Table 1.

Administration routes for cannabis-based products.

Routes of Administration

Inhalation of aerosolized cannabinoids (“vaping”). Vaporizers can be used with dried cannabis flower or cannabis concentrates. Inhalation of smoke produced by burning of cannabis (“smoking”). Inhalation of vaporized cannabis concentrates, such as dabbing. Oral consumption of cannabis-infused products (e.g., edibles, teas). Rectal administration of cannabis suppositories. Sublingual administration of cannabis-infused sprays. Sublingual placement of liquid extracts of cannabis (“tinctures”). Often, small amounts of extract are used. Topical application of cannabis-infused compounds (e.g., creams, balms, ointments, lotions, transdermal patches) on the skin.