How to use CBD flowers?

Smoking CBD flowers, why is it prohibited?

Health

When you think of CBD flowers or buds, the first method of consumption that comes to mind is smoking a joint. While this is the most well-known and oldest form of consumption, it's far from the best.

On the one hand, combustion destroys a large part of the plant's active ingredients, which significantly limits its therapeutic potential . And as if that weren't enough, combustion and smoke damage the lungs.

On the other hand, joints are usually rolled with tobacco, and you already know that tobacco is particularly harmful to your health. In short, smoking joints is really not a good idea for consuming hemp, and today, legal and healthy alternatives exist.

Legality

Smoking CBD flowers is bad for your health, but it's also illegal . In France, this method of consumption is prohibited, whether it's a pure joint or one with tobacco.

The production, marketing and consumption of CBD flowers is permitted, but there is no question of smoking it on the street and provoking the police who, incidentally, cannot know whether your joint contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) or not.

THC is the molecule responsible for the psychoactive effects of hemp. Hemp containing THC is considered an illicit substance. Therefore, don't assume that smoking CBD is legal just because CBD is. The distinction is subtle but essential to avoid trouble.

How to consume CBD flowers?

Inhalation

If you're a smoker, it's still possible to vape CBD . To do this, you'll need a vaporizer designed for this purpose. CBD flower vaporizers have a temperature regulator that prevents combustion.

This preserves the plant's active ingredients and flavors. To offer you all the benefits of CBD, the vaporizer heats the flowers without burning them.

The advantage of vaporizing is how quickly CBD is absorbed by the body. Once inhaled, the vapor reaches the lungs and enters the bloodstream within minutes. The relaxing effects are almost immediate.

This is an ideal method of consumption if you need fast and effective relief. However, the relaxing effects are rather short-lived: expect between 1 and 3 hours of soothing effects depending on the dosage and the individual.

To use a vaporizer and inhale healthy smoke, follow these steps:

• Finely chop your CBD flowers using a grinder and place them in the tank.
• Preheat the vaporizer to approximately 170 degrees.
• Once the desired temperature is reached, gently inhale until you obtain a more or less thick vapor.
• The session lasts approximately 20 minutes. Once finished, let the device cool down and remember to clean it between uses.

Infusion

For non-smokers, the most popular method is CBD flower infusion . Drinking fresh CBD flower tea is perfect for preserving the plant's active ingredients, but also for enjoying the relaxing effects for several hours.

Indeed, CBD must pass through the digestive system before reaching the bloodstream. This is why the effects can take time to appear (30 minutes to 1 hour), but they last over time. If you suffer from chronic pain , stress or anxiety , this is a good solution to enjoy the benefits of CBD throughout the day.

In fact, infusions are one of the oldest ways to consume cannabis. Traditionally, cannabis tea has been consumed since the time of Imperial China, over two millennia ago. The advantage is that preparing a CBD flower infusion is just as simple as a traditional infusion.

To make a CBD flower infusion:

• Finely chop the desired amount of CBD flowers and place everything in a tea ball or stainless steel infuser.
• Let your preparation infuse in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add a fat such as honey, milk or cream to release the active ingredients of the CBD.
• Make yourself comfortable and start tasting.

Kitchen

CBD flowers also have their place in the kitchen. While they can be incorporated into your herbal teas, the same goes for all your beverages and culinary preparations.

The only condition is to preheat them in the oven for about 30 minutes at 100 degrees to release the active ingredients. Once heated, the CBD flowers can be finely chopped and incorporated into all your sweet or savory recipes.

As with herbal tea, the relaxing effects appear approximately 1 hour after consumption because the CBD must pass through the digestive system. However, these effects can last up to 7 hours thanks to the presence of active ingredients in the digestive system.

Smoothies, milkshakes, cakes, pancakes, brownies... Anything is possible with CBD flowers. If you want to integrate CBD more easily into your daily diet, you can make CBD oil, butter , or honey.

So, all you have to do is add your CBD-based fat directly to your next recipes. Let your imagination run wild!