How to inhale from a pipe
Draw smoke into your mouth first, then inhale. Put the pipe mouthpiece to your lips. Pull for 2 to 3 seconds. Take the pipe away from your mouth. Breathe air in. Hold the smoke for 1 to 2 seconds. Exhale. Do not pull smoke straight into your lungs.
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Pack the bowl
Use a grinder to break cannabis into small pieces. Fill the bowl to the top. Do not press the cannabis down hard. A loose pack lets air move through the bowl. A tight pack blocks airflow and pulls hot smoke. Use a screen if the pipe has a large hole.
Light the edge
Hold the flame near the edge of the bowl. Touch the flame to the cannabis for 1 second. Draw at the same time. The cherry should glow at the edge. Move the flame across the bowl as you pull. Keep the flame off the center of the bowl at first. This is called cornering. It saves cannabis for later pulls.
Control the draw
Use a steady pull. A fast pull moves hot smoke and can cause coughing. A slow pull keeps the smoke cooler. If the pipe has a carb hole, cover it with a finger while you pull. Release the carb hole before you finish the pull. This clears smoke from the pipe.
how to inhale cannabis from a pipe
Hold and exhale
Hold smoke for 1 to 2 seconds. Most THC enters the blood within seconds after inhalation. Exhale through your mouth. Expect some coughing. Drink water after the pull.
Reduce irritation
Smoke from cannabis contains tar and irritants. Use a clean pipe. Clean the bowl and stem with isopropyl alcohol and salt. Let the pipe dry before use. A longer pipe or a water pipe cools smoke. Start with one small pull. Wait 5 to 10 minutes before you take more.
Common mistakes
- Pulling smoke straight into the throat
- Packing the bowl too tight
- Holding the flame on the cannabis for too long
- Taking a large pull on the first try