Another study, this time in the journal International Immunopharmacology , also tested the effects of unheated cannabis extract. The researchers note that THCA was able to inhibit the tumor necrosis factor alpha levels in immune cells. Furthermore, this inhibition lasted for a long time. Further studies will be necessary to confirm the effects of THCA on the immune system and its applications in immune conditions. The researchers demonstrated that it was effective in reducing nausea and vomiting.
Further studies are necessary to find out whether or not these effects also occur in humans. Researchers have also demonstrated the antinausea and anti-vomiting effects of low doses of cannabidiolic acid. Also, cannabidiolic acid made the antinausea drug ondansetron more effective.
Further studies in humans are needed to confirm these results. One of the difficulties associated with studying the effects of THCA is its instability in nature. The carboxylic acid group detaches easily from the compound. For example, researchers have demonstrated that THCA is unstable in ethanol. Losses of THCA even occurred after freezing. Although researchers suggest that there are many possible medicinal uses of raw weed, they must ensure its stability to prevent THCA from converting quickly to THC, which causes a high.
According to one study , smoking is the most prevalent form of marijuana use. Vaping is another common form of consumption. However, both vaping and smoking can have adverse effects on the lungs. Consuming marijuana in the form of edibles could be a way of using weed without harming the lungs. The effects of edibles differ from those of raw weed because the cannabis in edibles has gone through the process of decarboxylation.
In states where only medical marijuana use is legal, there is a 5. Only 4. Researchers have also found that baked goods and candies are the most consumed edible marijuana products in the United States.
People who do not want to smoke, who do not want to smell of smoke, or who feel anxious about inhaling weed may wish to consider consuming edibles instead. It is possible for a person consuming marijuana in the form of an edible to take too much. They may not notice this immediately because the high may be delayed. It usually takes longer and is not as intense as inhaling marijuana smoke. The high does last longer and is detectable in urine after eating it. Marijuana is typically smoked in a pipe or cigarette but is becoming more popular baked into items like cakes or baked good.
The effects of weed on the brain are being investigated as it may be equally damaging after chronic use whether a person smokes or eats the drug. Learn more about what happens if a person eats weed.
Bioavailability is the degree to which a drug is absorbed into the body or is made available physiologically. The bioavailability of marijuana is different when eaten versus smoked. How fast and how long the intense effects of marijuana are felt depends on how it is used.
Three main points can be explained about how marijuana administration affects euphoric sensations including:. Onset: if a person breathes in marijuana smoke, the euphoric effects occur within seconds or minutes of inhalation. The short answer is yes; you can eat cannabis. In fact, cannabis-infused foods or drinks have been consumed throughout history, as far back as B. Cannabis was used as medicine in ancient China and India and was introduced to Western medicine in the early 19th century.
Edible applications, such as tinctures, were prescribed to treat various conditions, from chronic pain to digestive disorders 2 , 3 , 4. Edible cannabis products were also used to relieve stress and induce euphoria, similar to alcohol. Bhang , a beverage made from a mixture of the leaves and flowers of cannabis plants, has been consumed for centuries during religious festivals, such as Holi, a Hindu festival of love and color 3 , 5.
In the United States, recreational use of edible cannabis products became popular during the s, and today, many different types of edibles are available, both legally and illegally, depending on state laws.
For example, gummies, candies, chocolates, capsules, teas, and oils are some of the edible cannabis products sold in both legal cannabis dispensaries and through the illegal cannabis market. Edibles enthusiasts also make their own cannabis products by infusing butter or oil with cannabis and mixing it into baked goods and other recipes. Therefore, eating raw cannabis will not result in the same effects as consuming cannabis that has been heated, as in edible products like candies, tinctures, and baked goods.
Yet, research in this area is lacking, so the potential therapeutic benefit of raw cannabis is still unclear. Cannabis has been consumed in various forms throughout history for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
Cannabis has many potential medicinal benefits and has been used to treat various ailments throughout history. Today, edible cannabis product usage among patients is becoming increasingly popular, and polls consistently show most healthcare professionals believe that cannabis should be a medical option for patients. THC is the compound responsible for the intoxicating properties of cannabis products, including edibles, that may induce feelings of euphoria and relaxation 2.
THC is also believed to be the primary compound responsible for the pain-relieving effects of cannabis. Other compounds in cannabis, such as CBD , are non-intoxicating and have been shown to have anxiety-reducing or anti-inflammatory properties.
Edible cannabis products, such as oils, tinctures, pills, and gummies, are commonly used to treat poor appetite, pain, and weight loss in people who have cancer 8. Additionally, these products may reduce pain and muscle spasms, relieve nausea and vomiting, enhance sleep quality, and improve anxiety 9 , 10 , In fact, pharmaceutical companies manufacture oral preparations of cannabis-derived treatments, such as Sativex, which is an oral spray that contains equal amounts of THC and CBD prescribed to treat pain and muscle spasticity Though edible cannabis products are commonly used to treat many other ailments, such as digestive and neurological disorders, high quality research in these areas is lacking.
Therefore, the full therapeutic potential of cannabis is still unknown Edible cannabis is used to treat symptoms related to various medical conditions, such as cancer and chronic pain. However, high quality studies are lacking, so the full effects of cannabis products on health are still unclear.
Though edible cannabis products may benefit many conditions, some potential negative effects may occur. The main issue with edible cannabis products is that it can be very difficult to determine an appropriate dosage.
Concentrations of THC vary widely depending on different factors, such as where the product was made and the quality of the cannabis used. Additionally, unlike smoking cannabis, edible cannabis products have a long latency period, meaning it can take a while — sometimes hours — for it to take effect. When cannabis is smoked, THC reaches the brain and takes effect within a few minutes. The effects peak at around 20—30 minutes after smoking and begin to wear off within 2—3 hours In contrast, the psychoactive effects of edibles usually take 30—90 minutes to kick in.
The effects last much longer and typically peak at about 2—4 hours after ingestion depending on how much was ingested, as well as your body weight, metabolism , gender, and other factors The combination of the highly variable THC concentration and the long latency period of edible cannabis products makes them very easy to unintentionally overconsume, which can lead to unwanted symptoms, such as paranoia and impaired motor ability.
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