Tar and THC
A recent interest of mine has been to research ingestion methods of cannabis. In reviewing a few articles regarding the various means we all use at times to medicate, the following list results: to smoke in one form or another, vaporize, eat edibles or tinctures.
Since edibles and tinctures are generally not inhaled and have no tar issues, I will place them aside for this blog’s discussion.
What I found most interesting, however, is that BONGS actually absorb substantial amounts of THC – up to 30%, (!), while allowing tar products through. In other words, water is NOT a good filtration system for smoking Cannabis.
Joints, surprisingly, were better than any other smoking methods – other than vaporizing. Even placing a true “filter” on a joint, has similar effects to water. So, other than vaporizing, a loose joint without any filter, is next best.
Perhaps it is time to “sell short” on bongs??
More to come on Tinctures next week.
Great info! I didn’t know that about bongs. I knew vaporizing is one of the most efficient methods, though.
Many patients use the vaporized buds in making edibles. I have not heard about using them for tinctures, but I think it is certainly worth thinking about.
Thanks for the great information!
“Water is not a good filtration system for Cannabis”
Very interesting, especially since the ‘bong’ is so prevalent in cannabis culture on the pacific coast.
Would you say that vaporization is the best way to conserve your medicine?
And, are vaporized buds good for use in making tinctures to dissolve remaining cannabinoids?
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