The local cannabis dispensary offers a wide selection of cannabis consumption methods.
- The most popular method is dried flower.
It can be smoked by way of a pipe, bong or vaped or rolled into a joint or blunt. Good quality buds are covered in crystal-like trichomes that provide the cannabinoids and terpenes. Vapes are designed with a chamber for dried cannabis flower or oils that release active compounds as they are heated up. There are disposable and refillable cartridges that heat the cannabis just to the point of vapor. Eliminating combustion preserves the cannabinoids and terpenes for an added boost of flavor and potency. Plus vapes minimize the inhalation of carcinogens. Edibles are cannabis-infused foods and beverages. There are gummies, chocolates, baked goods, ice cream, cooking oils, hard candies, capsules and more. They are an extremely simple consumption method and the dosages are clearly listed on the packaging. Anyone who is new to cannabis, should start with a very low dose of edibles because of the intensity and duration of effects. Cannabis concentrates and extracts are created when the excess plant material is stripped away, leaving behind the most desirable compounds. They tend to be especially potent and are available in a wide array of textures, including oil, wax, shatter, diamonds, budder and crumble. Cannabis tinctures are produced by soaking cannabis plant material in alcohol or oil and then straining it. The liquid is then placed under the tongue for quick onset of effects. They offer precise dosing, easy portability and an especially long shelf-life. Tinctures are also very versatile. They can be added to foods and beverages and consumed like an edible.