How to Choose the Right Cannabis Product for Your Needs
With so many options for cannabis in Truckee CA these days, selecting cannabis products for your specific needs can be a bit overwhelming. Whether you’re a novice cannabis consumer or simply interested in changing your consumption method, things like potency and usability often top the list for new and existing users. Our goal is to guide our customers in choosing products with more confidence and ease during their next cannabis delivery experience. Here are our tips on how to choose the right cannabis for you and your needs.
Before we dive into product types, it’s paramount to remember that cannabis affects people differently. Factors like genetics, gender, age, strength and potency, prescribed medications, mental state while consuming and more can influence one’s experience with cannabis Truckee CA products. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with your physician before consuming.
Cannabis Flower
Also known as “bud,” some people prefer to roll up and smoke their cannabis. The cannabis flower is harvested directly from the cannabis plant before being dried and cured for your consumption. Generally, cannabis flower is divided into three categories: indica, sativa and hybrid. Indica is said to provide relaxing effects, with sativa often producing a more energizing effect, and hybrid somewhere in the middle.
Not all strains found in these categories are consistent with these effects though, and many are now relying on cannabinoid and terpene profiles for desired effects. There are said to be upwards of 100 different cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, with the most prominent being Cannabidiol, or CBD, and Tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC. Terpenes are associated with the plant’s scent and flavor. Together, cannabinoids and terpenes work together to provide the “entourage effect,” which determines the overall psychoactive experience.
Cannabis Tinctures
Tinctures are typically alcohol-based cannabis extracts absorbed sublingually and swallowed or added to your favorite foods and beverages, both of which can take significantly longer to feel effects than inhalation. Whether you are using cannabis medicinally or recreationally, tinctures are a popular choice when selecting cannabis products due to their longer shelf life and ease of consumption. Tinctures are measured with a dropper, allowing consumers to customize their dosage, and are popular for those seeking a discrete method of consumption with no odor. Tinctures also vary in cannabinoid ratios, so make sure to read the label or ask your budtender.
Cannabis Edibles
Edibles are cannabis-infused foods or drinks made by using either cannabis flower or oil. Edibles are a great cannabis product choice for those looking to experience the effects of cannabis without the inhalation of smoking. Nowadays edibles come in about every product type you can think of from brownies and other baked goods, gummies and candies, and even wine and other drinkables. Edibles are manufactured with precise dosing so users know exactly how much cannabis compounds they will consume. This doesn’t prevent some from over-consuming though. Since edibles are absorbed through the digestive tract, it can take longer to feel the effects. It’s important to remember that patience is key until you know exactly how your body will respond to a specific edible.
Cannabis Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates are just that: highly concentrated versions of cannabis. Concentrates are made by removing all excess material from the cannabis plant, distilling down to the most popular compounds and terpenes for an optimal experience. Due to this process, the proportion of compounds and terpenes are much higher than traditional flower. While one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis concentrates is by dabbing via a dab rig or dab pen, you can also use concentrated cannabis kief, or concentrated resinous glands from the cannabis plant. Because cannabis concentrates are a hard-hitting consumption method, many longtime consumers opt for this method.
Cannabis Topicals
Likely when browsing the menu at your local dispensary you will come across various lotions, creams, sprays, salves and patches. These are all types of cannabis topicals meant to be applied directly to skin. Contrary to other cannabis product types listed above, topicals are intended to provide localized effects to the body and won’t usually get you high. Topicals can be ideal for anyone looking to soothe sore muscles and joints, and it is often used as an alternative for those with chronic pain.
How to Choose the Right Cannabis for You
How to choose the right cannabis for you will depend on key factors like experience with the plant, tolerance levels, effects you’re seeking, as well as budget. Hopefully this guide on selecting cannabis products was informative. For more helpful cannabis product information, visit Tahoe Harvest Collection (THC). THC is a premium cannabis Truckee CA delivery service, serving the North Lake Tahoe region. THC is dedicated to providing top-of-the-line medical and recreational products to residents and visitors, with same-day and timely deliveries available.