With so many cannabis infused products on the market, it can be difficult to know what form of marijuana medication is right for you. Recently, cannabis tinctures have been growing in popularity for a number of reasons.
In this article, we’ll explain six reasons you might want to try cannabis tinctures to alleviate your medical symptoms.
Healthier
The biggest benefit to using a cannabis tincture is that its much healthier than smoking flower or concentrates. Combustable forms of ingestion are known to contain carcinogens and toxins that are actually harmful to a patient.
The majority of marijuana tinctures on the market are produced using either alcohol or glycerin extraction. Yes, alcohol can be harmful too, however a couple of drops under the tongue will probably equate to your average cough medicine.
In comparison to smoking or dabbing, tinctures are significantly healthier and will achieve the desired result with fewer negative side effects. They are especially helpful for patients who suffer respiratory or throat conditions.
Sublingual Absorption
Sublingual absorption simply put is allowing the tincture to be absorbed under the tongue. This method of consumption was commonly used before cannabis prohibition and is a highly effective way to medicate.
The key word here is absorption. While swallowing a tincture is as harmless as eating an edible, the benefits will take much longer to take effect. By leaving the tincture to absorb under the tongue, the effects are felt in advanced rate due through the magic of osmosis.
The soft membrane under your tongue allows the tincture to reach the bloodstream quickly through the sublingual artery. This also helps maintain more of the active chemicals, such as THC and CBD, than traditional edibles since they never encounter any stomach acids.
Dosage Control
Controlling the dosage of cannabis tinctures is much easier than edibles. Most tinctures recommend starting with two drops under the tongue and a waiting period of 30 to 45 minutes. Patients can up the dosage as needed.
The difficulty with traditional edible dosage is multi-faceted. Eating too much due to hunger is a common occurrence which often pairs with dosing on an empty stomach. Because the effects of edibles are delayed it’s easy to over do it.
Topical Uses
Another interesting and often underutilized advantage of cannabis tinctures is it can also be repurposed as a topical. Most topicals on the market contain a low dose of cannabinoids and high filler content.
With tinctures, you’re able to use a small amount and receive the same if not better results. Using a tincture as a topical can help with bruising, burns, psoriasis, and sprains just to name a few.
Discreet Consumption
One of the main reasons cannabis tinctures have become more popular in recent years is because it’s extremely discreet to consume. The smell of burning marijuana can often draw a lot of unwanted attention and carries with it a stigma. Tinctures do not produce any odor.
Patients can now enjoy the effects of cannabis with just a few drops. Many patient’s have take this one step further by inserting the tincture into gel caps that can be dissolved just as easily under the tongue.
CBD and THC Tinctures
Modern tinctures contain varying levels of THC and CBD to meet the needs of a growing market. Patients who are intent on focussing more on the medical benefits will opt for a tincture with a high CBD ratio.
For patients who enjoy the recreational and psychoactive effects of cannabis, tincture with a high level of THC will be preferred. Finding the right ratio to meet your personal medicinal need might take some experimenting but in the end you’ll be very satisfied with all the advantages tinctures have to offer.