There are so many different ways to use cannabis. The most traditional way to use it, of course, is to smoke it. Some people vaporize it. Other people apply it topically to their skin or lips. One of the most common ways to use cannabis, however, is to consume it. Cannabis edibles are becoming quite common, and for good reasons. Here are a few benefits of using your cannabis in edible form.

It's safe for your lungs.

While smoking cannabis does not seem to be nearly as risky as smoking tobacco, you are still inhaling burned plant matter, and that does come with some risk of lung and respiratory tract irritation. When you instead consume edibles, your lungs are not exposed to smoke. This is a good benefit for many people, but especially for people who have a history of asthma and other respiratory ailments. If smoke makes you cough or makes your throat itch, reach for edibles instead.

Edibles tend to last longer.

How long cannabis lasts depends on so many different factors. Some people simply feel the effects longer than others due to their metabolism, weight, or diet. In general, however, edibles tend to last longer than cannabis consumed in other ways. You will find you don't have to dose as frequently. This is good news if you're someone who uses cannabis consistently for something like pain relief, stress, or anxiety.

It can be a tasty experience.

There are many different kinds of edibles out there. You can find gummies and hard candies, chocolate, cookies, brownies, and so many other items. Eating your cannabis can therefore be a fun and enjoyable experience. Who would complain about eating a cookie twice a day? You can also switch things up to keep the experience of using cannabis interesting.

You may get more pain relief.

If you are using cannabis for pain relief, then eating edibles is a good approach. Many users of cannabis find that the pain relief benefits are more pronounced when they eat edibles than when they smoke or vape. This makes edibles a good choice for those with arthritis, chronic back pain, and fibromyalgia.

When deciding what form of cannabis to use, make sure you consider the above benefits of edibles. Even if you don't use edibles all of the time, they can be a good thing to incorporate into your routine. They're tasty, and they give ample pain relief.

For more information on medical cannabis edibles, contact a professional near you.