7 Ways to Consume Cannabis Without Smoking

Covid-19 has taken the world by storm these last few months. We’d be lying if we didn’t acknowledge that life is just different now. As this respiratory-driven disease makes its way around the world, keeping your lungs strong and healthy is definitely a top priority. Smoking cannabis can be a little harsh on ones lungs, so we wanted to highlight a few otherways to ‘feel good’ without sparking up.

Topicals

For those who want relief, but don't want to feel high - topicals might be for you. Cannabis topicals include lotions, s

alves and oils infused with

CBD and THC to provide targeted relief.

 Since topicals are absorbed through the skin they bind to your cannabinoid receptors but usually don't break through the bloodstream they are considered non-psychoactive. Many consumers prefer using topicals throughout the day since they are discreet and don't have a lingering smell like smoking or vaping. 

Some of our favorite topicals

include

Dr

.

 Raw

 Organics

, 

Care by Design

, and Humble Flower.

Pro tip: pair a topical with a tincture, edibles, or a capsule for a 

more 

relaxing experience.

Tinctures

T

inctures 

are

alcohol or olive oil based cannabis extracts and they are one of our favorite consumption methods. There are a

number

of things you can do with a tincture

.

 You can

 use them

 sublingually 

by dripping a few drops

under 

your

 tong

ue

(for max 

absorption)

or topically by rubbing them directly onto a targeted area of your skin.

They are discreet, portable, offer a quick onset and they're easy to dose.

D

rop 

them

 into your favorite drinks

 or 

add it to d

inner

, 

dessert

, whateve

r

! 

We

 love

The Root 

o

f 

i

t All 

for their

Ayurvedic

ingredients

, 

Fiddler’s Greens

for

their 

organic olive oil

blends

,

and

 Made 

from

 Dirt

’s 

MCT Oil. 

Edibles

Cannabis-infused edibles have really expanded in the marketplace

. 

The

 assortment of treats available at your fingertips is either exciting or daunting

.

From chocolates and peanut butter to gummies and syrups, there is an endless amount of choices

. Edibles have to make their way through your digestive system before they hit your bloodstream and pass into the liver so they tend to take longer to kick in. However, the effect can be more intense and last longer than when you smoke so r

emember to start low and slow - you can always eat more, but you can never eat less!

Here are a few of our top picks. 

P

unch

 Bars offer a variety of

flavors

 like Milk chocolate 

toffee

 crunch and Strawberry Cheesecake

worthy of a

confectioner's

 dream. 

Sluggy's

 gummies are

 a

fun, 

tasty

,

gluten-free 

option. Each gummy is dosed at 10mg and

individually wrapped, so you can take them on the go.

N

ug

 Pops

cannabis-infused popsicles are the adult treat we all need in our life with f

lavors like

watermelon lychee lemonade and prickly pear margarita.

Drinkables

Did you know there were drinks infused with cannabis?

Think sodas, teas, lemonades, the list goes on.. Drinkables have a fairly quick onset and effects can last for multiple hours.

Cannabis Quencher

, Keef Cola,

Good Stuff Tonics

, and CANN have all

created

unique 

natural fruit flavored

, low-dose

beverages 

that will knock your socks off

.

Cannavis

 isn’t exactly a drinkable, but their fruit syrups are still worth mentioning

. 

Drizzle the syrup into your 

milkshakes

or add it into your next mocktail and say goodbye to hangovers. Cannabis-infused beverages ARE the social drink of the future.

Bath Bombs

Few things are more relaxing than s

oaking your sore muscles in a cannabis-infused bath. Depending on the ratio of the bath bomb or the dose of your infused soak you may or may not feel psychoactive effects. Over the years

Kush Queen has perfected the cannabis-

infused bath bomb.

T

he Relax 1:1 has a blend of 25MG of CBD and

THC

so your body is relaxed but your mind isn't hazy

.

These two

 cannabinoids

combined

create an

entourage effect 

providing

you the ultimate de-

stressor

 for the end of your day.

Transdermal Patches

In addition to topicals, new innovations like transdermal gels, patches, and lubricants have quickly gained popularity in the market. Transdermal products can penetrate the cannabinoids into the bloodstream producing longer, potentially psychoactive effects. Mary's Medicinals and Papa & Barkley offer

 a variety of cannabis infused patches that easily

stick to your skin for targeted relief.

With a quick, easy single application, you get up to 12 hours of relief for your whole body.

Most consumers don't feel cerebral effects from patches, so these are great to put on while you conquer your day.

Another transdermal favorite is the gel pen from Mary's Medicinals.   

Capsules

Cannabis in capsule form. These little pills offer

a clean, quick, effective

method of consumption that allows consumers to ingest full-spectrum or strain-specific oil rather than combust flower

.

With a variety of cannabinoids available

 in capsule or tablet form

, you 

can

customize your experience to your desired effect

.

Our top recommendations would be 

ABX 

soft gels

, 

Care by Design 18-1 soft gels

, 

Mary's

Medicinals capsules

, 

Level tablinguals and Protabs,

or 

Papa

 &

Barkley's capsules

.

We understand if you’re still feeling skeptical about steering away from flower. It's hard to break up with your bong, but your lungs will thank you for a little tolerance break. For those with a high

tolerance or those used to consuming flower/extracts

daily,

you might want to try a variety of methods mentioned above until you find your right dose. Remember everyone is different

so what worked for someone else might not always work for you. 

Stay home, stay stoned, and stay healthy!