If you’re familiar with edibles, you probably know that eating cannabis flower straight isn’t an effective way to enjoy it. To feel the medicinal and euphoric effects of cannabis, it must be decarboxylated; a process that converts the cannabinoid THCA into THC. Otherwise, you won’t feel the high.
If you smoke cannabis, your lighter takes care of that “decarb” process upon a simple inhale. If you want to eat your cannabis, you’ll need to find a slower, steadier way to activate the THC. Here are three of the most common ways to decarboxylate! For detailed instructions, visit curaleaf.com/blog.
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