How To Use CBD Shatter

There are many different forms that CBD can take.  It is often available in vape form, in oils, and even in topical lotions that can be absorbed through your skin. 

However, there is one form of CBD that provides one of the strongest doses of CBD in one of the most interesting ways.  

How To Use CBD Shatter

CBD shatter is something that intrigues a lot of people, but they are unsure of how to use the substance.  In this article, we will look at what CBD shatter is and how to best use CBD shatter. 

What Is CBD Shatter?

CBD is essentially a form of CBD isolate (see also: Comparison Of CBD Broad Spectrum Vs Full Spectrum Vs Isolate)in a crystalline form.  Shatter is CBD oil in the most pure form that it can take.  CBD shatter is most commonly made using CO2 extraction which removes the CBD from all the other plant material from the hemp plant. 

What you are left with is a product that only contains CBD.  This means that the active CBD is highly concentrated and therefore, shatter is one of the strongest forms of CBD that you can get. 

Because it is an isolate, it doesn’t contain any amount of THC and will not get you high or be detected on a drug test. 

It is also possible to purchase THC shatter which is just as potent but contains only the psychoactive ingredient in the hemp plant. 

It is important to make sure that you are using CBD shatter to avoid negative or unwanted effects.  

How To Use CBD Shatter

The most popular and effective way of using shatter is through a process called dabbing.  This process falls under the category of smoking because it involves inhaling the vaporized version of shatter.  

Equipment

To use shatter for dabbing, you will need to purchase a piece of equipment called a dab rig.  This can be purchased from most smoking stores or online from smoking brands. 

It is possible to successfully smoke shatter without a dab rig, but using one is the safest way to handle the high levels of heat that are required to vaporize the shatter. 

You will also need a butane torch to heat up the dab rig and vaporize the shatter.  Other equipment that might be useful but isn’t essential includes a tool to remove a small amount of shatter from the tub.

Method

Once you have gathered all your equipment and the shatter, it is time to begin dabbing. The most important thing to remember when you dab, especially when you are new to the process, is that you only need a tiny amount of shatter.  

CBD shatter has an average potency of 90%.  It is better to take another dab later on than end up inhaling too much in one go.  You should take a crumb-sized amount of your CBD shatter for your dab. 

It is sticky so it will stay on the end of your tool or toothpick easily.   

Take your butane torch and use a blue flame to heat the bowl of your dab rig.  If it is the first time the rig has been used, the glass will blacken.  Turn the torch off and place it down.  

Take the dome of the rig in one hand and place the crumb of CBD shatter in the bowl.  Cover it with the dome immediately to contain the vapor.  

Inhale through the rig evenly and steadily.  

It is important to note that because of the potency of the shatter and the heat that is required to successfully dab, you are likely to experience more coughing than you would with other types of smoking. 

Remember, when using a dab rig regularly you should clean it and check for cracks on a regular basis to prevent shattering due to the high heat.

Is CBD Shatter Worth Buying?

Shatter is a great choice for people who have been using other CBD products for a while.  The strong potency of the product means that you get a significant effect from it without having to take multiple doses throughout the day.  

If you are new to CBD products, and to smoking, CBD shatter probably isn’t worth buying unless you are prepared to go through the adjustment period which can result in a lot of wasted shatter. 

If you are unused to smoking and consuming CBD (see also: Is Smoking CBD Safe?) products, the potency will likely be too much for you and not make you feel good.  Also, the vapor can cause intense coughing fits that also do not help you relax or relieve pain.  

How To Use CBD Shatter

What Are The Benefits Of CBD Shatter?

There are a few benefits that come with using CBD shatter that you don’t necessarily get with other forms of ingestible or inhalable CBD products. 

High Bioavailability

Bioavailability refers to the amount of CBD that actually enters the bloodstream and has an effect on your body.  With CBD shatter, the bioavailability is high. 

This means that you can get up to 56% of the effects of 90% potency which is very strong.  

Not only does this mean that the effects of CBD on chronic pain and anxiety symptoms will be stronger, but it also means that the effects last for longer. This can be a huge selling point for a lot of people. 

Fast Acting

Inhaling the vapor from a dab rig is one of the quickest ways to get CBD to enter your system. 

While many people prefer to consume their CBD in the form of an oil or infused foods, this can take a long time to enter your bloodstream and for the effects to be felt.  

Using a dab rig to inhale the vapor of shatter is an almost instantaneous way to feel the effects of the potent CBD.  This instant relief can be a great option for people who suffer from chronic pain and anxiety.

Perfect For Daytime Use

Using shatter is great for daytime use.  Not only are the effects almost instantaneous with this product and method, but they are also incredibly long-lasting. 

This means that you can have a dab in the morning and it can see you through the whole day.  This is much more convenient than having multiple doses from a vape or oil.  

Final Thoughts

CBD shatter is a great way to get high-quality, pure CBD into your system rapidly.  It also has long-lasting effects that can cut down the amount of time you spend inhaling or ingesting CBD.

Dave Durrel
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