Hemp has been present in pop culture and broadly understood show business for years. Although for a long time they were associated only with illegal specifics, specific to various subcultures, the popularization of CBD made more and more people reach for hemp products. It seems, however, that dried CBD and vaporization can still evoke negative connotations, and a red light goes on in the heads of potential users and the question arises: Is it safe and legal?
In this article, we will tell you a bit more about dried CBD hemp, how it is made, how it can be used and why vaporization is completely safe. We will also talk about joints and other expressions that until now have been associated only with the dark zone. So why is it worth reaching for CBD drought? See for yourself!
Hemp: What are the varieties?
Although each of us has heard of cannabis at least once, most of us associate it mainly with more illegal activities. However, the popularization of CBD has meant that for several years there has been talk of marijuana, which can have beneficial effects in use and is completely LEGAL. After all, hemp is not only THC and psychedelic effects that are the result of its use. Hemp is primarily nutrient-rich substances that are even referred to as “super foods”. It is therefore worth noting that when talking about hemp, three subspecies should be distinguished.
The types of hemp include: Indian hemp, Wild hemp and Industrial hemp. The world-famous hemp with THC, the use of which is prohibited in our country, is Indian hemp (cannabis). Their breeding is forbidden, and when buying CBD oils in stores, it is not worth counting on the fact that we will receive specifics made of Indian hemp. Industrial hemp is used in the cosmetics, food and supplement production industries. They are rich in many micronutrients that have a positive effect on the body. The third species that we will pay the least attention to is wild hemp, which is also referred to by botanists as “weeds”.
CBD hemp drought: How is it made?
Dried hemp is nothing more than dried hemp flowers. CBD drought is obtained by drying the female hemp inflorescences. And here it is worth emphasizing that although the “tops” look like these illegal plants in Poland, hemp flowers can be grown in our country, and the THC content in the plant does not exceed the permissible 0.2%. This minimal presence of THC makes not only the cultivation of the plant legal, but also inhalation or oral consumption of dried CBD hemp does not cause any psychoactive effects.
What should you do to get dried CBD? The process of decarboxylation of hemp buds, in which the acidic forms of CBDA and THCA are present, will be important here, which only in the decarboxylation process turn into neutral forms. Due to the high temperature, we get rid of the acidic form and CBD is created. Decarboxylation can also be done at home, and you only need an oven to do it. It turns out that in the course of the research, it was found that the optimum temperature for this process would be 110 degrees Celsius and baking dried leaves spread out on baking paper for about 40 to 50 minutes.
CBD hemp drought: How to use?
CBD drought can be used in several different ways, although there are basically two main ones – inhalation and oral. It can be noticed that with the first method cannabidiol will start to affect the body much faster, because during the inhalation process it will immediately go to the lungs and then into the bloodstream, while when administered orally – it will first undergo metabolic processes. Although inhalation is recommended more often with the use of dried hemp, you do not have to give up this oral method as well – using, among others, CBD oils.
Vaporization of dried hemp
Obtaining a quick effect, however, will be appropriate for vaporization, which has several important advantages. One of them is, among others, more effective assimilation of dried ingredients than, for example, when smoking. A faster onset of action was also noted. What is vaporization anyway? Vaporization is heating the herb to the boiling point of CBD. In this method, it will be necessary to use a vaporizer, through which you inhale the vapors. This method will be much more beneficial for our health than the popular smoking, because then there is no inhalation of harmful substances.
How to use a vaporizer? Before placing the dried hemp in the vaporizer, it should be finely ground – preferably in a dedicated grinder. Then, put the ground mixture into the vaporizer and set the appropriate temperature. CBD begins to evaporate at around 160 degrees, however, it is believed that the optimal value of heating dried CBD is 180 degrees. When the dried hemp is in the device and reaches the desired temperature – we take a full breath so that the vaporization vapor is in our lungs. We should know whether a vaporizer is working properly by the characteristic taste in the mouth.
However, vaporization should not be confused with smoking, because slightly different mechanisms occur in this process. Smoke is produced during combustion, and water vapor is produced during vaporization, which is rich in many active substances.
How to dose dried CBD? The answer to this question will be the statement that it is an individual matter. Just like in the case of taking CBD oil – the dosage depends on our body and how it reacts to CBD. When determining the dose, various variables must be taken into account – our age, general health condition, as well as body weight, etc. In the case of CBD inhalation, the level of delivery of the CBD dose to the body will therefore depend on the length of inhalation, and thus – the amount of CBD concentration in the organism. To determine the ideal dose, gradually increase it and watch how your body reacts to it.
Smoking dried CBD
If you are not a fan of vaporization and you prefer the popular CBD smoking, you can use, for example, a pipe. A pipe is a glass accessory in which the herb is placed. Put one side in your mouth and heat the other side with a flame. The resultant of this process is the smoke you inhale. Another method will be to prepare joints, although here you will need a few accessories. You definitely need to stock up on tissue paper and filters. After completing all the components, you need to spread a small amount of herbs on a piece of paper, insert a filter into one end and form a joint.
However, it is worth remembering that, unlike vaporization, smoking has certain consequences, such as burdening the lungs and irritating the respiratory tract. These methods also mean that you lose a little more of the properties of dried CBD than in the case of vaporization.
If you want to discover the richness of CBD, check out our store (https://www.alba-hemp.com/) where you will find a wide selection of CBD oils, as well as food products such as hemp teas and hemp seeds. When buying dried hemp, remember that the store you choose uses only certified crops and has high-quality products.
References:
Sherri Gordon
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Availability and Promotion of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products in Online Vape Shop
Published online 2021 Jun 22.
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