{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/flowers/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3984-markdown","title":"Importance of Male Cannabis Plants","slug":"importance-of-male-cannabis-plants","content":"In the world of cannabis cultivation, there’s no such thing as gender equality. Female cannabis plants are prized for their [abundant, psychoactive flower](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/how-to-buy-flower), and feminized seeds produce potent, high-yield cannabis crops. Male plants are often simply thrown away. But the male marijuana plant [has plenty to offer](https://infinitecal.com/2020/01/15/male-vs-female-cannabis-why-its-important-to-know-before-you-grow/) in its own right – and it plays a vital if often overlooked, role in breeding the many [cannabis strains](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-indica-sativa-and-hybrid-explained) available today.\n\n![Hello6-min (17).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_17_3c35ad9930.png)\n\n### What’s the Problem with Males?\nCannabis cultivators want to get the highest return on their investment of resources and time, and [male plants can interfere](https://leafwell.com/blog/the-importance-of-male-cannabis-plants/) with those goals. They take up space and consume water and nutrients without contributing to the harvest, and they can pollinate any female plants in the vicinity, which can derail breeding programs.\n\nLikewise, it’s widely thought that male plants don’t contain significant amounts of highly desirable compounds like [THC](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc) and [CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/cbd), so they can’t make much of a contribution to commercial cannabis cultivation. There’s some truth to all of these things, but the [benefits of keeping male plants](https://sensiseeds.com/en/blog/male-cannabis-plants-7-things-to-do-with-males/) can considerably outweigh these negatives. \n\n![Hello1-min (45).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_45_9060570d5a.png)\n\n### Male Plants Keep the Gene Pool Strong\nCannabis Sativa is one of a handful of plant species that are dioecious or have distinct male and female features. Many other plants have both male and female characteristics in the same plant so that they can self-pollinate. Cannabis plants can self-pollinate, too, in a process called feminization. That forces plants to keep the characteristics of a specific female plant through successive generations. But it also eliminates input from the male side of the genetic equation. Over time the lack of new genetic material causes a weakened, inbred gene pool that leaves plants more vulnerable to pests, chemicals, and other environmental threats.\n\nMale plants add variety and vigor to any cannabis strain. Their genetic contribution offers many more characteristics to select for, such as growth rate, hardiness, and the presence and amount of various [cannabinoids](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabinoids-chemical-compounds-with-huge-therapeutic-potential) and terpenes. Mixing and matching those features leads to the astonishing variety of cannabis strains available today.\n\n![Hello4-min (34).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_34_60f574be1a.png)\n\n### Males Can Drive Away Pests\nEven if they aren’t used to pollinate females, male cannabis plants make good “companion” plants for their own and even other plant species. Like their female counterparts, male cannabis plants produce [terpenes](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-are-terpenes-and-what-is-their-effect) that are responsible for the [unique scents and flavors](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-makes-each-marijuana-strain-unique) of each cannabis strain. Some terpenes, such as limonene and pinene, have strong scents that can repel insects both above and below ground, such as weevils and nematodes. In that way, male cannabis plants can help to protect surrounding plants of all kinds, even crops like cotton, from damage or contamination.  \n\n![Hello7-min (9).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello7_min_9_86c0ead9ad.png)\n\n### Male Plants Enable Seed Production\nAlthough cannabis cultivators prefer their female plants to direct all their energy toward producing flowers, not seeds, those seeds are essential to keeping the various strains alive and moving forward. And the pollen from male plants is needed to produce those seeds, which can be used to plant another crop or sold to amateur and professional growers anywhere in the world.  \n\n![Hello5-min (25).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello5_min_25_a7bea4d1b2.png)\n\n### Males Also Contain Cannabinoids\nIn female plants, [cannabinoids like THC and CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-10-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-you-should-know) are concentrated in the flower, but in male plants, they’re concentrated in the leaves. Although female flower contains higher amounts of cannabinoids, that doesn’t mean males are lacking in potency. They contribute half the genetic material for any offspring, so their cannabinoid profile can play a major part in developing the profile of a new strain. For example, crossing a male plant that’s high in CBD with a female that also contains high CBD would create plants with a reliably high concentration of CBD.\n\n![Hello8-min (7).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello8_min_7_4574290b2a.png)\n\n### How To Identify a Male Plant\nIn the earliest stages of growth, it’s impossible to distinguish between male and female cannabis plants. But once they’re past the vegetative stage – the period between germination and flowering – you can begin to look for “pre-flowers” on your plants. These early signs of a male plant appear at the nodes, or joints, of maturing plants, especially near the top of the plant. Male plants have small sacs, while female plants have hairs or pistils in the same place. Male plants also typically have fewer leaves and thicker stalks than females.\n\nFemale cannabis plants are valued for their potent flower and rich cannabinoid and terpene content, but those things wouldn’t be possible without male plants. Whether you’re [growing your own cannabis at home](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-growing-marijuana-at-home) or a commercial breeder working to develop new strains, males have an essential role to play.\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. You don't pay unless you're approved!\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/ee604/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png","srcSet":"/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/69585/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png 200w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/497c6/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png 400w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/ee604/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png 800w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/f3583/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png 1200w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/1ea5b/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.png 1414w","srcWebp":"/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/58556/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/61e93/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp 200w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/1f5c5/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp 400w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/58556/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp 800w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/99238/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp 1200w,\n/static/e681317679f502802ba27fa9f2999691/397e9/220e5f1da436c269780d6cb73414772b.webp 1414w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3816-markdown","title":"The 5 Best Cannabis Products for Sleep in Illinois","slug":"the-5-best-cannabis-products-for-sleep-in-illinois","content":"Science tells us that getting a good night's sleep is the key to staying healthy.  But for many people, that's an elusive goal. \nRecent research shows that [more than 35 percent of American adults](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/sleep-facts-statistics) sleep less than the recommended seven to nine hours, thanks to issues such as anxiety, depression, or chronic pain.  And, then there is COVID!\n\n![Cannabis can help beat insomnia.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_55_30_AM_6077c29e25.png)\n\n### Cannabis Can Help You Sleep Better\n\nStandard treatments for insomnia include non-prescription sleep aids and a variety of prescription medications that come with various side effects.  But many people are finding relief from an old source – cannabis, a plant that works with our body's systems to provide relief from a long list of health conditions. \n\n![Cresco offers 'Rest' an Indica flower for sleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_58_00_PM_8fc7948e8a.png)\n\nCresco offers 'Rest' an Indica flower for sleep\n\nAnd now, Illinois residents can choose from a range of new cannabis products designed to ease anxiety, promote srelaxation and relieve the pain and discomfort that can interfere with sleep.\n\n### An Epidemic of Insomnia\nThe world is experiencing an insomnia epidemic, with more people than ever reporting problems with getting – and staying – asleep.  [Common causes of poor sleep](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/what-causes-insomnia) include:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Depression\n- Health conditions of all kinds\n- Chronic pain\n- Irregular sleep schedules, such as rotating shift work\n- Medications\n- Neurological conditions\n- PTSD\n- Sleep apnea\n\n![Cannabis can help you fall asleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_31_38_AM_09614a10be.png)\n\nInsomnia can cause daytime sleepiness and problems with focus and concentration. More significantly, recent research suggests that chronic lack of sleep might also contribute to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia because the brain uses sleep time to cleanse and reset itself.\n\n### Alternative Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep\n\nFor some people, therapy can be helpful to address issues that interfere with sleep. [Other remedies](https://hellomd.com/articles/a-holistic-approach-to-alleviating-insomnia) for sleep disorders range from a soothing cup of chamomile tea before bed to powerful prescription sleep aids like temazepam or Ambien. \n\n![A cup of tea can help you sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_1_00_45_PM_07a79ec826.png)\n\nBut both prescription and over-the-counter sleep medications can cause a range of side effects, including a \"hungover feeling,\" constipation or diarrhea, muscle weakness, and dizziness. Some can cause a condition called parasomnia, in which a person can engage in hazardous activities such as driving or taking medications without being fully awake. Sleep aids can also be addictive.\n\n### Cannabis a Safe Way to Sleep Better\n\nNow, though, [cannabis offers a safer, more natural alternative](https://hellomd.com/articles/3-cbd-products-to-help-you-go-back-to-sleep) for restful, pain-free sleep. \n\n![Cannabis flower can help you sleep better.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_25_at_11_53_58_AM_6b2eda0ad8.png)\n\nThe cannabinoids within cannabis - THC, CBD, and CBN [work with the body's natural systems](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-a-better-alternative-to-benzodiazepines) and help to promote a better night's sleep. The cannabis plant acts on the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS), a network of cell receptors that respond to cannabinoid receptors naturally produced by the body. In this way, cannabis can activate neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system to reduce anxiety and depression, block pain signaling, and promote relaxation.\n\n### Buying Cannabis in Illinois\nToday, Illinois residents can choose from various legal cannabis products which promote restful sleep. Since January 2020, [cannabis has been legal in the state](https://www.illinoispolicy.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana-legalization-in-illinois/) for both recreational and medical purposes. Anyone over the age of 21 can buy cannabis flower, tinctures, or other products from state-approved retailers.  \n\nHere's a look at five of the best cannabis products for sleep that adults in Illinois can buy, available at Verilife dispensaries in cities throughout the state.\n\n### Snoozzzeberry Gummies\n\n![Snoozzze Berry gummies help you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_50_04_PM_bfa88d6dde.png)\n\nVerilife's [Snoozzzeberry Gummies](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu-arlington-heights-recreational) combine THC and CBN in a tasty ten pack edible that supports refreshing sleep.  Each gummy contains 10 mg of THC and 2 mg of CBN, including some CBD. Snoozzzeberry Gummies are made with pure THC distillate in a homogeneous mixture for easy dosing every night.\n\n### Downtime Vape Pen\n\n![The Beboe Downtime vape pen helps you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_50_56_PM_0b766c5485.png)\n\nThe [Downtime Vape Pen](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary) by Beboe contains 60 percent THC and 15 percent CBD along with a cocktail of the minor cannabinoids CBN, CBG and CBDV, plus the relaxing terpenes myrcene, linalool, and alpha-bisabolol.  Available in blueberry and lavender flavors, this disposable vape pen delivers relaxation and calm for unwinding at the end of the day,\n\n### Midnight Drops\n\n![The 1906 Midnight Drops help you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_52_21_PM_3548a08c3e.png)\n\n[Midnight Drops](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/ottawa-medical) from 1906 deliver restful sleep in a swallowable pill that contains a 1:1 combination of THC and CBD.  Each Midnight Drop has 5mg THC and 5 mg CBD in the fastest acting edible in the world, with an onset of relaxing effects in 20 minutes or less.\n\n### Rest Tincture\n\n![The Rest Tincture helps you get a good night's sleep!](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_12_52_59_PM_b43bb555a4.png)\n\n\nRest is a [sleep-supporting tincture](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/verilife-river-north-il) containing 1 mg of CBD to 5 mg of CBD THC per serving, or 20 mg CBD and 100 mg THC for a whole bottle. Tinctures are fast-acting and easy to dose for a relaxing way to ease into sleep.\n\n The compounds and terpenes in cannabis work with the body's natural systems to support sleep without standard sleep medications' risks and side effects. And now, the best cannabis products for sleep can help Illinois residents get the quality sleep essential for good health.\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and start purchasing medical cannabis today.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/14b42/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg","srcSet":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/f836f/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/2244e/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 400w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/14b42/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 800w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/47498/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 1200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/0e329/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 1600w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/545e0/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.jpg 7360w","srcWebp":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/58556/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/61e93/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/1f5c5/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 400w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/58556/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 800w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/99238/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 1200w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/7c22d/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 1600w,\n/static/588f015adee894f83f6e24ccf1d6dc86/2565d/d143b7d5a4c1ba1afff38e249fca9096.webp 7360w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_3810-markdown","title":"The Five Best Pre Rolls by Canndescent: Calm, Cruise, Connect, Charge, Create","slug":"the-five-best-pre-rolls-by-canndescent-calm-cruise-connect-charge-create","content":"There was a time when \"rolling a joint\" was one of the only ways to smoke cannabis, and the prep work was just part of the process. But a new generation of pre-rolls is making it easier than ever before.\n\nLeading the way in pre-rolls is [Canndescent](https://canndescent.com/#products), California's leading cannabis cultivator and purveyor of [high-end cannabis products](https://canndescent.com/effect/) designed to answer one question: how do you want to feel today?\n\n### What Are Cannabis Pre Rolls?\n\n![What is a cannabis pre-roll? [Canndescent](https://hellomd.com/articles/best-pre-roll-for-sleep-in-california-calm-by-canndescent) creates them based on effects ](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_12_23_PM_c73a53f4f5.png)\n\n\"Pre-roll\" is the dispensary-preferred term for ready-to-smoke cannabis products that can be carried and used anywhere, like regular cigarettes.  They typically consist of a filter and a cylinder filled with ground cannabis flower. \n\nPre-rolls come in various sizes and contain cannabis strains of all kinds. They're a staple of most recreational cannabis outlets and dispensaries, and today's pre-roll market features a range of upscale products that offer the highest quality cannabis flower, packaged with today's health and wellness-conscious consumers in mind.\n\n### Canndescent Defines Cannabis Luxury in the California Marketplace\n\n![An example of cannabis pre-rolls by Canndescent](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_07_57_PM_d0d2029c7b.png)\n\nCalifornia-based Canndescent was founded in 2015, and just two years later, the company became the state's leading producer of cannabis products. Since its launch, [Canndescent](https://www.vogue.com/article/cannabis-companies-green-rush-stylish-socially-conscious-canndescent-1906-bloom-farms) has been dedicated to the twin goals of sustainable cultivation and the rebranding of cannabis consumables as \"transformative products that tune and enrich the human experience.\"\n\nIn pursuing those goals, Canndescent has racked up an impressive array of industry firsts and honors. The company pioneered solar-powered cultivation and precision nutrition for its scientifically engineered strains and now focuses on developing a select few product lines that echo the styling of high-end fashion and luxe lifestyle brands.\n\n![Canndescent flower focuses on the overall effect created](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_10_26_PM_52043ecd52.png)\n\nCanndescent CEO Adam Sedlin claimed a spot on [High Times' 2018 list](https://hightimes.com/news/high-times-100-2018/) of the 100 most influential people in the cannabis industry for his vision of crafting a different kind of cannabis brand – one inspired more by the clean, minimalist messaging of Apple and Google than by the traditions of an industry defined by arcane terminology and silly names for cannabis strains.\n\n\"My view was that I was going to have gorgeous cannabis in cut crystal decanters,\" Seldin said in a[ recent Wall Street Journal interview](https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-the-cannabis-industrys-luxury-rebranding-11557946556). \"And that we were going to reposition the whole thing and make it approachable.\"\n\n![Canndescent pre-rolls are labeled with one word to mimic the overall effect.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_14_16_PM_c96a9ef330.png)\n\nCanndescent pre-roll products are different - they are labeled with a one-word description of the desired effect: Calm, Cruise, Connect, Charge and Create. They might not come in the crystal decanter that Sedin envisioned, but they're attractively packaged, similar to beauty, fashion, and other luxury lifestyle products, with eye-catching design, color, and minimal text.\n\nConsumers can find more detailed information about the strains and terpenes in the product descriptions, but as Sedlin points out, Candescent's sleek, minimalist branding [makes it easy for anyone to find the right product](https://www.popsugar.com/news/Canndescent-Luxury-Cannabis-Company-Review-44229474)  based on the desired effect. That product, Sedlin says, is the one that best answers the question: \"how do you want to feel?\"\n\nWith that question in mind, here's a look at Canndescent's five best pre-roll offerings.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Calm\n\n![Canndescent's Calm pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_01_33_PM_2c1647a170.png)\n\nCanndescent's [pre-roll Calm](https://canndescent.com/effect/) is an Indica-dominant pre-roll. It has a THC content of 24.26 percent and includes the calming [terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work) myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene. Canndescent Calm effect is gentle relaxation and relief from anxiety, and it [eases the way to refreshing sleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/best-pre-roll-for-sleep-in-california-calm-by-canndescent).  Calm pre-rolls can be purchased as singles or in a five-pack.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Cruise\n\n![Canndescent's Cruise pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_05_20_PM_bb81b7ffa5.png)\n\nThe [Cruise pre-roll](https://canndescent.com/effect/) is an Indica hybrid pre-roll with the dominant terpenes caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene with a THC content of 25.58 percent.  The effects created by Cruise are both energizing and relaxing. Cruise lets you power through a busy day without burnout and stress overload, so it's best for starting a day full of tasks and errands. \n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Connect\n\n![Canndescent's Connect pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_03_37_PM_d7809e2b87.png)\n\nThe Sativa hybrid [pre-roll Connect](https://canndescent.com/effect/) has a relaxing, uplifting effect for a night out with friends or other social activities. With 23.05 percent THC and the terpenes limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene. The Connect \npre-rolls create the overall effect and is meant to smooth the way for social connections of all kinds.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Charge\n\n![Canndescent's Charge pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_04_29_PM_220559e743.png)\n\n\nCanndescent's Sativa [pre-roll Charge](https://canndescent.com/effect/) combines 27.17 percent THC with the terpenes terpinolene, myrcene, and ocimene. The overall effect is energizing, one that gets you up off the couch and moving, whether it's to go for a run or dance all night. The Charge pre-roll boosts alertness and wakefulness and comes in individual pre-rolls and packs of five.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Create\n\n![Canndescent's Create pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_02_49_PM_c11d6a9aae.png)\n\nCanndescent says its hybrid [pre-roll Create](https://canndescent.com/effect/) will help you find your muse for any creative activity. The Create pre-roll contains 25.85 percent THC and the dominant terpenes pinene, caryophyllene, and linalool. It's just right for focusing your mind on the task at hand or getting inspired for art, writing, and other kinds of creative work.  \n\nCanndescent's top-selling pre-rolls contain the same ultra-premium whole flower that's also sold separately in 1/8th jars. Canndescent is dedicated to the \"art of the flower,\" – and its limited line of luxury cannabis products has something for just about everyone.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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Although smoking is still a popular choice, today's medical and recreational consumers have [plethora of choice](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms) when it comes to consumption methods.  Available options include tinctures, topicals, edibles, and vaping; there's a way to use cannabis for just about everyone.  \n\nIn this article, we explore the different ways to consume weed and some of the hottest new products to try.\n\n### Methods of Consumption - Other then Smoking\nSmoking may be the most familiar way to get the effects of cannabis, but it isn't an option for everyone.  Combustion – burning cannabis leaves and flowers – can produce toxins that harm the lungs and airways, and it can be a conspicuous way to consume.  \n\nToday's innovative new cannabis brands offer a menu of new options for getting the benefits of cannabis in discreet, [smoke-free ways](https://hellomd.com/articles/4-ways-to-consume-weed-without-smoking-it) – and the new crop of cannabis consumables provide the cannabis experience both medical and recreational consumers are looking for.\n\n### 1. Cannabis Concentrates\n\nCannabis concentrates are [potent formulations of cannabinoids and terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-cannabis-concentrates-and-how-to-use-them), distilled to eliminate all unnecessary parts of the cannabis plant. Concentrates can be found in liquid, semi-solid or solid form for consuming cannabis in various ways.  Solid or semi-solid concentrates are used for dabbing, a smokeless way to inhale potent cannabis vapor by heating a piece of concentrate on a \"nail\" until it's vaporized.  \n\nLiquid cannabis concentrates are also used in vaping and can be added to food, beverages, topical creams, lotions, and salves.   Concentrates contain high amounts of specific cannabinoids such as THC or CBD and combinations of terpenes like limonene or beta-caryophyllene.\n\n![Northwest Concentrates is a powerful cannabis extract](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_50_20_AM_cdab5e8c2e.png)\n\nNorthwest Concentrates Cherry Springer Wax\n \n[Cherry Springer Wax](https://shop.kushkirkland.com/kirkland/brand/Northwest_Concentrates/product/Cherry_Springer?id=0db3e43b-8d2c-4a09-bedb-7701c9c606e6)\nfrom Washington-based Northwest Concentrates is a soft, buttery hybrid concentrate for use in a vaporizer, a dab rig, or even added to a bowl for an enhanced smoking experience.  Cherry Springer blends relaxation and gentle euphoria for social gatherings or just taking it easy at home.\n\n\n### 2. Cannabis Flower aka 'Bud'\n\nFlower is the name for the flowering part of the cannabis plant, which contains the frosty trichomes full of prized compounds like THC and CBD, and terpenes such as limonene and pinene. Flower can be ground, crumbled, or sold whole for use. \n\n[Inhalables](https://hellomd.com/articles/inhaling-cannabis-a-guide-to-smoking-vaping-and-dabbing) are still a popular choice among cannabis consumers. Once you take cannabis smoke or vapor in through your lungs, it's able to enter directly into your bloodstream, leading to almost immediate effects that can last up to three hours. Cannabis's bioavailability, or the amount of cannabinoids available for the body to use, via the inhalable method is also high: around 56%.\n\n![PSH is a sativa-dominant hybrid developed from crossing PE and SSH.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_51_34_AM_00f51ee4a6.png)\n\n\n20:1 PSH Cannabis Flower\n\n[20:1 PSH](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny)\nVerilife's 20:1 PSH  is a whole flower sativa dominant hybrid with a scent of tropical fruits, from leading medical cannabis producer Matter. With a THC content of 18 percent, Verilife's PSH can be used for smoking, making concentrates, or cooking homemade edibles.\n\n### 3. Cannabis Vaping\n\nVaping is emerging as a popular way to inhale favorite cannabinoids without smoking. Vape cartridges containing cannabis concentrates are heated in battery powered [vape pens](https://hellomd.com/articles/picking-the-right-cannabis-vape-what-you-should-know) or vaporizers, releasing cannabis vapors with no need to burn cannabis flower itself.  \n\nAlthough vaping has risks of its own for lung health, it's considered a safer alternative than smoking, and it can be a more discreet and socially acceptable way to consume cannabis.  Cannabis vape cartridges come in a variety of formulations, flavors, and scents.\n\n![Durban live resin cartridge by Cresco is carries at Verilife](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_53_03_AM_c1a6a90ae6.png)\n\nDurban Live Resin Cartridge\n\n[Verilife's Durban Live Resin Cartridge](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu-arlington-heights-recreational) by Cresco is an energetic Sativa vape made from full spectrum fresh flower in a convenient cartridge. Durban is high in THC and rich in terpenes with an earthy pine flavor, and it delivers relief from physical symptoms as well as a boost in mood.\n\n### 4. Cannabis Tinctures\nTinctures are [highly concentrated formulations](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-from-glycerin-to-mct-oil-which-is-best) of cannabis compounds and terpenes and can be used in a variety of different cannabis products. Unlike concentrates, tinctures are often made with alcohol, which is used to extract the desired cannabis compounds from whole plant matter. \n\nTinctures are often taken under the tongue and quickly absorbed into the mucous membranes and bloodstream.  This is a popular alternative to smoking and vaping, and cannabis tinctures come in a variety of formulations for both medical and recreational purposes. They can also be added to foods, beverages, and all kinds of topical preparations.\n\n![Verilife's Shine tincture](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_56_26_AM_84025715a7.png)\n\nShine 1:1 Cannabis Tincture\n\n[Shine 1:1](https://www.verilife.com/pa/menu/verilife-chester-pa)\nVerilife's terpene-rich Shine tincture by Ilera is a sativa-based 1:1 tincture that contains equal percentages of CBD and THC. \nShine also contains significant amounts of key cannabis terpenes limonene, linalool, myrcene and pinene, and can be taken sublingually or added to food and beverages.\n\n### 5. Cannabis Topicals\nThe skin is rich in endocannabinoid receptors – cells that can respond to natural cannabinoids produced by the body and the many compounds in the cannabis plant. Due to this, cannabis concentrates and tinctures are added to a wide range of topical products such as creams, lotions, salves, and oils. \nIn most cases, topicals are designed to enhance well-being and support the immune system rather than cause a user to be high, so most cannabis topicals are high in CBD, a cannabinoid with healing and balancing properties.\n\n![The Amend balm is a soothing cannabis topical](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_10_58_27_AM_b12176372b.png)\n\nAmend Cannabis 1:1 Balm\n\n[Amend Cannabis 1:1 Balm](https://mhwdispensaries.com/order-online/washington/?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=topical-1-1-balm) from Missouri's MHW Dispensaries is a soothing balm that contains 50mg THC and 50 mg CBD for maximum healing and pain relief. \nThis cannabis balm contains cannabis concentrate combined with lavender and lemongrass in a fragrant beeswax base.\n\n### 6. Cannabis Edibles\n\nCannabis-infused cookies and brownies have been a staple of the cannabis scene for years. Now, the appetite for [cannabis edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) is soaring, thanks to a profusion of new recipes and products containing cannabis compounds tailored to every taste.\n\nCannabis consumers can choose from a dizzying assortment of THC and CBD-rich edibles such as boutique chocolates, nutritional bars, and gummy treats in various fruity flavors. Commercially produced cannabis edibles come with detailed information on the cannabis content and percentage of THC, so consumers can make safe choices, especially if they're new to edibles.  \n\n![Wana Colorado Sunrise Gummies are fast acting and high in THC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_00_00_AM_faaadabdfc.png)\n\nWana Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies\n\n[Colorado Sunrise Sativa Gummies](https://www.wanabrands.com/product/colorado-sunrisesativa-rec/) from Wana is a terpene enhanced citrus-flavored gummy for recreational use that delivers 10 mg of THC per gummy, or 100 mg THC for the entire package.  Colorado Sunrise is all-natural, vegan, and enhanced with a blend of more than 30 terpenes and quickly delivers a relaxing, cerebral \"high.\"\n\n### 7. Cannabis Beverages\nAlong with edibles, [cannabis-infused beverages](https://hellomd.com/articles/can-weed-infused-drinks-replace-your-alcohol) are gaining in popularity since they offer a safe, tasty and discreet way to consume various combinations of cannabis compounds and terpenes.  \n\nRecipes abound online for cannabis-infused hot chocolate, lemonade, and mocktails to commercial products such as cannabis water, kombucha tea, sodas, and even faux 'wine.'  Cannabis beverages come in various strengths and strains, and the cannabinoids they contain are displayed on bottles and cartons to help buyers make the best choices.  \n\n![Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_08_at_11_01_54_AM_4d1d5ca28b.png)\n\nCann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic\n\n[Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Social Tonic](https://www.drinkcann.com/)  is a limited-edition cannabis-infused soda that comes in a four-pack of either regular or \"hi-boy\" tall cans. Regular cans contain 2 mg THC per can, while a hi-boy contains 5 mg THC.  Along with high-quality cannabis extract, Cann's Ginger Lemongrass Tonic contains carbonated water, agave, and lime juice for a bright, uplifting experience.\n\nAs cannabis laws loosen around the US and the world, new ways to consume the plant give new and seasoned users plenty of options for getting its benefits. From THC-rich flower for a satisfying smoke to a CBD-infused cream to ease your pain, there's a way to consume cannabis that's right for everyone.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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Since 2014, when the [Compassionate Care Act](https://www.mpp.org/states/new-york/new-yorks-compassionate-care-act-an-overview-of-a-6357-e-and-s-7923/) passed, which allows for the sale of legal, medical marijuana, many forms of cannabis were allowed, but not whole flower. Instead, patients have been offered other methods of consumption, including the option of purchasing up to three ounces of ground flower.\n\n![Regulation and laws allow for legal access to medical marijuana](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_25_at_6_42_28_PM_006992b86c.png)\n\nKevin Harbison is a doctor of pharmacy and manages clinical services for [PharmaCann](https://www.pharmacann.com/), the company that runs Verilife dispensaries. In his opinion, whole flower offers patients better access to the plant's medicinal properties. He says, \n\n\"When flower is processed down through grinding, components are lost that do not make it into the final package. Now the flower is left completely intact.\" He followed by saying that many of the terpenes and cannabinoids are lost when the whole flower is processed.\n\n### Ban on Smoking Flower in New York\n\n![Indica strains are better for a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_14_23_PM_2f2ea5bcfb.png)\n\nWhile medical use of cannabis started several years ago, there was a hard ban when it came to smoking flower. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo was vehemently against the sale of whole cannabis flower, and before signing the Compassionate Care Act, he demanded the elimination of whole flower.\n\nThis past March, the [Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act](https://cannabis.ny.gov/laws-regulations) legalized adult-use of cannabis. It was at this time, the ban on whole flower was revisited. Senator Diane Savino, an advocate for medicinal cannabis, always knew that the ban on whole flower would be overturned, especially when adult-use came into play. She says,\n\n![Screen Shot 2022-01-26 at 10.51.03 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_10_51_03_PM_85e8c0e8a2.png)\n\n\"We knew restricting access to whole flower was going to drive up the cost of the product, because it costs more money to process it into non-smokable forms, and for a lot of patients, the fastest delivery method to really obtain relief is through smoking.\"\n\nThe guidelines for medical cannabis flower were issued by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). \n\n### Happy to be Smoking Whole Cannabis Flower in New York\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 9.00.17 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_9_00_17_AM_9798336209.png)\nInside the Verilife dispensary in the Bronx, NY\n\nWaiting outside [Verilife dispensary in the Bronx](https://www.verilife.com/ny/location/bronx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bronx_gmb_location), Brian Smith says he has been waiting patiently for the last few years for whole cannabis flower to be available for sale in New York. Cannabis has helped Brian with his chronic pain, which started a few years ago after a motorcycle accident.\n\n\"After my accident, I was using opioids a lot to help me with the pain I was having throughout the day and night. It was pretty obvious that I was becoming addicted, so I tried marijuana, which really helped me. I was able to get off the pills and deal with my pain. I take edibles, and I've been purchasing ground flower, but it's not the same as whole flower.\"\n\n![Verilife dispensary in NYC](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_9_21_57_AM_37b21d7743.png)\n\nAnother patient, Jane Wright, came to the Verilife dispensary in the Bronx specifically to buy whole flower marijuana. She said she was excited to try Pineapple Silver Haze, a Sativa strain by Matter.\n\n\"I've been waiting for whole buds to be available in dispensaries. It's unfortunate that medical patients have been denied access to bud as it's such an effective way to consume the medicine. When I heard that I could buy whole flower this week, I called Verilife to find out what strains were going to be available.\"\n\n### Verilife Dispensary Sells Whole Cannabis Flower in New York\n\n![Growing your own marijuana can equate to big cash savings](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_26_at_12_53_35_PM_f1b0b19dc5.png)\n\nVerilife, a premier dispensary chain that has [multiple locations throughout New York state](https://www.verilife.com/ny/locations), now offers medical patients the opportunity to buy whole flower through their Matter brand. Brett Novey, CEO of PharmaCann, the company which operates Verilife says, \"We commend Governor Hochul, her administration, and the Office of Cannabis Management for their commitment to expanding product offerings to New York Medical patients.\"\n\nVerilife prides itself on growing and selling premium flower through its brand Matter. According to Verilife,\n\n\"[Premium flower](https://www.verilife.com/blog/premium-flower) describes the rich, pungent, brightly colored cannabis buds, trimmed to perfection, available at licensed medical and recreational dispensaries. It's created through a careful combination of master growers, high quality cannabis seeds, and state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor growing facilities.\"\n\nVerilife has plans to sell six different Matter strains in the coming months. This week, the only strain available at the Bronx Verilife location was the Pineapple Silver Haze. A staff member indicated that the other five strains would soon be available for purchase.\n\n### Five Whole Flower Cannabis Strains Available at Verilife in New York \n \n![Screen Shot 2021-10-27 at 10.21.22 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_27_at_10_21_22_PM_88d4c970f4.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: Pineapple Silver Haze (PSH)\n\n[Pineapple Silver Haze](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny) is a Sativa-dominant hybrid strain that hovers at about 18% THC. PSH is a cross of Super Silver Haze with Pineapple X and offers a delicious tropical aroma of mangoes, pineapples, and oranges. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 8.56.16 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_8_56_16_AM_ef02416b94.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: Gorilla Glue (GG)\n\n[Gorilla Glue](https://hellomd.com/strains/gg4), sometimes also called GG#4, is a potent hybrid that stands around 19% THC. Smoking GG, will deliver a heavy-handed body high that may leave you feeling \"glued\" to your couch. The aroma is both pungent, and earthy, with a hint of diesel. GG is often a favorite for medical patients as it may help with various conditions, including pain and insomnia.   \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 8.57.16 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_8_57_16_AM_1b8809b492.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: Fruity Pebbles (FPOG)\n\n[Fruity Pebbles](https://www.wikileaf.com/strain/fruity-pebbles/) is an Indica-dominant hybrid that is very high in THC, standing at about 28%. FPOGhas a distinctive fruity smell and is reminiscent of the children's cereal bearing the same name. FPOG offers a nuanced high that allows for a cerebral moment of focus and the energy to be the life of the party.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 8.57.59 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_8_57_59_AM_59f39d3623.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: Blue Dream (BD)\n[Blue Dream](https://hellomd.com/strains/blue-dream) has long been a favorite for those looking for a pleasant high. The percentage of THC varies anywhere from 15% to 15%. Consumers have reported feelings of calm euphoria coupled with a pleasant body high. It's a suitable strain for a variety of daytime activities, from socializing with friends to relaxing at home with the dog. This ideal hybrid marijuana strain produces a pleasant combination of Sativa and Indica effects. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 8.58.48 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_8_58_48_AM_0f3cc812f2.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: Pink Lemonade (PL)\n\n[Pink Lemonade](https://www.wikileaf.com/strain/pink-lemonade/) is a hybrid strain combining Lemon Skunk and Purple Kush. It produces a euphoric high with about 18% concentration of THC. With a fruity aroma and a hint of menthol, it has a citrus flavor upon exhalation—long a favorite of medical patients looking to treat anxiety and depression.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-28 at 8.55.09 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_28_at_8_55_09_AM_13fb4c3dcd.png)\n\n### Matter Whole Flower: J-1\n\nJ-1 is a cross between the classic, [Jack Herer](https://hellomd.com/strains/jack-herer), and Skunk #1 and is a Sativa-dominant hybrid. It stands at 18% THC and offers a clear-headed high that gets the body moving. It has the distinctive aroma of Jack Herer and is often sold at a premium price.\n\n### You Still Need a Medical Card in New York\n\nTo buy medical marijuana from a New York dispensary, you must have a [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). \n\nIt’s fast, easy, and cost-effective to do this through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/), talking to an experienced practitioner online who will answer any questions you may have. 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Medical marijuana was legalized in 2014, and in the years since more conditions are covered, allowing more people to [get their medical marijuana cards](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). More recently, the push for recreational legalization in New York reached a turning point in April 2021, when Governor Andrew Cuomo passed the bill to legalize recreational weed for people ages 21 and up. But, even though the use of cannabis is now legalized, sales through [licensed dispensaries](https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/application/selected_applicants.htm)(new ones and existing medical marijuana ones extending their businesses) won’t occur until sometime in 2022.\n\nEven so, both new and existing cannabis companies have made moves to set up in the Empire State, recognizing that it will become a $4.2 billion market.\n\nBelow we call out some of our top picks and innovative weed products from a variety of cannabis companies operating in New York state.\n\n### It Pays to Have a Green Thumb Growing  Weed in New York\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.18.47 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_18_47_PM_83ce70b535.png)\n\nAbout 60 miles north of Manhattan, at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains lies the long-shuttered  Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, New York. This is where Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest marijuana companies in America, is creating a $150 million [cultivation and manufacturing site](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2021/10/01/new-yorks-150-million-cannabis-campus-21-million-to-democratize-car-insurance-and-under-30-nominations-extended/?sh=74045feec6fa) on 40 acres of former penitentiary lands.\n\nBy 2023, Green Thumb’s  “cannabis campus” will start producing tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana, millions of THC-infused gummies, and vapes to fill the shelves of its dispensaries throughout New York state.\n\nAmong its different dispensary chains around the country, the $5.7 billion company runs [FP Wellness](https://fpwellnessny.com/) in New York, with locations in  Manhattan, Clifton Park, Rochester, and Nassau (coming soon). The dispensary chain prides itself on its “patient-focused approach,” served by professional cannabis pharmacists. All of its medical marijuana products are tested and approved by the New York State Department of Health for safety and quality. \n\nSome of the products its Manhattan dispensary carries (from different suppliers) include:\n\n### Green Thumb Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.00.06 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_00_06_PM_d02119602d.png)\n\n### Etain 1:1 Balance Powder\nThis [edible powder](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList[root_types]=edible:Drink%20Mixes) aimed at humans features equal amounts of THC and CBD, as well as Isomalt derived from beets. It may provide benefits such as pain relief and relaxation.\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.03.11 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_03_11_PM_7cd486403a.png)\n\n### Columbia Care Disposable Vape\nThe [1:1 THC/CBD products](https://fpwellnessny.com/order-medical-marijuana-online-nyc-manhattan/?path=menu?refinementList%5broot_types%5d=edible:Drink%20Mixes) are commonly used for, but not limited to, mild pain relief, neuropathic pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite stimulation, inflammation, anxiety, and muscle spasms.\n\n### Other Big Players in the New York Weed Market\n\n[Curaleaf](https://curaleaf.com/) is a national weed dispensary chain that has four locations in New York: Carle Place, Newburgh, Plattsburgh and Queens. It is the largest multistate operator in the country. For a long time, the company focused on providing quality cannabis for health and wellness. As well as selling fresh cured flower, it also makes quality, lab-tested cannabis products. Their cannabis grow facility supplies all of the cannabis for their innovative product lines.\n\n### Curaleaf Products\n\nOur Curaleaf top picks:\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.05.22 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_05_22_PM_fafb679dbb.png)\n\n### Curaleaf WPA Ground Flower Refill\nCuraleaf [Ground Flower Bulk Refill Indica](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/flower?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-wpa-ground-flower-refill-7g) contains all-natural cannabis flower and cannabis plant terpenes for vaporization, with 21.35% THC and 0.125% CBD. One slow, measured inhalation lasting two seconds delivers approximately 2.5 mg of active cannabinoids with effects often occurring in 90 seconds. \n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.06.37 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_06_37_PM_a38b8d65b0.png)\n\n### Select Watermelon Squeeze\n[Select Squeeze](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place/topicals?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=select-watermelon-squeeze-30ml) allows you to instantly infuse any beverage with THC and flavor enhancements, using nanotechnology to deliver a fast zero to 15 minute onset time.\n\n### Curaleaf CPE 20:1 Liquid Concentrate\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.07.39 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_07_39_PM_99372fa798.png)\n\nUsually taken by experienced weed users, [this indica product](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-carle-place?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=curaleaf-cpe-20-1-liquid-concentrate-0-5g) with 90% THC is made in a process that isolates and removes cannabinoids from plant material via extraction, agitation, compression, or other methods, making the product very potent. \n\n### Verilife Products\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-06 at 2.13.45 PM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_06_at_2_13_45_PM_b7de1cf2b2.png)\n\nOne of the most trusted dispensary chains in New York is [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com). It currently has locations in Albany, Liverpool, Bronx, and Onondaga counties, with a commitment to add more, especially to cater to the new, expanding recreational market when legal sales can begin.\n\nThe chain is owned by PharmaCann, one of the country’s largest vertically integrated cannabis companies, committed to producing safe, reliable, top-quality cannabis products, delivered through dispensaries in different states. \n\n[Some of our top picks](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-bronx-ny) sold by Verilife New York dispensaries:\n\n### Matter Green Oral Solution\nThis tincture with a 1:1 ratio, offers perfectly balanced THC to CBD. It's manufactured with cannabis oil, medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), vitamins E and C derivatives. \n\n### Matter Inhale Ground Premium Cannabis Flower\nThe premium ground flower products are known for their strong and uplifting characteristics, while also promoting a more clear-headed experience for users. Matter takes a disciplined approach to producing some of the highest-grade medical cannabis on the market.\n\n### Matter Hybrid Cartridge\n The Aqua 2:1 TXC distillate vapeis a “winning combination of cultivation and extraction that delivers a unique excipient-free oil.” Pair this formulation with Matter’s  premium cartridges to ensure you enjoy delivery of the highest volume of extract with a pure smooth flavor. \n\n### You Still Need a Medical Card in New York\n\nTo buy medical marijuana from a New York dispensary, you must have a [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-in-new-york-state). \n\nIt’s fast, easy and cost-effective to do this through [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york/), talking to an experienced practitioner online who will answer any questions you may have.  \n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDABALDA4MChAODQ4SERATGCgaGBYWGDEjJR0oOjM9PDkzODdASFxOQERXRTc4UG1RV19iZ2hnPk1xeXBkeFxlZ2P/2wBDARESEhgVGC8aGi9jQjhCY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2NjY2P/wgARCAANABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwABAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMCBf/EABUBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEC/9oADAMBAAIQAxAAAAHU71HlBn//xAAbEAADAAIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABAgMAEQQSIv/aAAgBAQABBQIcfeNAkzMwq10O3p5gP//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEQIf/aAAgBAwEBPwFwn//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABEf/aAAgBAgEBPwGRj//EABoQAAICAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABERIhImH/2gAIAQEABj8CVh1NrTweJJGf/8QAGhABAAMBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQARIVExQf/aAAgBAQABPyELK5rX2PqM8HkppgS90g1oGqIe772f/9oADAMBAAIAAwAAABD4D//EABYRAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAEf/aAAgBAwEBPxBgbbf/xAAWEQEBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABERD/2gAIAQIBAT8Qowz/AP/EAB4QAAIDAAEFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAERACEx0UFRgaGx/9oACAEBAAE/EBgAFW9aiX8UqnpzOnPqChNjaJRET9ZxCI5EAPYrmArUGvKf/9k=","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f836f/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/2244e/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/14b42/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/47498/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/0e329/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/3d647/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.jpg 3072w","srcWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/61e93/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/1f5c5/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 400w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/58556/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 800w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/99238/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1200w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/7c22d/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 1600w,\n/static/b69cdaf1098bcb6caa8cdf6e88ab33e1/f75db/b90f0e88802c3a6c78d977f8640f518d.webp 3072w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_1980-markdown","title":"Cannabis Vaporization: A Better Delivery Method","slug":"cannabis-vaporization-a-better-delivery-method","content":"One of the major arguments against medical marijuana is the potential\nrisks of inhaling smoke, since smoking is the traditional methods of\ncannabis delivery.\n[Research](http://adai.uw.edu/marijuana/factsheets/respiratoryeffects.htm)\nhas shown that cannabis smoke does contain some [irritants and\ncarcinogens](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1277837/# B47)\nsimilar to tobacco smoke. Other research, however, has also shown that\nthe cannabinoids in marijuana [provide some\nprotection](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1277837/)\nagainst damage from these chemicals - cannabis seems to boost the immune\nresponse and block enzyme action needed for carcinogenesis - and has\nfailed to find a link between [marijuana and lung\ncancer](http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/15/10/1829.short) or\nlong-term negative effects on [lung\ncapacity](http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1104848).\n\nSmoking cannabis has, however, been linked to respiratory problems\nincluding increased [coughing, wheezing, sputum\nproduction](http://www.ukcia.org/research/RespiratoryEffectsOfCannabisDependence.pdf),\nand airway inflammation. Thus, patients may be reluctant to use this\nmethod despite evidence showing it is faster than ingestion for\ncannabinoid delivery.\n\nAnother cannabis delivery option is\n[vaporization](http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J175v04n01_02#.Ve3cPxFVikp).\nIn this method, the cannabis is heated to a temperature lower than what\noccurs with combustion (combustion occurs at about 230°C). The lower\ntemperature (185°C) releases the cannabinoids, and not the toxins, into\na mist or vapor that is inhaled. The amount of cannabinoid delivered is\nsimilar to that of smoking, but has [fewer respiratory symptoms and\nproblems](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1853086/).\n\nSafer than Smoking\n------------------\n\nTetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of the most abundant cannabinoids in\ncannabis and is associated with the marijuana high. THC can help treat\npain, nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss. In a\n[study](http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J175v04n01_02#.Ve3cPxFVikp)\nthat compared vaporization and smoking, researchers found that THC\nlevels were between 36 percent and 61 percent for vaporization, which is\nsimilar to the levels found with smoking cannabis. Furthermore,\nexamination of the vapor found only trace amounts of the toxic chemicals\nfound in smoke.\n\nEach cannabinoid has a different [evaporation\ntemperature](http://www.zamnesia.com/content/284-vaporizer-temperatures-for-cannabis).\nTHC evaporates at about 157°C, whereas cannabidiol (CBD) evaporates at\ntemperatures between 160 and 180°C.\n[CBD](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3579248/) has been\nfound effective in treating pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and\ndepression, as well as in reducing cancerous tumors. The trick with\nvaporization is to keep the temperature high enough to release the\ncannabinoids, but low enough to prevent combustion.\n\nConduction vs. Convection\n-------------------------\n\nCurrent vaporizers work either through conduction or convection. In\nconduction, the cannabis is placed directly on a heating element,\nsometimes referred to as a nail, that has been heated with a flame. With\nconvection, heat is indirect and is transferred through a gas or liquid\nto the cannabis. Both methods have some positives and negatives.\n\nConduction vaporization:\n\n-   Heats quickly\n-   Requires a less expensive device\n-   Has a higher risk of combustion as there is no temperature control\n    for a direct flame\n-   Requires shaking or stirring of the cannabis between draws\n\nConvection vaporization:\n\n-   Takes longer to heat\n-   Requires a more expensive device\n-   Provides for more accurate temperature control and thus more even\n    heating\n-   Has less chance of combustion\n\nFlower vs. Concentrate\n----------------------\n\nVaporizers\ntake either herb (leaves and flowers) or concentrate. Vapor from herbs\ncontains between 5 percent and 20 percent THC and from concentrate about\n60 percent. To create concentrate, cannabis is filtered through a\nsolvent, ice water, or carbon dioxide to separate the THC from the plant\nmatter. This concentrate is then placed in the vaporizer for use.\n\nPatients should talk with their medical marijuana professional to see\nwhat types of vaporizers and what form of cannabis would be best for\ntheir needs. Each form a vaporization has benefits for patients\ndepending on the type of condition they wish to alleviate.\n\n[Photo Credit.](https://www.flickr.com/photos/127457165@N03/16546091210)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/14b42/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg","srcSet":"/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/f836f/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg 200w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/2244e/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg 400w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/14b42/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg 800w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/47498/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg 1200w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/57cfc/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.jpg 1402w","srcWebp":"/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/58556/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/61e93/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp 200w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/1f5c5/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp 400w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/58556/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp 800w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/99238/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp 1200w,\n/static/9c66b84c4df13f6bad2dff216d3e88f9/c569c/0fccc95b98456c6004ce0e8baeb362e4.webp 1402w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5263,"name":"Flowers","slug":"flowers","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}