CBD products have been in the market for some time, making many people become either curious or unaccepting immediately. You can write this off from lack or erroneous information coming from the internet nowadays.
You might have heard about Cannabidiol-made oils, rolls, and edibles, but did you know the greatest and most potent part of a hemp plant comes from its flower, specifically the female type?
There are many parts of the hemp plant you can use in any of the products. So far according to research, Hemp plants’ flowers have a significantly higher amount of Cannabidiol than seeds, leaves, and stalks.
This makes flowers great for those seeking for a greater effect in their body, especially if what they feel are pains and ailments. But what is a CBD flower? Read on to find out all the necessary facts.
All About CBD And Its Flower
CBD, also known as Cannabidiol, is a compound from the hemp plant. This plant is part of the genus Cannabis Sativa that branches out to two species: Hemp and Marijuana. The one those oils and edibles are made from is Hemp. Marijuana (the Cannabis Sativa plant) has a high THC content, which is the psychoactive compound of the plant typically associated with a ‘marijuana high’.
Cannabidiol is a phytocannabinoid that gives relief to many aches and pains but does not create a psychoactive effect in the brain. THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, is its sister compound and is responsible for giving you that “high” feeling. These two cannabinoids are most abundant in their genus among all other 112 other phytocannabinoids.
THC can be found in medical marijuana and does induce a certain threshold of psychoactive effect when used, but it is mostly mild to moderate effects. Hemp on the other hand has very little amounts of THC, especially on the trichomes of its flowers. It is removed completely (or with very little trace) when manufactured into products.
Xanax relieves tremor and anxiety and removes a sense of fear. It acts for a long time (almost a day). Put 1/4 of a pill under the tongue, and in 30-40 minutes you won’t care about anything. Personally, I use it only occasionally, when I have a stressful or exciting situation ahead (not to develop addiction).
Either way, a handful of the community opt to take CBD products for its effects. It enables them to go about their day without having to stagger along feeling stimulated or overly relaxed.
With this in mind, the CBD flower is regarded highly as the part with the densest CBD content. Its effects can also be heightened if a consumer smokes it organically and leaves in the THC content. This is because of a biological phenomenon that happens in the body as you smoke it along with other cannabinoids present in the plant instead of just Cannabidiol alone. This is called the ‘entourage effect’.
Understanding The Endocannabinoid System
This system is present in humans as well as all mammals from the animal kingdom. It is the system that regulates cannabinoids and brings about their desired effects on the body. Think of it as the respiratory system.
When you breathe in, air exchange happens, where oxygen is mixed with non-oxygen rich blood to make them oxygen-rich and ready to distribute all over the body. The same happens with the ECS, as it introduces phytocannabinoids into the body, converts them into endocannabinoids and these are led to our body’s receptors.
There are two receptors known as of today. These are the CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 is directly responsible for any effects in the nervous system, while CB2 is found to affect the peripheral system.
Not much is known about how the cannabinoid interacts with the receptors. Despite that, many studies such as this: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5877694/ have attempted to crack this mystery for some time now.
Some even speculate that it doesn’t necessarily latch on, but brings about its uses in another way.
This is the field that surely needs more in-depth study. Although many theses, studies, and articles have resurfaced since its use decades ago, the biological part of it seems to be lacking some evidence.
Reasons To Consider Using CBD Flowers
Although some superiorities are coming from using the flower, it doesn’t mean we’re contesting the effect of any of its other parts as well. Hemp flower is used simply because of its more potent effects some people can feel, as other CBD products leave little to nothing for their relief.
That said, any of the plant’s parts have been researched to have relieved many pains and any inflammation you might feel in your body. This includes arthritis, migraines, even helping some symptoms of autoimmune diseases. Something as severe as cancer pain and something trivial like a simple headache can be relieved by CBD in a matter of seconds (via smoking, the fastest way to take in CBD).
It was also found to relieve nausea and reduce vomiting from chemotherapy, calm anxiety, and even those with PTSD.
Many studies have been dedicated to its effect on epilepsy, so much so that an FDA-approved CBD product called Epidiolex is already a prescription for pedia patients. It is also known to help those with severe depression.
** Please always consult a medical professional for advice on personal health and choices in supplementary wellness **
