If you have been hearing a lot about the benefits of CBD, then you may know that it is a potentially complementary therapy that can be used to treat anxiety, depression, and certain inflammatory ailments. And, while some people do like to smoke the whole hemp flower, others do not find this appealing. Thankfully, there are a few different ways that you can consume the product. Keep reading to learn about a few that are an alternative to smoking.

Vaporizing

Vaporizing or vaping is similar to how you would smoke hemp flower or CBD in that you are inhaling it. However, instead of inhaling smoke, you are inhaling a water or oil vapor that contains particles of the CBD. This can be far less harsh for most people, and it can also be healthier since you are not inhaling the combustion fumes of the product.

Vaping the CBD does require you to purchase CBD oil, and it must be made specifically for vaping. This means that the viscosity of the oil has been reduced and the product has been thinned out with a special type of oil that is safe for inhalation.

In addition to purchasing the special oil, you will also need a vape pen and a reservoir to hold the oil. Vape pens heat up the oil to turn it into vapor, and you inhale this through the mouthpiece of the device.

Keep in mind that the coil of the vape pen will build up with debris over time, so it will need to be replaced. This is necessary so that you do not inhale burned or oxidized products as the coil wears out. Make sure to speak with the retailer who sells your vape pen to see how often you need to replace the coil for proper and safe use.

Cooking

You can use your hemp flower as an additive to a variety of food items while cooking. And, you can simply eat the items to retain the benefits of the CBD. Most people will choose to create sweet treats instead of savory ones, so try adding the flower or the CBD oil to cookies, brownies, and cakes. You'll want to start off with small amounts of the product since the hemp has a strong taste that may be undesirable if the CBD is used in larger amounts.

You can also use the oil in savory items, and some people enjoy it in dips like guacamole. Keep in mind that you may want to add a bit of sugar to your dip to balance out the more bitter taste of the hemp.