| Inhale | Eat | Oromucosal | Topical | |
| Onset | Seconds – minutes | 0.5 – 1.5 hours | 3 – 30 minutes | Variable |
| Duration | Up to 5 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 12 hours | Variable |
| Form | Smoking, vaporizing | Edibles, pill form | – | Only local effects |
| Pros | Quick onset, works great for nausea / pain | Less smell, concenient & discreet | Rapid but not immediete onset | Variable |
| Cons | Price, lung health | Delayed onset | Spotty availablity, bad taste | Only local effects |
| Best for | Accute or episodic symptoms | Chronic disease / symptoms | Accute symptoms | Localized symptoms |
Cannabis Absorption Comparison Chart
As per the Cannabis Act we cannot recommend anything cannabis for any medical benefit or use. So, this chart is solely for entertainment purposes. All of the information given below has been put into this chart based on licensed healthcare professionals and Health Canada. Please see the sources below for more information.
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