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Sam North
With UK medical cannabis going nothing short of viral in the past 12 months or so (and patient numbers climbing at an exponential rate), the need for clear, concise information regarding medical cannabis accessories has never been more obvious.
Proper medical cannabis administration and dosage control rely heavily on the patient being well-educated about the different accessories that most will need, but many may have never even heard of, let alone used before.
That is especially true in the UK, as smoking any prescribed form of medical cannabis is illegal - but don't worry, there is another way to inhale your prescribed medical cannabis flower that offers a cleaner, safer, and more precise method: vaping.
"The right tool for the right job" - we have all heard that saying before, but it isn't often used when it comes to prescribed medication. Usually, all you have to do is pop out a few pills from the packet, grab a glass of water, and you are ready to go.
But when your meds come in the form of medical cannabis flower, things get just slightly more complicated. You don't need a master's in medicine, but knowing what you should and should not use is important.
Using the right grinder (or puck), vaporiser, and a handful of other accessories can make it so much easier to consistently get the most out of your medical cannabis treatment, and without wasting any medication along the way.
There are a bunch of great dry herb vaporisers now available to UK medical cannabis patients, and choosing just one isn't easy, especially for new patients. That's why we have our Patient Portal Shop, where all Releaf patients have access to a range of top-quality vapes.
We have the:
All three are among the top-selling dry herb vaporisers in the UK. Other popular options include the Storz & Bickel Venty and Mighty+, the Arizer Air MAX, and the POTV XMAX V3.
Vaporiser dosing caps act as a container for your flower to sit in during vaping, keeping the device cleaner and making consistent dosing easier. You can find dosing caps for both of the PAX devices we stock online.
Flowersticks are propriety products designed to work with the Omura device. They work similarly to dosing caps but also double as a mouthpiece for the vape, and they can be bulk prefilled with the Omura Home Fill System. With this design, it's straightforward for all patients - including those with mobility or dexterity issues - to get their vape ready for use.
Check out our blog covering Flowersticks and the Home Fill System to learn more.
Medical cannabis flower is usually delivered to patients in its natural flower - also known as "bud" - form and must be prepared before it's ready for your vaporiser.
A quality grinder breaks the flower into tiny, evenly sized, fluffy pieces. This helps patients consistently add the right dosage size to their vape, which then offers up a smooth and flavour-packed vapour every single time. By using a reliable grinder, you'll not only find it easier to load your device but also get more from your medicine.
So, what makes a good grinder?
Well, once again, all Releaf patients can head to the Patient Portal Shop, where they will find a high-quality anodized metal grinder that's perfect for the job. This grinder has been precision-engineered, so you don't need to worry about any of the metal parts rubbing and causing friction as you grind. This keeps the flower fluffy and retains all of those therapeutic terpenes and cannabinoids, with zero chance of metal particles being transferred into your medication.
If you have another option in mind, make sure you go for one that is fully metal and precision machined. Many of the lower-quality plastic, wood, or cheap metal grinders will start to slowly degrade over time - no one wants microplastics or other contaminants in their medication.
While we know that starting medical cannabis treatment can seem a little daunting, we want to make sure each and every UK medical cannabis patient feels supported throughout their journey.
We have over 30 New Patient blogs (supporting our extensive main blog and education hub), added to weekly and covering all the more commonly asked questions like:
To find out if you may qualify for UK medical cannabis treatment, head to our medical cannabis eligibility checker. It only takes 30 seconds to complete, and you’ll receive an instant answer on whether you’re eligible to start your Releaf treatment journey today.
It is important to seek medical advice before starting any new treatments. The patient advisors at Releaf are available to provide expert advice and support. Alternatively, click here to book a consultation with one of our specialist doctors.
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Am I eligible?Sam North, a seasoned writer with over five years' experience and expertise in medicinal cannabis, brings clarity to complex concepts, focusing on education and informed use.
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