Find the Right Cannabis Product for You

While cannabis is slowly becoming legal to some degree in almost every state, by all rights, many people have no experience at all when it comes to shopping for cannabis in Massachusetts. Therefore, walking into a Massachusetts dispensary for the first time can feel a little intimidating. With an ever-growing collection of cannabis product types beyond standard flower, a full spectrum of dosages, and many other small nuances, feeling apprehensive the first few times you shop is understandable.

As complicated as shopping for cannabis may seem, learning how to choose the right cannabis products is not difficult with a few pointers. Below is a quick guide to buying the right cannabis products for you.

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How to Choose the Right Cannabis Products

Consider Your Desired Experience

What are you looking to experience with cannabis? Do you want to try cannabis edibles or sleep? Perhaps you’d like to try cannabis strains for pain, creativity, focus, or simply fun. Determine whether you’re seeking relief from specific symptoms, simply want recreational enjoyment, or maybe you’re curious about both. This will help narrow down the type of product that suits your needs.

For example, if you are looking for a therapeutic experience, something with minor cannabinoids or a full-spectrum cannabis product may be a good idea. By contrast, if you are solely interested in recreational cannabis and exploring its effects, you may be more interested in certain flower strains or edibles.

Consider Cannabis Product Types

Familiarize yourself with the various types of cannabis products available. Each has unique effects and methods of consumption. Here’s a closer look at some of the different cannabis product types available in MA:

1. Flower: The dried and cured cannabis plant’s buds, which are typically smoked using various methods such as joints, blunts, pipes, or bongs. Flower also comes in pre-rolls, which are simply pre-rolled joints ready to smoke.
2. Edibles: Cannabis-infused food or beverage products like chocolates, gummies, cookies, drinks that provide an alternative method of consumption for those who prefer not to smoke. Effects may take longer to onset compared to inhalation methods (up to an hour with some products).
3. Concentrates: Highly potent extracts derived from the cannabis plant like shatter, wax, resin, and oil. Concentrates can be consumed through dabbing, vaporizing, or adding to flower for enhanced potency.
4. Topicals: Products applied to the skin, such as creams, lotions, balms, and transdermal patches. They are primarily used for localized relief from pain, inflammation, soreness, and skin conditions.
5. Tinctures: Liquid extracts administered sublingually (under the tongue) using a dropper. Tinctures allow for precise dosing and are a discreet and convenient option for those seeking controlled consumption.
6. Vapes: Fluid concentrates that are heated to a temperature that releases cannabinoids and terpenes without combustion. Vaping offers a smoke-free alternative to smoking with various device options and oil-based cartridges.

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Consider Consumption Method

Think about which consumption method you are most comfortable with. For some, smoking flower is not something they want to do, as smoking can carry some risks and may be problematic for aging individuals with respiratory issues. Likewise, some people may prefer to smoke because this is a more traditional consumption method and one of the most fast-acting ways to experience the effects.

Certain lifestyle factors may also affect consumption method preferences. For example, if you are looking for a more discreet method of enjoying cannabis, you may prefer something like cannabis edibles or cannabis vapes as they don’t come along with the often-potent aromas.

Consider Cannabis Dosages

Cannabis dosage is one of the most important things to evaluate as you pick the best products. If you’re new to cannabis and THC, it is usually a good idea to begin with a low dose to gauge your tolerance and response. You can always increase the dose gradually as needed.

If you’re planning to smoke flower, look for strains that have a more modest THC potency like Chem Fuego (16% THC), Blue Dream (18% THC), or Rainbow G#6 (19% THC). Follow the same rule when it comes to cannabis edible dosage—start low and go slow.

For reference, most cannabis edibles in MA contain 5 to 10mg of THC per serving size. A good starting point for someone inexperienced is 2.5 to 5mg. So, something like Fruit Gems from the Green Gold Group can be a good starter product at 5mg per gummy, but you can also cut the gummies in half for the first time.

We’re Here to Help at Zaza Green in Springfield, MA

Still asking, “Which cannabis product is right for me?” Don’t worry. At Zaza Green Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield, MA, we’re always happy to guide unfamiliar customers to the right products. Be sure to stop in for a visit and discuss your preferences and needs with one of our friendly budtenders. Also, you can take some time to get familiar with the products you will see in-store by exploring our online menu.

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