{"id":599,"date":"2021-09-19T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloomnews.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=599"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:32:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:32:52","slug":"cannabis-tinctures-are-highly-recommended-for-new-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bloommarijuana.com\/education\/cannabis-tinctures-are-highly-recommended-for-new-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Tinctures Are Highly Recommended For New Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
For those of you who are new to medical cannabis and feel overwhelmed by all the different delivery methods now available, may I recommend cannabis tinctures? In this article I will explain why using cannabis tinctures is a safe, easy, discreet and effective way to medicate. I will discuss the benefits, the different ways to use tinctures, dosing guidelines and will share simple recipes to make at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cannabis tinctures are derived by extracting all the cannabinoids and terpenes from your plant material via alcohol or a similar medium. The result is a liquid application, typically in a dropper bottle, which is easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most effective way to medicate with tinctures is under the tongue by way of sublingual artery absorption. It goes directly into your bloodstream through the lining of the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A less effective way of medicating is by swallowing the tincture, adding it to foods and drinks or taking it in capsule form. These methods require the metabolism of the cannabinoids in the gut\/liver which slows down the process. It may also affect its potency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use cannabis tinctures like you would any other topical application. Most beneficial for deep tissue injuries, skin irritations and acne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should feel the effects anywhere between 15-45 minutes with the strongest effect at about 90 minutes. High-THC tinctures can last for up to 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should feel the effects anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, similar to that of an edible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you start using any new medical cannabis delivery method, you should start slow and low and increase it gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A full dropper typically contains about 10 mg of THC. The recommended starting dose is 2.5-5 mg or a quarter-dropper to a half-dropper. Depending on how you took it, wait an hour or two to assess the effects. Add more gradually until you find your Minimum Effective Dose (MED).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your MED is the smallest dosage that is effective for your needs which does the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most commonly used extraction method is alcohol with an ethanol percentage of 25-60% or 50-120 proof. The stronger the alcohol the stronger the tincture. Alcohol is the most effective vehicle for breaking down all the components of cannabis; both the acid and plant material. The end result is that more cannabinoids and terpenes end up in your tincture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decarboxylated cannabis \u2013 from 1-6 grams per fluid ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
190 Proof Everclear, if possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason Jar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dropper Bottles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheesecloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decarboxylated cannabis \u2013 from 1-6 grams per fluid ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
190 Proof Everclear, if possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason Jar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dropper Bottles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheesecloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green Dragon Recipe (Fast Method)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decarboxylated cannabis \u2013 from 1-6 grams per fluid ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
190 Proof Everclear, if possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason Jar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dropper Bottles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheesecloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strong candies, gummies and lollipops are best using the Green Dragon recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7-14 grams decarboxylated cannabis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 cups organic vegetable glycerin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mason Jar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hand towel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saucepan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheesecloth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can easily incorporate tinctures into food and drinks such as juices, soups, coffee and tea, hot chocolate, smoothies, cider, milkshakes and salad dressings, to name but a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Do not add tinctures to food and drink before cooking or heating them or it will destroy the cannabinoids and terpenes. Add the tinctures to your favorite recipes after the cooking process is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be adventurous and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
honestmarijuana.com, Marijuana Tinctures: Your Complete Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
leafly.com, Cannabis Tinctures 101: What Are They, How to Make Them and How to Use Them, Philip Bjorge, June 16, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dn.amproject.org, 5 Cannabis Tincture Recipes Anyone Can Make, Helena Miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wakeandbake.com, Tinctures 101: 3 Potent Cannabis Tincture Recipes, Corinne, 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For those of you who are new to medical cannabis and feel overwhelmed by all the different delivery methods now available, may I recommend cannabis tinctures? In this article I will explain why using cannabis tinctures is a safe, easy, discreet and effective way to medicate. I will discuss the benefits, the different ways to … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":600,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"yoast_head":"\n