Smoking Cannabis and Lavender

Liz Filmer
30 Sep 2024

Cannabis and lavender have a lot in common. Terpenes unite them. Linalool is a terpene that is commonly found in many strains of cannabis and lavender. Linalool is predominant in indica cannabis varieties and is also found In over 200 other species of plant. Cannabis and Lavender can be smoked together or separately to relax and sleep.


Linalool has proven properties against microbes and bacteria. Its application in this field is in the research phase in several laboratories worldwide, such as the study of how it reduces cortisol levels, one of the hormones responsible for stress.

Smoking Cannabis and Lavender to Reduce Stress

Smoking cannabis and lavender together can enhance the relaxing effect. In addition, flavour is enhanced. Lavender also burns at a  similar rate to cannabis.

Another similarities between the two is the drying and curing process. you should  let lavender dry after cutting it. Like cannabis, give it a few weeks in a dark and dry environment. As with cannabis, if you cut the stem and it makes a "crack" sound, it is time to smoke.
What happens if you smoke lavender?

Is it Safe to Smoke Lavender?

Well, yes and no. Inhaling any combustion smoke is bad for the respiratory system. But on the other hand, its users report the benefit of calm. Our recommendation is the same as always: vaporize, as this is kinder on your respiratory system. Lavender has been used in teas by ancient civilisations, as well as in aromatherapy where people rub Lavender essential oils on their temples.

The properties of linalool are also being studied to reduce anxiety and improve the body's immunity. At the same time, its usefulness against symptoms of Alzheimer's is also being studied, as it has been shown to potentially reduce inflammation in the brain which to a large extent is thought to be responsible for cognitive deterioration.

Linalool is not the most prevalent terpene in most cannabis varieties. The two varieties that we know of with the highest presence of linalool are Zkittlez and Do-Si-Dos.

This article was originally published on Soft Secrets Latin America site: https://softsecrets.com/es-419/articulo/efectos-de-fumar-lavanda-y-cannabis

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Pairing Terpenes for Cooking

Are Herbal Cigarettes Safer than Tobacco?

A Beginners Guide to Terpenes

 

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