One of the newest ways to consume cannabis is in the form of a nasal spray. Is it worth it? Many people like to use this option, rather than smoking, vaping, or inhaling weed. While it’s not the most popular way, it is a way to offer cannabis directly to the body, and even is a good way to take it as a medication as well, and here, ‘we’ll go over what we know about these cannabis nasal sprays. 

What are They? 

They work similarly to other nasal sprays that you might use to stop a stuffy nose or help with allergies. They basically work to deliver various medicines to a site that’s affected. Rather than swallowing pills, or waiting for something to get into the bloodstream, these work right away. They work by getting directly into your sinuses and nostrils, and it’s pretty fast too.  They usually have a nostril, and then, when you inhale this, the epithelial cells then bring this to the ECS, and then, the effects can be felt right away. 

The Benefits Right Now 

There is not too much known about these nasal sprays, and most of the time, the research is associated with sinus issues. As you probably know, the ECS can regulate all sorts of aspects, including inflammation, so it can help with allergies too. But this also may help with upper respiratory conditions and infections, and it can also kill these off, as cannabinoids can be natural antimicrobials.  You can also use this for sinusitis, as it can help with quelling the infections. 

It’s also been found that CBD can help with nasal polyps too, which are benign tumors that are usually painless, but they can get bad when they’re not treated.  They usually grow within your mucus membrane, and it can have similar symptoms that are like a cold. These polyps can offer a lot of problems down the line, even blocking your sinuses if you’re not careful, creating problems breathing, and even different infections too. Some have found that this could be a good option for you to try. 

CBD and THC Nasal Sprays 

They both work similarly; the difference is the compounds. The THC in these bind directly to the CB1 receptors.  This, of course, brings a dopamine signal, which makes you high. It also works with the expanded ECS, so it can help with inflammation and pain all over.  CBD in contrast doesn’t have a ton of affinity, but it helps with the endocannabinoids, preventing those enzymes from breaking down, and also helps with binding the TRPV1 receptors to this, which is involved in the signaling of pain.

Can It Get You high? 

Yes it can, but this depends on how potent it is. Remember, nasal sprays usually work fast, and they get directly into the bloodstream through your capillaries within the nasal passage, which can offer a very fast result, and very fast duration that works. Obviously, CBD doesn’t get you high, so a mixture of this, if you’re concerned about getting high, is the best option.

It’s also important to note that you shouldn’t use this too much, as using this too much creates damage to your nasal tissues. This is usually a bit more specific to the THC sprays, it might cause some bad effects in people, and if you take medications, it might interact with this. 

This can be a big problem for some people, so if you have health conditions that can affect this, avoid the THC that’s there. CBD can change liver processing too, so be mindful.