Cannabis 101

Consumption Methods

INHALATION

  • Product Categories: Flower, Concentrates, Vapes
  • Average Onset: 1-3 minutes
  • Average Duration: 1-3 hours


INGESTION

  • Product Categories: Infused edibles, capsules, or tinctures
  • Average Onset: 30-90 minutes
  • Average Duration: 4-8 hours


ORAL ABSORPTION

  • Product Categories: Lozenges, mints, sublinguals
  • Average Onset: 30-60 minutes
  • Average Duration: 2-4 hours


TOPICAL

  • Product Categories: Skin balms, creams
  • Average Onset: 20-30 minutes
  • Average Duration: 2-4 hours

The Entourage Effect

Cannabis is more than sativa and indica. Every strain contains different terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids. When consumed together, they create what is called the Entourage Effect.


The most commonly discussed cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN). THC is responsible for cannabis’ psychoactive effects; CBD is helpful when treating things like pain, inflammation, and anxiety. Together, they increase the efficacy of the other. Strains high in CBN are more likely to bring on drowsiness and aid with insomnia.


There are typically hundreds of terpenes and flavonoids found in cannabis. Terpenes are responsible for the plant’s aromatic qualities.

Common Cannabinoids

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