There are several ways to use medicinal cannabis. A safe and widely used method is vaporization. Patients often use a vaporizer for this. A vaporizer does not burn the plant material, but heats it to a very high temperature. The vapor contains the active substances, including THC and CBD. These enter the bloodstream via the lungs.

Cannabis oil

Another widely used method is taking drops of cannabis oil. Oil is applied under the tongue. The mucous membranes absorb a large part of the active substances. Smoking cannabis, on the other hand, is not recommended. When smoking, the cannabis is burned, which releases high concentrations of toxic substances. These then enter the bloodstream via the lungs.