For many, cannabis flower isn’t their cup of tea. Perhaps it’s because it makes one feel too paranoid or anxious. We don't recommend writing off cannabis flower entirely. In order to avoid the whirlwind of anxiety and paranoia, opt for CBD-rich flower. CBD-rich flower offers all of the beneficial effects of high-THC flower without the panic attack-inducing effects. CBD-rich flower can do everything from reduce hangovers to headaches, even for users with high tolerances. CBD flower offers consumers a clear-headed experience with incredible benefits.
What is CBD Flower?
CBD flower is cannabis bud that helps people relax without feeling out-of-their-mind high. In fact, if you do feel out-of-your-mind high from a high THC product, you can even use CBD to bring you back down to equilibrium. Today’s indica and sativa strains contain as much as 25 percent THC, much higher than mom and dad's schwag from the 60s. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is just one of many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant and CBD also makes up a sizable portion. Some cannabis growers have opted to cultivate for cannabidiol (CBD) for a therapeutic and non-psychoactive experience. While CBD flower does contain low levels of psychoactive THC, the high levels of CBD regulate the effects of THC.
The Entourage Effect
While many cannabis consumers may choose to opt for CBD-only products like CBD oil, CBD-rich flower can have better effects because of the synergy that occurs between THC and CBD. When smoking or vaping the entire cannabis flower, you get a wide breadth of therapeutic cannabinoids and fragrant terpenes that work together to influence each other’s actions. CBD, for instance, can enhance THC’s pain relieving and epilepsy reducing properties. CBD also encourages THC to stay longer in the system, helpful for people with chronic conditions.
Medicinal Value of High CBD and Low THC Flower
High CBD and low THC flower can alleviate chronic pain, inflammation, seizures, and anxiety. Specifically, CBD flower can help reduce symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis pain, Dravet’s Syndrome, and some anxiety disorders. When smoked or vaped, CBD flower can deliver immediate effects for acute symptoms. Since consuming CBD flower requires inhalation, it may not be the best consumption method for people with respiratory problems, children or the elderly.
Determining Dose of CBD Flower
Everyone’s ideal dose of CBD flower is different. Every strain will affect everyone differently. Since strains have differing ratios of CBD to THC, consumers can try out many to determine what works best for them. Some people may be more sensitive to THC than others. They need a CBD flower with a high ratio of CBD to THC for less of a high. Start off by consuming low doses of high CBD cannabis flower. A low dose can be one to two inhalations from joint, vaporizer or water pipe. While it isn’t an exact science, the slower you go, the better you can determine your tolerance for THC and CBD.
Buying cannabis flower solely based on a high THC is (and should be) an outdated approach to cannabis consumption. If you're buying liquor, do you always opt for white lightning given its high alcohol percentage? Cannabis consumers are growing wise to the unique effects of high-CBD flower, which can enhance the overall experience. CBD-rich flower boasts robust relaxing effects that can benefit users that rely on indica strains for its mellowing effects. Strains including Charlotte’s Web, Sour Tsunami, and AC/DC (to name a few) aren’t psychoactive, but offer a potent pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and anxiety-reducing effects due to the high amounts of CBD in the flower.
