The Entourage Effect Expanded: How to Curate Your Cannabis Experience Based on Consumption Method
Apr 10, 2025
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk breaks down how Cannabis consumption methods—whether smoking, vaping, or edibles—can impact the chemistry and effects you experience.
We often focus on strain-specific effects to curate our Cannabis experience, but your method of consumption also plays a key role. Different methods produce unique combinations of compounds, changing how you experience the Entourage Effect. This theory, introduced by Dr. Ethan Russo, explains how the many compounds in Cannabis work together synergistically—often making the whole experience greater than the sum of its parts.
But did you know the entourage effect varies with each consumption method? Dr. Riley Kirk shares her personal insights into how smoking, vaping, and edibles produce different results. Learn how to tailor your Cannabis experience by understanding the relationship between varieties and consumption methods.
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About Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.:
Dr. Kirk is a highly accomplished Cannabis/Natural Product Chemist, educator, and valued member of the NH Cannabis Advisory Board. With a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, Riley possesses a profound understanding of natural product chemistry and its applications. She firmly believes education is an essential tool to empower individuals with knowledge about Cannabis, its benefits, risks, and safe usage practices. Through her research, expertise, and dedication to education, Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D., strives to make a significant impact in the field of Cannabis chemistry and contribute to the well-being of society.
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