Cannabis buds or flowers are the smokable parts of the cannabis plant. They are harvested, dried, and cured before getting to the cannabis dispensary. There are many cannabis consumption methods, but cannabis doesn’t get any better than smoking the good flower from a joint or a blunt for many people. There are four different ways to smoke cannabis buds. They include:
- Joints are crushed buds rolled into a rolling paper to form a cigarette-like tube. You can buy pre-rolled joints from an LA cannabis dispensary or buy the rolling paper to roll the joints yourself.
- Blunts are the same as joints but use a blunt wrap instead of a rolling paper.
- A pipe for smoking weed features a bowl where you put the buds and a mouthpiece for inhaling.
- A bong is a smoking device that allows you to filter the buds using water for healthier smoking.
How do you dose the buds?
You need to keep in mind that cannabis buds differ in terms of potency depending on the strain. The bud potency is determined by the concentration of cannabinoids, the chemical ingredients of the cannabis flower. The cannabinoid and terpene content influence how you feel after smoking the buds. These chemical ingredients work on your endocannabinoid system once you smoke the buds to stimulate the psychoactive and physical effects.
Fortunately, lab-tested products from a licensed cannabis dispensary in highland park come with a certificate of analysis, making the dosing process easy and comfortable. For instance, if a cannabis jar is labeled 18% THC, there is 18mg of THC in every gram of the flower.
- 10% THC is mild, so it is suitable for beginners.
- 10-20% THC is suitable for casual stoners but strong for beginners.
- 20% THC and above is the most potent bud you can find.
Therefore, you should look at the THC percentage to know the high you can expect from smoking the buds. Remember that smoking buds takes effect much faster compared to cannabis edibles. You can take a puff, wait for around 20minutes before consuming more to feel how it takes effect.
How long it takes to experience the effect
If you are a beginner, you are obviously wondering how long it takes to experience the high effect after smoking buds. That would depend on your body chemistry, the cannabinoid and terpene content, and the amount of buds smoked. Smoking and vaping produce an immediate high, taking about five minutes to release the psychoactive effect.
Does the bud smell stick on your clothes?
Fresh weed has a pungent smell that can even fill a room when you open the jar. Therefore, fresh weed with a stronger’s smell is more likely to leave a scent on your clothes after smoking. But washing the clothes, spraying, or using an air freshener can help remove the smell.
In summary
Cannabis flower is the trichome-covered bud of the cannabis plant that is dried and cured for smoking. The premium flower you will find in a dispensary refers to high-quality buds with unique qualities like intense aroma and vibrant color, but it comes at a premium price.
The author, Dr. David K Simson is a trained radiation oncologist specializing in advanced radiation techniques such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) / Rapid Arc, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). He is also experienced in interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal brachytherapy.
