Introduction
There are many ways to take CBD, including as a tincture, capsule, or topical. One popular method is drinking it in tea, which can be an effective way to get your daily dose of CBD. However, there's still plenty of debate about whether drinking hemp flower tea is safe and effective—especially given that it isn't approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Here's what you need to know:
Hemp leaves can be used for their nutritional value and for making tea, but their most popular use is to make CBD hemp flower tea.
Hemp leaves can be used for their nutritional value and for making tea, but their most popular use is to make CBD hemp flower tea.
Hemp flowers are the flowers of industrial hemp plants that contain high levels of cannabinoids (CBD). The most common way to use them is by steeping them in hot water, which causes a bitter taste and an earthy aroma.
People drink hemp flower teas for their purported medicinal benefits.
People drink hemp flower teas for their purported medicinal benefits. While these teas may be legal in some countries, they are illegal in the U.S., so this article focuses primarily on their use as a medical treatment elsewhere.
CBD flower tea has been used to treat anxiety, epilepsy, inflammation, and pain.
A review of preclinical studies published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in 2017 noted that animal studies have shown that CBD may help relieve anxiety.
Research published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in 2017 noted that animal studies have shown that CBD may help relieve anxiety. In one study, researchers found that mice given acute doses of CBD had significantly lower levels of anxiety compared to those who were not given the cannabinoid. These effects were observed both when the mice received THC, without any psychoactive effects, and when they received higher doses of THC with no CBD present at all.
Furthermore, a review of preclinical studies published in the same journal demonstrated that animal models exhibited reduced aggression after being treated with CBD; this effect was more pronounced than what was seen with other cannabinoids such as cannabidiol acid (CBDA) or cannabigerol (CBG).
A report published in Frontiers in Neurology in 2014 found that CBD may suppress seizure activity in children with treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy.
CBD may also have some anti-seizure properties. In a report published in Frontiers in Neurology in 2014, researchers found that CBD may suppress seizure activity in children with treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy. However, the FDA does not approve CBD for use as a treatment for seizures and it’s unclear how well it works in this regard because many medical studies are still being done on its efficacy as a treatment or preventative measure against seizures.
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that phytocannabinoids—plant-based cannabinoids like CBD—may have anxiolytic effects.
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that phytocannabinoids—plant-based cannabinoids like CBD—may have anxiolytic effects. What does this mean? Anxiolytic is a fancy word for relaxation or calmness. In short: CBD can help you chill out and relax!
The researchers examined lab mice to see how different doses of phytocannabinoid might affect their anxiety levels. They found that while high doses did not reduce anxiety, low doses did. They also found that low doses were more effective than no dose at all! This suggests that even small amounts of CBD can help with your overall mood and stress levels if used properly—perhaps by adding it to tea or coffee on occasion (and always check with your doctor first).
A 2016 review published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research also suggested that, although more research needs to be done, CBD has potential therapeutic applications for conditions including pain, inflammation, anxiety, nausea and vomiting, seizures, psychosis, depression, cancers, and others.
A 2016 review published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research also suggested that, although more research needs to be done, CBD has potential therapeutic applications for conditions including pain, inflammation, anxiety, nausea and vomiting, seizures, psychosis, depression, cancers and others.
But before you go out and buy a bottle of CBD oil or tea (or any other commercially available product), keep in mind that the FDA doesn't regulate it. So while many companies claim their products are all-natural or “full spectrum” because they contain both THC and CBDs together with terpenes and other compounds found naturally within cannabis plants—that doesn't mean the product is safe for everyone to use.
According to a report from Consumer Reports: “The FDA does not approve supplements before they hit stores shelves.”
The safety of hemp flowers has not been assessed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), so people should not use it to treat a medical condition without the advice of a doctor or other healthcare provider.
CBD flower is legal in some places, but not all. It's important to know where you live and what the laws are there before using CBD flower as a treatment for any medical condition. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved CBD flower for use by humans because it has not been studied enough to prove its safety and effectiveness when used on people; however, they do approve medicines made from the same chemical compounds found in hemp flowers that have been tested on humans and proven safe for human consumption (such as Epidiolex). Because of this lack of approval by the FDA, people should not use it to treat their medical conditions without the advice of a doctor or other healthcare provider
Conclusion
While there is some evidence that CBD may have medicinal value, the FDA has not approved it as a medicine. People should not use hemp flower tea to treat a medical condition without consulting with a healthcare provider.
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