How to Use a Cannabis Flower

You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers! Today, we won’t be discussing the sort of flowers you admire in a garden or arrange in a vase. These flowers may not be beautiful or colorful, but just like those garden-grown blooms, they’re known for their mood-lifting effects. Do you know what we’re talking about? Hemp-derived cannabis flowers, of course! Our premium hemp flowers are grown by local organic farmers, carefully harvested, and packaged with care to ensure their freshness. But perhaps you’re new to the idea of consuming whole cannabis flowers. In that case, the sight of these dry, greenish lumps might only spark confusion. Not to worry! Scroll down to learn how to use a cannabis flower.

Using Cannabis Flowers 101

When you purchase a cannabis flower, you get to enjoy the plant in its rawest form — minimally processed, customizable, and boasting the plant’s full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes. What’s not to love? Also known as buds or nugs, flowers can be consumed in several different ways depending on your goals and preferences. If you’re wondering how to use a cannabis flower, you might find it helpful to review the most common methods of consumption:

• Smoking: This is undoubtedly the most popular way to enjoy a cannabis flower. After grinding up the flower, simply roll the ground cannabis into joints or blunts, or pack it into a pipe or bong. Then, enjoy the fast-acting effects! No special equipment is required — just rolling papers or a pipe/bong.
• Vaping: Vaping offers the same quick onset as smoking, but it’s a little softer on the lungs because the vaporizer heats the flower just enough to release its cannabinoids and terpenes. Because no burning is required, you’ll be able to taste the terpenes more clearly. However, you will need to purchase a vaporizer to get started.
• Edibles: To cook with cannabis flower, you’ll need to decarboxylate it (heat it to activate the THC and CBD) first. Then, infuse oil or butter with it, and use it in a recipe. While the onset is slower (it typically takes at least an hour to kick in), you’ll enjoy stronger and longer-lasting effects. Start with a small dose your first time!
• Tinctures/Oils: You can create your own tincture or oil by soaking decarboxylated flower in a high-proof alcohol or infusing it into a carrier oil. Then, you can add the tincture to foods or drinks or take it sublingually (under the tongue). While this is an excellent option for controlled, smoke-free dosing, most people prefer the convenience of a prepared, ready-to-go tincture.
• Topicals: Similarly, it’s possible to infuse flowers into oils or creams for external use, and the mixture can provide localized relief, but why go to the effort? A ready-to-go, full-spectrum CBD topical cream is often a better fit. Fuss-free and no need to learn the art of making skincare products!

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At Metta Hemp, we offer hemp-derived cannabis flowers in two sizes: 7 grams and 28 grams, which are available in sativa, indica, and hybrid strains. They’re naturally full-spectrum, allowing you to enjoy a blissful entourage effect, and their resealable bag includes a humidity pack designed to keep the flower fresh and flavorful. If you enjoy it, why not sign up for a subscription? Not only will you get a discount, but you’ll also never run out of your favorite flowers!

While you’re visiting our online shop, be sure to peruse our vast collection of CBD gummies, joints, tinctures, topicals, vapes, and more. Founded in 2017, Metta Hemp is committed to providing high-quality products, ethically grown cannabis, and kind and helpful customer service. Find our products in a store near you or shop online today!