Granny's Edibles

Some Facts about Edibles

Consuming cannabis has a much slower onset due to the processes an edible must through within the body, prior to the cannabinoids reaching the brain. Body chemistry, tolerance, the contents of the stomach, in addition to the type and potency of the medication used within the edible, can all play a role in determining the response each individual patient will have, the onset of the medication’s effect, as well as the duration of effect. Having so many different factors at play makes each patients’ experience with any particular edible vary greatly. Patients often report feeling medication more in their body versus their head, when consuming cannabis versus inhaling it.  This is one of the reasons edibles are so beneficial to patients suffering from any conditions that cause body pain.

Properly Dosing Edibles

It is much easier to over-consume and therefore over medicate, when ingesting medication, than it is when inhaling or vaporizing. Because it can take longer to feel the effect and/or because the edibles taste so good, Green Oasis Dispensary always recommends patients start with the smallest amount and wait at least 3 hours before ingesting more. When purchasing any edible, collect as much dosing and other information as possible from the patient consultant to assure proper dosing.

Classifying Edibles

All edibles can be broken up into 3 different categories: oral uptake (those absorbed through saliva), intestinal uptake (digested through the stomach) and hybrid (those that utilize both saliva and the stomach for absorption).

Oral Uptake

Edibles designed towards oral uptake can affect a patient almost immediately and tend to wear off within 2-3 hours. Designed to be held in your mouth for extended periods of time, oral uptake edibles include things like lollipops, hard candies, lozenges, chewing gum and tincture drops.

Intestinal Uptake

Intestinal uptake edibles take longer to activate within the body, sometimes as long as three hours and provide long lasting relief- even up to eight hours. Intestinal uptake edibles are the most common edibles and include any edible in which the cannabinoids are absorbed through the stomach, like brownies, macaroons, caramel corn, crackers, etc.

Hybrid Uptake

Hybrid uptake edibles, such as drinks or chocolate, utilize a combination of oral and intestinal absorption methods because they are absorbed in both the mouth and the stomach. These edibles offer patients a quicker onset, usually within 30 minutes, and last four hours or more.

 

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