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There are plenty of ways one can get their cannabis medication but not all of them are made equally. While one may be a better option for someone suffering from anxiety, the other may be better for a patient battling chronic pain. But among the multiple delivery methods that are circling in the cannabis community, the one form of consumption that seems to keep popping up is dabbing.
Dabbing has become a popular way to consume cannabis in both medical as well as recreational circles. With both factors; potency and fast-acting effects covered, it is easy to see why people are gravitating towards this particular form of consumption. But, is it a viable option for you?
Today, we will have a look at all the aspects of this form of consumption that you should be aware of.
Dabbing allows you to use one of the most potent forms of cannabis i.e wax concentrates, and allows you to vaporize them. These concentrates contain a high amount of THC, some even going up to about 80%. Considering flowers usually contain about 10-15% THC, dabbing is easily an extremely powerful way to get your cannabis medication.
Dabbing involves THC concentrates also known as wax, shatter, crumble, budder, and honeycomb which are all concentrated versions of cannabis oil. These waxes are created by pouring butane over a marijuana plant. This allows THC to be extracted from the marijuana plant and end with a waxy, sort of solid compound that has high amounts of THC.
There are many ways that you can dab. The most popular ones include;
This is probably one of the more complicated ways by which you can choose to dab. It requires an entire setup. But since it is specifically designed to cater to concentrates, it is also the most popular way to dab.
What you need is a pipe (or an oil rig), a nail, a dabber tool (a carb cap or a wand), and a torch to heat up the concentrate. Use a very small amount of the cannabis concentrate with the help of your dabber and then use the torch to heat the nail with the concentrate. Turn off the torch and then inhale through the dab rig mouthpiece and Voila! You are done.
This is a slight variation in the process we discussed above. An electric nail eliminates the need for a torch and instead the nail is electrically heated. Though it’s a very small difference, using an electric nail is a good way to dab if you aren’t very comfortable with a torch.
This is another extremely effective way to dab. All you need to do is heat the small tip of your straw, then place that end into the dab container, and gently inhale from the other end. It is actually this easy.
This is pretty much like smoking a joint, the only difference is that you mix a bit of the concentrate into the dry bud and then roll it. However, be very careful of the amount you end up mixing as these concentrates are extremely strong.
Whether you are a seasoned cannabis user or a newbie, using dabbing as a way to consume your medical marijuana might seem a little intimidating. But you don’t have to feel that way, there are plenty of benefits associated with dabbing. Let’s go through some of these benefits.
This is probably one of the biggest reasons why dabbing is a better option than smoking medical marijuana. Smoking marijuana is not the best thing you can do for your lungs. There is a chance of both toxic resin and hazardous smoke entering your lungs because of the burnt plant matter. However, since dabbing includes inhaling a concentrate in the form of a vape, you don’t have to worry about any odor or smoke-related issues.
If you are looking for a method that is fast and effective, then you don’t have to look much further than dabbing. Since only concentrates are used in the case of dabbing, you use very little product to get potent effects. This method helps cannabis enter your system pretty quickly and the effects stay for a decent amount of time.
Temperature control of the process ensures that you receive the best possible flavor. Additionally, since you will be using a steady low temperature, you get a better overall experience.
This is one of the most efficient ways to get your medicine. There is hardly any wastage as the complete amount of concentrate that you use will turn into vapor.
As per a study by Forensic Science International in 2019, dabbing won by a huge margin when it came to delivering the main ingredient of the cannabis plant aka. THC. Over 75% of the THC that you dab makes it into your system. Compare this figure with the fact that about 75% of THC is destroyed if you smoke cannabis, you get an idea.
The fact is that dabbing might actually be one of the best things you can do if you are looking for medical relief using cannabis. As we’ve listed already, dabbing is effective and has a quick onset. So, it is a viable option for people who wish to have a strong cannabis experience and get immediate relief. This may include people suffering from pain, anxiety and insomnia. If you are considering using dabbing as an option for your medical condition, make sure you consult a doctor beforehand. You can visit a clinic or see a doctor on your phone with online platforms like Online Medical Card.
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