Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
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Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
As cannabis grows in popularity these days, the number of ways it is consumed is also increasing. Talking about smoking, there is a wide variety from roll-ups to hookahs. It also dilutes the experience and gives a new sensation of marijuana. However, not all people like to smoke cannabis. This can apply to both medicinal and recreational weed. So what are the ways to consume cannabis?
Vaporizers
Vaporizers are an easier way to consume weed than smoking. The vaporizer heats the cannabis to a specific temperature, which is enough to extract THC and CBD. Thus, lung damage is also reduced. Toxins also do not harm the body, since they are released mainly during combustion.
This method is the most popular and the market is adapting to it. There are quite a few products that offer vaping with a specific flavor and quality. It takes away the typical cannabis smell and dilutes it with more exotic scents like tropical or fruity.
Many vaporizers now accept marijuana concentrates as well. This means that the cartridge can be filled by hand using oil or wax, for example.
Difficulties can arise with the flowers since not all cartridges are adapted to them. Besides, bear in mind that the use of extracts with a high content of THC can greatly affect the body.
Oils
CBD oil usually contains low levels of THC. It affects the human body without the adverse effects. However, it can alleviate conditions like:
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Nausea
Before using it, you should make sure that it is CBD oil because there is also hemp seed oil. This product contains no CBD at all.
Unlike THC-containing foods, hemp is licensed in 33 states for medical use.
In turn, THC oil is intoxicating and often euphoric. Such oils can take many forms, but they are often used in the form of substances that can be evaporated, in the form of tablets and tinctures.
Tinctures
The tinctures are created by extracting the cannabis compound using alcohol impregnation. It can also be an oil-based tincture. They are suitable for people who want to tightly adjust their dosage and avoid smoking. Usually, the tincture is applied under the tongue, where it is absorbed into the body. Entering the bloodstream ensures rapid effects.
There are also CBD tinctures. They are used by people who want to feel the benefits of cannabis without the psychoactive effects. Thus, such tinctures improve well-being and act more like vitamins. This method can be used in the long term.
Pills
The capsules are said to be used for medical purposes only. This is partly true. This method is well suited to consumers with many medical conditions, such as respiratory diseases. Cannabis oil is usually placed in capsules to ensure dose control. However, the disadvantage of pills is that the digestive system can interfere with the absorption of the herb. This has many advantages as these capsules are:
- Odorless
- Tasteless
- Inconspicuous
- Effective
- Does not interfere with other medications
Sprays
Oil or alcohol-based sprays are used orally. These products are available in different THC and CBD ratings. It also has the advantage that many flavors dull the characteristic taste of the weed. This method is suitable for both medical and recreational purposes. The sprays can be easily administered and dispensed, so even asthmatics can use them.
Topicals
These are products that are applied to the skin to treat pain or inflammation locally. The good thing about these cannabis balms and lotions is that they also do not provide any psychoactive effects. Often these products are purchased instead of pain relievers, which can have many side effects. Such lotions also do not have a strong odor, they can also serve to moisturize and nourish the skin.
Transdermal patches
They work like nicotine patches. It is a relatively recent development that allows cannabinoids to penetrate the skin and into the bloodstream. This product works more slowly than if swallowed and smoked, however, it provides gradual relief. The patches are not designed to be high, but to relieve pain in patients. They can be used during the day or night, as well as, if necessary, removed if side effects appear.
Edibles
This group is the most voluminous and most popular among those who prefer to consume cannabis differently. The most classic examples are:
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Ice cream
- Cookies
All of these products may contain weed. The high feeling from such use can last long enough, it is powerful indeed. However, the effects take a long time to manifest.
It is also worth mentioning other, less obvious edibles:
- Chewing gum is a faster way to get cannabinoids. They are absorbed through the mucous membrane and thus begin to act faster than other edibles.
- Ironically, weed drinks are also gaining popularity. More and more articles appear on the Internet on the topic of how to make tea or coffee with cannabis. And often this mixture can be made non-psychoactive or with minimal impact. Caffeine, along with THC, can increase the high or make it more energetic, but you need to be careful with this. For a safer experience, CBD tea is used, which often offers relaxation.
- THC baking soda can also be a good option. It also works through the liver, like other edibles. Fizzy drinks can offer a variety of flavors and levels of THC.
