{"id":116,"date":"2019-09-03T22:28:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T22:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmlearnver2.wmmota.com\/?p=116"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T15:40:35","slug":"smoking-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/smoking-cbd","title":{"rendered":"The ins and outs of smoking CBD"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>You've likely seen cannabidiol (CBD) everywhere from drugstore gummies to boutique coffee concoctions. But there's reason to believe smoking high-CBD flower might be one of the most effective ways to experience the <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/cbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">potential benefits of CBD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're curious about smoking CBD flower and want to explore the pros and cons, this is the guide for you. And if you're looking for a literal guide to smoking, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/inhale-weed-without-going-overboard\" target=\"_blank\">we have a guide for that<\/a>, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3600\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"smoking a bubbler\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Many consumers typically prefer consuming or smoking CBD through a pipe, joint, or vape pen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3600\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_830-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"smoking a bubbler\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"the-difference-between-smoking-cbd-and-thc\">\n\tThe difference between smoking CBD and THC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and CBD have a lot in common. They're <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/cannabinoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">the most abundant cannabinoids<\/a> found in cannabis plants and they both have the potential to help with anxiety. They even have the same chemical structure (the atoms are just arranged differently). <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/tetrahydrocannabinol-thc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The main difference between THC<\/a> and CBD can be summed up in one word: intoxication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD is often touted as nonpsychoactive or having no psychoactive effects, but it's more accurately described <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/thc-vs-cbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">as nonintoxicating<\/a>. Why? Even though CBD won't get you high, that subtly calm feeling you might experience after taking some CBD tincture is technically a psychoactive effect. Any substance that has a direct effect on the function of the brain is considered psychoactive. By contrast, THC can be intoxicating even at low doses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_535\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Both THC and CBD interact with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_535\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-648_WMMW-LA_0465-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Why this happens has to do with how THC and CBD interact with <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/endocannabinoid-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS)<\/a>. The human endocannabinoid system consists of the cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body. The body's most studied cannabinoid receptors are the Cannabinoid-1 and Cannabinoid-2 receptors (CB1 and CB2), and they are found in the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, and the immune system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>THC binds with the CB1 receptors in the brain to produce that classic weed high, while CBD has been shown to have the opposite interaction with CB1 receptors, acting as an antagonist. When consumed together, CBD appears to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.projectcbd.org\/sites\/projectcbd\/files\/downloads\/tale-of-two-cannabinoids.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">improve the therapeutic and enjoyable effects of THC<\/a> by minimizing the unwanted side effects such as anxiety and a rapid heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3674\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"smoking joint in bed\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>The bioavailability of CBD is greater through the lungs than through the gut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3674\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bedroom_0300-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"smoking joint in bed\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"why-consumption-method-matters\">\n\tWhy consumption method matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The consumption method <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/long-take-cbd-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">plays a critical role in how long it will take to feel the effects of CBD<\/a>. Inhalation is considered an effective delivery method for CBD because of how quickly the body absorbs it. When CBD is smoked or vaped, cannabinoids enter the lungs and then the bloodstream, circulating throughout the body from there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some cannabis consumers and patients prefer to take their CBD through oral administration or topical application, others have found inhalation to be the most effective way to consume. And there may be some science to support this preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr. Adie Rae, a neuroscientist and scientific adviser to Weedmaps, \u201cThe bioavailability of CBD is greater through the lungs than through the gut. Specifically, about half of the CBD you inhale makes it into the blood, but only 5% of the CBD you eat gets into your blood.\" A Chemistry &amp; Biodiversity study published in 2017 confirms this, stating that while the bioavailability can vary based on how the CBD is smoked, \u201csmoking\u2026 provides a rapid and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2689518\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">efficient method of drug delivery<\/a> from the lungs to the brain.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added benefit, the effects are felt almost immediately after inhalation. The effects of edibles, on the other hand, can take up to two hours to kick in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-scaled.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3647\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-768x368.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-1536x736.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-2048x982.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"cbd joints\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Smoking CBD flower is an efficient way to experience the potential benefits of CBD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3647\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-768x368.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-1536x736.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3983_January-Learn_Grams-Pound_Joints2-1-2048x982.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"cbd joints\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"the-benefits-of-smoking-cbd\">\n\tThe benefits of smoking CBD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the emerging research into CBD's potential medical benefits, there is concrete scientific evidence for its effectiveness in the treatment of epilepsy by reducing seizures. So much so that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a CBD-based drug to treat childhood epilepsy. But that's the only hard scientific evidence on the cannabinoid.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anecdotally, cannabis consumers have used CBD to alleviate depression, anxiety, insomnia, and pain. But until multiple studies confirm the anecdotal benefits of CBD and the benefits of smoking CBD specifically, that's all they are \u2014 anecdotal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is there is a lot of clinical evidence that CBD is safe to consume, even in large quantities. A clinical trial published in CNS Drugs in 2019 showed that healthy individuals who received 1500 mg of CBD twice per day <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30374683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">experienced very few adverse reactions and all were mild<\/a>. For context, most CBD products on the market today contain 10 mg per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because CBD poses minimal risks even in large quantities, you should be able to experiment with smoking CBD flower without fear of overdoing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_507\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>The only way to find out if CBD works for you is to try it.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_507\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-236_April-May_Alley_097-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"the-side-effects-of-smoking-cbd\">\n\tThe side effects of smoking CBD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because smoking CBD involves \u2014 no shocker here \u2014 smoke inhalation, there is the risk of developing respiratory issues. Whenever you combust plant material, toxins called polyaromatic hydrocarbons form. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons exist in both tobacco and cannabis smoke and exposing yourself to those toxins is one of the risks of smoking weed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, smoking cannabis doesn't have the same risks as smoking cigarettes. While smoking CBD flower in excess may lead to respiratory issues (like bronchitis or, in severe cases, COPD), <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1277837\/\" target=\"_blank\">there has been no causal link found between smoking weed and cancer<\/a>, one of the biggest risks associated with smoking cigarettes. Smoking anything, including cannabis, has potential risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2007 study published in the Harm Reduction Journal examined self-reported respiratory symptoms in participants who used cigarettes and cannabis. The study found that using a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17437626\" target=\"_blank\">vaporizer could decrease respiratory symptoms<\/a> in regular cannabis users who smoke.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to possible respiratory issues caused by smoke inhalation, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31161980\/\" target=\"_blank\">CBD does interact with some prescription drugs<\/a> so check with your doctor before smoking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"hemp-flower-vs-high-cbd-flower\">\n\tHemp flower vs. high-CBD flower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While they may sound similar, the difference will largely dictate where you can buy these products \u2014 or if you can buy them at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_2132\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-768x512.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"marijuana plant\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Hemp flower and high-CBD flower may look the same, but they're legally very different.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_2132\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-768x512.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-932_B2B-Dispensary_1352-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"marijuana plant\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/the-plant\/hemp-vs-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">hemp plant produces a broad range of cannabinoids<\/a>, including THC, the intoxicating cannabinoid in marijuana. However, hemp does not produce enough THC to be intoxicating when consumed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the hemp plant doesn't produce a significant amount of THC, it is capable of producing the non-intoxicating and medicinally rich CBD in high concentrations. And certain strains of hemp produce flowers that look indistinguishable from the high-THC cannabis you'll find at legal dispensaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many countries differentiate hemp from marijuana by the amount of THC produced. In the US, industrial hemp is defined as a Cannabis sativa L. plant containing no more than 0.3% THC by weight. Thanks to the Farm Bill of 2018, you can legally buy hemp flower online in nearly every state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/news\/2020\/04\/you-can-laugh-but-cbd-pre-rolls-are-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong><em>Related: You can laugh, but CBD pre-rolls are the future<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-CBD flower is only available for purchase in licensed dispensaries in states where it's legal since it contains THC levels higher than the cutoff for hemp. While it contains higher levels of CBD than most cannabis flower on the legal market, it'll typically contain significant levels of THC as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-does-smoking-cbd-feel\">\n\tHow does smoking CBD feel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The experience of smoking CBD vary depending on the product and the individual who is consuming the CBD. For example, dabbing a pure CBD isolate will likely cause different effects than hitting a high-CBD vape pen that also contains some THC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While CBD won't get you high or intoxicated, it may provide a sense of calm, relaxation, and well-being. Depending on the dose and the individual, CBD might have sleepy, relaxed, happy, or even energetic vibes. While there are no serious side effects reported with CBD, overconsumption can cause drowsiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to feelings of relaxation, some report feeling a quick relief of swelling and pain after smoking CBD.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_300\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>In addition to a feeling of relaxation, smoking CBD has been reported to provide quick relief of swelling and pain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_300\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4943_Big-Bear-Sunset-Sesh_036-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">\n\tFrequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is smoking CBD safe?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While more research into the effectiveness of CBD consumption methods is needed, most evidence suggests that smoking CBD flower will not cause intoxication. The primary concern for users is getting unadulterated CBD and, for those who prefer smoking, the potential long-term consequences for the lungs. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31161980\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">CBD does interact with some prescription drugs<\/a> so check with your doctor before trying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you smoke CBD oil?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD can be infused into a variety of products, including vape juice, edibles, capsules, and CBD oil tinctures. CBD tinctures are strictly for ingestion, while CBD oils are made for inhalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD vape juice, sometimes referred to as CBD vape oil, may vary in concentration depending on state-specific laws. It is legal in 30 states. Another 17 states have CBD-specific laws that enable some level of use or consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_647\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of hand holding weed vape pen.\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>CBD can be infused into a variety of products, including vape juice, edibles, capsules, and CBD oil tinctures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_647\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/untitled-8573-2-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Closeup of hand holding weed vape pen.\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The FDA has not stepped in to regulate CBD products, but in 2018 the FDA approved the prescription use of Epidiolex, a purified form of CBD oil, for treating epilepsy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rick Simpson Oil, named after its Canadian developer who claims he cured his own skin cancer with a custom blend of cannabis oil, is a popular form of CBD oil that is commonly smoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD oil derived from industrial hemp plants only contains CBD, while marijuana-derived products, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/rick-simpson-oil-rso\/\" target=\"_blank\">such as Rick Simpson Oil<\/a>, have a high concentration of THC and the full range of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does CBD kill your high?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer isn't clear, but CBD has demonstrated the ability to moderate a high produced from THC by preventing the body from absorbing it. Some people say they use CBD when they get too high to reduce the effects. Evidence suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/thc-vs-cbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">CBD actually interferes with the activity of the CB1 receptor<\/a>, especially in the presence of THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when THC and CBD work together to affect CB1 receptor activity, users tend to feel a more mellow high and are said to have a reduced chance of experiencing paranoia compared with the effects felt when CBD is absent in a product. This synergistic relationship is often referred to as the \u201centourage effect,\u201d which explains why <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/entourage-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\">certain combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes seem to enhance the benefits of cannabis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/how-much-cbd-should-vape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong><em>Related: How much CBD should I vape?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You've likely seen cannabidiol (CBD) everywhere from drugstore gummies to boutique coffee concoctions. But there's reason to believe smoking high-CBD flower might be one of the most effective ways to experience the potential benefits of CBD. If you're curious about smoking CBD flower and want...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3600,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[1489,1697,1698,1699,1700],"class_list":["post-116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cbd","tag-cbd-flower","tag-smoking-cbd","tag-hemp-flower-consumption","tag-cbd-inhalation","tag-cbd-combustion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.9 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The ins and outs of smoking CBD | Weedmaps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking about smoking cbd? 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