{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/potency/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12290-markdown","title":" Do CBDs cause thinning of the blood?","slug":"do-cbds-cause-thinning-of-the-blood","content":"\"I had to get a colonoscopy, and my doctor said to stop taking blood thinners before the procedure.  He sent a list of blood thinners including ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.  But CBDs were not on the list, and I read somewhere that CBDs are blood thinners, so I stopped taking them.  When I asked my doctor if CBDs were blood thinners, he said, I have no idea, ask the dispensary people.  When I asked the dispensary people, they said, I don’t know, ask your doctor.  Hmmm.  Seems like there is a hole where cannabis knowledge should be.  Can you tell me the potency of CBD blood thinner properties in edibles?  Would they make a difference before an operation?  How many CBDs can you take a day?  Do they thin your blood vessels?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nUnless you're taking high amounts of CBD per day with a blood thinner, such as Warfarin, you should be ok.  Two pre-clinical trials evaluated the effects CBD, THC and CBN  had on blood clotting. Researches found that, THC and CBN significantly hindered the clotting response, while CBD had little effect. \nI hope this helps!\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711306000407\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16644197\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8530-markdown","title":"What's the shelf life of cannabis oil?","slug":"whats-the-shelf-life-of-cannabis-oil","content":"\"I purchased some oil 2 years ago. Firstly, is it safe to use? Secondly, does it lose potency over time?\"\n_____________________\nLight, heat, air, and time all effect the shelf life of cannabis oil. Unfortunately, there's not really a standarized shelf life time frame. As time passes, the chemical properties of all concentrates will degrade. You can control a few elements. It is best to store your product in cool, dry, and dark places. It's a good idea to properly store cannabis oil to increase the unknown shelf life. As for your product that is 2 years old, I do not recommend using if you don't know what elements may have affected it. \n\nnptherasse\n_____________________\nI agree with the previous respondent. Also, just like your kitchen oils and body products, cannabis oil can and will become rancid if not stored perfectly, and just like those items, it must be used within a fairly short period of time. I have switched products and now and alcohol-based tinctures which don't have the troublesome shelf life issues, or if I use salves, I make sure I use them within 3 months and keep them refrigerated at all times.\n\nCarole Brodsky","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9966-markdown","title":"How to use pre-packaged mix with cannabutter?","slug":"how-to-use-pre-packaged-mix-with-cannabutter","content":"\"I'm baking with cannabutter and have used a direct measurement exchange in the past and found the result to be too potent. Is there a recommended way for cutting cannabutter when baking a pre-packaged mix of, say, cookies? For instance, if the recipe calls one cup, can you just use 1/2 butter 1/2 cannabutter?\"\n_____________________\nMost likely you can incorporate both into the mix, I have substituted shortening and coconut oil in recipes, I think with a premix recipe it will be ok, but baking from scratch,it's a trial and error with mixing different oil/ butter compon\n\nlbmenehune83","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9648-markdown","title":"Do tinctures have a shelf life? Do they ever have an expiration date or lose potency over time?","slug":"do-tinctures-have-a-shelf-life-do-they-ever-have-an-expiration-date-or-lose-potency-over-time","content":"\n_____________________\nThe tincture will be good for years. They will lose potency over time as THC is not stable forever and will degrade to other cannabinoids, mainly CBN. The container you use and your storage (cold, dark, and dry) will determine how many years your tincture is good for. The strain you use may also have an effect on things, but you would most likely have to undergo years of tincture study to really understand how long a tincture will last for. \n\nI have heard of individuals that just keep a tincture going indefinitely, slowly adding more stems and leaves to a mason jar of whiskey.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nIt can go bad if stored improperly, but quality of tinctures also depend on the extraction method. Solvents may have been used to purify your tincture and prolong its shelf life.  Luckily, there are a lot of resources on our site on this subject.\n\nTo learn more, check out this article!\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5c6e2df6eb14100009da2250/do-cannabis-products-go-bad-or-expire\n\nAlso, here are some best practices for preserving your cannabis products:\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59f9fc3be238d7000f440f5a/easy-tips-on-how-to-store-your-marijuana-the-right-way\n\nNo need for alarm, but I also recall there is an article which can help you spot dangerous mold in flowers!\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/59f389cf4ceee40028b86c03/how-to-watch-out-for-cannabis-thats-contaminated\n\natkanesh","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9646-markdown","title":"Does cannabis oil lose its potency over time?","slug":"does-cannabis-oil-lose-its-potency-over-time","content":"\n_____________________\nAll CBD oil has a shelf life of one year when refrigerated. It can be frozen to extend shelf life up to two years or longer. Our \"Hemp Oil Liposomes\" come in a special bottle designed to allow the \"good light\" in and keep the \"bad light\" out.\n\nelixinol\n_____________________\nYes cannabis oil does lose its potency over time. This can be mitigated by keeping your cannabis in a cold, dry place and away from sunlight. THC tends to decay into CBN over time, which will reduce the potency.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7538-markdown","title":"can I deduce the potency of homemade edibles by dividing total mg of thc in butter used by # of pieces?","slug":"can-i-deduce-the-potency-of-homemade-edibles-by-dividing-total-mg-of-thc-in-butter-used-by-of-pieces","content":"\n_____________________\nThat will give you a good approximation of the content as long as everything is mixed thoroughly. The issue with edibles is that the effect that you obtain from then can vary on a multitude of factors, even though each piece might have almost the same THC. The time of day, what you have eaten prior to ingesting the edible, when you eat something after the edible, how much fat or grease is in the food that you have eaten all can make a difference in the effect that you feel and how long it takes to act.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7474-markdown","title":"I do not get the same relief from high, potent vape oil as I do off one hit of the bong. Why is this?","slug":"i-do-not-get-the-same-relief-from-high-potent-vape-oil-as-i-do-off-one-hit-of-the-bong-why-is-this","content":"\n_____________________\nThanks for asking this question! I've had the same question for a while and thanks to the Firefly AMA video I obtained some insight into the difference between vaping and smoking flower. During the process of converting flowers into oil, many active ingredients are lost. According to Sasha Robinson, flowers contain over 80 ingredients that interact with one another to provide the relief you describe. The oil in your vape pen contains only a few, and the ones that are missing might be the ones that benefit you the most. Personally, I wanted to switch to vaping from smoking flower because of the health consequences associated with inhaling smoke. I have found that vaping wax provides stronger relief than flowers and is a great alternative to a vape cartridge as I feel the wax has retained certain ingredients that are lost in the process of creating vape cartridges. Live Resin and Rosin are also forms of concentrates, like wax, however even more ingredients are retained in these forms and you may want to give them a try. Here is the video link that I am referring to from Firefly: https://youtu.be/Q2qgDb7oJGE\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7466-markdown","title":"I'm still able to make a pretty potent 4oz stick of cannabutter with an ounce of AVB (Already Vaped Bud)...","slug":"im-still-able-to-make-a-pretty-potent-4oz-stick-of-cannabutter-with-an-ounce-of-avb-already-vaped-bud","content":"\"Are there cannabinoids that are not able to be reached through vaping or are they just leftovers of the ones being vaped? (I vape at the 11 o'clock position and finish the bowl with a draw at 12 o'clock.) Thanks!!\"\n_____________________\nThe general consensus is that AVB still contains anywhere from 10-30% of the cannabinoids.  I personally like to vape until the flavor is gone and then save the rest for making butter.  That way I get to enjoy my flowers and then take the left overs and make some awesome butter.  You could always turn up the temp to get more of the cannabinoids but since vaping is already far more efficient than smoking, I'm not mad that there is still a little left over on the AVB.\n\nseiboshen\n_____________________\nPretty thorough, but simple instructions to make cannabutter.\n\nhttp://cannabiskitchen.org/56/cooking/cooking-with-vaporized-weed/\n\nserenitynow","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7462-markdown","title":"Why does the most potent vape oil still not hit you like one bong hit??","slug":"why-does-the-most-potent-vape-oil-still-not-hit-you-like-one-bong-hit","content":"\n_____________________\nI would question what vape oil you are getting. I make an effort to experiment back and forth between oils and flowers for their different effects and a standard pen cartridge's oil may not come on as strongly as a bong hit, however the \"most potent vape oil\" would surely cause even the most experienced cannabist to feel the effects.\n\nI would guess that the delivery of your cartidge is not as good as it could be or your oil is diluted and not as potent as advertised.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7447-markdown","title":"My wont even the most potent vape oil give me the same effects of one hit from the bong??  Ty. ","slug":"my-wont-even-the-most-potent-vape-oil-give-me-the-same-effects-of-one-hit-from-the-bong-ty","content":"\n_____________________\nThanks for asking this question! I've had the same question for a while and thanks to the Firefly AMA video I obtained some insight into the difference between vaping and smoking flower. During the process of converting flowers into oil, many active ingredients are lost. According to Sasha Robinson, flowers contain over 80 ingredients that interact with one another to provide the relief you describe. The oil in your vape pen contains only a few, and the ones that are missing might be the ones that benefit you the most. Personally, I wanted to switch to vaping from smoking flower because of the health consequences associated with inhaling smoke. I have found that vaping wax provides stronger relief than flowers and is a great alternative to a vape cartridge as I feel the wax has retained certain ingredients that are lost in the process of creating vape cartridges. Live Resin and Rosin are also forms of concentrates, like wax, however even more ingredients are retained in these forms and you may want to give them a try. Here is the video link that I am referring to from Firefly: https://youtu.be/Q2qgDb7oJGE\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6902-markdown","title":"Is CBD a safe and possible option to keep my mental health stable ?","slug":"is-cbd-a-safe-and-possible-option-to-keep-my-mental-health-stable","content":"\"I had an episode of psychosis 2.5 years ago. This was probably caused from high stress levels, and enhanced by high THC and Cannabis usage (I used to smoke very high potent Cannabis for many (5+) years in Canada, then for 3 years in the Netherlands). The doctors in Europe told me I was dependent on Cannabis, and the doctors in Canada told me that my psychosis was probably drug induced. My episode of psychosis lasted about 2 months as well.\n\nI ended up having an accident which broke both my wrists, and head injuries as well (I had a La Forte II fracture), possibly from being hit by a car, or falling off a balcony. I have social anxiety as well. I have been prescribed Haloperidol for the last 2.5 years. I have been successfully discharged from an Early Psychosis Intervention program. My current mental health team has told me to lower the medication, continuing until I am completely free from the Haloperidol because I have been stable since my accident. I have also had some unfortunate minor issues with side effects from the Haloperidol, such as sometimes I have a lip twitch, and make a pouting face occasionally. \n\nI have done some research on CBD, and I am wondering if CBD is safe and could be something that I could take once I am free from haloperidol, to maintain stability and make sure I don't relapse one day and have another episode of psychosis? \n\nHope to get a reply, thank you for your time.\"\n_____________________\nTHC has been shown to exacerbate psychotic like symptoms, however CBD has been shown to do the opposite. Researchers have even been looking into it as a medication for schizophrenia and other illnesses where the patient experiences psychosis. I have written about this here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cbd-an-alternative-to-anti-psychotic-medicine\r\n\r\n\n\nryan\n_____________________\nCBD can be used as an effective way of managing psychosis. Research shows CBD increases the body's own production of anandamide, an endocannabinoid, which is said to have inverse properties of psychosis. Research also shows that anandamide may fight off psychotic breaks completely. Thus, CBD should be a resolution to this problem. However, I do not recommend testing out CBD until the Haloperidol is completely out of your system. This can take up to two months after stopping the doses. It is also good to keep in mind that THC has been noted to interfere with psychiatric medications, however, that is not the case with pure CBD. I would make sure to look for pure CBD products such as CBD tinctures and oils.\n\npetergdw\n_____________________\nA whole plant preparation of CBD rich cannabis would likely be helpful to minimize the possibility of psychosis. Make sure that the other cannabinoids and compunds are found in the preparation, as whole plant preparations are far superior to isolated cannabinoids. Start with a small dose (5-20 milligrams of CBD and 1-5 mg of THC) and observe for results, increase the dose as needed. THC in isolation, or in extrememly high, unbalanced ratios may tip off an episode of mania. Many people also report racing thoughts with a very strong sativa. CBD actually helps to decrease this effect. The bio-chemistry of the endocannabinoid system seems rather complicated, and the best advice I can give is to start with a small dose of a whole plant preparation that has a well balanced ratio of cannabinoids. Observe for results and increase the dose as needed.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nHow to sensibly buy LEGAL cbd oil online?  Because I got a letter saying customs has confiscated my package two times already and I’m pissed.\n\nkatelyn39","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6859-markdown","title":"I was told they didn't carry this type of product because the potency varies to much, is this true","slug":"i-was-told-they-didnt-carry-this-type-of-product-because-the-potency-varies-to-much-is-this-true","content":"\n_____________________\nPotency can vary within oils, though normally they can be dialed into pretty specific ranges. I am unsure if that is why they do not sell them anymore, but I wouldn't imagine that potency would have been the issue.\n\nryan","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":2,"currentPage":1,"id":5652,"name":"Potency","slug":"potency","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}