Discover how to make cbd tincture with our easy-to-follow guide. This cbd tincture recipe can also be adapted into a thc tincture recipe by substituting CBD with your own THC extracts. Learn the craft of creating personalized cannabis tincture at home, designed for both beginners and connoisseurs. Customize your tincture to your taste by choosing your preferred flavor and sweetness level, resulting in a unique, soothing experience. Whether you’re using our high-quality CBD or CBG isolates or opting for THC, this recipe ensures a perfectly tailored Cannabis Oil tincture every time.
Cannabis Oil Tincture FAQs
A cannabis tincture is a concentrated solution that's made by soaking cannabis and its extracts in a solvent like alcohol or a carrier oil, resulting in a potent liquid that delivers the effects of cannabis quickly and efficiently. Tinctures are typically administered in small doses using a dropper.
The essential steps in making a CBD tincture involve combining CBD isolate with a carrier oil like MCT oil to enhance bioavailability, and optionally adding flavorings to suit your taste. The mixture should be heated gently to ensure that the CBD is fully integrated into the oil. This process enhances the tincture's effectiveness and ensures consistent dosing.
The main difference between THC and CBD tinctures lies in the cannabis extract used. THC tinctures use THC extract, which is known for its psychoactive effects, while CBD tinctures use CBD isolate that does not produce a high. The preparation method remains similar, focusing on a gentle infusion process to preserve the integrity and potency of the active cannabinoids.
MCT oil is a popular carrier for cannabis tinctures because it is easily digested and quickly absorbed by the body, enhancing the efficacy of the tincture. Additionally, MCT oil is flavor-neutral, which makes it an excellent medium for incorporating various flavors.
Cannabis-infused MCT oil can be used in various ways, including sublingually (under the tongue), added to morning coffee or smoothies, or as a dressing for salads. The versatility of MCT oil allows it to be easily integrated into daily meals and routines. We recommend using sublingually, or infusing into baked goods like our popular infused fudge.
Proper dosing is essential for effective use of cannabis tinctures. We recommend starting with a dose of about 30 mg for CBD and 10-12 mg for THC. If you followed our recipe, this equates to approximately 1/2 ml per serving. Additionally, when prepared according to our guidelines, the tincture will yield a potency of about 66 mg of CBD per 1 ml if using 10 grams of CBD isolate, or about 25 mg of THC per 1 ml if using 5 grams of THC extract. As always, start with a small dose if you are new to cannabis tinctures, and gradually adjust based on your body’s response to find the optimal dosage.
Cannabis tinctures should be stored in a cool, dark place to preserve their potency. Use dark glass dropper bottles to minimize light exposure, which can degrade the cannabinoids over time. Properly stored, a cannabis tincture can remain potent for several years.