Cannabis — colloquially sometimes called marijuana or weed — refers to the dried flowers, seeds, stems, and leaves of the Cannabis sativa L species of plants (1).

It’s a popular substance millions of people use either for pleasure or to treat chronic health conditions. Cannabis can be used in a number of ways, but some of the most popular methods include smoking, vaping, and eating (sometimes known as “edibles”).

However, some people wonder whether it’s safe to eat cannabis-containing products and whether ingesting it has the same effects as smoking or vaping.

This article explains whether it’s safe to eat cannabis products and the health effects — both positive and negative — related to ingestion.

Can you eat marijuana?

The short answer is yes; you can eat cannabis. In fact, cannabis-infused foods or drinks have been consumed throughout history, as far back as 1000 B.C. (2Trusted Source).

to read the full article go: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eating-weed#is-it-edible