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Everything to Know About CBD Flower
What is CBD flower?
CBD flower is a cannabis flower variation known for its high CBD resin content. The richness in CBD makes CBD flower more appealing due to its beneficial effects and the absence of unwanted psychoactive side effects.
It’s important to note that the cannabinoid called Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. The higher the THC content, the more the flower can induce a ‘high’ in the consumer. In the case of marijuana, the THC content exceeds 10%, which is quite high and can cause anxiety and paranoia in some individuals. This is why the sale of this plant is prohibited.
On the other hand, CBD flower does not produce a ‘high’ because it contains lower levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol. In the case of hemp, the THC content is below 0.2%. As a result, CBD cannabis flower is not consumed for psychoactive effects but rather for its relaxing, anti-inflammatory, or anxiolytic effects. This flower has numerous applications; for example, it can be used to alleviate hangovers and headaches.
What are the effects of CBD cannabis flower?
This chemical compound can come in various forms on the market, such as CBD oil, for example. However, purchasing a flower is recommended because the effects of CBD are more effective. There is better synergy between the different cannabinoids in the flower than in the oil. When vaporized, ingested, or smoked, the cannabinoids and terpenes in CBD flower work together to provide more effective actions.
This CBD flower has many virtues, and research on its effects is still ongoing. Among its main positive effects, this CBD-containing flower can help with pain relief. Cannabinoids bind to CB1 and CB2 receptors to optimize the natural response of the nervous system to pain.
This flower is also used to help combat stress and depression. Cannabinoids have anxiolytic properties that can regulate mood and directly impact anxiety attacks.
For heavy users, this CBD cannabis flower can help with addiction. By counteracting the effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinoids in CBD flower are sometimes indicated for withdrawal. This is not limited to illegal hashish; it can also be used for tobacco or opioid withdrawal.
What dose of CBD flower should one buy at a CBD store?
THC acts on the body by activating cannabinoid receptors. There are two types of THC receptors:
- CB1, found on cells in the brain: in the limbic system, where it plays a role in emotions, in the cortex, the hippocampus (involved in memory), in the thalamus (important in sensory perceptions), and in the cerebellum, which is involved in motor function. The existence of these receptors suggests the presence of endogenous cannabinoids: for example, anandamide, a derivative of fatty acid, binds to the CB1 receptor.
- CB2, found on immune cells.
Beneficial properties, contraindications, and legislation
CBD-rich, non-psychoactive flowers are suitable for helping consumers manage various health issues. Many studies have been conducted and have confirmed numerous properties of this compound. These CBD cannabis flowers are sometimes used to alleviate symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis, arthritis pain, and fibromyalgia. Symptoms associated with Dravet syndrome and certain anxiety disorders can also be addressed.
The advantage of this multifaceted solution is that its effects are immediate on all these acute symptoms. It is also used in the context of supporting the fight against depression.