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 a qualifying patient can make these products at home, for the purposes of this article we’ll concentrate on the pros and cons of this consumption method.
The Good
-No Smoke!
-Long lasting effects (up to 6 hours), great for overnight use
-No equipment is needed
-Vast array of product options, from confections to tea
-Discreet usage
-Ease of transport
-Relatively cheap
The Bad
-Longer time for onset (30-90 minutes)
-Difficulty in finding a consistent, effective dose due to variability in metabolism and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
–Increased chance for over-medication
-THC is converted to an even more psychoactive compound
-Only 4%-20% of cannabinoids present become bioavailable (absorbed by the body)
Edibles can be made with a variety of cannabinoid content. We will generally recommend an edible for patients who have sleep issues related to their medical condition(s). Those patients suffering from GI issues may also find great benefit in this mode of consumption.
Be wary of any edibles marketed as indica or sativa, or with any other effects, such as creativity or sedating. The potential for these nuanced effects are generally due to the entourage effect and are eliminated during the cooking process.
Further reading:
SafeAccessNow.com
MedicalJane.com
RealFarmacy.com