Edible Tincture Oil

WHAT IS A CANNABIS TINCTURE?

A cannabis tincture is a solution that contains extracts of the bioactive and psychoactive compounds in the cannabis plant. These products are made by soaking marijuana flower in food-grade alcohol, oil, or glycerin for at least two weeks. The plant material is then pressed and the liquid is strained to create the finished tincture.

HOW DO YOU USE CANNABIS TINCTURES?

Tinctures can be taken orally or sublingually, and some can even be applied topically to the skin.

• Oral: If you swallow a tincture or mix it with food, it will be digested and metabolized through your liver. This means the onset time will be longer, taking approximately 30 minutes to one hour before effects are felt.
• Sublingual: Many consumers apply tinctures sublingually, holding the liquid under their tongue for about 30 seconds before swallowing. Taken sublingually, some report that tinctures usually take effect in 10 to 30 minutes. It’s important to remember that you may have another onset around two hours later as the rest of the swallowed THC goes through your digestive system, similar to oral consumption.
• Topical: Applying a marijuana tincture to your skin doesn’t produce a psychoactive effect, as the cannabinoids are not absorbed into your bloodstream. However, topically-applied cannabinoid solutions are being studied for potential effects on skin and other organs.

How Do You Dose Tinctures?

Tinctures give you the freedom to customize your dose. You can ingest a small amount and discover its effects–from microdoses to stronger doses–in order to discover what’s right for you. How you’ll absorb the various cannabinoids in the tincture will depend on if you’ve consumed food or if you mix the tincture into food. Cannabis experts recommend starting with a low dose of 2.5 milligrams and gradually increasing.⁵

How much THC tincture is considered a strong dose? This dosage chart* gives approximate ranges, but remember to start low and slow if you are a beginner.¹