In today’s world, we now have more options than ever before when it comes to consuming marijuana. The consumption method that you choose will affect the price, high, and effects of the plant.
There’s no way which is objectively the best for everyone, but there may be one method that will work best for you. Continue reading and we’ll help you discover the best way to consume marijuana for you.
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Rolling Papers
Rolling papers are often used to smoke blunts and joints. Blunts are when cannabis is rolled in cigar paper that’s made from the tobacco plant. The paper also contains nicotine.
Blunts are relatively large and have a strong flavor. They also bring about the stimulating effects of nicotine.
Joints, on the other hand, are when cannabis is rolled in a paper that’s usually composed of rice, bamboo, or hemp.
Hand Pipes
The hand pipe, also known as a spoon pipe, is one of the most popular methods of consuming marijuana today. They’re easy to use, small, and portable. Often made of glass, hand pipes have taken on their own art form.
The devices come in a variety of shapes, styles, and colors. And they’re made to look like all sorts of cool things – from cartoon characters to household objects.
Hand pipes work by trapping the smoke that comes off of the burning marijuana buds. That smoke is then inhaled by the user.
Water Pipes
The most common types of water pipes are bongs and bubblers. Many people prefer smoking from bongs because the smoke is first cooled and filtered by the water. This allows people to draw in large breaths of smoke with burning their throats.
Hookahs
Although some people use hookahs to consume marijuana, most hookah users use the devices to smoke wet tobacco or shisha. Because marijuana has low water content, it burns up quite fast and can’t be smoked as thoroughly.
One would need to burn a large amount of marijuana in order to smoke enough to get any effects. Some people get around this problem by surrounding the marijuana with tobacco but this brings certain health concerns with it.
One of the major draws of smoking out of a hookah is the communal spirit that it engenders.
Vaporizers
Vapes are rapidly growing in popularity. This device works by heating the herbs to a temperature that’s high enough to extract CBD, THC, and other marijuana compounds. It’s not heated so high though that the smoker will inhale the possibly harmful chemicals that come off during combustion.
Vaporizers are applauded by many for their minimization of health risks. They also come with the added benefit of having no odor and are enjoyed by covert smokers.
Edibles
By eating or drinking marijuana, you’re going to experience very different effects than if you smoked or vaped the plant. Any food that contains marijuana is typically referred to as an edible.
Most edible foods contain an ingredient that’s high in fat, such as olive oil or butter. This enables the extraction of marijuana’s THC component. Smoking and vaping marijuana is a way to experience the immediate effects of marijuana.
Ingesting edibles, on the other hand, will lead to a longer-lasting high that will also take more time to actually kick in.
Tinctures
A tincture is a liquid marijuana extract that’s used by consumers who want fast-acting effects and dosage control. Tinctures also come without the health risks that are often associated with smoking.
Alcohol is the most commonly used solvent for tinctures. Any liquid that is greater than 80 proof can make for an effective solvent. Other liquids that are fat-soluble, such as glycerol or vinegar, can also be used as well.
Normally, a user would place around three or four drops of the solution under their tongue. The liquid is then absorbed into the body.
Although the tincture is absorbed in an empty stomach, it takes time for it to be processed through the liver. This, in turn, reduces dosage control.
Ingestible Oils
Ingestible oils are kind of like a mix of concentrates and edibles. They’re swallowed and then ingested like an edible product but they also have the consistency of oil.
These oils can either be put into capsules or they can be eaten.
One of the most popular oils is Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). It first came to be in 2003 when Rick used concentrated marijuana as a treatment for his skin cancer.
The oil is made by extracting the therapeutic compounds of marijuana with alcohol. The solvent is then evaporated. This leaves behind a tar-like substance that resembles oil.
Topical Creams
Topical marijuana consumption uses full marijuana extract which is a thick oil that’s been decarboxylated. This is in order to activate cannabinoids. When the cannabinoids are activated, they are then able to be absorbed through the skin.
Unlike most other methods of consuming marijuana, the topical effects don’t include the typical marijuana high. Consumers who are looking to maintain a clear head but want localized relief would enjoy this method.
The Best Way to Consume Marijuana for You
As we can see, the best way to consume marijuana is going to depend on what you’re looking to get out of consuming the plant. Smoking and ingesting are best for people who are looking for that classic high. Topical creams are preferred for those who are looking to relieve aches and soreness.
No matter what you’re looking for, there’s bound to be a method that works best for you.
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