Forbid breaks down after 45 day's and is perfectly safe to smoke/consume. You'd be surprised at how much shit they put on your food to get it to market.
My question wasn't to clear, so.......
Does the breakdown continue after chopping the plant or does it have to remain living for it to breakdown? My theory is it simply has to be exposed to sunlight and living is the only way you can preserve the flowers while that process is taking place.