Medical cannabis has come a long way in the last decade! Gone are the days when marijuana was only used for recreational purposes. Today, there are many ways to use medical cannabis to help you or someone you care about feel better.
There have been lots of studies done on different parts of the plant- some effective and others less so. One part of the plant that has seen significant growth is the resins found within the weed.
Medical marijuana experts call these resins “live” because they can treat or cure things such as cancer. By applying the right amount of resin directly onto a wound or area affected by disease, it can promote healing and prevent infection.
This article will talk more about one type of live resin called cannabidiol (CBD) oil. What makes CBD oils special is that they do not contain any THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Many people choose CBD over other forms of medicinal cannabis due to its potential health benefits.
However, using too much CBD may cause unwanted side effects or symptoms. As with anything new, we should learn how to use enough to get the desired result but without excess. This article will go into detail about the basics of CBD oils, what might interact with your current medication, and how to use them.
Disclaimer: The content in this article should be considered informational only, not professional healthcare advice.
Medical uses of cannabis live resin
There are many ways to prepare cannabis, but one of the most popular is making it into a tincture or liquid extract. A tincture is like medicine in liquid form, you can ingest it by mixing it with food or water first.
A cannabis tincture contains the cannabinoid compounds of the plant along with alcohol as a solvent. Alcohol has a natural affinity for fat molecules so when tinctured together, the two go well together.
The alcohol also helps dissolve the other components of the marijuana. Once dissolved, the cannabinoids are readily absorbed through your digestive system and tissues.
Cannabis tinctures can be mixed with liquids to make ingesting the product more convenient. You can either drink it or apply topically. Because they’re usually diluted down slightly, tinctures are typically safe for oral ingestion and internal use.
Research shows that some medical benefits can be found from using cannabis extracts. These include pain relief, reduced nausea during chemotherapy, improved sleep quality, and regulation of moods and emotions. Some studies even show possible efficacy in treating certain types of cancer!
However, not all forms of cannabis are effective for everyone. People who have poor digestion or severe gastrointestinal disease may want to exercise caution with administering a topical tincture until we know if such effects will work for them.
Just because something works for someone else doesn’t mean it will work for you.
Recreational uses of cannabis live resin
Cannabis has many different forms and you can find it anywhere marijuana is sold. One of these forms is called recreational use, or resins. These are usually made of hemp and/or coconut oil and have various purposes.
Most people know about the medicine potential of cannabinoids like CBD, but there are also other types of resins in cannabis that may offer additional benefits.
Thyme and rosemary oils are some examples of resinous extracts. You can add them to foods or make herbal remedies with them. Both of those plants contain an ingredient called terpenes.
Terpenes are a type of volatile organic compound (VOC) which means they contribute to air quality in our environment. Some studies suggest that certain terpenes may help reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin and gut health.
Inflammation is linked to chronic diseases such as cancer so limiting its effects is a worthy goal. Because they come from natural products, none of this requires any special regulation aside from what we already have in place for pure supplements.
How do I smoke cannabis live resin?
When smoking cannabis, what kind of burn you have and how fast you inhale can make a difference in how your experience is. Some people like to hold their breath while they smoke so that the effects are not completely dampened, but this also contributes to shorter lasting experiences.
There are two main types of burns when smoking weed: direct fire and indirect fire. With direct fire, either woody-spice or oil-based resins such as tristate (dabs) and shatter are burned directly with the aid of a torch or blowtorch.
Indirect fires use coconut or olive oil to solidify the plant material before combustion. The melted oils help create an even burn and allows for more complete extraction of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Which one you choose really depends on the level of intensity you want your hit to have! If you want strong euphoric effects, then direct fire is better than indirect fire because it will be much stronger. However, if you desire more nuanced effects, then indirect fire may be the way to go. Just remember that longer cooking times will result in less intense highs!
General tips: never mix flower strains with bangerz (very thick hashish). This could cause poor combustion due to too much gel present.
What effects will cannabis live resin have on me?
When using marijuana, there are two main components that make up the plant matter-dirt or trichomes and resins. The amount of both changes depending on how much THC you want to extract from the plant and what effect you desire.
The part that people usually focus on is the trichome component. These hairs that come off the whole plant are full of cannabinoids (the active compounds in weed).
However, not all parts of the cannabis plant contain equal amounts of these chemicals. Some areas are more dense with them than others. This is why some strains have higher quality products than others.
Cannabis live resin is just another term for special trichomes that contain high levels of CBDs (or cannabidiol) and/or THCs. Why do they exist then?
Well, most people agree that CBD has medicinal benefits so it can’t hurt anyone to use it! But many people also believe that smoking anything makes things worse due to the chemical reactions occurring between the smoke and your body.
Is cannabis live resin safe?
While some studies suggest that older resins may contain harmful chemicals, newer products are almost completely made of purified cannabinoids. These pure CBD or CBDA oils usually have color additives to indicate their presence, making it easy to determine if one product is more expensive than another.
Since marijuana plants naturally produce large amounts of trichlorophyll, which gives green hue to dried leaves and flowers, adding an acid catalyst can cause the oil to turn yellow or even orange. Some people believe this natural pigment contributes to the benefits of hemp oil, so while it may be unnecessary for health effects, it’s not necessarily unsafe.
However, you should always start off with low doses to see how your body reacts before increasing them. Just like any other new drug, individuals who use cannabis live resin heavily in early stages could experience uncomfortable side effects such as anxiety, mood swings, irritability, or sleep issues.
What are the best cannabis live resin strains?
When speaking about cannabis plants, there are two main components that make up almost every dab of marijuana you will ever try- flowers and resins. The number and quality of each one depends on what kind of smoke you want to get!
The term ‘cannabis plant’ is sometimes used very broadly, but for the purposes of this article we will only be talking about hemp plants. These can either have an indica or sativa dominant phenotype (nature vs. cultivar), and thus end products such as dried flower or oil depend upon which strain is used in the process.
A common way to use cannabis biomass is to soak it in ethanol (alcohol) to extract the compounds from the plant. This is called alcohol extraction, and many people know it well as extracting hashish or bong hits. However, with today’s technology and equipment, there is no need to go through the extra steps of heating and filtering your material to obtain pure CBD.
CBD has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving qualities that even more heavily modified oils don’t contain. It also does not require any additional processing before ingestion, making it much simpler to take than other cannabinoids. Because it is a compound found naturally within the plant, CBD is usually less expensive as well.
This article will talk about some great cannabis strains that feature high amounts of both THC and CBD along with some tips on how to grow them successfully.
Can I smoke cannabis live resin with other drugs?
When using cannabis live resins, you can mix it in or ingest it along with another substance such as THC gel capsules, tinctures, or oral sprays.
You cannot just add it to smoking because that would not work properly due to the solid form of the product. Because it is a resin, it will soak up any alcohol or water in your body and potentially prevent you from passing out or staying awake. This could be dangerous for someone who also uses alcohol or benzodiazepines (such as Xanax).
Alcohol and cannabinoids are both lipophilic compounds (fat soluble substances) which means they go into our cells and interact with hormones and chemical messengers. The key difference between them is how their effects last. Alcohol has a shorter half-life and leaves the body faster than most people wake up in the morning.
Cannabis live resins have a longer lasting effect since they remain in your system much longer. This can be helpful if you want to get more durable relief but need to return home later than expected.
What are the best edible cannabis products?
While some people enjoy smoking or dabbing, not everyone enjoys consuming dried flower or vape oils that require special equipment to use.
Edible products like gummies, salves, drinks, and foods are much more accessible because you can simply take them orally.
These ingestable forms of marijuana typically contain either purified cannabinoids or natural extracts of cannabis plant material such as CBD.
There are many different brands of edibles available in stores today, so choosing which ones are worth your money depends on what type of person you are.
Certain types of edibles may be better for you than others depending on whether you have allergies or an existing medical condition.
That is why it is important to know the differences between each product before buying.
