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| Route of Administration | How Quickly it Works | How Long it Lasts | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporizer (Inhalation) | 5-10 min | 2-5 hours | Good for quick relief. (May not be best route for people with lung issues, like asthma or COPD). Typically dosed up to 8-10 times per day. |
| Oral | 1-2 hours | 6-10 hours | Good for patients who need long term, all day/night effects. Typically dosed 2-3 times per day. |
| Topical | 15 - 30 mins | Varies | Good for localized problem - single joint or skin condition of small area. |
| Rectal | 30-60 min | Varies-hours | Useful for patients with swallowing issues, nausea/vomiting, unconscious patients. |
| Indica | Sativa | CBD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Effects | - Providing relaxation and reducing stress - Relaxes muscles/spasms - Reduces pain/inflammation - Improves sleep - Reduces anxiety - Reduces nausea - Reduces intraocular pressure | - Stimulating/energizing - Increase sense of well-being, focus, creativity - Reducing depression, elevating mood - Reducing pain - Relieve headache/migraine/nausea - Increased appetite | - Pain relief - Anxiety relief - Inflammation reduction - Nausea reduction - Nervous system degeneration prevention - Muscle spasm suppression - Reduces intestinal spasms |