Cannabis is great whether it’s enjoyed through vaping, smoking or edibles. While these are the most common ways to consume cannabis, they do have their downsides: most places will not allow you to smoke or vape indoors, and some people have health conditions that make inhalation of cannabis prohibitive. Edibles are great, portable and convenient, but most come in the form of sweet treats and added calories.
There is an easy, convenient and largely calorie-free way of partaking in cannabis: cannabis tincture.
Before we get into the details of cannabis tincture, let’s discuss what a tincture is in general. Essentially, a tincture is a product of extraction via alcohol or oil. They have been around for thousands of years using various herbs and other medicinal plants.
Cannabis tinctures are no different, utilizing a specific transfer medium like oil or alcohol to pull out cannabinoids and terpenes from flower cannabis and infusing their properties into the carrier. The result is a product that provides the benefits of cannabis without inhalation or additional calories or sugar.
Cannabis tincture is incredibly easy to use! Most products come with a measuring dropper to get the exact amount of tincture that you need for the amount of cannabis you want to consume. You can either mix it into foods or liquids, or drop it under your tongue to administer the dose sublingually.
Sublingual administration of cannabis tincture produces effects much faster than ingesting tinctures or edibles, which have to be digested and absorbed through the gut. The skin under your tongue is very thin and allows the cannabinoids to enter the bloodstream directly.
The primary differences between edibles and tinctures are the onset and duration of effects, and calories consumed. A tincture, even if suspended in oil, is calorically negligible. If you take it under the tongue, the onset of effects is rapid. Edibles have to be digested, taking longer to kick in. However, the effects of edibles tend to last longer than those of tinctures.
It is worth noting that if you mix tinctures into a drink or food, the onset and duration will be similar to that of edibles for the same reason.
The most obvious difference between using cannabis tincture and smoking flower or vaping is the involvement of the lungs. Some people do not like to smoke, or cannot for health reasons, and the same is true for vaping. But tinctures do not pose these problems. For those on medical programs who are interested in tinctures, you will find a wide array of products to suit your needs while catering to your medical concerns.
Cannabis tinctures tend to come with several hundred milligrams of THC and or CBD per bottle, with a dropper that allows you to precisely measure the amount you want to take.
The Levia Dream cannabis tincture provides sleepy, soothing, dreamlike effects that help you relax or lull you to sleep. Whether you have had a long day, difficulty sleeping or just need to unwind, this is a great tincture for any of those issues.
This tincture by The Botanist provides energy but also calmness by perfectly balancing THC and CBD. Providing calming energy and focus, you might find this is your favorite for creative endeavors!
It is worth mentioning what the ratios on cannabinoid products indicate. Cannabis products involve CBD, THC, terpenes, and other cannabinoid compounds. But typically the ratio you see is 1:1, 2:1, etc. This number represents the amount of THC to CBD and or vice versa within the cannabinoids contained inside the product.
Some people prefer more CBD to THC and some prefer more THC to CBD. Understanding the ratios can help you find the product that fits your needs best.
When it comes down to it, tinctures are one of the easiest, healthiest ways to consume cannabis. If you’re still a bit confused, that’s where our professional budtenders come into play.
Our staff can help you find not only the correct type of cannabis for your specific needs but also the consumption method that would fit your lifestyle best. We will even take it a step further and show you exactly how to administer your tincture to get the exact dose you need.
At New England Harvest, we are waiting to help you find the perfect products for you, whether it be for recreation, medicinal purposes, sleep or just to relax!
