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The perception by people about cannabis as a substance of abuse changed, today it’s now recognized for its recreational and medicinal benefits.  Countries like Canada and Uruguay fully legalized the consumption of cannabis.

Before, the use of cannabis was hidden from the public eye. Today, tokers can do it in public, weed providers are offering edibles if you don’t enjoy smoking. You can drink cannabis through a tea concoction and order it online from any weed dispensary.

It comes in different flavors that will satisfy any delicate palate, you can drink it hot or cold either way it’s still delicious. Aside from its delightful flavor a drinker profits from its many health benefits from reducing chronic pain to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

What is Cannabis Tea?

If you are someone who likes cannabis but doesn’t want to smoke or ingesting edibles, you can drink cannabis tea and enjoy its physical and mental therapeutic effects.

Cannabis tea is a cannabis-infused drink arranged by immersing different pieces of the plant in hot or cold water. It is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Its medicinal use is employed by health professionals to ease the symptoms of the disease and the THC content or psychoactive effect gives the high factor. The THC level of the tea depends on the strain and part of the plant, volume, and boiling time.

Popular among enthusiasts is cannabis green tea other choices are mellow mint, honey rose chamomile, lemon ginger, and many more.

The Benefits of Cannabis Tea

The legalization of cannabis allowed companies to conduct research on the many benefits of the wonder plant, some are:

Pain relief

The cannabinoids in cannabis bind to receptors in the nervous system to reduce pain. It will take 30-90 minutes for the tea to take effect which will last around 4-8 hours. The slow but long-lasting effects work best for people with chronic conditions like cancer, AIDS, and arthritis.

Consider drinking cannabis tea on an empty stomach for maximum effect.

Unlike opiates, it is not addictive nor is it dangerous.

Eases anxiety and depression

The neurotransmitters, called GABA, are chemicals in the brain that causes imbalance resulting in depression and anxiety. The cannabidiol (CBD) in cannabis tea regulates the GABA in the brain to make a drinker feel calm and reduces pain over time.

Helps with Nausea

Nausea protects the body from ingesting something harmful, but when it is chronic, it could lead to health problems. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy suffer excessive nausea the THC ingredient in cannabis tea reduce nausea and boost the appetite.

Side effects of Cannabis Tea 

Consumption of cannabis tea in right dosage pose no problem but take it disregarding the proper administration will bring you trouble.

Start low go slow, ignore this rule and you will not enjoy the full benefits of drinking cannabis tea.

You will go overboard when you take another cup between 30-90 minutes. Consuming too much is an overdose you will feel discomfort during this time. The good news is no one died from a cannabis overdose.

There was a study on the adverse effects of cannabis tea via intravenous injection. The solution was prepared using cannabis seeds instead of the female flower head, then boiled in tap water without filtration. The effect was instantaneous, the four youth volunteers suffered nausea, puking, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and shakes.

The Contradictions

Drink cannabis tea the right way and you will reap the full benefits, you will feel some of these adverse effects with improper consumption.

●      Nausea

●      Dizziness

●      Headache

●      Fatigue

●      Hunger

●      Confusion

●      Paranoia

Side effects of this nature are rare and it happens when consumption is too much without knowing the effects of THC in the body.

For instance, the effect of cannabis tea takes effect between 30-90 minutes and lasts for 3 to 4 hours. The drinker is impatient he wants to get blazed quickly so he drinks another cup within the prescribed period. The effect of the first cup sets in and here comes the next trip on the refill, he will experience a whammy and be thankful if it is a good trip. Getting too high is never a good thing.

 Aficionados are not your regular dip tea bag in hot water drinkers. They would go the extra mile to grind cannabis, place it in a tea, bag boil it, then mix it with their favorite blend. The taste and effects are better than those bought in dispensaries.