Beginners Guide to CBD Flower

The part of the hemp plant that’s most appealing to both recreational and medical consumers is definitely the CBD flower. Also called hemp bud and hemp flower, this part of the plant contains the most cannabinoids, terpenes, and other chemical compounds. As a result, it’s used to make a good majority of CBD products that can be found on the cannabis market today.

If you’ve been looking for more information on CBD flower, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll give you all the details about the hemp flower and the different ways people consume it, so let’s get started.

The 411 on CBD Flowers

The hemp plant is a type of flowering plant in the Cannabaceae family that doesn’t produce intoxicating effects after consumption. As a result, the hemp plant is widely used for industrial and medicinal purposes. And just like marijuana, hemp has its own flowers, known to some as CBD flower, which are the buds of the hemp plant where most of the cannabinoids and other chemical compounds are situated.

As opposed to marijuana, which is known for having high amounts of THC and low amounts of CBD, CBD flower contains only small amounts of the intoxicating cannabinoid THC, but large amounts of the cannabinoid CBD. In addition to CBD, it also has a lot of other minor cannabinoids like CBN, CBC, CBG, and so on.

Considering this, let’s see the effects people experience when consuming CBD flower.

Effects of Consuming CBD Flower

As we’ve mentioned above, CBD doesn’t produce the intoxicating effects that THC does, but instead produces milder effects that tend to calm the body down. Due to the therapeutic benefits it may provide to consumers, people have been using it for:

• Stiffness and discomfort
• Anxiousness
• Soreness
• Sleep support

That being said, every CBD product is different, so it’s best to consult with your doctor before you start taking CBD. If you are familiar with CBD flower and are looking for quality artisan 100% organic grown hemp flower, check out our new hemp flower by strain type!

The Importance of Terpenes

Apart from the cannabinoids, the other group of essential compounds in the CBD flower are terpenes, which are responsible for the flower’s aroma and the taste. While the terpene content varies from strain to strain, some of the most common terpenes include:

• Myrcene - the most widespread terpene that has an earthy and fruity scent.
• Limonene - has a citrus smell and is commonly found in citrus fruits.
• Linalool –  has a flower aroma unique to lavender. 
• Alpha-Pinene – has a piney smell which is commonly found in pine trees.
• Beta-Caryophyllene – has a peppery aroma and taste that you commonly find in black pepper and cloves.
• Humulene –  has an earthy, woody, and spicy scent that’s found in hops.
• Bisabolol – has a floral scent that’s also found in chamomile.
• Geranial – has a floral and sweet scent that’s found in roses and lemongrass.

While the above-mentioned terpenes are very common in CBD flowers, they’re not the only ones as there are over 400 terpenes in the cannabis plant. 

The reason why these chemical compounds are so important, apart from the aromatic properties they provide, is their interaction with the cannabinoids found in the hemp plant when consumed. By interacting with the cannabinoids, they produce the so-called “entourage effect” on consumers.

The Entourage Effect

The entourage effect happens when the terpenes work in synergy with the cannabinoids, which provide the initial effects, and enhance CBD’s therapeutic benefits. This makes the CBD flower’s effects more potent than if CBD was taken in isolation. 

Now that you have the most essential info on the CBD flower, let’s see how it’s used.

How to Use CBD Flowers?

People generally consume CBD flowers in the following ways:

• Smoking
• Vaping
• Making their own edibles
• Topicals

The traditional method of consuming both the hemp plant and the cannabis plant is smoking. For this method, you’ll need to grind up your CBD flower and add the crushed buds to a joint, cone, pipe, bong, or any other smoking device. You then light the joint or bowl and inhale the smoke that ultimately produces the effects.

The next method is vaporization, which is a process where the cannabis flower is heated to a temperature that releases steam composed of cannabinoids and terpenes that the consumer inhales. Compared to smoking, this method is marketed as a healthier option for consuming the plant, as it preserves the quality of the cannabinoids and burns them equally in the process.

CBD can also be ingested through various foods and drinks that have been infused with CBD in the form of butter, oil, coffee, tea, sweet and savory dishes like pasta and brownies, and other common foods and drinks.

Finally, topicals are different types of lotions and balms that are infused with CBD and are used on the skin in order to relieve stiffness and soreness. These products don’t have any effects on the mind, but rather provide relief on the spot where you apply them. 

Final Thoughts on CBD

As you already know, CBD has become more and more popular in recent years due to all the therapeutic benefits we’ve mentioned above, and some that are yet to be researched. Due to the increase in popularity, a lot of brands have started creating CBD products, and so has Nuvita CBD.

So, if you’d like to see the benefits of CBD for yourself, Nuvita CBD has launched its very own artisan CBD flower. When looking through the website, you can see that all of the products are third-party tested and held to the highest manufacturing and quality standards. All you need to do is order and give them a try yourself!