You can find THC-dominant tinctures. Or CBD tinctures, and even tinctures with the acidic cannabinoids THCA and CBDA.
All of these tinctures have different uses and benefits.
“ We’ ve got a new one coming out that is going to be 30 percent CBDA, THCA, CBD, and 10 percent THC – which means it’ s the closest thing you can get to juicing two different cannabis plants together,” Ettel says, adding that combos like this make a great supplement for preventative health.
# 5) Tinctures make a great topical Most cannabis topicals have a lot of filler and a very low percentage of cannabinoids. Not the case with tinctures.“ I love that you can use tinctures for topicals and put them directly on your skin,” Ettel says.“ You have to be careful obviously what tincture you’ re using and what ingredients have been put in there, but ours are great, especially with the MCT oil which absorbs right through your skin – so you’ re getting better results with less.” We can also use tinctures topically for sprains or bruising – the acid cannabinoids( THCA and CBDA) especially take down bruising, Ettel adds, And what a lot of people don’ t know is that THCA helps with sunburns – any burn, Ettel continues. You can use it topically and it takes away the burn and helps heal it in a fraction amount of the time.“ I also use the acid cannabinoids on my face every day. It helps with cell regeneration, and so it brings down the redness in your face and is really good for your skin,” she says.“ You can use tinctures for pain, for skin conditions like psoriasis – you name it. Really incredible things topically that people just don’ t usually know.”
# 6) Tinctures are discreet Need a low-key method for taking your medicine? Tinctures are inconspicuous. Unlike smoking a pipe or burning a joint, tinctures do not produce an odour.
So there’ s no need to worry about finding a place to consume. Simply place a few drops under your tongue and you’ re set. Tinctures also don’ t have a noticeable odour when stored, so you can easily carry it with you on the go. Additionally, you can insert your tincture solution into gel capsules – which is what a lot of patients do when the dropper is not an option. Just keep in mind that swallowing your tincture as opposed to dropping it under the tongue basically turns it into an edible.
# 7) Tinctures are low calorie If you like edibles, infused desserts are no doubt delicious. Yet, they can also pack on the pounds if you’ re not careful. A cannabisinfused brownie can contain up to 150 calories or more! Tinctures offer a low-calorie alternative if you prefer to ingest your cannabis in this method and want to watch your weight.
# 8) Tinctures offer efficient cannabinoid and terpene absorption When you take your tinctures sublingually as opposed to ingesting this gets the medicine directly into your bloodstream. As a result, the effects can usually be felt within as little as fifteen minutes and last two to three hours. And if the tincture is wellmade, you’ ll get a much more efficient cannabinoids / terpene absorption rate than any other consumption method. Keep in mind that results do vary. Always check the potency before dosing. Start with a few drops initially and work your way up.
# 9) Tinctures must be stored properly Did you know heat and light deteriorate cannabinoids? Tinctures must be stored in cool temperatures in an airtight glass container. We recommend a dark glass dropper bottle. Be sure to avoid plastic containers for storing your tincture. Always use a glass container and store it in at least room temperature for best results.