Why do so many people choose THC tinctures as their preferred method to consume cannabis? Well, tinctures are super easy to take, kick in faster than edibles, and are more flexible than pre-rolled alternatives. Still, there’s a bit of a learning curve involved in maximizing your benefits with tinctures.
What’s the optimal THC tincture protocol? Keep reading for key details from Cannabis & Glass so that you can confidently take any tincture on your own.
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Choose the Right THC Tincture
When you’re considering THC tinctures, there’s a golden rule – only consider high-quality products from trusted sources! Beyond that, take a look at the following tincture compositions:
Full Spectrum vs. Isolate
The first decision to make is whether you want a full-spectrum tincture or an isolate.
Full-spectrum THC tinctures use many or all parts of the cannabis plant, so the final product includes other cannabinoids, like THC and CBD. Many believe that the inclusion of these other cannabinoids makes the final product more beneficial.
On the other hand, isolates cut out all the extras to offer you only one cannabinoid. In the mainstream cannabis products, CBD isolate is popular. It doesn’t contain THC, so it is free of the psychoactive components when you need it for pain relief and so on.
You can find THC isolates, but these are highly potent products (almost pure). In most cases, only manufacturers will use a THC tincture when producing other products, like edibles or topical creams.
CBD, CBG, or Delta-8
When you’re browsing high-quality cannabis products, you might also see CBD, CBG, and Delta-8 THC.
- CBD: As the most commonly used cannabinoid, CBD has a good track record of treating pain, anxiety, sleep issues, and other problems.
- CBG: Research into the CBG cannabinoid is relatively limited, but it seems to have similar benefits to CBD in overall wellness and homeostasis effects.
- Delta-8 THC: CBD and CBG don’t have a psychoactive effect, but THC tinctures with Delta-8 THC do. Many describe the mental effect as similar to a high from regular THC, only milder.
Choose the Right THC Dose for What You Need
Once you’ve found the THC product that suits your needs, you’ll want to measure the right dosage carefully. If you are just starting out, always go low. You’ll want to start with THC tinctures that are very low in milligrams of THC and other cannabinoids so that you can ease into it.
Once you take some, be sure to wait a bit to see how you feel. After a while, you can try taking more to increase the effect. Based on your experience, you may feel comfortable increasing the dosage in the future, but this is a personal decision and different for everyone.
Pick Your Format From Straight Up THC to Smoothies
Many people take their THC tincture just like that. Place the tincture under your tongue and let it sit there for one minute. It will absorb fairly quickly that way.
If you want to try other delivery methods for tinctures, other choices you may find more appealing include the following:
- Drinks: Pour tinctures directly into your drink. Finish it like you normally would.
- Food: Add tinctures to baked goods. Simply preheat your oven, prepare your favorite treat, add the tincture, and cook it.
- Swallow: Don’t put the tincture under your tongue; just swallow it.
Learn How To Enjoy Your THC Tinctures the Right Way
Properly dosing THC tinctures is important to safely get the effect you want, so choose the right tincture and how you want to take it. And remember to start slow. This is not intended to be medical advice.
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