Learn Not To Burn
Better Outcomes Without Combustion
If you're using cannabis for health, burning flower is the most wasteful way to do it. Combustion destroys a lot of the compounds you paid for and sends irritating smoke into your lungs. Medical cannabis is about outcomes — sleep, pain, inflammation, anxiety — not just "bigger clouds."
What happens when you burn it
- High heat can degrade cannabinoids and terpenes (the "helper compounds")
- The effect can feel harsher and less consistent
- Smoke = more irritation, more coughing, more throat/lung stress
Better options
- Low-temp vaporization: more control, less harshness, often more flavor + better "functional" results
- Oral options (edibles/capsules/tinctures): longer-lasting, slower onset
- Topicals: great for localized areas, not typically intoxicating
Most patients treat cannabis like a $1 bill — light it up, no big deal.
But cannabis is actually a $100 bill packed with compounds that can help you.
When you burn it, you're lighting that $100 on fire and keeping the ashes.
Tips for switching
- If you're used to smoking, start with short sessions and lower temps
- Don't chase the strongest effect in the first 5 minutes
- Give your body a few days to recalibrate — many people report better outcomes once they adjust
⚠ Safety Notes
- Avoid driving while impaired
- If you have asthma/COPD or lung issues, avoid smoke/combustion
- If cannabis ever makes you anxious, consider lower-THC or balanced options
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Schedule Your AppointmentThis page is for educational purposes and does not provide medical advice. Individual results vary. Always follow your state's laws, avoid driving while impaired, and discuss questions with your certifying provider.