{"id":4534,"date":"2018-05-09T19:54:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T19:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/?p=4534"},"modified":"2025-03-27T05:14:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:14:23","slug":"cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"CBD: The Good, the Bad, the Astonishing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Ever wondered if CBD is an effective medical remedy or just another snake oil? Everywhere we look we see CBD in products like vape pens, fancy waters and maple pepper chewy puppy treats. <a href=\"https:\/\/budpop.com\/shop-thc-cartridges\/\">Weed carts<\/a> are another popular option, offering a smooth and convenient way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis while maintaining relaxation and mental clarity. So what\u2019s the point of taking cannabis if it won\u2019t make you high?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Our full-service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/concierge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis Concierges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> field this question a lot, though the answer might be more surprising than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid contents-list\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2>What you'll learn in this article:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">[Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#1' data-ps2id-offset=''>What Is CBD?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#2' data-ps2id-offset=''>Isolates Vs. Whole Plant CBD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#3' data-ps2id-offset=''>Is CBD More Beneficial Than THC?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#4' data-ps2id-offset=''>Pleasure Isn't the Problem<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#5' data-ps2id-offset=''>Mother Nature Knows Best<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#6' data-ps2id-offset=''>The Case for Only CBD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#7' data-ps2id-offset=''>Can CBD Convert to THC in My Body?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#8' data-ps2id-offset=''>Consider Your CBD Source<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#9' data-ps2id-offset=''>What to Look for in CBD Products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"content\" id=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2 id=\"1\"><strong>What Is CBD?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re just joining the class, let&#8217;s review the basics. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/understanding-legal-cbd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">, AKA cannabidiol, is considered one of the core 483 compounds contained in the cannabis plant. While it doesn\u2019t make you high alone, it does induce a mild state of well being. Some other cannabinoids you might know are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">THCV (Tetrahydrocannabinol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CBC (Cannabichromene)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CBN (Cannabinol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CBG (Cannabigerol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CBDV (Cannabidivarin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Each of these distinct compounds is known for producing their own set of benefits and effects. However, cannabis is more than the sum of its separate components.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\"><strong>Isolates Vs. Whole Plant CBD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The cannabis compounds above are called isolates, substances that have been separated from their combined mixtures. Each isolate will have its own chemical properties and effects that are separate from the mixture they were derived from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s difficult to overemphasize an important fact: <\/span><b>these compounds can have completely different effects as isolates than they do when combined with each other. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">THC alone has been proven to cause panic, anxiety and tachycardia (rapid heart rate) in some users. While this reaction isn\u2019t fatal, it certainly interferes with the more pleasant side-effects of a high. The good news is that CBD can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mitigate these negative effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This isn\u2019t something to take lightly considering the plant\u2019s medical applications. And there are more examples where this came from.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\"><strong>CBD More Beneficial Than THC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Not at all. There\u2019s an ongoing and incomprehensible myth that CBD is the good cannabinoid while THC is the bad one. Why? Probably because THC makes you high and CBD doesn&#8217;t. There&#8217;s a basic assumption behind this reasoning: things that make you feel good are bad for you. This couldn&#8217;t be more wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Eating chocolate feels good; it has antioxidants, minerals and other nutrients that the body requires to maintain a healthy diet. Actually, eating <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">anything<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> tasty feels good. Why? The body creates reward pathways for survival so we\u2019re more likely to do (and eat) things that are good for us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The problem occurs when the triggering substance gets replaced with something harmful that carries the same feel-good effect. If naturally nutritious food gets replaced by processed junk, you\u2019ll get sick<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">even if it feels good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\"><strong>Pleasure Isn\u2019t the Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dopamine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">, the chemical released with \u201crunners&#8217; high,\u201d laughing, and even sex<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">basically anything that&#8217;s awesome. Cocaine also releases dopamine; but while the previously listed activities that lead to its release are usually healthy, cocaine is not. What&#8217;s wrong here? We&#8217;ve replaced naturally healthy methods of dopamine release with a caustic chemical that causes irritation, bleeding, and tissue damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The problem isn\u2019t the reward pathway<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><b>it&#8217;s the thing that causes a reward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">. If it\u2019s bad for our health, it&#8217;s a problem; if it&#8217;s good, it&#8217;s a solution. So far, THC shows promise to unlock many health benefits. Is the fact that it makes us feel good a bad thing? Of course not!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\"><strong>Mother Nature Knows Best<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s another misconception that any cannabinoid works just as well without the others. This isn&#8217;t just assumed for CBD. You&#8217;ll also find potent MMJ products that have very little CBD and up to 25% THC. This isn&#8217;t necessarily the natural form of the plant that we\u2019re evolutionarily designed to absorb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We actually have specific receptors designed to receive cannabinoids. We create our own endocannabinoids in our cells, which bind to these same receptors. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/what-are-cannabinoids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabinoids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> are the actual substances designed for that reward pathway. Many believe the best cannabinoid combinations are those in their natural form, not distilled and purified like a pharmaceutical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Considering the emerging evidence, there might be a case for not disturbing Mother Nature. The whole plant, with all of its complementary compounds, was designed to work together both in nature and our bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6\"><strong>The Case for Only CBD<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Still, there are reasons why you might want to take pure CBD. You may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to try it for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> if you don\u2019t tolerate THC well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Live in a state that hasn&#8217;t legalized cannabis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Want to test cannabis\u2019 health benefits but get drug tested at work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A CBD-only formula helps at least derive some benefit from cannabis, even though you can&#8217;t enjoy the full plant. Hopefully, in the future, the law won&#8217;t block anyone from enjoying the benefits of whole-plant, CBD-rich cannabis extracts. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7\"><strong>Can CBD Convert to THC in My Body?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s a myth that CBD can convert to THC in our digestive systems, which is untrue. The rumor originates from a 1940s study that tested conversion rates in prolonged exposure to artificial stomach acids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It\u2019d take an enormous amount of CBD to end up with detectable amounts of THC in your bloodstream. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> are that roughly 1% to 3% of the amount of CBD ingested is converted to, and excreted out, as \u22069 and \u22068 THC. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\"><strong>Consider Your CBD Source<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lots of companies <\/span><b>extract their oil from industrial hemp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">. It&#8217;s a little hard to believe they can extract an efficient amount of CBD from non-flowering hemp since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cbd-vape-oil\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> is mostly extracted from the cannabis plant\u2019s resinous, flowering tops and leaves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Other companies are going even further by extracting CBD oil from hemp seeds. While hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are wonderful sources of nutrition, they <\/span><b>aren\u2019t usable CBD sources as they don\u2019t produce cannabinoids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Another risk factor? Since so much industrial hemp is required to extract a tiny amount of CBD, contamination risk increases. If grown in a tainted area, hemp could produce polluted oil as it\u2019s a notoriously powerful bio-accumulator. Those toxins hemp cleans from the soil have to go somewhere, and they go into the plant. So it&#8217;s better to use fewer and more resinous plants to reduce environmental toxins in the resulting oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4542\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/the-little-book.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"9\"><strong>What to Look for in CBD Products<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The <\/span><b>best CBD oil is produced using high-CBD plants with a high resin level, not industrial hemp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">. Many cultivators breed plants to be high CBD and low THC, less than .03%. These strains are proving to be a powerful treatment against Dravet&#8217;s Syndrome and other forms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-and-epilepsy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">epilepsy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Just don&#8217;t forget: THC is medicine too. If you live in a legal state and work for a company that doesn&#8217;t test for THC, consider the benefits of using whole-plant, high CBD products with a complete cannabinoid profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Now that you know the good and bad about CBD, here are the most common ways to ingest it. Remember, always ask your doctor about the best delivery method and how much to take before medicating. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Edibles &amp; Drinkables<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There are just as many ways to eat CBD oil as there are ways to ingest THC. CBD oil is used in exactly the same way. And as the plant\u2019s popularity continues to rise, we\u2019re beginning to see CBDs featured at mainstream restaurants and health food stores. One of the most beautiful examples of creative consumption is the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacificsandiego.com\/eat-drink-puff\/pac-mr-nice-guy-cannabis-cocktail-20171222-story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Nice Guy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> cocktail at San Diego\u2019s Madison on Park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Since you\u2019re probably taking CBD oil for its health benefits, consider the vehicle you\u2019re putting it in\/on CBD gummies are cute and tasty, but also chock full of sugar. Instead, combine your favorite fruits with kale, chia seeds, yogurt or oats in a power smoothie and add a few drops of CBD oil to feel like a true superhero.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Benefits <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A CBD edible or drinkable may be a way to counteract an overactive high, since a solid dose of CBD has been shown to help calm anxiety and soothe inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">And speaking of inflammation, several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16596788\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> explore the benefits of cannabinoids to soothe intestinal inflammation, Crohn&#8217;s, IBS, and other stomach related illnesses. The GI tract is lined with receptors that snatch up CBDs for these anti-inflammatory benefits. In other words, this might be the best and most effective delivery method for these conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Disadvantages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Make sure you have a clean source of CBD oil. As mentioned, cannabis can pull lots of toxins and pesticides from the soil. Other than this, there aren\u2019t any know dangers; you won\u2019t get high and you won\u2019t overdose. Of course, read the package and make sure you\u2019re not about to chow down on a product that contains CBD and high amounts of THC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">unless you really want to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Much Should I Take?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It isn\u2019t legal to list a recommended amount of CBD since the FDA reserves the right to set guidelines for nutrients. Until then, you should follow the dosage others are doing. If you are taking CBD only, typical doses are anywhere from 3mg per serving to 1,000mg per serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Start at a small amount, just a few milligrams, and gradually work up to the right dose for you. Everyone has different needs so most people experiment with different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/thc-vs-cbd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBD to THC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> ratios and\/or other cannabinoids as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>A word of caution. <\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019ve never eaten THC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">even though you\u2019ve smoked it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">do not start with a high CBD\/THC product. Most novices start with 5-10mg and usually feel medicated for hours. Can you imagine accidentally eating a 1,000mg brownie because you thought it was only CBD? You wouldn\u2019t die, but it\u2019d take a couple days to peel yourself off the walls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It wouldn\u2019t matter if the product had a balanced THC and CBD ratio either; no amount of CBD can counteract a dose that high. So while you freely experiment with your CBD dosage, approach any accompanying THC with extreme caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sublinguals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sometimes, under the tongue delivery is the most efficient way to take a medicine. That&#8217;s why nitroglycerin is placed under the tongue, instead of swallowed when a heart attack is near. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How does it work? The thin membrane of epithelium under the tongue is filled with large, absorbent blood vessels. When an herb absorbs into these blood vessels, it allows their compounds to pass directly into the bloodstream instead of first passing through the digestive tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How It&#8217;s Done<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Simply place the recommended amount under your tongue and hold it there for a couple of minutes, then swallow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Much faster delivery of its beneficial effects. If you\u2019re using the CBDs for pain, headaches, seizures or other problems that need quick relief, many swear by this method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Disadvantages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sometimes, you want to deliver the medicine to your digestive system first. If you are using CBD to help a rumbly tummy, intestinal distress, or liver problems, then you might be better off with an edible than sublingual delivery. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Topicals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This is a great way to take CBDs for skin problems or sore muscles. Many patients swear by CBD lotions, rubs, salves and oils for muscle pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How It&#8217;s Done<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Just rub your CBD lotion onto your achy, itchy or splotchy parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Might be the best delivery method for skin conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Disadvantages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">May not provide as potent a form of relieve as edible administration or tinctures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>A word of caution<\/i><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most say it\u2019s impossible to absorb enough THC through your skin to fail a drug test or get high. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Maybe.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Most topicals just don\u2019t have enough THC to matter. However, a tiny amount can absorb through the skin and make you high if you use enough, though it\u2019d require more than an impractical amount. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some theorize that many historical figures <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cannabisculture.com\/content\/1996\/05\/01\/1090\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anointed themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> with cannabis oil to become high during rituals and thus commune with nature, God, etc. Likely, if they were only anointing and not smoking, they just had really soft skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Still, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Wait several hours and only increase the amount gradually if you\u2019re concerned about the effects. If you choose one of those lotions with both CBD and THC (not THCA), make sure to start small and see how it affects you first. Non-decarboxylated (not heated) THCA is the precursor to THC and considered to be non-psychoactive until it\u2019s heated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4541\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Nugg-vaping-and-donuts-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vaporizers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Vaping, like smoking, is one of the fastest, most potent delivery systems available. It also lasts the shortest amount of time, so the\u00a0doses have to be repeated several times a day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How It&#8217;s Done<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Special cartridges of liquid cannabis extract are connected to a battery and heated until the liquid is vaporized and inhaled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This is a convenient and unobtrusive way to inhale cannabis without the tell-tale smell. It also doesn&#8217;t expose your lungs to the tar associated with smoking dabs or flower, so some people (not all) find it to be less irritating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Potential Disadvantages<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s a tradeoff between vaping and smoking. Oddly, people used to consider limited smoking a healthy activity because they believed it would ward off parasites and disease. But now we realize the last thing our lungs need is a daily coating of fresh tar. So, we&#8217;ve begun to vape more often for both health benefits and the convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s important to remember the law of unintended consequences. We haven&#8217;t been vaping long enough to understand the long-term health consequences. Additionally, many alarming safety concerns have popped up in recent months. Recently, the concentrates used in Brass Knuckles vape cartridges <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/californiaweedblog.com\/2017\/08\/08\/brass-knuckles-lab-test-fail-why-we-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">failed lab tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> for pesticide exposure. One of the most alarming pesticides, Eagle 20, turns into cyanide when smoked<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">and that&#8217;s just one of the nasty pollutants they found. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re vaping CBD-only cartridges for the \u201chealth benefits without the high\u201d you could potentially be breathing in pesticides as well. Worse, some of the hemp-only CBD cartridges are sold without the same level of testing required for THC cartridges. Worst of all, many vape cartridges use propylene glycol to water down the oil into something that is easily vaped. This can irritate the lungs and there isn&#8217;t enough info about long-term consumption to ensure safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Yet this isn&#8217;t to say that vaping is a bad choice. It&#8217;s just a warning to consider your source carefully. Your best bet for the best benefit is to purchase fully lab-tested cartridges that don\u2019t contain propylene glycol. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you want to find the best CBD products, use Nugg\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannabis delivery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> platform to find and have them brought to you! Unsure where to start? Consult our live chat cannabis experts who\u2019ll help you find the best consumption method(s), dosage and lab-approved CBD products to ensure the best experience possible.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered if CBD is an effective medical remedy or just another snake oil? Everywhere we look we see CBD in products like vape pens, fancy waters and maple pepper chewy puppy treats. 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