Cannabis is a versatile plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal and recreational properties. Today, there are a variety of cannabis products available on the market, from cannabis flower to concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and even wedding cake. In this article, we'll explore some of the most common cannabis products and how they can be used. Cannabis Flower is the most traditional form of cannabis. It is cultivated, harvested, dried and cured before it reaches the dispensary.
Smoking cannabis flower is one of the most popular ways to consume it, as it can be packed in a bowl and smoked in a pipe, used to cut a pipe, or rolled into a joint or a blunt.
Concentrates
are obtained by removing excess plant material and other impurities from the cannabis plant, leaving only the most desirable plant compounds, namely cannabinoids and terpenes. Since all other materials are eliminated, concentrates have a much higher proportion of terpenes and cannabinoids in cannabis than the cannabis flower. There are a variety of ways to consume concentrates, such as vaporizing them with spray equipment or using them to cut a pipe or bowl.Edibles are cannabis-infused foods or beverages that can be prepared with cannabis flower or concentrate. Edibles come in many forms, including baked goods, chocolate bars, popcorn, cooking oils and butters, gummies, mints, and beverages. As the name suggests, edibles are meant to be eaten or drunk.
Tinctures
are herbal solutions created by soaking a plant in alcohol.Tinctures can be taken sublingually (under the tongue) for quick absorption into the bloodstream or added to food or beverages for slower absorption.
Topicals
are cannabis-infused products such as lotions, balms, sprays, transdermal patches or ointments intended to be applied directly to the skin. Unlike other cannabis products which produce a psychoactive effect, THC topicals provide localized effects in the specific area of the body where they are applied without causing side effects. CBD is better absorbed by the skin than THC so topical CBD products may offer a more intense effect throughout the body.Topicals can also be used in baths to soak sore muscles.
Cannabis Oil
is one of the most versatile cannabis products on the market today. It can be taken in different forms such as capsules or sublingually (under the tongue). Cannabis oil has been shown to be useful for relieving pain, treating cancer, anxiety, depression and sleep problems among other conditions.Cannabis Beverages
have become increasingly popular as recreational marijuana use continues to be legalized in more states. Cannabis cocktails are still in their infancy but could expand rapidly if marijuana use continues to be legalized.The beverage most experimented with CBD is beer as it offers different aromas and flavors due to its terpenes content.
