Onset & Duration by Method of Cannabis Consumption

Method of Consumption	Time till Onset	Duration
Inhalation Smoking & Vaping	Effects within a few seconds to a few minutes with full effects peaking within 30 minutes to an hour.	On average, 1 to 3 hours, though effects can linger up to 6 hours after use.
Ingestion Edibles (medibles) & Tinctures	Effects within 20 minutes to 2 hours of ingestion with full effects peaking around 4 hours.	On average, 6 to 8 hours, though effects can linger up to 12 hours after use.
Sub-lingual Sublingual Tinctures/ Oils/Tablets/Strips	Effects within 5 to 30 minutes of application.	On average, 1 to 2 hours, though effects can linger up to 3 hours after use.
Topically Salves, Balms, Lotions & Patches	Effects within 5 to 30 minutes of application.	On average, 2 to 4 hours, accept patches. Patches can last 12 hours, with effects lingering up to 15 hours after use