How to make edibles that actually taste good

The first edibles I ever made simply included ground up cannabis included in a brownie mix. It was nasty. Despite the strong flavor of brownies, the bitter, herbal cannabis flavor was still too strong. I couldn’t finish eating the batch and it made me sad. This is an extreme example and I don’t recommend adding …

Simple cannabis-infused micro-dose coconut oil chocolate recipe

I have successfully used the following technique to make edibles that are both enjoyable, and have a good therapeutic value. Making very small chocolates is little more difficult so you might elect to make a bigger size. However, smaller sizes allow for a lot more dosing control. Tips for making more potent edibles are included …

Topical application of cannabinoids

Topicals are another class of marijuana-infused products. They are generally defined as lotions, salves, or massage oils that have been infused with various cannabinoids. Topicals can be especially effective at treating muscle and joint pain. It’s even possible to treat headaches. There are some challenges for certain skin types and a patient may need to …

Smoking cannabis

Smoking is, by far, the most well known method for consuming cannabis. Joints are commonly used as are bongs and other paraphernalia used for smoking. Here we’re talking about medication though, not subculture references. Although smoking isn’t a top recommendation from us, for those who can tolerate the associated risks, smoking cannabis can be an …

Vaporizing cannabis

Vaping is the common term used for vaporizing cannabis. Vaping involves heating a product to the point where cannabinoids, terpinoids, and other aromatics are released. To be a true vapor, this must be achieved without causing the material to ignite, thus avoiding smoke. Although you can save money (after your initial purchase) and make full …

Oral absorption of cannabinoids

Consuming your cannabinoids in a form that can be absorbed through the venous membranes of the mouth is highly recommended. This category of products includes tinctures, oral sprays, lozenges, and dissolving strips. Like edibles, these products are within the category of marijuana-infused products (MIPs). All such products are meant to be held in the mouth …

Eating cannabis-infused products

Edible cannabis products in Missouri will become available once Marijuana-Infused Product facilities come online. These products, commonly known as edibles, come in a vast array of choices. Among the most popular are gummies, sweet tarts, cookies, and brownies. Edibles are generally produced using a cannabis infused oil as a substitute in a common recipe. While …

Bioavailability of cannabinoids

At first glance, its easy for a patient to choose their medical cannabis products based solely on the amount of cannabinoids contained in each one. However, what really matters is how much of said cannabinoids actually make it into the patient’s system. Bioavailability: “the degree and rate at which a substance (such as a drug) …

Edibles: use with caution

‘Edibles’ are within a class of products that are often referred to as marijuana-infused products. They are similarly named in the medical program here in Missouri. Edibles are generally made by infusing oil or butter with cannabinoids from cannabis, then substituting the resulting infused oil or butter in a recipe for cookies, brownies, salad dressing, …

Proper dosing with cannabis

It is possible to medicate with cannabis without becoming intoxicated. Beyond intoxication, when patients feel they have over-medicated with cannabis it is almost always because of the negative side effects of THC. It is often extremely uncomfortable. That said, even the most mild side-effects can be undesirable. As such, it is important to find the …