CBD is becoming increasingly normalised and accepted as a genuine approach towards wellness within mainstream Western and scientific cultures. While research surrounding hemp-derived medicine is still progressing and needs further exploration to completely validate any claims, the early signs are promising.
So, if you’re curious about trying a different approach towards assisting improvements in sleep, mood, and anxiety, stick around as we look to establish exactly what CBD flowers are and the specific ways they could help to cultivate a greater sense of personal wellbeing and overall life satisfaction.
What are CBD Flowers?
CBD flowers are the raw, unprocessed buds harvested from hemp plants (Cannabis sativa). These flowers contain high levels of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that has gained popularity for its potential health benefits.
Unlike marijuana, which contains high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and induces a psychoactive high, hemp plants used to produce CBD flowers are cultivated to contain minimal levels of THC, typically below the legal limit of 0.3% in many regions.
CBD flowers are often rich in other cannabinoids, such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC), as well as various terpenes, aromatic compounds that contribute to the plant’s flavour and aroma profile. These compounds work synergistically in what is commonly referred to as the “entourage effect,” potentially enhancing the therapeutic effects of CBD.
CBD flowers can be consumed in various ways, including smoking, vaporisation, infusion into oils or tinctures, incorporation into edibles, and use in topical products. Each method offers different onset times and durations of effects, allowing users to tailor their consumption to their preferences and needs.
HHC Flowers
CBD flowers are non-psychoactive; while you’re likely to experience a deeper sense of relaxation, it won’t get you high. So, if you’re looking for something a little more potent than CBD, while not consuming THC, HHC flower could be just what you’re looking for.
HHC is known for having similar effects to THC; users report a sense of euphoria and improved mood while, unlike the familiarity of many cannabis users, simultaneously experiencing greater levels of energy and focus. HHC products below the THC threshold are completely legal in the UK due to the plant being isolated, this means that all of its other elements like terpenes, additional cannabinoids, and flavonoids are removed through the extraction process. When infused into hemp flowers, the HHC isolate doesn’t impact flavour or aroma department.
What are the Potential Benefits of CBD Consumption?
In the fast-moving 21st century society we live in, stress, anxiety, and insomnia, play prominent roles in the everyday life of millions in the United Kingdom. So, we’re always looking for a product that might help to relieve psychological or physiological symptoms we’re enduring during a given time.
Luckily, while still in need of further research, CBD shows promising signs in tackling and preventing stress-related mental health conditions.
Early research suggests that CBD can be used as a treatment for anxiety-related disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder when administered acutely.
CBD may help to treat anxiety disorders by:
· Reducing avoidant behaviour
· Regulating stress-response
· Activating serotonin receptor
CBD is thought to both directly and indirectly improve a user’s sleep. Lower levels of anxiety through consuming CBD may indirectly result in a user experiencing greater sleep, but CBD directly interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a role in regulating various physiological processes, including sleep-wake cycles. While the exact mechanisms are still being elucidated, CBD may modulate the activity of cannabinoid receptors (such as CB1 and CB2 receptors) and other neurotransmitter systems involved in sleep regulation.
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