Cannabis is now legal in many states. In some states it’s legal for medicinal purposes and in others it’s legal for recreational use. With the legalization of cannabis, there has been a huge increase in the number of people who are consuming it either medicinally or recreationally. However, with different types of cannabis products, different dosages, and various benefits associated with each type, people may be a little bit confused about what they’re doing.
This complete guide will teach you everything you need to know about edible cannabis products so that you can start taking advantage of the medicinal benefits and have an enjoyable experience with the recreational ones too.
Types of Edible Cannabis
Edible marijuana is available in many forms, including baked goods, drinks and snacks. There are three basic types of edible cannabis products:
- Baked goods
- Drinks
- Snacks
Dosages for Edible Cannabis
There are different dosages for edible cannabis products. Some have high doses and some have low doses. This is often based on the individual’s tolerance to THC. If you’re new to cannabis, it’s recommended that you start with a low dose so that you can take note of any side effects that may be occurring. A high dose of edibles can really put someone in a bad head space which can result in an uncomfortable experience.
A low dose should be 10mg of THC or less and a medium dose should be 20mg of THC or less. These doses are perfect for people who want to feel some relief from their symptoms without feeling any psychoactive effects.
If you’re more experienced with edible cannabis products, then higher doses are available as well – up to 90mg of THC per serving! Generally, these higher doses are only used by people who already have some knowledge about the effects of THC in order to avoid any unpleasant experiences like anxiety or paranoia.
Benefits of Edible Cannabis
The benefits of edible cannabis are numerous with it being used to treat various ailments. For example, many patients have found relief from their chronic pain by ingesting cannabis. And as you know, chronic pain is something that affects a lot of people in the world and there are not a lot of treatments that are very effective at managing it.
Another beneficial use is for treating nausea. Nausea can be caused by many things such as cancer treatment, pregnancy, or chemotherapy. Cannabis can help reduce or even eliminate nausea symptoms which make it an excellent option for those who need relief from nausea but don’t want to experience the terrible side effects of other prescription drugs. There are also a number of mental health conditions that people have found relief from after ingesting cannabis including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and insomnia.
Conclusion
Cannabis consumption has changed substantially in the last decade. In the past, people would smoke weed and that was about it. But now, cannabis can be vaporized, smoked, ingested, applied topically and more. Edible cannabis is fast becoming one of the most popular and most accessible ways to consume cannabis.