Introduction
Hello and Welcome to “HealingHerbs” and I am Christopher your Cannabis Guru and it is Tincture Tuesday. One of the first innovations in plant medicine, with documentation as far back as 1025 in The Al-Qanoon fi al Tibb, aka, The Canon of Medicine, was the tincture. Ibn Sina was the author and his studies began in Bukhara under the guidance of several well-known scholars of the time.
Ibn Sina studied logic, philosophy, metaphysics and natural sciences, and gradually developed an interest in medicine. His knowledge soon began to exceed that of his teachers. Ibn Sina began writing his major medical composition,Canon of Medicine, in Jorjan (also written as Gorgan) at the southeast corner of the Caspian Sea, and continued its composition in Rayy. Since then there have been innumerable innovations. That shows a good tried and true product never will go out of use or style. So let’s fire one up and get some higher education.
A Tincture in the most basic sense is an extract, in which a liquid is infused with herbs or flowers, meant for oral consumption, not vaporization or smoking. We are going use Cannabis to be infused. The Cannabis plant soaks in a base liquid, such as food-grade alcohol, glycerin, or even oil, and after days of steeping, the plant matter is strained out and—bam! The cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds have infused with the base liquid, ready to dose and consume.
Technically, the term “Tincture” specifically refers to an alcohol-based product and one made with oil or glycerin is an “Infusion“.
In the adult consumer market, tinctures typically come in 1 fl oz (30mL) glass bottles with droppers to administer low and consistent doses. Tinctures are not considered a food item, they can exceed the 100 mg THC cap on edibles in many markets.
Tinctures may not seem as fun as a gummy or a dab, but they are for your Health and Well being. Cannabis Tinctures have a multitude of health benefits while still offering a comfortable, intoxicating experience.
While both Cannabis Tinctures and Edibles require ingestion to work, they enter the bloodstream via thevdifferent bodily systems and will have distinct effects.
Edibles require digestion and are processed in the stomach and liver, and enzymes in the liver enhance the effects of ingested THC. Cannabis Tinctures do not pass through the liver and are absorbed under the tongue, so while the high will be more immediate, it won’t be as strong.
Benefits of Using Cannabis Tinctures
Cannabis Tinctures may not seem as edgy as other consumption methods, but tinctures have endured in apothecaries and dispensaries for centuries because they are considered one of the healthiest ways to consume Cannabis.
No Food Allergens or Sensitive Ingredients
You will find that brands often flavor or enhance their Cannabis Tinctures, but you only need the Cannabis Plant and the base to which it is bound. This is a sugar, gluten, gelatin, food coloring, and any other ingredients that may aggravate intolerances or allergies can be avoided.
Discretion
Cannabis Tinctures at a glance can resemble a skincare product or even a wellness supplement. When sealed, they don’t stink like Cannabis Flower, and they don’t produce smoke or vapor that as with inhalation methods.
Flexible Dosing
Cannabis Tinctures are not beholden to the 100mg edible cap in many markets, so a bottle will last you a lot longer than a package of gummies, cookie or a brownie. You can also control your dose, down to the exact drop.
Fast-acting
If taken orally under the tongue, Cannabis Tinctures’ effects have a speedier onset than eating an edible, since they absorb through the tissue in the mouth (this does take a little longer than smoking). This also means Cannabis Tinctures last longer than smoking a joint, but may metabolize faster than an edible made with fats, like baked goods.
Full Spectrum
Since Cannabis Tinctures involve soaking the entire Cannabis Plant, consumers get a myriad of benefits from all the compounds in the plant beyond just THC and/or CBD.
Cannabis companies operating in legal markets are required by law to include accurate dosing information for ingestible products. If you pick up a Cannabis Tincture from your local dispensary, it will have dosing information on the packaging. Most health and CBD stores also provide this, but THC-free tinctures don’t always go through the same degree of testing.
Your ideal dose will depend on your tolerance, as well as the goal of taking the Cannabis Tincture. If the Cannabis Tincture has been formulated for helping with sleep, you may want a single high dose to ensure sedation. If you intend to use the Cannabis Tincture for general daytime wellness, you may find that multiple microdoses throughout the day may achieve a more uplifting pexperience.
Rule of thumb, as with anything Cannabis-related, start low and go slow. In a 1 fl oz bottle, one full dropper equates to 1 mL, so we advise starting with a quarter dropper or less if you have a low tolerance or do not regularly consume high amounts of Cannabis. You can go for half a dropper if you feel more confident.
For maximum efficacy, use the dropper to deposit the Cannabis Tincture under the tongue, and let it sit for 30 seconds before swallowing. The mouth has absorbent tissue called oral mucosa, essentially a mucous membrane that lines the inside of cheeks, lips, and under the tongue that helps fight disease and keeps our mouths healthy. It absorbsthe Cannabis Tinctures and administers Cannabinoids into the bloodstream directly, without going through the stomach or liver.
Cannabis Tinctures typically take effect within 15-30 minutes if left to sit under the tongue for 30-45 seconds. Swallowing a Cannabis Tincture directly can compromise its efficacy as your body won’t absorb it the way it will an edible or food item. Cannabis Tinctures mixed with food will take longer to take effect, but may yield a more potent high.
Can You Cook With Tinctures?
Cooking with Cannabis Tinctures depends primarily on the formulation and how you plan to incorporate it into cooking. Since most Cannabis Tinctures contain THC, CBD and/or other Cannabinoids that have been decarboxylated, exposing the Cannabis Tincture to high heat via an oven, stove, or boiling water may burn them away, rendering the final food useless from a medicinal standpoint.
However, you can easily add a Cannabis Tincture to any finished dish by incorporating it in a sauce or dressing. They also make good additions to top up cannabis tea recipes.
STONER QUESTION OF THE DAY
How did you first use Cannabis?
We have come to the end of today’s higher education and we found out that Ibn Sina back in 1025 bc wrote about his discovery of the tincture. We got educated on what makes a tincture or an infusion as well educating on the effects, dosages of tinctures. We will learn more on the next Tincture Tuesday so until tomorrow stay Herbaly Healthy & Happy. Please follow and take the time to give us a LIKE then post a comment because we would love to hear from you and Share this with your friends and family to help us educate on the Endo-Cannabinoid System and Cannabis as a Holistic Therapeutic that is all Organic and Natural, Chemical and Pesticide Free, Affordable and Easy to Access and Therapeutic while We Demand the FederalGovernment to Immediately Reform the law on Cannabis. We also Demand Big Pharma to stay out of our Wallets and we have a medication that actually Heals named Cannabis that does not contain those Harmful Side Effects like Liver Damge, Kidney Damage, or Death.
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