What are Cannabis Tinctures?

If you’ve ever thought about purchasing CBD oil, you’ve probably come across tinctures. CBD tinctures are nothing new, and they have been used for decades. But, what’s hidden inside those little bottles?

Let’s find out!

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So, What is a Tincture?

Tinctures are herbal extracts. They have played a huge role in medicine for centuries. Tinctures are highly-concentrated extracts that are made by soaking herbs in high-proof alcohol or glycerin.

Tinctures are taken sublingually, so you’ll have to drop them under your tongue. Unlike the other ways of taking CBD (edibles, inhalation, topical), cannabis tinctures are fast-acting.

This means that you’ll feel the effects after 15-30 minutes of taking the dose. To ensure this, you’ll have to wait up to a minute before swallowing after you’ve taken a dose.

Cannabis tinctures have become more popular lately. Whether used recreationally or medically, tinctures are much more secrete than other options.

Additionally, tinctures last much longer than other consumption methods. You could have a bottle for a long time, and it’ll be as good as when you bought (or made) it.

Whether you’re looking for CBD or THC tinctures, the process of making them is straightforward. In fact, it’s so easy to make tinctures that anyone who has access to a cannabis flower and food-grade alcohol can make them.

There are two different ways to make cannabis tinctures: the Cold method and the Hot method.

Cold Method

The cold method is the most common way to make tinctures. All you’ll need is a jar, a cannabis flower, and high-proof alcohol. After you fill up the jar with the alcohol, you’ll have to soak the flower inside.

All that’s left to do is shake the jar every day for two weeks. Once the alcohol has absorbed the cannabinoids, you’ll need to strain the jar… and you’ve just made your very own tincture.

Hot Method

The hot method is nearly identical to the cold one. The difference lies in the time that it takes. As the name suggests, you’ll have to apply heat to the jar. This is relatively dangerous, considering that you’re dealing with alcohol and heat.

But, the cannabinoids are absorbed in a matter of hours, making this way grow in popularity.

All of this might sound similar to CBD oil. So you might be wondering whether CBD tinctures are the same as CBD oil.

Is Tincture the Same as CBD Oil?

CBD tinctures are different from CBD oil. For starters, CBD oil is taken orally, whereas tinctures are taken sublingually. This is why tinctures are absorbed much faster than oil.

Their essential difference is the taste. Tinctures have a strong taste of alcohol, while oils have a more pleasant one.

What Does a Tincture Do?

CBD tinctures are used for stress relief and pain alleviation. They also stimulate appetite. But, like every other CBD product, the research available doesn’t offer us a good view of its actual benefits.

Some studies have shown that people who consume CBD products, including CBD tinctures, have overcome substance abuse and mental disorders. CBD is also said to have anti-tumor effects.

That being said, CBD tinctures have a few side effects, including drowsiness, dry mouth, and gastrointestinal problems. But, their severity is different from person to person.

How Long Does Tincture Last in Your System?

The effects of tinctures (if you’re taking THC tinctures) last longer than most other consumption methods. Depending on the dose that you take, their effects may last up to 8 hours.

A general rule of thumb is that THC and CBD stay in your system for a month. The same is true for tinctures. But, people have tested negative two weeks after taking the last tincture dose.

Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteed way to get rid of tinctures faster. THC and CBD tend to attach to fat, which makes them reasonably unmovable.

So, the only real tips that we can give are exercising, drinking plenty of water, and having a healthy diet. This might clean up your body of THC and CBD faster, but it’s not guaranteed.

Is Tincture Legal?

Tinctures are legal to make and purchase. But, the legal status of CBD is complex. In the US, any cannabis product that contains more than 0.3% THC is deemed illegal.

So, most stores will have legal tinctures. However, if you decide to make your own tinctures, you’ll have to ensure that the flower doesn’t have more than the legal THC content.

How Much Does a Tincture Cost?

Tinctures are usually sold in 15mL or 30mL bottles. Depending on the contents of the tincture (strain and liquid), the price can be as low as $50 or as high as $150.

That being said, 100 drops of a cannabis tincture are generally worth around $20. So, assuming that you take single-drop doses, this comes out to $0.50 per dose.

If you were to make your own tincture, the price is much lower.

Conclusion

As tinctures get more and more popular, you’ll need to know what you’ll be getting when you buy a bottle. Overall, tinctures are the best way to consume cannabis because they’re fast-acting and discrete.