Marijuana Edibles

Medical marijuana edibles are the favored method of consumption for many of our patients who prefer not to or cannot consume the medicine by smoking it. Ingesting cannabis eliminates the potential damage of the lungs caused by the inhalation of smoke. When you ingest cannabis, rather than smoking it, your body further processes THC (the active ingredient in cannabis) in the liver into a compound called “11-Hydroxy-THC”. The metabolite “11-Hydroxy-THC” can prove to be more psychoactive than the original parent compound THC by providing a stronger, lasting effect. This is why edibles are more sedative which makes it especially suitable for patients who are experiencing sleep disturbances caused by pain or general insomnia.

Fruitridge Health and Wellness carries a wide variety of medical marijuana edibles; ranging from brownies for the chocolate lover to lollipops for those with a sweet tooth. Other goodies you will find on our shelves are cookies, rice krispies, fudges, cereal bars, and granola bars, all in an assortment of flavors. For those of you who prefer to cook or make your own edibles, you will find cannabutter and coconut oil also available at Fruitridge Health and Wellness. Please browse our recipes collection on The Kitchen page for some tasty treats you can make in your very own home!

We are also one of the only locations in Sacramento that carries   medicinal edibles from the Shiva Snax line! Want to try one of these delicious edibles for free? Check out our specials page to learn more about Free Edible Friday and our other weekly deals.

Medical Marijuana Edibles FAQ:

Q: How long will it take for the edible to start taking effect?

A: Edibles take from 45 minutes to an hour to start working, and the effects can last up to 8 hours (give or take).

Q: How much of the edible do I eat?

A: Edibles can come in many different doses. Before you consume an edible, make sure to check the packaging or ask the budtender for dosage information. If you are not experienced with medicating by ingestion, it would be smart to give it a test run your first time. Cut the edible into 3 or 4 pieces and start off with one of the pieces. Wait 45 minutes. If you do not feel any effect, proceed in consuming another piece. Continue this pattern until you find just the right dosage amount so that next time you will know to either eat ¼ of your edible, half, or even the full edible for those who have a higher tolerance.

Q: Why do I feel nauseous and groggy after eating my edible?

A: You may have possibly eaten too much. As stated earlier, it is important to consider that the metabolic compound that THC is broken down into creates a more sedative and intense body effect. This compound also takes longer to reach its peak active state. Some people become impatient after not feeling a desired effect after medicating with a sample dosage and proceed to take more than is necessary. The key is to test and wait. If you follow that rule of thumb, you will avoid dealing with such side effects as feeling groggy or nauseous from eating too much.