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WATCH WHAT YOU EAT!
EDIBLES OPTIONS
AND DOSAGE
Knowing the different forms of edibles and how long it
takes the effects to kick in are essential for a pleasant
experience when consuming these products, whether for
medical or recreational purposes. by Karen Lloyd
From citrus water and soft chews to iced tea and milk truffles, cannabis edibles
have come a long way since pot brownies.
The advantage of consuming cannabis-infused edibles is the ability to feel the
effects of the weed without having to light a joint or vaporize concentrates. Edibles
also make it easier to microdose, which is helpful especially for patients. Edibles
with THC doses between 1-2.5 mg can offer mild relief from pain, stress, and
anxiety, as well as increase focus and creativity.
It’s recommended that new consumers trying cannabis edibles start with 1-5 mg of
THC and, in Canada, edibles packages must contain no more than 10 mg of THC.
The higher the dose of THC or CBD, the more symptoms will be addressed.
Individuals looking for a good night sleep will enjoy 2-15 mg of THC, while 15-30 mg
is ideal for anyone who has developed a tolerance. If you find 10 mg of THC is too
low for your requirements, just double up on your next order. Once you go above
100 mg, the risk of adverse effects associated with THC — nausea, paranoia, and
impaired coordination — increase, even for those with very high thresholds.
Edible forms of cannabis, including beverages and sublingual applications, can
produce powerful, long-lasting effects. Since the various methods of consumption
impact the body in different ways and at different speeds, it’s important to read
packaging labels and follow guidelines.
TINCTURES
Tincture dosages
are easy to measure,
making them practical
for medicinal use.
Just a few drops (or 2 mg of THC)
of cannabis tincture under the tongue
is often a sufficient starting dose,
with effects typically felt in less than
15 minutes. Apply more drops under your
tongue or stop as your situation demands.
CANNABIS-INFUSED DRINKS
Take the edge off after a
long week with a cannabisinfused
beverage instead of
a beer. Cannabis brands are
coming out with a variety of
soft drinks, sparkling waters,
and THC-infused teas that
promise effects in as little
as five to 10 minutes. Beverages are
available in a variety of flavors from
lemon lavender and grapefruit rosemary
tonics to decaf peach ginger green tea.
Beverages offer anywhere from 0.05 mg
of THC and CBD, all the way up to 10 mg.
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