🌿 How to Choose Between Oil, Vape, or Flower

Hey friends, Buddy here. One of the first choices new patients face is how to take their medicine. You’ll see options like oils, vaporisers, and flower, and it can all feel a bit confusing at first.

Don’t worry, by the end of this post, you’ll know exactly what each one does, when it shines, and how to choose what fits you. 🌱

💧 Oils — steady, simple, and discreet

Oils are one of the most popular ways to medicate. They’re usually taken under the tongue (sublingually) using a dropper.

Pros:

• Long-lasting relief (6–8 hours)

• Easy to measure and adjust dose

• No smell, no smoke , very discreet

• Great for consistent daily management

Cons:

• Slower to kick in (30–90 mins)

• Taste can be earthy

• Can take a few days to find your “sweet spot”
  

Buddy says:

Oils are perfect for patients who want calm, steady relief all day without re-dosing.Think of them as your “cruise control” option. 🚗

💨 Vaporisers — fast, flexible, and flavourful

Vaping is the quickest way to feel the effects of medical cannabis. It gently heats the flower or oil without burning it, so you inhale clean vapour, not smoke.

Pros:

• Works within minutes

• Lets you control each puff

• Preserves terpenes and flavour

• Ideal for breakthrough symptoms (like pain or anxiety spikes)
  

Cons:

• Effects fade quicker (1–3 hours)

• Requires cleaning and maintenance

• Not everyone likes inhalation methods
  

Buddy says:

Vapour = medicine in seconds. Perfect for fast relief or fine-tuning how you feel.Keep your device clean, and your terpenes will thank you! 🌸

🌸 Flower — natural, traditional, and versatile

Flower (bud) is the plant in its purest form. It’s usually prescribed for vaporising, not smoking under medical guidance.

Pros:

• Full-spectrum experience (THC, CBD, terpenes)

• Quick onset (like vaping oils)

• Many strain options for specific effects

• Can be relaxing ritual for some patients

Cons:

• Shorter duration of effects

• Requires a vaporiser (and cleaning)

• Slight learning curve with dose consistency
  

Buddy says:

Flower gives you the full aroma, flavour, and experience of the plant, just the natural way, without the smoke.

⚖️ Which one should you choose?

Here’s a quick guide based on goals 👇

Your Need	Best Option	Why
All-day steady relief	Oil	Long, smooth coverage
Quick symptom control	Vape	Fast onset, flexible
Full-plant experience	Flower	Natural balance of cannabinoids & terpenes
Discreet daily use	Oil	Odourless, easy dosing
Immediate calm or pain relief	Vape or Flower	Rapid, targeted relief

Buddy’s tip:

Many patients use a combo: oil for all-day control, and a quick vape for flare-ups.

✌️ Buddy’s takeaway

There’s no “best” method, just what works best for you. Whether you’re dosing quietly at home or managing pain on the go, it’s all about comfort, control, and listening to your body.

Nature gives us options, and that’s the beauty of it. 💚

Stay balanced, Buddy 🌿