The Governor will have an impact on federal cannabis policy – so where does he stand?
Minnesota Governor Walz leapt into the national spotlight today to be the Vice Presidential candidate in the race toward Election Day. With the Democratic Party upended by the stepping aside of Biden, Walz will be the new vice president contender and a leader in policy decisions. He has a warm, folksy attitude, but what about Governor Tim Walz and marijuana?
The cannabis industry is eagerly awaiting the outcome of rescheduling. It will be a key federal change for the industry. While consumers are embracing marijuana for both medical and recreational use, the industry is struggling. The mainly mom and pop businesses have had to fight the black market a variety of types of difficult regulations and zero tax benefits. The federal government is close to rescheduling and the new president will oversee the next steps with cannabis.
Minnesota state legislature voted to legalize weed and Walz was a supporter. As usual, there was significant back and forth and concessions made, but recreational passed in the summer of 2023. But, as usual, the process of implementation takes longer and the first dispensaries are open. Currently, the state has 17 open and continues to expand.
Walz spent 24 years in the Army National Guard, retiring as a command sergeant major. He was the highest-ranking enlisted soldier to serve in Congress when he joined the House in 2007. This should make him an ally of medical marijuana treatment for Veterans, especially around the treatment of PTSD.
There has been one hiccup, Walz appointed a hemp shop owner to be the state’s top cannabis regulator. The next day, they had to step down from the role after the Star Tribune reported the dispensary had sold illegal products and had federal tax liens and judgments against her. Minnesota’s nonpartisan government watchdog the Office of the Legislative Auditor later found the governor’s office missed some standard background check steps before the appointment.
Walz also seems to have some appeal for younger voters, which is critical for cannabis since Gen Z is drifting from alcohol and embracing marijuana more.
Sometimes you are almost there and you just need a little push – here are the best strains to help you be happy
The world is kind of wacky right now, but somehow we make it through each day. According to a variety of stats, roughly 40+% of people feel stressed at any moment. But given a choice, 100% of people would want to feel happy. As another week starts, here are the best types of marijuana to help you feel happy.
Cannabinoid receptors greatly enhance the release of dopamine; this action plays a critical role in the ability of marijuana to produce euphoria. The good news is your local dispensary should be able to connect you to one of these strains. They can be in flower (smoke), vape, gummies, or tinctures/oils. If you are a canna newbie, how you consume can depend on when they kick in, and too much might spoil the effect.
This is an indica-dominant hybrid stain to put you in a tranquil and peaceful state. The high THC levels hit hard and fast so it may not be for marijuana newbies. But if your dealing with stress and negativity, this strain can help you out and open the doors tol happy and calm. It also provides a fantastic physical high.
Blue Diesel
When you need your spirits lifted or you need to let out a good laugh or two, Blue Diesel is your go to. This euphoria-inducing sativa strain has hints of blueberry. This strain is optimal for daytime and comes with little to no fatigue or increased appetite,
Maui Wowie
This strain features tropical flavors and stress-relieving qualities allow you to float away for a bit from your concerns and say aloha to relaxation! The shores of Hawaii is where this strain originally comes from. Lightweight effects allow the mind to be creative escapes, while enjoy motivating and active feeling encouraging you to head outside and enjoy the sun.
Laughing Buddha
This hybrid strain has a sweet, fruity smell that is broken up by hints of spice with a rich pungent smoke. The effect have consumers feeling happy, upbeat, and might cause giggling. This can help with those with slight depression, but talk to your medical professional first.
Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant hybrid marijuana strain. It produce long-lasting energetic effects almost immediately. Pineapple Express is 20% THC and may make you feel buzzy, alert, and creative.
Gelato
As far as boosting your mood, this is one of the best strains. It has a deliciously sweet candy-like taste while giving an exceptional high. Expect a positive and uplifting high when you use this strain.
Chem Dawg
This strains effects include feeling euphoric, uplifted, and creative. Medical marijuana patients often choose the when dealing with symptoms associated with pain, anxiety and stress.
Rainbow
Like rainbows, puppy dogs and ice cream, this strain bring a pleasant and easy happy high. It is believed to be 50% indica and 50% sativa and tastes like a tropical Starburst candy. It should provide a pleasant, creative high with some pain relief without a heavy body sensation.
Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant hybrid marijuana strain. It produce long-lasting energetic effects almost immediately. Pineapple Express is 20% THC and may make you feel buzzy, alert, and creative.
Sweet Tooth
This classic strain is perfect when you have hit a stress wall. Sweet Tooth provides uplifting and euphoric effects great for combating stress and headaches. Perfect for a little happy slip away for a bit.
This is a sweet sativa strain with happy effects manifesting mainly on a mental level. Stress, low moods, and depression tend to melt away as the strain kicks in.
Hope you enjoy the best types of marijuana to help you feel happy.
As marijuana becomes mainstream – it brings it’s own language…here is a quick primer!
Cannabis is now part of the mainstream. Millions use it for medical purposes and the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians has recognized it has medical benefits. The federal government has instructed the Drug Enforcement Admisntration to reschedule it to be like Ibuprofen and Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration agree. And this election is the first where a presidential candidate is supporting the marijuana industry publicly. With all the buzz, it is for those new to cannabis to understand the language of marijuana.
Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. The cannabis plant contains about 540 chemical substances. Both marijuana and CBD come from cannabis along with hashish, and hashish oil.
Marijuana
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds.
Dosing
A dose is the unit of measurement of the amount of THC you take in. Most newbies start at 2.5-5 mg and with experience expand to higher amounts.
Dispensary
Dispensaries are the legal retail outlets for marijuana. They are sometimes in odd locations due to zone hours and currently, most can not take credit cards.
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Weed, Pot, Grass & Dope
These are all terms referring to marijuana. Some are more dated than others. Other names including reefer, herb and Mary Jane.
Hashish
Hashish, also known as hash, is a concentrated form of cannabis that has been used for centuries for its psychoactive effects.
Joint, Pre-roll, Jay
This is kind of a marijuana cigarette, which can be shaped into different ways or can use different types of rolling paper. Joints are handmade and pre-rolls are used manufactured and purchased at a dispensary.
Vaping devices are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which typically contains nicotine or marijuana, flavorings, and other chemicals. Vaping is a bit better than actual smoking, had less smell and is more discreet.
Edible
Edibles are food products which has been infused with marijuana. Homemade edibles include the classic brownie and cookie and dosing can be tricky. Dispensary purchased edibles include beverages, candy, sweets, gummies, soup, and more.
Gummy
Gummies are candy which has marijuana THC. Gummies make up over 80% of the edible market. Also, over 45% of people who have used marijuana last year had a gummy at some point.
Microdosing
Microdosing, often done with vaping and gummies, is a form of marijuana use where you might be doing it to manage anxiety or another issue and you take small amount (2.5-5 mg) throughout the day.
Grinder Or Buster
This is the main instrument cannabis users from all over the world use. Safer than scissors and a must have for fans of smoking flower.
These are all measurements of marijuana. You can purchase an ounce, a quarter, an eighth or whatever else your dispensary or dealer have to offer.
Bong & Bowl
A bong is the device, similar to a pipe, which uses water to enhance the smoking experience, resulting in a cleaner and healthier way to get high. The bowl is the part of the bong or pipe where the weed is placed, receiving heat and producing smoke.
The cannabis industry’s hopes were crushed with the failed recreational NY rollout – they may have started fixing it.
New York is one of the signature cities in the world. The marijuana industry sees it as one of the top global markets. The state government had a strong plan to roll out recreational and changed in within a few weeks of launch. Chaos ensued and the issuing of licenses basically became a trickle. But is New York finally getting its marijuana act together?
The chaos allowed around 2,000 illicit dispensaries to open in the state, with around 2,500 in greater New York City. There were even unlicensed retailers within 3 blocks of NYC’s iconic City Hall. After trying to force landlords to shutter the stores and then begging social media companies to unplatform them, the government had to act. The state legislature passed new laws to crack down on the unsanctioned shops. Previously, the city’s power to step in had been limited and the legal market was bogged down in red tape.
The state is proud they have closed roughly 1,000 illicit stores in the state with over 750 NYC alone. Over 41,000 violations have been issued, totally $65,671,487 in penalties. The city estimates it has already seized a total value of $41,443,792 in products, whose fate remains unclear.
In an added complication, it seems part of the products sold came from the California black market. The closures could benefit the Golden State’s efforts to wrangle their mess. The Empire State has less than 200 retailers so this can be a huge boom for them. The illicit market was very profitable in NYC, with some estimates of $1.5 billion in sales in 2023.
Andrew Cooper, Chair of hte Cannabis & Psychedelics Practice Group at NY headquartered Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP had a comment on it. “There is no doubt that the current initiatives which have been implemented to shut down illicit cannabis operations as part of the newly enacted budget have been an overwhelming success with over 230 illegal cannabis stores padlocked and over 6,000 pounds of illicit product valued at $22 million seized since May 21, 2024. In the 10 weeks since enforcement actions began, regulated cannabis sales are up 72 percent in New York City with retailers collectively reporting $2.6 million in weekly revenue growth over the same period. This puts New York on pace to sell $520M of Cannabis in 2024, with some people suggesting that it could break $700M.”
“Because the sheriff’s office can now enter and inspect businesses without a court order, it’s able to quickly raid retail stores and seize products. Unfortunately, legal CBD and Hemp stores who, arguably, are not selling illegal weed have been getting caught up in these raids as well. In many instances, Sheriff’s deputies and NYPD officers, many of whom are wholly unfamiliar with the relevant regulations including the fact that CBD and Hemp can be sold with the appropriate license, still confiscate legal products and arrest shop owners” continued Cooper.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the success of the crackdown on Wednesday.
“In the three months since launching ‘Operation Padlock to Protect,’ our administration has delivered major results on a major quality of life and public safety issue,” Adams said. “For too long, illegal shops have contributed to a feeling that anything goes on our streets.”
Is New York finally getting its marijuana act together, the industry is certainly hoping it is.
The classic Bloody Mary is a fan favorite, but what about expanding to other savory cocktails?
Savory cocktails are having a moment. Last year saw an uptick with them in the hipster communities of New York City, Los Angeles and even DC. The super sweet staples like Cosmopolitans are still popular, so don’t worry…but drinkers are expanding their palate past sugary flavored beverages. The Bloody Mary has been the poster child for savory drinks with its tomato goodness. The dirty martini is another popular order at bars. And summer brings the bitter Aperol Spritz. But these recipes add another whole taste profile, are you open to try one of the savory cocktails?
Some could call the Bullshot a cousin of the Bloody Mary. This cocktail’s origin story starts in Detroit, the Motor City. The drink emerged around 1952 with the help of John Hurley, a regular at the newly opened steakhouse, the Caucus Club (still a city favorite). John Hurley, a regular at the steakhouse, was an advertising executive and had a new client Campbell’s Soup. They were launching canned bouillon and Hurley needed to sell a lot of cans, and the Bullshot is one of the marketing ideas which became a bar staple.
Ingredients
Ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup vodka
3/4 cup chilled double-rich double-strength canned beef broth
Create
Mix Worcestershire and salt in glass
Add ice cubes
Pour vodka, then pour broth the vodka
The Everything Martini
The everything bagel has spawned an entire mini-industry. Some cooking influencers have have said they only use the “everything bagel” spice and Pringles has come out with an everything bagel chip. The super savory cocktail almost acts like an appetizer.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon everything bagel spice
1 teaspoon simple syrup
3 ounces gin or vodka
0.5 to 0.75 ounces olive juice, to taste
0.5 ounce dry vermouth
3 stuffed olives
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Create
Fill martini glass with ice and water to chill
In a mixing glass, add gin or vodka and olive juice and fill with ice
Stir for 45 seconds until the mixing glass is frosted and ice cold
Working quickly, discard the ice from the martini glass and place the everything bagel spice on a plate. Using a small brush or the edge of a napkin, wipe simple syrup under the rim of half of martini glass and immediately roll it in the everything bagel spice
If any of the spice is on the inside of the rim, wipe it away, preventing bits of of spice floating into the drink
Add the vermouth to the martini glass. Roll the glass so the inside is coated with vermouth, then discard
Strain the alcohol and olive juice mixture into the glass
Garnish with 3 stuffed olives skewered onto a sprig of rosemary
Grin & Carrot
This drink makes the most of trips to the Farmer’s Market. First made at Dukes, the produce forward eatery in Healdsburg, California. It is almost like a club version of a smoothie!
Ingredients
4–5 caraway seeds
1½ ounces gin
1 ounce carrot syrup (recipe below)
½ ounce lemon juice
¼ ounce dry vermouth
Fennel frond or carrot top with leaves, for garnish
Carrot Syrup Ingredients
4 ounces fresh carrot juice
2 ounces simple syrup (1 part water to 1 part sugar)
Create Carrot Syrup (Makes enough for 6 cocktails)
Stir together carrot juice and simple syrup
Use immediately
Create
In a cocktail shaker, use a muddler to crack the caraway seeds
Why not cut the sweetness of an old friend? The classic mint julep can be refreshing – but what about giving it a deeper, richer flavor by muddling a jalapeño into it and cutting some of the sugar?
Ingredients
2 1/2 ounces bourbon
1/2 half of a jalapeño
1 ounce simple syrup
4-6 mint leaves
1 splash soda water
Create
In a julep or rocks glass, add mint leaves, jalapeños and simple syrup
Gently muddle mint and jalapeños
Add enough crushed ice to fill the glass two-thirds of the way
Pour bourbon over top and stir gently to mix
Fill with more crushed ice to mound over top.
Top with a splash of soda water
Garnish with a slice of jalapeño and a sprig of mint
After checking out these recipes, are you open to try one of the savory cocktails?
The wonderment of the great outdoors is great when you go hiking and experience the fresh air and magic – and it can be a little extra special with marijuana.
Hiking is the most popular summer sport, especially when the temperatures are under 100. It is an easy entry activity just needing good shoes and the right location and off you go. Emerging yourself in nature and seeing waterfalls, meadows, vistas and scenic views are all the big payoff. It can be even better when considering the option of adding in some of cannabis. Here is what to know about hiking with marijuana.
Hiking while drinking alcohol is never a good idea. Alcohol can impair balance, significantly contributes to dehydration, and impair judgement. While you don’t want to get totally stoned while hiking, a little focused consumption or microdosing can enhance nature’s wonders.
While there are many approaches to get high on a hike, vapes and gummies tend to be the easiest. Find a strain which gives you energy and focus and manage the high so you can enjoy the hike. It will unlock parts of your brain and the make the journey better.
Pack all the necessary tools
As you head out, make sure to pack all your necessary items in discreet and convenient places. If you’re taking a vape or pipe, pack one that you wouldn’t mind losing or breaking, since accidents (tripping, falling, etc.) are common while hiking. If you’re planning on smoking, make sure you’ve prepared it ahead of time and stored it somewhere that protects it and keeps the smell contained.
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Be discreet
No matter the state where you live, cannabis is still considered a Schedule I drug, meaning that if you’re caught with it in a national park, you’re still breaking the law. Also, not everyone enjoys the smell of weed so be considerate of others and smoke in an area that’s secluded and private.
Pack water and snacks
Water is a basic necessity when hiking, but plan to add a bit more if you’re considering bringing weed. Remember to pack your favorite snacks in case you get hit with the munchies and still want to be able to enjoy your hike.
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Never travel alone
No matter how experienced you are with marijuana, it’s important to be with someone if you’re planning on consuming somewhere other than your home; you don’t want to get too stoned and then be unable to make your way back home. And you never know if something can go wrong.
If you’re an inexperienced hiker or if you’re trying out a new trail, being with a companion is even more important. It’s also more fun to converse with someone, high or not, while on the trail.
Don’t litter
After you’re done consuming, snacking and hiking, make sure to take the trash with you and leave the space a little better than you found it.
There is nothing worse than being sick, no only do you bad, but you miss out on doing some fun things.
Being sick is no fun for multiple reasons. No matter what time of year, you feel you are going to miss out on fun things including seeing friends, sleeping well and imbibing. Often when sick, antibiotics are prescribed. They treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. Their superpower is killing bacteria or preventing them from reproducing and spreading. They are not effective on viral problems like the flu. But for them to be effective, you have to take them regularly and not do anything to interfere with their work. Alcohol is always a big no no when on antibiotics. Drinking alcohol can lower your energy and slow how fast you get better from illness. So it’s a good idea not to drink alcohol until you finish your antibiotics and are feeling better. But can you consume marijuana while on antibiotics?
There hasn’t been much research on the interactions of cannabis and antibiotics, but commons sense comes into play. Research indicates marijuana use can increase the pain-relieving effects of opioids without increasing the levels of opioids found in plasma. This seems to reduce opioid use. The same research review noted children taking clobazam, an anti-seizure medication, and cannabidiol, experience increased levels of clobazam in their blood. And, those who are taking valproate and using medical marijuana appeared to be at higher risks for abnormalities in liver function.
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Unlike alcohol, there is still needed research to be done examining individual medications and how of marijuana use could change how they work in the body. Patients taking medication for chronic health conditions need to talk with their medical professional before using marijuana, but what if you’re on a short treatment using antibiotics? Can you use marijuana while taking antibiotics and kick your infection to the curb without complications of delay?
When it comes to taking antibiotics and using marijuana at the same time, currently, there is no research indicating it isn’t a safe practice. Some medical professionals have expressed concerns taking THC with antibiotics could increase the risk of unpleasant side effects of both. If you use while taking antibiotics, it’s best to keep an eye out for increased side effects and to stop using THC if you experience any. Currently, it is not on thelist of drug interactions with antibiotics.
Another issue is marijuana impact on the immune system. In taking antibiotics to fight off an infection, the body has to do its part to get well. Early research suggests CBD may aid some antibiotics. But there is debate about how cannabis affects the immune system. Some research indicates marijuana may suppress the immune system, but there is also conflicting information suggesting it may make your immune system stronger and help it fight illness.
Ultimately, there don’t appear to be real risks associated with consuming marijuana while on antibiotics. If it a serious issue, always talk to your medical professional and monitor the situation. It is always a good idea to pay close attention to your body, noting adverse reactions and making changes if necessary.
So much to do and so little time it seems. Here are the best habits to stay energized and make the most of everyday.
There are many things to enjoy during the day, but sometimes it seems the energy is not there to take advantage of opportunities presented. Having full energy usually means you have a great chance at consistent happiness. Being energetic typically revolves around bursts of prolonged activity, your physical health will likely improve alongside your mental health. Being short of energy is normal, but longer term periods of low energy could mean other things and you might want to get it checked out with a medical professional. To get in a good groove, here are the best habits to stay energized.
The most obvious advice for having more energy is also the most important. If you don’t get enough sleep, there’s more odds of you feeling less energetic and having less productive days. Seven to eight hours of sleep is the recommended amount for staying energized and for keeping your mind sharp in the long run. Develop a sleep routine and it will become part of the body’s muscle memory.
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Use your mornings for the hard work
While some people leave important work for the nighttime, this is likely not due to their own choosing. Time constraints, juggling different jobs and other pressures might force you to push off important tasks for later on in the day, leaving you feeling unmotivated and without energy. Young argues that getting the important stuff out of the way during the first 4 hours of your work day is important because it shapes the rest of your day and makes you feel accomplished.
Focusing on the problem rarely helps. Instead, it only wastes your time and energy as you go over it repeatedly in your mind. Such brooding can leave you exhausted from fear and worry and prevent you from taking decisive action. Many people spend a lot of time and energy trying to understand, describe, and quantify the problem they are facing, but this can be a waste of time if it takes away from finding a solution.
Invest in good friends
Friends have a positive influence on you, especially if conversations with them can make you feel energized and inspired. Focus on these kinds of friendships, the ones that make you feel like there’s a two way relationship where you feel heard but you also get to listen.
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Take 20 minute naps
While naps are considered a luxury, studies prove that they produce some cognitive benefits and that they can motivate you to complete a task late in the day. The most important aspect of naps is to limit them to 20 minutes, preventing it from becoming a long sleep and eating up the rest of your day.
Exercise daily
Going to the gym every day sounds like a tall order, especially if you’re not already in the habit of doing so. Young recommends doing pushups, burpees and other types of exercises you can do at home throughout the day, getting your body moving without taking large chunks of time from your schedule. These can be supplemented with visits to the gym and fitness classes.
With over 440,000 working in the cannabis industry, it overtook these groups – but is still way behind others.
Back in 2020, we predicted cannabis industry workers (as an industry) would overtake computer programmers. And, it happened. Currently there are 440,000 people working in weed, and 343,000 in computer programming. While a large amount of computer programmers work for marquee companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple and Stripe, most cannabis workers work for mom and pop businesses.
The economics of the marijuana industry is also positive as the jobs are spread out across the country and in different sized communities. Most tech jobs are in hubs including Atlanta, Austin, New York City and Seattle. Currently, the cannabis industry is at the mercy of DC and the Biden administration as it waits rescheduling. Overall, the federal government is the largest employer in the US with 2.95 million clocking in to make things run, which doesn’t always understand start up industries.
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The cannabis industry is way behind the behemoths of retail and fast food. Their base is a mixture of big companies and small business in almost everyone community. There are 9.2 million workers employed as retail salespersons, cashiers or first-line supervisors and 4,717,192 workers in fast food taking and making your coffee, burger, taco and donuts.
According to some tech workers in Seattle, computer programmers have reached the apex of benefits during the pandemic and now are settling into to fewer perks like the rest of the work force. Still the average salary of programmer is $100K while in the cannabis industry, it is $47K. There is a significant difference in training and location, but the cannabis industry still provide a good number of jobs in country.
When it comes to numbers, the cannabis workforce is about the same size as Target (450K), Kroger (420K) and FedEX (480K). It is way smaller than Amazon (1.6 million) and Walmart (2.3 million). There are almost 1.9 million farmers and over 1.5 million realtors (members of the National Association of Realtors). And, in regards to jocks, there are a bit over 35K who work in all the professional sports in the United States.
While not the most popular form of ingestion, tinctures can be an easy and fun way to absorb weed or CBD…here is how to find the right one.
Flower, vapes and gummies are the most popular way to consume cannabis. But there are other ways to consume which fits the situation. A marijuana tincture is a concentrated liquid extract of the plant. There can beTHC or CBD oil tinctures. They can be used by placing the liquid directly on the tongue/in the mouth or it can be added to food. They can be fast acting and another way to consume without smoking. This can be especially beneficial for medical marijuana patients who have nausea and/or can not smoke.
Tinctures are made by soaking the bark, berries, leaves (dried or fresh), or roots from one or more plants in alcohol or vinegar. The alcohol or vinegar pulls out the active ingredients in the plant parts, concentrating them as a liquid. Selecting andbuying an oil tincture depends on many factors like how are you consuming. Other ones include:
THC or CBD?
1:1 ratio or different ratio?
Terpene enriched or not?
With flavor or without?
How many milligrams per dose?
Does the extraction method matter?
Do added ingredients matter?
Here are things to consider.
THC Tincture VS CBD Tincture
Generally, if shopping online, the CBD options will beCBD from hemp. THC in amounts more than 0.3%, are not allowed to be sold online because of legality. Hemp CBD is legal if THC is tested and is less than 0.3%.
If you are looking for a THC tincture, even the bestCBD tincture may not be right if a THC high is the goal. THC and CBD are both great but are very different. If in a legal cannabis state and looking for THC, you’ll find the bestoil tincture selection at a cannabis dispensary.
The same is true for someone who wants a CBD tincture. When shopping for THC free CBD, a full spectrum product will not be best. What’s best may be a broad-spectrum and/or isolate CBD tincture.
Cannabis Ratio’s
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Cannabis ratios for oil tinctures look like: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and so on. These ratios generally tell how much CBD to THC is in the product. Here are examples of ratios you may find on oil tinctures:
1:1 — a balanced half and half of CBD and THC. Still psychoactive.
4:1 — More CBD than THC and considered a middle/mid. Less psychoactive.
8:1 — High CBD, low THC and considered the ratio for wanting virtually no high.
Someone may recommend a 1:1 product; however, if you want zero THC, that 1:1 will not be a good choice for you.
Generally, tinctures are available in different spectrums when CBD is the focus: full, broad, isolate, and nano. These spectrums determine the range of cannabinoids in the tincture:
Full Spectrum: Contain all of the compounds that the plant carries: the terpenes, essential oils, and cannabinoids- including THC.
Broad Spectrum: The “in between” option of isolate and full spectrums- Broad spectrum will have most of the plant’s compounds but in this spectrum, THC is removed.
Isolate: Known as the purest form it extracts a single compound and “isolates it” from the others. Isolate removes all other compounds leaving just the CBD cannabinoid.
Nano: The water-soluble option- meaning, it dissolves in water.
Terpene Enriched Oil Tinctures
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Terpenes are the oil compounds responsible for the fragrance of the cannabis plant (and many other plants) as well as the flavors, effects, and colors. There are over 20,000 terpenes in existence. The cannabis plant produces about 100 of them.
Terpenes are important since they contribute to the impact each cannabinoid has on the body. Knowing the terpene profile within thecannabis oil tincture is an important consideration.
Here are a few popular terpenes and their said effects:
Linalool: pain reducer, anti-microbial, reduces anxiety, and lowers depression
Humulene: fights tumors, helps terminate cancer cells, antibacterial, anti-fungal
Oil Tinctures with Added Ingredients
Somecannabis oil tinctures are flavored, contain essential oils, and have added carrier agents. CBD in tincture is less potent than CBD oil. This is generally because of the other ingredients being added to enhance the flavor. Some of those ingredients include: herbs, sweeteners, vitamins, and carrier agent like MCT or coconut oil.
A little research will makes a huge difference when it comes to tinctures.
