Kushy Punch Edibles: Why Eating Cannabis Is Better for You and Your High
By: Kushy Punch
Tags: Cbd, Cannabis Journalism, Edibles, Marijuana, Cannabis

For generations, smoking cannabis has been both an incredibly intimate and personal experience and a social experience to share between friends. From the classic “circle” scenes in “That ’70s Show” to the references of “submarine sandwiches” in “How I Met Your Mother,” cannabis consumption is often displayed in pop culture as something you do with close friends. Kushy Punch, a cannabis company headquartered in Southern California, has created a line of edibles for users who wish to consume cannabis discreetly, whether alone or in company.

Kushy Punch’s gummy products are created using either full-spectrum cannabis oil. Edible cannabis products have become increasingly popular among those who use cannabis for a number of reasons. For instance, edibles are significantly more discreet than smoking or vaping cannabis. Consumption of edibles is as simple as chewing and swallowing. With smoking, users have to burn the cannabis, which creates an aroma that’s not only pungent but also quite noticeable by passersby and neighbors.

In addition, the exhaled cloud of smoke is quite visible to anyone around. Keeping edibles on you as you travel is also significantly more discreet than keeping dry herb on you, as edible products have an aroma (and flavor) that’s almost completely void of cannabis, while dry herb smells distinctly like cannabis. In fact, the edibles created by Kushy Punch’s professional confectionery chefs have been lauded for their wonderful flavors.

Another reason users might pick edible products, such as those made by Kushy Punch, instead of smoking cannabis is the longevity of the high. Many seasoned cannabis consumers know that after a while, the high just doesn’t last as long as it used to. As cannabis consumption increases, so too does tolerance to the effects of the high, which often shortens the duration of the effects felt by consumers. Edible products, which typically don’t present any effects until about 45 minutes after consumption, have long-lasting effects that can stay with users for up to seven hours after consumption.

This is because the ratio of cannabinoids like THC that get absorbed by the liver and the lungs differs drastically. The effects of edibles are typically “more powerful” because the saliva in your mouth immediately begins breaking down the THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, a compound that’s been singled out as a more powerful cannabinoid. In addition, users find that the effects of edibles are much more balanced throughout the body than those from vaping or smoking dry herb.

One of the most obvious reasons that modern cannabis users are flocking toward edibles and away from smoking is the damage that smoking can do to your lungs. Although not nearly as harmful as smoking cigarettes, smoking combusted plant material of any kind produces tar and other harmful carcinogens that are inhaled into the lungs. Even vaping dry herb and concentrate, which poses significantly less risk to your lungs, is too risky for some who believe that the lungs are meant to breath in only fresh air.

In addition, cannabis consumers with lung issues like asthma might find that edibles like the gummies made by Kushy Punch are a safer way to consume cannabis than smoking. Smoking cannabis can damage the lining of your lungs, leading to chronic cough, phlegm production, and wheezing. On the other hand, consuming cannabis in an edible form keeps cannabis in the digestive tract, which keeps your lungs free from carcinogens.

Due to the rise in popularity of edible products, companies like Kushy Punch have expanded their influence outside of their local areas. Rather than operating in just Southern California, Kushy Punch has recently moved into the Michigan cannabis market and is planning on expanding its product availability into the Nevada and Arizona markets as well.

The company’s premium gummy products are made using full-spectrum cannabis oil and all-natural flavorings, which ensure that consumers receive only the highest quality edibles. Kushy Punch’s award-winning product line is headed by the TKO, a whopping 200mg candy that’s marketed for experienced cannabis users. The company also offers 100mg products with sativa, indica, and hybrid bases. For those a bit sensitive to THC, the company also offers a 60/30 CBD/THC blend, which provides consumers with the best of both worlds.

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