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Did you know that weed or cannabis has long been used by our ancestors for various purposes?
Whether ritualistic, ceremonial, or medicinal, it has long been treated as a sacred herb with numerous health and recreational benefits. And what we see today is nothing but a small rejuvenation of our long-forgotten history with cannabis as a multidimensional plant.
Better late than never, the contemporary world is finally turning back to the old ways of regarding and using weed as a natural solution to many of our problems whether health-related, emotional, or spiritual.
As the laws become more flexible, we will eventually see a more friendly approach towards weed products as well as their users.
At the same time, the modern landscape of its consumption and uses presents a wide array of products for consumers and enthusiasts of all ages and orientations.
Two of the most common are cannabis edibles and smokeables.
Fun fact! Smoking and eating are two of the most prolific and earliest ways of consuming cannabis.
As such, the current weed industry offers several types of edibles and smokeables including vapes, oils, and dabs.
Despite that, the major difference between eating and smoking is the lack of adverse effects that the latter is universally infamous for.
Similarly, other interesting aspects like the potency, onset, and duration of the effects also play a crucial role in defining the results of the two.
Without further ado, let’s check them out. Shall we?
Cannabis-infused edibles are considered a safer medium to gain the desired effects of cannabis due to their lack of side effects.
Compared to smoking, vaping, or inhaling, eating cannabis does not have any adverse impact on your throat or lungs. This makes it a safe method for non-smokers and even those suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
Moreover, eatables and beverages can be infused with both THC and/or other non-psychoactive compounds such as CBD.
As such, they can be purely medicinal or euphoric based on the ingredients and cannabinoids used.
2. Edibles are much stronger and more potent than smokeables.
Edibles are a much stronger and more potent form of cannabis that can be consumed by any age and gender.
Albeit, the slowest, as anything eaten has to go through the entire digestive tract to reach the bloodstream and different parts of our body especially the brain, cannabis edibles are known to deliver more potent and stronger effects than inhaled cannabis.
That’s because, unlike smoking, in which the cannabinoid content is inhaled into the lungs and immediately passed into the bloodstream; eaten cannabis is first ingested via the stomach and then metabolized by the liver which takes a longer duration.
Now, since eaten cannabis is metabolized by the river, it also breaks down into a more potent form of THC called 11-hydroxy-THC instead of burnt cannabis which turns into a relatively less potent form of THC- the delta-9-THC.
And hence, they have much stronger and longer-lasting effects.
3. Edibles have a more appealing and diverse taste profile.
Some of the most common and popular edibles include brownies, cakes aka space cakes, cookies, chocolates, candies, and gummies.
Moreover, cannabis can be infused or used as an ingredient in both homemade food items as well as commercially produced eatables.
As far as drinks and beverages are concerned, they can be used in tea, coffee, soda, and alcohol.
Again, both THC and CBD, and other cannabinoids, or either of them can be infused in edibles and beverages thus changing their desired results.
So before you take them off the shelf, make sure to check their cannabinoid content to get the right product.
Now, due to the pleasant and mouth-friendly taste of cannabis-infused edibles, many people end up eating more of them than required which can eventually lead to overdosing.
So when consuming your favorite edible, make sure to be mindful of the dosage.
4. Smokeables have the fastest onset of the desired effects.
Compared to most of the methods of consuming cannabis including eating, smoking cannabis may very well be one of the fastest.
As we said earlier, smoked cannabis is immediately passed into the bloodstream after being inhaled into the lungs which usually takes only about 10 minutes or so at best.
As quick as the onset of its effects, they may also wear off in 2-3 hours which explains why regular users tend to smoke cannabis multiple times a day.
Unfortunately, despite being the fastest method of gaining the desired effects, smoking may not be the ideal medium for non-smokers and medicinal users.
This is why it is more prominent among those users who smoke cannabis purely for fun or recreational activities.
Hence, the plethora of smokeables and smoking accessories that you can find all too commonly in the market.
5. Smoking provides a higher bioavailability than eatables.
Along with being the fastest method of gaining the effects of cannabis, smoking also offers a much higher bioavailability than edibles.
Bioavailability refers to the rate or ratio of the drug or substance that enters the blood circulation for an active effect against the amount of it that had been taken initially.
That said, cannabis smokeables have a higher bioavailability of about 10-35% compared to edibles which can only utilize about 4-12% of ingested THC for an active effect.
When it comes to CBD, vaping or inhaling has the highest bioavailability rate of about 11-45% with the oral consumption of it standing at a mere 6%.
The reason is the lack of elimination or metabolization of THC into minor metabolites during smoking as is the case with eating or ingestion.
6. Cannabis-infused edibles and beverages have the longest-lasting effects of them all.
Cannabis-infused foods have the longest-lasting effects compared to other products including smokeables, vapes, and so on.
While they may take a bit longer to digest and show their effects, eaten cannabis is known to maintain the desired effects for 6-8 hours and even more depending on the quantity and quality of the content.
By lasting for longer durations, cannabis-infused edibles tend to offer prolonged relief from medical conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, insomnia, depression, etc.
Moreover, off-the-shelf edibles come with proper labeling and product descriptions that highlight cannabinoid content so you can easily divide the content into multiple portions of ideal dosages.
At the same time, many edibles come with dosed-out pieces of 5-10 mg of THC or CBD each which makes it easy to bifurcate the edible into equal portions.
FYI, 2.5 – 5 mg is the ideal/ recommended dosage of THC especially when starting.
7. Edibles are more discreet and convenient.
As potent and long-lasting as they are, cannabis-infused edibles also offer a discreet and convenient way to consume cannabis and experience its effects.
Put simply, they do not need any special preparation or accessories as is the case with smokeables such as vape oils, dried flowers, and concentrates.
Since there are no accessories involved, there is also no need to clean them now and then or order a replacement or a new unit to enjoy a smooth pot session.
Just open the packaging or take out your edible from the fridge and you will be all set to consume it without needing to crush, grind, and burn your cannabis.
At the same time, it does not emit any smoke or carcinogens that can bother a patient or non-smoker while you are at it.
Pros and Cons of Smoking
Pros:
• Rapid onset of effects.
• Easy to manage and consume.
• Higher bioavailability rate.
Cons:
• Injurious to the throat, lungs, and health.
• Shorter duration of effects (2-3 hours).
• Cost of accessories.
• Regular cleaning and scrubbing.
Pros and Cons of Edibles
Pros:
- Health-friendly.
- Diverse taste profiles.
- Home-made and off-the-shelf.
- Longest-lasting effects.
- Discreet and convenient.
Cons:
- Delayed onset of effects.
- High-calorie.
- Risks of over-dosing.
Conclusion
When comparing cannabis edibles and smokeables, edibles are claimed to be a better alternative, especially for heath-conscious users and patients.
With better safety, appealing flavors, higher potency and strength, and longer-lasting effects, edibles become the preferred choice for users who want to consume cannabis solely for medicinal purposes.
Those looking to gain the recreational or euphoric properties of marijuana can always go for smoking as a faster, effective, and low-calorie method.
In essence, it all depends on your requirements and taste.
