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> What is the advantage of this over raw plant material? Consistency.

• jMyles 10y ago
  In my experience (which is ample), consistency over the precise dosage != consistency over the effects. There's no doubt that consistency over dosage and precision is easier with isolated compounds. However, if consistent effect is the goal, I want to suggest that oral administration is not ideal in the first place, and that oral administration of isolated chemicals even less so. Achieving the latter is more accessible via slow, careful titration via vaporization or smoking of high-quality plant matter. This is the case at least for me and people I know, including several patients with otherwise debilitating illnesses. Additionally, I think that the ability to garden and grow medicines (not just cannabis, but plant medicines generally) is a great way for patients to gain some control (or at least the sense of control) over their illness. It also is often more economically viable as well.