What Are the Different Forms of Cannabis?
After generations of misleading information and downright lies about cannabis, the stigma is starting to fade. In recent decades, studies have shown that many of the compounds found in cannabis can provide a host of health benefits to those who use it. This led to many states legalizing the medical use of cannabis, as well as the legalization of hemp-derived CBD. Many states—21 of them thus far—have also allowed for recreational marijuana usage.
With cannabis becoming more widely available legally, more and more people are starting to use it. However, many don’t realize the vast array of forms of cannabis available. Below, you will learn more about the ways you can use cannabis. Most people will find one or two forms of cannabis that they prefer.
Cannabis Flower
One of the most popular forms of cannabis is flower. Weed in this form is typically smoked either in a joint or a bong, for example. What is cannabis flower? It is the part of the marijuana that is typically processed and consumed.
Can you eat cannabis flower? You can, but if you want to get all the effects from eating, it needs to be prepared properly. This means it needs to go through a process called decarboxylation. You add heat to the flower, typically by placing it in the oven, to activate the cannabinoids. You will do this before you use it for cooking or making oils and salves. There are countless recipes online that you can follow that will show you how to do this, so you can start cooking with marijuana flower. We’ll talk more about edibles below.
What about the cannabis leaves? These are considered part of the “trim” and some people get rid of them. However, there are some uses for cannabis leaves. Some people may put them in tea for a bit of extra flavor. They could be ground and then added to salad and other food, as well as drinks like juice, smoothies, and milk.
Can you smoke cannabis leaves? While you technically can, you have to understand that they have just a small amount of THC. It is also going to be far harsher on your lungs. The better option is to smoke the dry cannabis flower.
Vapes
Vaping is another popular way to consume cannabis today. There are manufactured vaporizers and vape pens available for purchase through dispensaries. They will typically include a battery and a cartridge that contains the liquid or dry cannabis, as well as a heating component. When someone uses the vape, the battery powers the heating element to warm the cannabis, which is then inhaled.
Edible Cannabis
Edibles have been popular for a long time, and that popularity is not going to fade anytime soon. While you can decarboxylate marijuana flower yourself and make edibles, such as brownies and cookies, dispensaries will typically have a wide range of edibles that are ready to go. These can include the aforementioned treats, as well as chips, crackers, and gummies. People tend to prefer this option for enjoying cannabis because it is so simple.
One of the things to keep in mind with edibles is that it will take longer to feel the effects when compared with smoking or tinctures. Wait for an hour or so and the effects should kick in.
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Tinctures
Cannabis tinctures are liquids that are made using a solvent like alcohol. This helps to pull out the terpenes and cannabinoids. You can find THC and CBD tinctures on the market, so you can determine whether you want the psychogenic effects that THC provides or not. The tinctures tend to be discreet, and they can provide proper, precise dosages.
Additionally, they will often provide faster effects because they are taken sublingually. It doesn’t need to go through the digestive system to get into the bloodstream as edible and capsules do.
Capsules
Capsules are cannabis in the form of a pill. The capsules, along with other types of pills, can vary in what type of cannabis is included. They might feature extracted oil, single cannabinoids, or decarboxylated flower, for example.
Those who want the effects of cannabis without all the work that goes into some of the other methods and forms might want to choose capsules. Capsules are simple to use, they are discreet, and can provide long-lasting effects like edibles. People also like that they know the exact dose they are getting when they use capsules.
Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates are used for a wide range of cannabis products. They include things like weed oil that would be used in some vaporizers, as well as an ingredient in balms, salves, and even edibles.
The most common method of consuming cannabis concentrate is through dabbing. This is a process that requires heating of the concentrate to the point that it starts to vaporize, so the user can then inhale it.
Topicals
Topical cannabis options include oils, salves, and balms. Often, these will have a high concentration of CBD rather than THC. The topicals will generally be used to help provide relief to sore muscles and joints. Even topicals that have THC are unlikely to cause a person to get high. This is because the THC has trouble passing through the skin and getting into the bloodstream.
You can find topicals through a lot of dispensaries today, and some CBD products can be found online. It is also possible to make your own.
Given all the forms available for cannabis, there is sure to be one or perhaps several methods that you will enjoy. You may want to try several options to find the one that will best suit your needs and that provides you with the benefits and effects that you hope to achieve.
What Does the Cannabis Plant Look Like?
The cannabis plant has a distinct look to it. The cannabis leaves are one of the most distinguishable characteristics, as the fan leaves are often depicted in artwork, logos, and elsewhere in pop culture.
In addition to the fan leaves, there are flower leaves. While they are often green, they can be found in a range of other colors, too, including blue, red, and purple. The flower leaves are often found along the stems and heads of the cannabis plant. When it comes to the size of the plant, it will vary considerably. Growers will have some control over the height of the plants, which are often placed in cannabis pots when they are grown indoors.
The cannabis buds are the smokable part of the female plant. It is covered in trichomes, and this is where the THC and CBD are found in the highest concentrations.
One of the best ways to truly understand the plant is to look at a picture of the cannabis plant that is labeled. This will show you all the parts of cannabis plants, so you understand each of the parts and what they do.
Additionally, different types of cannabis plants will look different. Indica strains will usually have shorter leaves with wide blades. Sativa will typically have longer leaves with thinner blades. The hybrid cannabis plants will share characteristics of both indica and sativa plants. If the strain is dominant in one of those types, it will look more like that plant.
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