Written by Joshua Sosin

CBD is an incredible cannabinoid with many different benefits. Like other cannabinoids that you might know about (Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, for example), CBD is derived from the cannabis plant, and it's used in products like gummies, tinctures, and more.

Can you smoke CBD, though? If so, how does it work? We're here to answer that question in this quick and simple guide brought to you by the Mood Shop. After reading, head over to browse our full selection of CBD and THC products, including edibles, flower, vapes, and concentrates.

Table of Contents

• What Is CBD?

• Can You Smoke CBD?

  • Is Smoking CBD Flower a Thing?

  • Using CBD Oil vs. Smoking

• Can You Use THC and CBD Together?

• FAQs About Smoking CBD

What Is CBD?

CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound extracted from hemp flower (the Cannabis Sativa plant). It's considered a minor cannabinoid because it only occurs naturally in very small amounts.

Compared to other cannabinoids, CBD is very unique. It's non-psychoactive, which means it doesn't produce the high that you'd expect from THC.

However, it still has calming, soothing effects, and it can work in tandem with other cannabinoids, including THC, to interact with your body's endocannabinoid system in unique ways.

Can You Smoke CBD?

This is the big question, and technically, the answer is no.

You can't smoke CBD for several reasons. Let's break them down:

The Nature of Smoking Weed

When you smoke weed, you're using ground plant material, which contains many different cannabinoids. Cannabis flower naturally includes THC, CBD, THCv, and over 100 other known cannabinoids, and all of these compounds impact the way you feel while using weed.

Smoking cannabis flower introduces all of the cannabinoids in hemp plants into your system, producing psychoactive effects. While smoking hemp, you take in CBD, but you also inhale psychoactive cannabinoids with intoxicating effects.

It's worth mentioning that hemp flower is different from the marijuana plant in the eyes of the law; one is legal, and one is not. Hemp is classified as any cannabis product that contains less than 0.3 THC by dry weight. Using any flower above this threshold means smoking marijuana.

All of the cannabis products in the Mood Shop meet the Farm Bill's standards for hemp and legally ship to many parts of the US.

Using CBD Products vs. Smoking

CBD products are often different forms of edible cannabis products, like gummies and tinctures. These CBD products introduce cannabidiol into your system without the need to inhale any smoke, and they won't get you high unless they contain other psychoactive cannabinoids.

Using edible CBD or THC products is very different from smoking. The effects of these products can take longer to set in, and they can also sometimes last much longer. However, it bears repeating that products containing CBD alone won't get you high.

This is a big distinction between smoking hemp flower and using CBD products like gummies.

Can You Use THC and CBD Together?

If you want to get high while experiencing the calming effects of CBD, gummies and other edibles might be the best options for you.

While smoking flower means inhaling many different cannabinoids at once, edibles contain precise amounts of certain cannabis-derived compounds. Some gummies feature a balanced ratio of just a few compounds; our Sleepytime Delta-9 THC Gummies are made with equal amounts of CBD, Delta-9, and CBN.

Using THC and CBD together can lead to a mild, mellow high that's enhanced by the interaction between the two cannabinoids.

The way these compounds work together is sometimes called the "entourage effect," and it's a bit of a mystery in the world of cannabis. Current evidence suggests that different cannabinoids work together to create unique effects.

You can learn more about this phenomenon from our blog post: "What Is the Entourage Effect?"

What About High-CBD Hemp Flower?

Some strains contain more CBD than others. High-CBD cannabis flower can be fun and soothing to smoke, and it often comes in the form of an Indica strain or an Indica-dominant hybrid.

You can find many high-CBD strains in the Mood Shop, including legendary Indica hybrids like Gary Payton. This soothing strain is perfect for anyone who wants to experience a powerful high with an extra calming boost from CBD.

FAQs About Smoking CBD

Q: Is CBD legal?

A: CBD isn't considered a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, so its use isn't restricted by federal law. This is because, while some forms of cannabis consumption get you high, CBD does not, making it a non-psychoactive substance.

In other words, here's all you need to know about CBD's legal status:

CBD is now legal in all 50 states. You can consume CBD in the form of gummies or tinctures, or use it topically without any legal issues.

Q: Is CBD oil safe to use?

A: CBD is generally safe for adults to use. Still, it's smart to talk to a licensed physician if you're interested in using CBD, especially if you have a medical condition or take any prescription medications.

Q: Is CBD in smokable hemp?

A: CBD is one of the many cannabinoids found in regular hemp flower. Using hemp-derived CBD products will only introduce CBD into your system, but smoking flower produces psychoactive effects because of the presence of other cannabinoids like THC.

Q: Can you roll a CBD joint?

A: You can't technically roll a CBD joint because there's no such think as CBD flower. Some strains of the cannabis plant contain more CBD than others, and rolling a joint with one of these strains is just about the closest thing to smoking CBD.

Learn more about CBD and other cannabinoids from the Mood Blog.