How To Use Cannabis Tinctures

First off – let’s talk “tinctures.” Tinctures are medications dissolved in a liquid. Many cannabis users imbibe via tinctures because they’re easy to take and dose. Plus, users don’t have to worry about the smell, and they receive the benefits of cannabis without having to smoke. What’s more, there are even some benefits to using tinctures vs edibles. A tincture of cannabinoids is often used to help with everyday concerns like stress, sleep trouble, discomfort, and low appetite, among other issues. Keep reading for a deeper look into how to use cannabis tinctures.

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What Is Cannabis Tincture?

Tincture is a liquid base with some kind of herb dissolved into it. Humans have used tinctures for thousands of years, and the practice runs back to the time of ancient Egypt. While some tinctures include alcohol as an ingredient, not all of them do. Instead, many use some kind of oil as a medium.

How to Use Cannabis Tinctures

A cannabis tincture comes in a small bottle with an eyedropper tool. Usually, the dropper tool comes marked with milliliter measurements. As a result, it’s incredibly easy to use. Just measure the amount of tincture of cannabinoids you want to use and drop it into your mouth. 

Tinctures are incredibly versatile, and offer two main routes of administration.

First, you can swallow tincture to absorb it through your digestive tract. This makes it function like a typical edible. Or, you can apply tincture directly beneath your tongue. Your body has a high concentration of blood vessels in this area, and the skin here is extremely thin. As a result, your body can absorb the tincture of cannabinoids directly into your blood. This second method is known as sublingual dosing.

How To Get Started With a THC Tincture Dose

Many people consume 1 milliliter (a full dropper) at a time, putting the dose under their tongue for 15 to 20 seconds. Your dosage amount may vary depending on your weight and the severity of your concerns. The under-the-tongue method allows your bloodstream to directly absorb cannabinoids, and the tincture has a nearly immediate effect on your body. To maximize the effects, wait at least 15 minutes to eat or drink anything.

Over time, the alcohol in some tinctures can lead to irritation. If you do not like the taste of alcohol, try diluting the tincture of cannabis in a small amount of water or juice. Fortunately, the possible irritation and potentially unpleasant taste are generally the only downsides to cannabis tinctures.

Some people prefer to add their tinctures to meals or snacks via sauces, soups, salad dressings or sherbets. Similarly, you can add one or two droppers’ worth of tincture to a glass of water. That turns the water into tea. These methods are not as instantaneous as the under-the-tongue approach, but they work. The timeframe with orally-consumed cannabis tinctures is akin to that of regular edibles. The effects take longer to kick in, but they can last for hours.

The bottom line is that tinctures offer you choice. If you need instant relief, dose under your tongue. If you prefer for the effects to last a while and do not need immediate relief, take your dose with food or liquid.