• In todays article we will describe everything about cannabis tinctures - what they are, how to make them and how to use them properly

What are they? cannabis tinctures ?

Cannabis tinctures are essentially effective substances derived from medicinal cannabis extracted with alcohol. So we can say that it is an alcohol enriched with cannabinoids. The interesting thing is that cannabis tinctures were the main form in the United States cannabinoid medicineuntil the federal government declared all forms of medical cannabis illegal.

INIn the previous articles, we have mentioned cannabis tinctures as one form of non-smoking cannabis application and indeed, tinctures are one of the best forms of application for both beginners and advanced patients seeking a highly effective method of treatment.

How oldand enjoy cannabis tinctures

Both use and dosage of cannabis tinctures is very easy - simply start with one milliliter of tincture that you drop right under your tongue. If you're happy with the effect, great, you've found your dose. Otherwise, wait until the next day and try a two-milliliter dose and continue the method until you feel the desired effect. The dosing proceed with caution, especially in tinctures high THC content .

According to the information you can find in " The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook ", you can store herbal tinctures in a dark and cool place for many years. The long lifetime associated with a completely simple dosage makes cannabis tinctures one of the unmatched forms of medical cannabinoid application. You can relatively easily make a stock of tinctures and have a quality medicine in every situation.

In addition, if you want to apply cannabis through the digestive tract it is an excellent low-calorie choice . On average it will be about 7 calories per 1ml, which is almost nothing. Compared to the average brownie, which has about 112kcal (hand on heart, your tasty,home-made brownies will be at least twice as much as it is the absolute minimum.

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Furthermore, tinctures can be added to many types of foods and drinks:

  • Juices
  • Ice cream and ice creams
  • Sauce
  • Jelly
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Salad dressings

How to Make Your Own cannabis tincture

If you dont have a high-quality kitchen or lab, or simply prefer easy production methods, dont worry, home-made cannabis tinctures are nothing complicated. You simply get out with a sealable glass container, alcohol, colander, and prescription medical cannabis. Thats all you need to make cannabis tincturesy!

Considering your personal needs, time requirements and available equipment, you can choose from the following, proven and effective recipes.

Recept 1 - Traditional Cannabis Tincture aka "Green Dragon"

  1. Decarboxylate Your Therapeutic Cannabis (See " Technical and Medical Cannabis Tea for Prescription " )
  2. Combine cannabis in a container of your choice with high quality alcohol
  3. Close the container and place it for several weeks, shaking daily
  4. After a few weeks, filter the resulting mix and start with the first dose of 1ml

Recipe 2 - Tincture Green Dragon in the style of Master Wu

This recipe was first published in 2006 in an article on cannabis.com and so far is one of the most popular cannabis tincture recipes. The production process of Master Wu is different compared to the classic Green Dragon mainly in the faster availability of the resulting medicine which is achieved with the help of thermal influence. Unlike the first recipe, you don't have to wait weeks, but you will need one "culinary evening".

  1. Decarboxylate your medical cannabis
  2. Combine cannabis in a container of your choice with high quality alcohol
  3. Place the container in a pot of water and boil for 20 minutes at 76 ° C
  4. Filter the resulting mix and you're done

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Recipe 3 - Cannabis Tincture "Modern Green Dragon"

This recipe je as done for those who really dont have the time to wait a single evening and they need effective medicine immediately. It soundsit is overly simple, but many people praise its results.

  1. Decarboxylate your medical cannabis
  2. Combine cannabis in a container of your choice with high quality alcohol
  3. Thoroughly dig 3-5 minutes
  4. Filter and feed or store

Frequently asked questions about cannabis tinctures:

How to properly use cannabis tincture?

You can drop your tincture directly under the tongue, where cannabinoids (THC and others) are immediately absorbed into the body. You can also eat tincture in different foods (see above), but it will take longer for the cannabis to be absorbed through the liver and begin to work.

How long effectis cannabis tincture?

You can expect a longer effect than with classic smoking or vaporization and at the same time shorter than with cannabinoid-enriched snacks.

Konyou can only produce a healing tincture from hemp only if you have dried cannabis released on eRecept.