What Are Edibles?

Cannabis infused edibles are as prevalent as ever, becoming one of the most popular methods for consuming THC. Edibles are regular, everyday food products that are infused with cannabis. Cannabis infused edibles are extremely versatile and can come in the form of baked goods, beverages, candies and even chocolates. Basically any food can be combined with cannabinoids (CBD or THC) to offer a fun and tasty alternative way to medicate. Edibles tend to be very potent, and the effects are geared towards the body, making them great for those looking pain, nausea, and lack of appetite.

Edibles vs Smoking

There are many differences between smoking and eating, or ingesting cannabinoids. The appeal of cannabis infused edibles may lie behind the unlimited, tastier options compared to traditional smoking. It is arguable that edibles are a far healthier alternative to smoking cannabis, due to the negative health effects associated with smoke inhalation. Edibles are absorbed through the digestive system and may take anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours to fully kick in, compared to the almost instantaneous absorption of cannabinoids through the bloodstream when smoking. The effects associated with ingesting cannabis are drastically different and longer lasting compared to the effects of smoking cannabis. Edibles are associated with a body-focused, sedating couch-lock type of high.