Here’s one way to look at the concept of medicinal cannabis suppositories: They’ve opened back doors for determined patients who require an alternate consumption method. Some patients swear by ...

Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover various facets of the cannabis culture. Any story that begins with “It was a Monday morning,” is destined to depress the ...

A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Vaginal suppositories are solid, oval-shaped treatments that a person inserts into the vagina using a plastic applicator. They become liquid as they warm to the body’s temperature. A vaginal ...

While ingesting boric acid suppositories is dangerous and potentially fatal, using a suppository vaginally and as directed won’t cause death. You may experience mild side effects, though. Share on ...