Introduction to Tinctures
What is a Tincture?
Cannabis tinctures are alcohol-based cannabis extracts, or cannabis-infused alcohol, packaged and sold in dropper-top bottles. Though alcohol is heavily involved in producing tinctures, it is used purely as a solvent to extract the THC and CBD. Tinctures do not provide any intoxicating alcoholic effects.
THC vs. CBD Tinctures
The majority of dispensaries offer multiple tincture products that have different ratios of THC and CBD. THC and CBD, the main cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, can be extracted at several different percentages within the process of creating tinctures, creating a variety of products with different ratios. The three tincture product types are THC tinctures, CBD tinctures, and THC and CBD tinctures. THC tinctures are most popular with cannabis flower users because they produce the most euphoric high. CBD tinctures are perfect for those who are looking for more therapeutic, non-intoxicating effects for purposes such as pain relief or reducing anxiety. Tinctures that have a mix of THC and CBD, commonly at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio, are perfect for users who are looking for a light euphoric high with some therapeutic benefits.
Advantages of Tinctures
Every cannabis product has its own set of unique advantages, including tinctures. The advantages of using tinctures include:
Discretion- Tinctures do not have any aroma and do not draw any attention as a cannabis product, which is an important plus for people who wish to keep their use discrete.
Exact dosing- The dropper bottle enables you to give yourself the exact dose you are looking for. Unlike with edibles, users do not need to choose between 5mg or 10mg of THC. Users can dose themselves an exact 7.25mg of THC if they determine that is a proper dose for them.
Ease of use- With tinctures, there is little to no preparation or items needed to obtain desired effects. It’s as simple as a drop of a bottle.
Smoke alternative- Tinctures are another popular alternative to obtain the effects of THC and CBD without the act of smoking.
Low calorie- Compared to the other common smoke alternative, edibles, tinctures have far less calories and no sugar or fat, as the THC is concentrated in little liquid drops.
