MMJ 101 - Forms of Consumption

Medical Marijuana comes in many forms from dry leaf and capsules to newer applications like patches. Read on to learn more about the most common inhalable and non-inhalable forms.

Inhalable Forms

Dry Leaf or Flower - medicine in plant form to be vaporized.

Concentrated forms of marijuana that are inhaled or vaporized. Wax, budder, shatter, sugar, crumble, and distillates are common form of concentrates in the PA market. These forms must be vaporized in a pen or device.

Cartridges are liquid marijuana concentrates that are consumed via the mouthpiece once attached to a battery. Cartridge + battery = pen.

Non-Inhalable/Edible Forms

Rick Simpson Oil or RSO is a potent whole plant extract that can be orally consumed or used a topical. It typically comes in a syringe-like applicator.

Tinctures are typically consumed by placing a couple drops sublingually or under the tongue. They can also be sprayed under the tongue or swallowed. Onset is faster if taken under the tongue. 

Capsules contain oil (usually coconut or MCT) or RSO and are swallowed for digestion.

Topicals are non-psychoactive salves, creams, and lotions that are applied to the affected area for relief. Most topicals in the PA market are not transdermal and will not penetrate the blood stream.

Patches are applied to the affected area of the body for relief. Placing the patch on a venous area will allow cannabinoids to enter the bloodstream thus providing deeper relief.

Delta 9 PA by Keystone Integrated Care dispensaries provide medical marijuana in Pittsburgh and Greensburg/Latrobe, PA. We offer affordable medical marijuana cartridges and other products, online reservations, curbside pickup, and quality service to patients in Western Pennsylvania.