7 Products That Have Changed The Way We Consume Cannabis
- 1. Vaporizers
- 2. Cannabis vape pens
- 3. Dabbers
- 4. Cannabis edibles
- 5. Cannabutter machines
- 6. Decarboxylating machine
- 7. Cannabis skincare and cosmetics
- 8. The bottom line
The wild world of weed is changing fast. How people use marijuana has evolved quite a lot ever since its beginnings, with newer and more complex forms of consumption that come along with newer technologies.
As cannabis gains approval for its use all through the world, new doors are open for exploring new avenues of consumption. While, yes we still do and always will engage in the use of the traditional joint, bong or pipe, there are some newer gadgets and products that have changed the way people consume marijuana.
These new products that have changed the way we smoke and consume weed include:
- Vaporizers;
- Smoking pens;
- Dabbers;
- Cannabutter machines for making your own edibles,
- and more.
Let's check out the newest and craziest products that have spiced up the cannabis consumption game.
1. Vaporizers
Of course, vaporizers are the first innovation to pop up on this list because they’ve completely changed the way we consume marijuana.
The popularity of vaporizers has skyrocketed over the past couple of years because they can lower many of the risks associated with smoking cannabis. Since vaporizers heat cannabis up to 210-220°C (390-428°F), combustion doesn't take place, which reduces the amount of toxins and other harmful substances that we ingest when combusting plant matter.
Vaporizers tend to produce less smell than joints or blunts, which is a great option for consumers looking to be low-key. Vapes also enhance the flavor of your buds, in case you're using dry herb vaporizers; and they provide an overall cleaner high. Along with flower, you can vaporize concentrates like rosin, offering a uniquely flavorful, potent cannabis experience. Popular vaporizers, like the Storz & Bickel Volcano or the Puffco Peak, have revolutionized cannabis.
2. Cannabis Vape Pens
Another great gadget for consuming marijuana is the cannabis smoking pens. These products are another form of vaporizer, only they're much smaller and more discreet than the standard cannabis vaporizer full of buttons and different smoking presets.
Marijuana smoking pens have widely changed the way we consume weed because they give off almost no odor at all, they are small as the size of a pen, and they offer a wide range of variety in terms of flavor and dosage options.
AdviceMake sure you buy vape pens and their cartridges from trusted stores and brands, given poor quality products of this type may be dangerous for your health. Look for rosin vape pens, as opposed to cannabis oil that is made with propylene glycol, also known as PG, a common ingredient in e-liquids and vaping products like e-cigarettes. If you have a high-quality vape pen, they are a brilliant, discreet method of consuming weed.
Unlike dry herb vaporizers, smoking pens work with cannabis concentrates such as rosin or distillate. These are super potent varieties of cannabis usually testing upwards of 60% to 80% THC. No wonder vape pens are beloved– this is a popular type of new cannabis product at legal dispensaries. Among young adults, the prevalence of vape pens has more than doubled in recent years, increasing from 14.4% in 2017 to 34.6% in 2020.
3. Dabbers
Dabbers have been on the rise.What's a dab? Much like cannabis vaporizers or vape pens, a dabber is another method of consuming concentrated cannabis.
These highly concentrated cannabis products are made of THC or other cannabinoid extracts. These extracts can be made using solvents, such as butane ethanol or carbon dioxide, which as a result turn into wax, butane hash oil (BHO), shatter budder, and more. There are also other healthier dabbing options that aren't made with any solvents or chemicals, such as rosin, kief, or ice water hash. Hash isn’t new– it’s one of the oldest forms of cannabis consumption that dates back to the 12th century.
Dabbing isn’t quite suitable for the newbie stoners given they can be quite much stronger and the process of dabbing can be a tad tricky itself. To dab, you'll need to get specific tools such as a dab ring, e-nail, and torch, or a device like the Puffco Peak.
The best aspect about dabbing is the clean and high potency dose of pure cannabinoids, which is a great consumer option for pain relief, sleep aid, and more.
4. Cannabis Edibles
Another form of cannabis consumption that has changed the modern weed experience is edibles. Weed edibles feel different from cannabis because they’re processed not through our lungs and the respiratory system, but through our liver when eating and digesting the plant.
This means that the effects will change, too, offering an overall mind and body high, which starts to take effect anywhere between half an hour and two hours after you eat an edible. At the same time, the edibles' high normally lasts longer than the usual high we get from a joint or blunt. Edibles tend to be much stronger, so watch out for the doses.
We know though, that edibles aren't much of a novelty, given they're among the first methods of marijuana consumption to emerge. Modern edibles, as we know them today, are a whole different story. Consumers can indulge in anything from baked goods, such as brownies, cakes or cookies, to candies, smoothies, sauces, tinctures, and any other recipe you can think of. The possibilities are endless.
In fact, the cannabis world now includes entire restaurants, bars, and cafes that serve cannabis-infused food. Where weed has already been legalized, and in many countries where it’s decriminalized, infused dining options are becoming more prevalent.
5. Cannabutter Machines
Alongside the rise of weed edibles, cannabutter machines came to change the way we approach making these special edibles. While cooking marijuana edibles might seem like something fun to do, the process may be slightly tricky for beginners, especially when it comes to making the butter. The cannabutter machine is one solution for weed chefs.
Making cannabutter without the cannabutter machine is possible, but challenging. We don’t want to risk ruining our buds. This is where the cannabutter machine comes in handy. A cannabutter machine consists of all the tools necessary for making it: a botanical extractor, a blender, a digital thermostat, and a heating unit. Most machines on the market, including the Magic Butter and the LEVO oil infuser, take around 2 hours to produce a ready-to-use cannabutter.
One step in making cannabutter is to decarboxylate your weed. While some high-tech cannabutter machines decarboxylate your weed, with others, you'll still need to decarboxylate your buds in advance. This brings us to the next product on our list: decarboxylators.
6. Decarboxylating Machine
Decarboxylation is a process that starts with activating the compounds in the cannabis buds through heating them. This step is necessary to allow the buds to get to the point of providing effects.
Decarboxylation is the process of turning CBDA into CBD and THCA into THC. This is helpful because the acidic form of the cannabinoids transforms and allows the buds to evolve into the effects we all love. So, decarboxylation is, in fact, the process that can get you to enjoy the relieving effects on pain and inflammation along with the cerebral effects of euphoria, happiness and high.
Although it’s not very complicated to decarboxylate cannabis, there are some risks. The worst thing that can happen is burning your buds and making them useless. That’s why a machine is the next best thing: it works in 30 minutes and you just add the dry buds or the kief in the machine.
7. Cannabis Skincare and Cosmetics
Historically, cannabis was known solely for its cerebral effects so its main use was either through smoking or eating. But now, the great effects of cannabis have spread to many more industries such as medical use and even cosmetics.
In fact, cannabis has been used as a treatment for various conditions, and now, it's delved into skincare and cosmetics, into improving our exterior.
The cosmetic industry has absorbed the effects of cannabis into creams, lotions and various topicals along with patches. The effects sought after with these products are pain relief, release of muscle tension and so many more.
Since cannabis can be processed in so many forms, its oils can be used to improve all the types of beauty products you can imagine. From perfumes, to skin oils, creams, lips balms and so much more, you can enjoy the benefits of cannabis in every shape and form.
8. The Bottom Line
The cannabis industry has evolved to a whole new level and now you can find absolutely everything and anything. Although our loyalty will forever be with the original ways of consuming cannabis, there are so many ways to enjoy it that you simply must try.
With this much technological improvement and advancements, we are so lucky to have the chance to experience cannabis at its true full potential.
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