still want the positive effects it brings.
Instead of THC, the active component in CBD flowers is cannabidiol, or CBD in short. This compound is among 120 beneficial compounds in hemp plants that are regularly under scientific study due to their effects on health.
The CBD flower comes in different types, which many refer to as ‘CBD strains’. These strains are usually available in medical marijuana clinics, although you can also purchase them from reputable retailers such as Organic CBD Nugs.
Now that we have that out of the way, let us go over some of the uses of the CBD flower.
Baking
If you are reading this, you have probably heard of the infamous ‘pot brownies’. These are meant to get people high, as they contain the THC in marijuana.
However, you can use cannabis flowers to create brownies that do not result in the ‘high’ effect, but can still help with anxiety, pain, or other issues. You can incorporate it into a variety of baked products as well, such as cakes, cookies, muffins, and so on.
Smoking
Smoking is a controversialissue, no doubt. Smoking marijuana is even more of a controversial issue, as some people insist on the benefits while others deride it.
However, smoking CBD can be an alternative. If you notice that you are too dependent on smoking marijuana that has high THC content, then this alternative will be a way to help you reduce your dependence while still relieving your mental state. It is also a good way to stop smoking cigarettes, and encourage you to pursue healthier alternatives.
Smoking the flowers is the same as smoking a traditional cigarette. However, you should note that smoking has its own dangers, as it can lead to lung damage – so limit it to an occasional activity.
Cooking
If you happen to be a master chef, you might get some inspiration on creating interesting dishes that feature the CBD flower. For instance, an advanced culinary chef can use them in the creation of dishes and snacks such as gummies, adding a sample of the flowers.
While you will find the traditional use of CBD being included in baked goods, you can also become extra creative with savory pies, salads, and other foods. You might even end up creating something entirely new that proves popular.
Turning it into capsules
If you want to consume specific amounts of hemp and you are having trouble figuring out the measurements, you can convert the CBD flowers into capsules – all without the need to process the stuff. That will also allow you to get the most from the substance, as you are getting the complete spectrum of decarboxylated and raw cannabinoids.
The whole process of shredding the flowers and making them into pills will also allow you to test the dosages easily and quickly, saving you the trouble of later fussing over measurements or wondering the drops you need to take.
If you are an advanced user, you can even make the pills from the flowers on your own, rather than buying them from marijuana stores. You will frequently find that the pills are in the form of capsules, which then contain CBD oil in them. You can then swallow them and get thecomplete benefits of the substance.
Vaping
Like smoking, this is also controversial among many people – especially because there has been little scientific research into vaping and what it does. However, it is also a way you can use to get the benefits of CBD use while eliminating the dangers of smoking.
When you use the CBD flowers in this method, your blood stream will absorb the CBD directly, which means you begin to notice the effects in as little as a minute or less.
Since research on vaping is still few and far between, it is best to limit your consumption through this method as it may lead to health problems later if you get too dependent on it.
Dangers of synthetic CBD
Regardless of the source of your CBD – whether from hemp flowers or cannabis plants – it is more beneficial to consume than using synthetic CBD, which is created in a lab.
Since CBD is increasingly getting attention due to its medicinal and health properties, there are companies out there that are trying to make extra profits off this hype. They do this through marketing the product as CBD, even though the truth is that they are actually from other substances that are not CBD flowers or the plant itself.
Eventually, this increases the risk to the industry and the patients – because you are not sure what you are consuming.
Final thoughts
There are numerous uses of CBD flowers, and they can assist you to manage a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Since the plant is also widely usable, its uses are almost limitless – however, ensure that you purchase it from reputable dealers in order to get the best quality available.
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