Cannabis 101
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In History
Beginners Guide:
Early references to the plant date back to 2700 BCE, when it was mentioned in a Chinese medical text. It was used for a variety of ailments, including gout, rheumatism, malaria, and absent-mindedness and it was also used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and the Middle East for millennia.
In the Middle Ages, it was used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, seizures, and pain.
Later on, was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish in the 16th century, It quickly became popular in the new world, and it was used for both medicinal and recreational purposes. The plant continued to be widely used throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, despite increasing restrictions.
Today, cannabis is legal in some form in many countries across the world. It remains a controversial topic, but its popularity is undeniable.
Medical cannabis is now used to treat a wide range of conditions, and, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to legalize cannabis for medical and recreational use. This has led to increased research on the plant and its potential benefits, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests cannabis can be effective in treating a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, cancer, anxiety, and seizures.
As more is learned about cannabis, its history is being revisited and perhaps rewritten.
Why use Cannabis?
There are a lot of reasons why people might choose to use cannabis. Some for health and wellness, to boost creativity, relax, inspire, socialize, energize and improve focus. It’s an affordable and natural way to maintain the balance between your body’s essential functions like eating, sleeping, and healing and to help with pain or other symptoms.
Some people believe it has spiritual or religious significance.
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Should I Smoke, Eat It, Or What?
How to consume Cannabis
Cannabis products have advanced considerably, we have options that include smoking, vaping, eating, drinking, or using topical products. Choose the approach that best suits your needs and lifestyle; they’re all great.
Each option offers a similar experience, and everyone has different needs, our bodies interact with cannabis in different ways.
Fortunately, learning more about cannabis will help you to understand the differences between each method.
Vaping
Vaporizers are convenient devices that are more discreet than traditional options. The effects are felt almost immediately, making this the most efficient way for your body to process cannabis.
Doesn’t release the same tar or carcinogens created when you burn flowers, which many believe makes vaping a healthier alternative to smoking and can use a wide range of products like oils, resin, and concentrates.
Advantages of Vaping
– No smoke in your lungs
– Less smell (and more discreet) than smoking
– Works within minutes, so you can adjust your dose
– Discreet and ready to go
How long do effects last?
The effects of smoking and vaping are similar and can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the person and quantities.
Oral
From the all-time winner “pot brownie” to THC-infused gummies and lemonades, edibles are a potent and powerful way to consume cannabis. You can learn more about how to make edibles here!
Edibles
When you ingest a cannabis-infused beverage, baked good, or gummy the cannabinoids are absorbed through the digestive tract. Because of this, edibles have a delayed onset, between 20 minutes and three hours. Edibles are one of the most straightforward consumption methods out there. Just eat or drink, swallow, and wait for the effects to kick in.
Advantages of Edibles
– May work within about 15 minutes and the effects can last for hours
– Lower dose options allow you to better control your experience
– Great alternative to alcohol
– Simple to use
– Portable, discreet
Cannabis brownies are a longstanding classic, and it’s still very popular (and easier than ever) to make your own cannabutter or cannabis oil and bake your edibles.
Drinkables
Drinkables are cannabis-infused beverages like CBD & THC drinks that let you sip your way to feeling a variety of possible effects. Many drinkables have fewer mg of THC and CBD per serving than edibles. Despite that, liquid delivery can make them work much faster.
Advantages of Drinkables
– May work within about 15 minutes and the effects can last for hours
– Lower dose options allow you to better control your experience
– Great alternative to alcohol
Pills, capsules, and tablets
Medical pills, capsules, and tablets allow for precise dosing, without the calories or cooking of edibles. It is often an attractive option for those who view medicinal marijuana with skepticism and don’t like the idea of smoking.
Cannabis capsules contain a single dose of marijuana extract suspended in a neutral oil that’s easy to digest, and the effects can last from six to twelve hours.
Advantages of Capsules
– Allows for extremely precise dosing on a strict calendar
– Comes in a wide range of THC and CBD ratios.
Health Effects
For the most part, cannabis pills, capsules, and tablets present the same health effects as traditional edibles. They tend to be easy to use and dose, making them a common method of consumption for medical patients. Like edibles, it can take longer to feel the effects when cannabis is ingested orally.
Inhalers
Smoking and vaporizing cannabis does not have a medical image. Yes, they can be useful methods of ingestion, but too many health problems are associated with them. Inhalers, however, have the immediate effect desired for conditions like asthma, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or sudden panic attacks, but without the need for smoke or vapor.
Advantages of Inhalers
– Consistent dosage can be achieved.
– Immediate effect without the need for smoke or vapor; an ideal method for those with asthma or other breathing conditions.
Suppositories
When other ingestion methods fail or when trying to get cannabinoids directly into the colon or stomach, suppositories may be used.
Advantages of Cannabis Suppositories
– High bioavailability, is easily absorbed into the bloodstream.
– Little-to-no psychoactive effect. This could make suppositories useful when high doses of cannabinoids are needed.
Inhalation
When you inhale cannabis, all the active compounds, including THC, are absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. The time between inhalation and the compounds hitting your brain is almost immediate, making it the go-to for cannabis users looking for a near-instant high.
There are two main ways to inhale cannabis: smoking and vaping.
Smoking
Smoking is one of the most well-known consumption methods. When you smoke cannabis, you’re lighting cannabis flowers and inhaling the smoke.
Advantages of Smoking
– Easier to find the right dose
– Works quickly and wears off within just a few hours
– Convenience factor
– Few tools required
– Inexpensive
Health Effects
Cannabis is recognized for its excellent and diverse medical applications, but inhaling any material presents health risks. Smoking cannabis could lead to lung and throat irritation.
Cannabis has a number of effects on the brain, including an increase in blood flow to the brain, which can lead to increased levels of oxygen and nutrients in the brain, and Increased brain activity, which lead to increased levels of alertness, creativity, & productivity.
Tinctures
Created by steeping cannabis in alcohol, tinctures are absorbed through the blood vessels under the tongue (sublingually). To get the full effect, put a few drops of the tincture under your tongue and hold it there, allowing the cannabis to absorb. Then swallow the remaining liquid. It allows for precise dosing down to a single drop.
Advantages of Tinctures
– May work within about 15 minutes and the effects can last for hours
– Lower dose options allow you to better control your experience
– Great alternative to alcohol
Health Effects
The health benefits and side effects of cannabis tinctures have not been extensively studied. As with all cannabis products, medical patients should consult with their doctor before introducing marijuana tinctures as part of their daily routine.
Powder
Cannabis powder is a form of powdered THC that can be easily dissolved in water much like a sports supplement. Precise, easy, and has a much quicker onset than traditional edibles.
Powdered cannabis can be dissolved in a liquid for drinking or infused into edibles. The powdered form of cannabis is still relatively new and can be harder to find than traditional edibles, tinctures, and capsules or tablets.
Advantages of Powder
– No risk of lung damage since users aren’t inhaling smoke or vapor
– Simple to use
– Portable, discreet
– Flexible application (can be used in drinks or edibles or consumed directly)
– Similar to edibles, but you control the dose of concentrated cannabis
– Takes about an hour to take effect
– Effects last for six to twelve hours
Health Effects
Powdered cannabis is ingested orally, like edibles and capsules, and it presents the same potential health benefits and risks. Cannabis powder is packaged for accurate dosing.
Topical
Topical isn’t exactly a consumption method, but a delivery method. Topical products allow you to absorb cannabinoids through the skin, and unlike other consumption methods, you won’t experience any psychoactive effects when using topicals.
Available in balms, lotions, salves, and other formulas that you apply directly over muscles and joints to treat pain, muscle aches, and more. Some transdermal patches and gels slowly release cannabinoids over a longer period of time.
Transdermal Patches
Transdermal patches allow cannabinoids to penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. Medical in nature, designed to ease pain in a target area. It should be noted that transdermal patches can be psychoactive.
Advantages of Transdermal Patches
– Fast, easy application and discreet use
– Available in various THC and CBD formulas for a custom experience
– Prolonged relief, duration of approx 12 hrs.
Health Effects
Research has shown cannabis topicals have many of the same potential benefits as other topical products, including pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, a reduction in migraine-related symptoms, and even working to reduce itchiness and acne.
Just like nicotine patches slowly release nicotine into a person’s bloodstream to help them quit smoking, transdermal cannabis patches slowly release THC and/or CBD to provide long-lasting relief.
Great for a controlled dose over a longer period of time to prevent misdosing and offer patients a discreet treatment.
Choose the method that’s right for YOU
There is a huge variety of consumption methods with no one-size-fits-all solution. The “right” consumption method will depend on the cannabis product, your preferences, and your desired experience. Now that you understand the different consumption methods available, you’re armed with the information to choose the right consumption method for you.
Structure Of The Cannabis Plant
Flower or Buds
The flowers of the female plant are usually covered with a frosty-looking coat of trichomes, contain the most cannabinoids, and are the main reason to grow cannabis.
Flowers are filled with terpenes, cannabinoids, and other beneficial compounds.
One of the most awe-inducing parts of the cannabis plant is the apical buds. At the top of the plant, you will find the plant’s main “cola”.
Leaves
The iconic five-point leaves of cannabis are the best-known part of the plant. Their main function is to supply the plant with energy. The edges are often serrated, and the leaves typically grow in alternating opposite pairs.
Trichomes
Each cannabis flower is covered in a layer of crystal resin, also known as trichomes.
Trichomes protect the plant from external stressors and contain resinous glands that create flavonoids, cannabinoids, and terpenes, chemical compounds that give the plant its unique smell, flavor, and effects.
Each trichome oozes terpenes, a type of aromatic oil with medicinal properties. Additionally, the trichomes secrete therapeutic cannabinoids, such as CBD and THC. Their main task is to protect the plant against predators and environmental factors, acting as the first line of the plant’s defense.
Stem
The stem transports fluids, nutrients, and information from the roots to the rest of the plant. Provides a foundation to give leaves access to the light they need, in order to facilitate growth and carry the weight of heavy flowers/buds.
All parts of the cannabis plant have their function and use.
Cannabis Strains
Sativa
Energize your mind and senses, increasing your creativity. To exercise, socialize or create, this is the one you want!
Hybrid
Brings together the best qualities of both into one plant. The best of two worlds.
Indica
Perfect for late evenings and before sleep. Relaxing, calming, reduce anxiety and stimulate appetite. You will want a couch with this one.
Rudelaris
This type of cannabis is used almost exclusively for breeding. Unlike Sativa or Indica, ruderalis doesn’t rely on daylight hours to bloom, instead blooming based on age. This auto-flowering trait is a response to the considerably short summers yet long daylight hours (22–24 hours).
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The most common use is to treat anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and inflammation. Studies showed that CBD can relieve pain influencing the receptors of the endocannabinoid system, which also helps to regulate physiological and cognitive functions, memory, pain, and general attitude.
No, it doesn’t form a physical dependence. But you can suffer withdrawal symptoms if you become a regular user and suddenly quit cold turkey. And yes, like many users, you may find that getting high becomes an essential part of your self-care or wellness routine.
No, there are more than 80, and they have unique and interesting results on the body when used. But the most important ones to understand as an educated consumer are THC and CBD, the two most common cannabinoids on the market today.
Yes, studies show that the smoke can damage the lungs over time. While there aren’t any studies linked to the long-term effects, we do recommend moderation, as with everything worth enjoying in life.
THC and CBD are the most common, but there are more than 80, each one unique, with different results on the body when used.
Yes, the same strains with the same amounts of THC will affect different people differently. Bodies don’t metabolize THC in the same way or in the same amount of time. Always treat every new strain or product as a new experience.
Yes, it is an all-natural product, after all. We highly recommend following the directions on the packaging for safe storage to ensure that you get the most out of your cannabis. In general, flower is best stored in airtight jars with humidifier packets to keep it fresh. Vaporizer cartridges should usually be stored upright. Concentrates and certain types of heat-sensitive edibles (like gummies) should be stored in cooler places where they are less likely to melt.
Yes, CBD products contain less than 0.3 percent THC.
Because CBD is a non-intoxicating component from industrial hemp, which legally must have less than 0.3 percent of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), there’s no “high” or euphoric effect as a result of using hemp-derived CBD.
Properties of CBD will vary for each individual depending on height, weight, and the quantity of CBD taken. Because there are no intoxicating ingredients with CBD oil, there is no “high” effect; start with small amounts and gradually increase with each use until reaching desired results.
CBD is a recognized, approved prescription medication, in most of the world. You can find it in many forms, including food, pills, creams, balms, cosmetics, and also dietary supplements.
CBD is the second most common active ingredient in cannabis (marihuana). Is a crucial component of medical marijuana, and is extracted directly from the hemp plant, a strain of marijuana, or also can be produced in a lab. CBD does not cause a “high” sensation by itself. The World Health Organization report claims that “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential”.
Hemp is not typically smoked, as it will not have any psychoactive effect. Traditionally hemp was used for rope, clothing, and other industrial uses. However, there are certain CBD extracts that utilize hemp as the originating plant.
No, it doesn’t form a physical dependence. But you can suffer withdrawal symptoms if you become a regular user and you suddenly quit cold turkey. And yes, like many users, you may find that getting high becomes an essential part of your self-care or wellness routine.
Cannabis is a plant that contains THC, which is the chemical responsible for the “high” associated with consuming it. However, it is possible to consume too much cannabis, which can lead to negative side effects such as anxiety, paranoia, and dizziness. It is important to start with a small amount and increase gradually to avoid these negative effects.
Beginners especially may notice lapses of memory loss that occur while they are high, especially at the peak.
Yes. Traces of THC can be detected in your standard drug tests.
The legal method we recommend is CBD-based topicals, which won’t get you high but are great for pain relief and great for supporting the cannabis industry as a whole.
Simple answer: no! Many consumers are skeptical about using CBD because they often think they have to smoke it to enjoy its usefulness. But there are many other ways that CBD can be enjoyed and absorbed into the body.
There are tinctures available, which is the most common way of absorbing CBD, along with capsules, softgels, bath bombs, CBD topicals, and even CBD for pets.
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