{"id":400,"date":"2021-06-21T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=400"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:32:53","slug":"how-to-consume-medical-cannabis-understanding-tools-and-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/how-to-consume-medical-cannabis-understanding-tools-and-types\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Consume Medical Cannabis: Understanding Tools and Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are brand new to cannabis or you\u2019ve been using it for years, you may not realize how many options there are until you walk into a dispensary. If you are like many first-time visitors, you might take one look around and find yourself asking, \u201cWhere do I even start?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among many questions<\/a> that new cannabis patients have, a top one is about how to take medical cannabis. The truth is, the answer to this question is not a one-size-fits-all. To figure out which kinds of products may be best for you, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with some general background on the tools and types involved in cannabis consumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tools: Medical Marijuana Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can consume any type of cannabis, you first need to know how you\u2019re going to do it. While traditional tools include papers, bowls and pipes, technology has introduced more advanced cannabis-consuming devices in the form of vape pens, electric dab rigs and vaporizers. Each method comes with its own pros and cons, and the tool that individuals choose often depends on several personal factors including budget, setting and convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most traditional ways for smoking<\/a> cannabis is through the use of papers. With this method, patients usually put 0.3 to 1.5 grams of ground flower onto a paper sheet and roll it tightly (but not too tightly) into what is commonly called a joint and commonly sold as a pre-roll in many cannabis dispensaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In more recent years, several manufacturers have also created pre-made cones to make paper use more convenient. With pre-made cones, patients don\u2019t have to worry about rolling. Instead, papers come pre-rolled into empty cones. Patients only need to pack them with flower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another traditional method for smoking cannabis is with the use of a small hand pipe called a bowl. Typically made from glass (but sometimes made from other materials like clay), pipes can still be convenient because of their small size. To use, patients pack ground flower into the bowl. As with joints, you don\u2019t want to pack bowls too tight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vape Pens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a more modern way to consume cannabis, vape pens can be a cleaner alternative to traditional smoking. Flameless and battery-operated, these handheld pen vaporizers are available in numerous brands, sizes and colors. Available in lower-dose 510 thread options as well as more powerful pod varieties, many patients report satisfaction with this convenient technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dab Rigs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your medical needs require a more potent effect, you may be interested in consuming concentrate extracts<\/a> like crumble or shatter. One of the most common ways to do so is by using a dab rig. Thanks to technology, patients now have a choice between traditional dab rigs and modern E-rig solutions. E-rigs offer added convenience, but some patients prefer the classic method of using a heated nail and a torch while carefully timing dab concentrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaporizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For patients who are considering how to take medical cannabis, a top concern is often the cleanliness of the process. For this reason, dozens of companies now offer a wide selection of vaporizer products. By definition, a vaporizer is any tool that uses heat to vaporize cannabis molecules. This definition includes the aforementioned vape pens, but traditional vaporizers are also available in a larger desktop version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Medical Marijuana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people talk about the types of cannabis products out there, there are a number of factors to consider, but they are usually talking about one of two things: the form or the strain. Upon walking into one of the Bloom Medicinals<\/a> locations, you will quickly realize there are numerous products to choose from. To begin, consider the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Form  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this article, the form of cannabis refers to its physical structure. With the legalization of medicinal use, a wide variety of forms are now available. Consider some of these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n