FRMedical cannabis formats: oils, flower, capsules and more
Medical cannabis comes in several forms, each with its own characteristics. Here's an overview of the main formats.
Medical cannabis is more than dried flower. Licensed producers offer several formats, and the choice is made with your practitioner based on your preferences and situation.
Oils
Often preferred at the start of treatment, oils allow precise, drop-by-drop dosing and a more gradual effect. They're taken orally.
Dried flower
The best-known format. The effect is generally faster when inhaled, but inhalation carries its own considerations. Discuss it with your practitioner.
Capsules
They offer standardized, discreet dosing, similar to a medication capsule, with a gradual effect comparable to oils.
Edibles and other formats
Other formats exist depending on the producer. Their effect is often slower to appear and longer-lasting, which calls for caution with dosing.
Which format should I choose?
Can I switch formats?
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General information, not medical advice.