{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/tincture/10","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7532-markdown","title":"Tinctures - Newbie here... ","slug":"tinctures-newbie-here","content":"\"I bought Bhutan Mendo Focus 1:1 for my first tincture. It is alcohol based and burns my mouth, so I put it in some cranberry juice (1dropper full). With this kind of consumption, isn't that just the same as an edible?\n\nWith my lack of knowledge, I thought tinctures were like putting a couple drops under your tongue not an entire dropper full... is this different by brand?\n\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nTinctures can be a great way to medicate and come in different formulations...if you don't like the feeling of an alcohol base, look for tinctures that are made with sesame oil or glycerine, etc.\n\nBecause tinctures are mostly absorbed sublingually (you should hold/swish in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing)  you typically feel the effects sooner than an edible which is processed through the liver and can take up to 60-90 minutes to feel the full effect. \n\nLastly, most tinctures are dosed using the entire dropper so it depends on the effect you are looking for....you can effectively microdose using just a few drops.\nHope that helps!\nYours in Health ~\nDenise\nwww.cannabizon.com\n\ndeniseb","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7523-markdown","title":"How long before AND after (hernia) surgery can I take my CBD tincture?  Prim Dr. said no CBD 2 weeks before","slug":"how-long-before-and-after-hernia-surgery-can-i-take-my-cbd-tincture-prim-dr-said-no-cbd-2-weeks-before","content":"\n_____________________\nI have no idea why your Primary physician has told you that. There should be no reason that you need to stop 2 weeks before. I imagine that the reason may have been that they thought you may be smoking the flower or vaping. If you consume it this way it can cause some sensitization of the lung that can make general anesthesia more irritating. \nIf you are using tincture this should not be an issue. After your surgery tinctures would be the way to go as well to avoid any lung irritation afterward, that can cause coughing, which you would want to avoid with hernia surgery.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7514-markdown","title":"Using cannabis tincture for ADHD focus and tolerance...","slug":"using-cannabis-tincture-for-adhd-focus-and-tolerance","content":"\"My son has ADHD/sleeping problems and we have tried normal drugs in both the stimulant and depressive category with no positive results. We are now trying and cannabis tincture (THC 114.53 mg, CBD 534.19,THC-A0, CBD-A 84.23). He does notice a difference in school being able to focus better, turn in assignments, etc... it seems to wear off after lunch. After a couple weeks now, he seems to think that it may not be working as well. Wondering if he is becoming tolerant already and what could be done if this happens. We are looking for a way to help him through school and job. \"\n_____________________\nHow old is your son?Is he taking the tincture before or after eating a meal? He could have some tolerance. You can try taking  2 to 7 days off any tincture, then re-start, and make a plan to take either on a \"full\" or \"empty\" stomach. and moniter symptom relief. If he needs more relief after lunch, he could try either: CBD only spray under the tongue/buccally; or try vaping CBD only (or CBD dominant) strain.\nLet us know how this all helps\n\ndrraisen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7451-markdown","title":"I just bought tincture of acdc cannibis, for my spinal stenosis and other cronic pain.  When should I take it?","slug":"i-just-bought-tincture-of-acdc-cannibis-for-my-spinal-stenosis-and-other-cronic-pain-when-should-i-take-it","content":"\n_____________________\nSince tinctures start to take effect in 20 -30 minutes, I would plan your dosing accordingly. I must mention however that is you have spinal stenosis, no amount of cannabis will help the actual bone growth or compression and nerve impingement that results from the stenosis. It will however help you with the pain that you are experiencing because of it.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nI use CBD tincture( not oil) under my tongue for my chronic pain. I struggle with fibromyalgia, knee pain, and back pain. I have weaned myself off of the Norco to just 1-2 a week by using the tincture. I use Sisters of the Valley tincture. I started with 1/2 oz. just to see if it would work. Progressed to 1 oz. & now I'm buying 2 oz. Their product works for me. I also use salve for my muscle pain as well.\n\ntrustnjc","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7384-markdown","title":"What's a good tincture regimine for migraine prevention? ","slug":"whats-a-good-tincture-regimine-for-migraine-prevention","content":"\"I have near daily migraine with aura. My migraines are \"silent\", without headache but cause single sided neurological issues, nausea, jaw pain, numbness and tingling as well as a host of other odd neuro sensations. I'm looking for a way to prevent my migraines or reduce the frequency.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis treats the symptoms of migraines, it is not a cure. \nCannabis salve applied to the neck will typically stop migraines from immediately reoccurring as in the case of cluster migraines.\nIn order to prevent migraines it seems likely it is a combination of regular intake of CBD Cannabis as well as eliminating all the offending food substances and chemicals from your environment. You may want to do a search for the articles on our website, in the chat room, regarding migraines. Free glutamate's are neurologically toxic (this is not gluten), cigarette smoke, perfumes and many environmental chemicals are toxic to migraine sufferers as well as simple items like Parmesan, an aged cheese you might have on a pizza.\nCannabis tincture works because there is some evidence that CBD protects the brain from neurotoxins and the damage they cause.\nConsider doing high CBD tincture, 2 to 3 doses per day and I believe you will notice a difference in about a month with the reduction of the severity and frequency of your migraines but you must eliminate the exposure to Neurotoxins. Once your migraines are under control you may reduce your CBD intake to see what the minimum doses that will still control your migraines but please don't add in the neurotoxins.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nI have constant migraines. I get so sick can't do anything but stay in. \n\nDeborah","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7271-markdown","title":"Edibles and tincture nausea...","slug":"edibles-and-tincture-nausea","content":"\"I have used edibles before and have had pleasurable experiances with 10mg. Lately I have had the worst nausea later in the day from using them and/or tincture. Is it because I eat them in the morning on an empty stomach? Any ideas?\"\n_____________________\nCan't say for sure why the nausea is coming on, but I would suggest you try taking them with something in you stomach first. Like yogurt. You might also want to try a different consumption method - like vaping - just to rule out any reaction to THC in general.\n\nLarry\n_____________________\nCan you tell us anything else about the nausea?  Are there any other associated symptoms?  How has your sleep been recently? Have you been a longterm cannabis user? How often are you using the cannabis products?  Are symptoms relieved w/ hot showers?  Is there a cyclical nature to the nausea and is there vomiting involved? What's the cannabinoid breakdown in the tinctures that you have been using?  I've done some digging on this phenomena and have some ideas.  I think @Chronic727 has some good ideas as well. Please let us know and we'll see what we can do to help!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7268-markdown","title":"What are the best methods of ingestion and combinations for insomnia? ","slug":"what-are-the-best-methods-of-ingestion-and-combinations-for-insomnia","content":"\"I started about a month ago with CBD for pain (working!) and THC at night for insomnia but not working. First used in form of tincture (no real effect...does it take time to build up?) then I tried a couple edibles (dizzy, nauseous, felt like chest compressing) and still needing to follow up with pharmaceuticals to sleep.  Any suggestions? (Not a smoker, though) Would love to get off pharmaceuticals! \"\n_____________________\nTinctures should work to help you get to sleep. It is possible you did not use enough, the tincture was too low a dose, or you used it improperly. Absolute Extracts makes a great indica tincture spray that you hold in your mouth for 1 minute to help you sleep. I have a friend who swears by it.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nTry items like edibles  with a slightly lower amount of THC and perhaps some CBN;  these two cannabinoids  working together have helped many pts sleep.  Also, here's a little trick that might also work for you tincture-wise;  instead of just using it sublingually (under the tongue) try it in a nice soothing warm non-caffeinated tea like chamomile and put the tincture drops there and drink it slowly.  I hope these help!  Don't forget to review general sleep hygiene/ prep tips for sleep at SleepAssociation.org & SleepFoundation.org, continue to exercise daily if possible.\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7249-markdown","title":"Trying to conceive","slug":"trying-to-conceive","content":"\"Hello, I am a male (30 years old) and I am trying to conceive with my wife.  I suffer from anxiety which is why I became interested in (and starting using) cannabis.  Browsing the internet for actual studies on the effects of cannabis on MALE fertility is like looking for a needle in a haystack.  There is not much good information out there for men, as it seems mostly focused on pregnant women.  I'm mostly using balanced thc:cbd ratio cannabis tinctures or vaporizers to medicate, however I'm curious what effect that could be having on my sperm and fertility as a whole.  I would like to continue to medicate my symptoms, but would like to also be sure that I'm doing the right thing for my future children by doing my due diligence here in researching possible issues with this use.\r\nIs using cannabis as a man trying to conceive something I should be concerned about?  \"\n_____________________\nNo cannabis will not decrease the likelihood of you and your wife conceiving a child. Have you heard of \"reefer madness\"? Cannabis has undergone the biggest smear campaign in history, and is still thought by some people to cause cancer, brain damage, male breast development, laziness, mental health diseases, and a decay of society. I call bull**** on all of this. Cannabis is the oldest, safest, best medicine on the planet. It is safe during pregnancy and for children. However, belief is a powerful thing, and if you and your wife believe that cannabis will hamper your ability to conceive a child, what you believe may influence the outcome.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nActually, I have read the opposite, regular use of cannabis can interfere with male sperm production and tends to promote a larger number of abnormal sperm that are not capable of fertilization. Have you actually had your sperm analysis done to prove that you have a problem? That is usually the first test that's done because men are much easier, less expensive and less invasive to test.\r\nThe other question is, to achieve what you want isn't it worth it to consider going off your cannabis for a couple months? If your sperm count is being suppressed by Cannabis it may be possible that you may have a rebound in your sperm count by going off the cannabis and that could encourage a pregnancy at that time.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7176-markdown","title":"I have been using medical cannabis for insomnia. I have been using a 8:1 tincture. ","slug":"i-have-been-using-medical-cannabis-for-insomnia-i-have-been-using-a-8-1-tincture","content":"\"is this the best way to take it for insomnia?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a very diverse plant, it grows all over the world. The different genetics and growing conditions also produce a variety of effects. Indica is generally more sedating, relaxing and is better for pain and is thought to put one \"in da couch\", while sativa is more stimulating and helps with energy, mood, and appetite. Hybrids are a mix of these two plant types. CBD and THC are also found in variable levels in different plant types. My reccomendation is to try a number of different varieties and see what works best for you.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7162-markdown","title":"Should CBD Tincture be taken with food?","slug":"should-cbd-tincture-be-taken-with-food","content":"\n_____________________\nTry with food and try without and see what works best for you. Tinctures work best if they are absorbed in the mouth by the mucous membranes. To make the most out of a tincture one should remove excess saliva in the mouth before applying under the tongue. Allow the liquid to remain under the tongue for as long as possible. This will allow the active compunds to be move quickly into the bloodstream. Tinctures can also be utilized by adding to food or drinks, however it will take longer for the effects to be felt, and a larger percentage of the medicine will pass through the digestive system and into the toilet bowl. The condition that you are treating will also determine the best method of using a tincture, so experiment with different formulations and methods.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7161-markdown","title":"Edibles, vape or oil tincture? ","slug":"edibles-vape-or-oil-tincture","content":"\"I am planning on buying edibles and wanted to know if it would be more logical and less expensive to just buy the cannabis oil and apply it my food during snacks/meals\"\n_____________________\nI actually do this for my own edibles! It is kind of a creepy way to buy cannabis, but you can buy the oils in syringes (i guess their technically applicators... anyways I wish they would do it in a way that wasn't so creepy looking). You will want to double check that the oils have been decarboxylated as well. That way they are active when you ingest them.\n\nIf we do some quick math: I can find in a popular dispensary in SF, that a cannabis cookie of 120mg THC is $12. You can buy a gram applicator that is 70% THC for $40. That works out to 700mg for $40. We can already see the cost savings :)\n\nYou can also get a bit scientific with this and try to use edibles that are fatty to increase the bioavailability of your oil.\n\nBuying concentrates intended to be vaped or smoked will not work if they have not been properly decarb'ed, so you cannot just grab any hash oil unless you plan on decarboxylating the oil yourself. Care by Design makes a great 4-1 CBD:THC. I had a lot of success just dropping a dab of oil into a sandwich.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7154-markdown","title":"Remicade and Cannabis interactions.","slug":"remicade-and-cannabis-interactions","content":"\"Hello, my mother has a rare form of sarcoidosis in her spine. The virus has greatly weakened her ability to use her legs and get around, along with causing great pain. She is currently on a regimen of Remicade infusions, as well as taking Micophenilate. I am very interested in having her try a CBD tincture, as I have read that doctors are finding success using CBD to treat inflammation and nerve damage, which she has. I want to make sure that Cannabis won't negatively interact with the medications she's on. Does anyone have any experience with this? Also, it seems like a 3:1 CBD to THC ratio would be best for her condition. Does anyone have a different recommendation? Thank you so much. \"\n_____________________\nCannabis is an extremely safe herb with no toxic effects or overdose potential. It should not interfere with the the Remicade infusions. I would try very high doses of CBD (with some amount of THC), as this will provide anti-inflammatory effects. Sarcoidosis is an auto-inflammatory condition, it is not caused by a virus. Minimizing inflammation is key.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":108,"numPages":16,"currentPage":10,"id":5843,"name":"Tincture","slug":"tincture","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}