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3 Different Ways to Smoke weed and Consume Cannabis

September 25, 2019 Mira KurinnA

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Smoking weed is the inhalation of smoke or vapors released by heating the flowers, leaves, or extracts of cannabis and releasing the main psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Smoking cannabis has a long-rooted history.

Various cultures throughout millennia have smoked marijuana for the effects of THC, whether it was for spiritual, medicinal, or recreational purposes.

Fast forward to the present day, and individuals smoke cannabis for several reasons.

Long days at work, social gatherings, pains, and the desire to have a different perspective spur us on to smoke THC.

Whatever your reason, smoking weed is the preferred method because the THC is metabolized instantly into the bloodstream.

So how to smoke weed?

There’s a handful of tools to smoke cannabis for the effects of THC. Let’s take a look at the popular methods to consume THC.

Smoking Weed with Glass Pipes

Glass pipes have been around for years and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

Pipes are typically handheld and portable, with others being too large to place in a pocket.

Pipes have a large bowl, along with a carb to control the amount of THC-rich smoke you receive.

How to clean a glass pipe:

Hot water
Small pot
Something to clean the inside of the pipe
Either rubbing alcohol or cleaning products designed for glassware

Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
Reduce water to a simmer.

Make sure there is enough water to cover the entire pipe.
Allow the pipe to soak for 20-30 minutes in simmering water.
Use a pipe cleaner or cotton swab to remove any remaining residue.

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Always remember:" If you put clean water into dirty pipes, you have dirty water' | Robert Morris

Smoke Weed in Joints

Joints are a classic way to smoke cannabis.

Tobacco and cannabis are typically mixed, but as the dangers of nicotine come to light, many spliff enthusiasts are moving towards tobacco alternatives such as herbal blends and terpene isolates.

Now, you can mix your cannabis with herbal blends, such as damiana leaf, raspberry leaf, mullein leaf, and lavender for a nicotine-free experience.

Nicotine is an addictive compound that forces your body to crave more, thus fueling a vicious cycle.

Herbal blends offer smokers an alternative way to enjoy their THC-rich cannabis without perpetuating the addictive cycle.

Smoke Weed with Bongs

These devices have a long-tubed neck, where the user inhales from.

The base consists of a bowl where water where the smoke funnels through to “cool” down the smoke.

This method is known for producing a smooth hit, especially when ice is placed into the water.

Bongs place a large emphasis on giving you the largest amount of THC-rich smoke, which produces profoundly strong effects.

To enhance the flavor, it’s possible to mix herbal blends and terpene isolates with your cannabis.

This combination can reduce the amount of cannabis smoked, as well as increase the effects of THC due to the terpene’s ability to direct cannabinoids to the endocannabinoid receptors.

Secret bonus way of Smoking Weed

Terpenes are added to cannabis strains in order to increase the effects.

This means, your high will last longer and will be more intense.

As an example, cannabis with a high THC content will bring you up, since it’s the effect of the THC that makes you feel energetic, engaged, and high.

If you use certain types of Sativa terpenes in the cannabis then you’ll feel even higher, depending on the terpenes you add, or you may feel more focused or more euphoric based on the types of terpenes you choose.

Discover more about smoking terpenes.

So, what is the best way to smoke weed?

In the end, it’s all about personal preference. Each provides a rapid method for metabolizing THC quickly by allowing users to combust cannabis.

To enhance the effects of THC, herbal blends and terpene isolates are available through Real Leaf.