CBD, as you likely know, is the current craze in health and wellbeing. After years of being part of a vastly discredited counter-culture, the last twelve months has witnessed this controversial herb catapult to the top of the trends and now in 2019 it is gaining momentum in mainstream media and commercial business. If you are already well aware of CBD then you will know there is a myriad of options for consumption, from pills, to oils, to food and drink. However, did you know that you can consume CBD in its most organic form: dried CBD? Neither did I, but I must confess my first time smoking CBD bud was an oddly satisfying experience.

What’s the Difference Between Dried CBD and Weed?

First of all, it is imperative that you understand the difference between dried CBD and its illegal counterpart known as weed or marihuana. Both of these herbs are from the Cannabis Sativa plant, which is an organic plant that is made up of many chemical compounds. In fact, these two herbs are exactly the same, apart from the chemical balance within them. However, the chemical levels will make a massive difference to how this plant affects you.

Dried CBD vs Weed

All CBD products are legal because they contain less than 0.2% THC. THC is the main chemical compound found in Cannabis Sativa that is psychoactive (causes a change in perception, mood, consciousness and behaviour). Weed, is illegal in many countries because there is a high strain of THC and typically a tiny amount of CBD and other chemical compounds. 0.2% THC is not enough to get you “high” so smoking dried CBD is perfectly safe and perfectly legal.

What Are the Benefits of CBD?

For those who aren’t aware of the power of CBD, here is a list of just some of the widely reported benefits:

• Reduces inflammation
• Alleviates pain
• Curbs nausea
• Diminishes symptoms of anxiety
• Help with insomnia
• Aid symptoms of epilepsy
• Improve skin conditions such as eczema and acne

My First Time Smoking Dried CBD

Anyone who has smoked THC-rich Cannabis may be apprehensive about smoking dried CBD, also known as CBD bud and CBD flower, as they don’t want to experience any of the psychoactive effects. I can 100% guarantee you that if you smoke CBD herb that has less than 0.2% THC you will not feel any psychoactive effects. For those who enjoy THC and see these mind altering effects as the whole point of smoking Cannabis, I can tell you from experience that you are likely to enjoy smoking CBD, but for a very different reason.

What Happened

In all honesty, nothing much happened. Although after a few weeks of me smoking dried CBD regularly I noticed my anxiety was much more controlled and I was getting a much better sleep at night. Nothing else in my life had changed in this time period. Not my diet, my exercise habits or any of my routines. Smoking THC free, CBD bud improved my mental health and promoted a very healthy sleep cycle.