If you don’t know already, edibles are food items that are made with cannabis concentrates or flowers. Given the way the cannabis market has evolved in the last fifteen years or so, there are plenty of high-quality brownie mixes, cooking oil, beverages, and treats, such as THC gummies and CBD mints are available in the market. You can opt for any of them and experience the desired effects in a short period.
The best thing about consuming edibles infused with cannabis is that you can experience all the amazing effects that cannabis offers without actually vaporize concentrates or smoke flowers. There is no science behind consuming it. You can drink or eat them without facing any trouble.
That said, you also get to experience some disadvantages when you use edibles. Generally, when you smoke a joint, you can get an instant high as the smoke directly hits your lungs and minds. But when you eat cannabis-infused edibles, they get absorbed in your digestive system and may take up to several hours before showing any effect. Sometimes this duration is not more than 20 minutes while other times, it can take up to 4 hours to feel any effect. You must be prepared for both situations if you decide to use edibles in place of a joint.
There are several opinions about how long do edibles stay in your body. Before you get into its details, understand the science behind edibles. Unlike joints, edibles are absorbed in your body through your digestive system. So, the effects may take up to hours to show up compared to smoking that gives you instant results. However, the best thing about this system is that all the cannabis effects last for a very long time compared to joints.
If you decide to take edibles, then understand the concept of dose. There are different approaches to learn about the potency of edibles as compared to concentrate and cannabis flowers. The quantity of cannabis in milligram present in an edible in relation with its total weight determines its dose. So, the next time you decide to take edibles, keep in mind the points mentioned here and have a fruitful experience. A right dose can help you experience the desired results in quick succession. If you focus on the cannabis weight in the package, you can easily derive what does will be perfect for you.