{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/tincture/2","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2703-markdown","title":" Cannabis Tinctures: From Glycerin to MCT Oil, Which Is Best?","slug":"cannabis-tinctures-from-glycerin-to-mct-oil-which-is-best","content":"Tinctures are an increasingly popular way to consume cannabis: They’re easy to dose and easy to take. The tincture’s versatility has meant that a growing number of product options are available in today’s modern cannabis market. \n\nTo manufacture cannabis products, phytocannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) must first be extracted from the plant. There are many different ways of doing this, each with their pros and cons, but the three most common methods involve:\n\n* Carbon dioxide (CO2) \n* Butane \n* Ethanol\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe end result of a cannabis extraction process yields a concentrate that’s the basis for many products like vapor pens, salves and—yes, you guessed it—tinctures. In traditional herbalism, tinctures are made of plant matter that’s soaked in alcohol, then strained and put in a glass dropper bottle for consumption.\n\nIn the cannabis world, tinctures can encompass this method as well as cannabis concentrates that are dissolved in a carrier liquid—be it alcohol, vegetable glycerin or oil—and then packaged in small, glass dropper bottles. These liquids serve as a vessel that THC, CBD, and other phytocannabinoids and terpenes can bind to. \n\nMost people don’t think about the type of liquid being used in their tincture. However, this can be important information, depending on your individual needs and preferences. Following are some of the more common liquids used in cannabis tinctures as well as the pros and cons of each. \n\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: QUICK & EASY CANNABIS STRAIN-SPECIFIC TINCTURE](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a621ef38425e40008273a30/diy-recipe-quick-and-easy-cannabis-strain-specific-tincture)\n\n### 1. Alcohol-Based Cannabis Tinctures\n\nAlcohol was likely one of the first liquids used in cannabis tinctures, dating back to the early 1900s when marijuana was a common occurrence on pharmacy shelves. Alcohol can also be used to pull phytocannabinoids from raw cannabis flower—you’ll find plenty of recipes for how to do this online. In this scenario, you usually let the flower soak in alcohol for a period of time, strain and then consume the tincture as needed. \n\nAnother method, which involves the use of laboratory equipment, involves using alcohol to extract phytocannabinoids from raw flower, then evaporating off the alcohol, leaving a concentrate. Alcohol is then mixed back into the concentrate to create a tincture. Alcohol tinctures can have a bad taste, so it’s common for producers to add honey to make products more palatable. \n\n**Alcohol-based cannabis tincture pros:**\n* Fast absorption rate, so effects are felt quickly\n* Longer shelf life due to anti-bacterial properties of alcohol\n\n**Alcohol-based cannabis tincture cons:**\n* Unpleasant taste\n* Not accessible to those avoiding alcohol\n* No longer legal in California with the passing of adult-use marijuana\n\n### 2. Vegetable Glycerin Cannabis Tinctures  \n\nVegetable glycerin is a clear, odorless liquid that’s used in many industries. Chemically speaking, glycerin makes up the backbone of fats called triglycerides. Vegetable glycerin is made by taking these triglycerides from plant sources and breaking them down. Typical plant triglyceride sources are coconut oil, palm oil and soy. For this reason, it’s important to ask where a company sources its vegetable glycerin from, especially if you’re on a special diet or using tinctures in conjunction with a serious medical condition. \n\nThese types of tinctures can be made by soaking raw flower in vegetable glycerin or dissolving a cannabis concentrate in vegetable glycerin.\n\n**Vegetable glycerin cannabis tincture pros:** \n* Sweet and palatable taste\n\n**Vegetable glycerin cannabis tincture cons:**\n* Glycerin can’t hold as many phytocannabinoids as alcohol, so more product needed to get therapeutic effects \n* Shorter shelf life than that of alcohol tinctures\n* Sourcing can be questionable\n\n### 3. Medium-Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil Cannabis Tinctures\n\nMedium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oils are becoming quite popular in the cannabis tincture market, with top-shelf brands like [Rosette Wellness](https://www.hellomd.com/brands/5c53c1da310091266bef2235/rosette-wellness) touting their health benefits. MCT oil comprises saturated fatty acids, usually derived from coconut and palm oils. However, unlike most saturated fatty acids, MCTs are metabolized quickly and stored minimally as fat in the body.\nCannabinoids are fat soluble, and a few studies involving rats indicate that [consuming cannabis with fats can increase the body’s absorption of THC and CBD](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5009397/). Basically, it’s thought that healthy fats, like MCTs, may enhance the plant’s therapeutic effects.  \n\nThese types of cannabis tinctures are usually made from a cannabis concentrate that’s then dissolved in MCT oil. \n\n**MCT cannabis tincture pros:**\n* Easily absorbed by the liver, so effects are felt more quickly\n* Evenly absorbs cannabis compounds, so dosing can be more accurate\n* Neutral taste\t\n\n**MCT cannabis tincture cons:**\n* Usually lacks lauric acid, a fat that’s responsible for much of coconut oil’s benefits\n* Sourcing can be questionable\n\n### 4. Olive Oil Cannabis Tinctures\n\nOlive oil can be used to extract phytocannabinoids from raw cannabis flower. Similar to the alcohol method of extraction, cannabis flower is soaked in olive oil for a period of time, strained and then consumed as needed.\n\nOne study published in the journal _Cannabinoids_ found olive oil to be [an optimal choice for extracting cannabinoids](http://www.cannabis-med.org/data/pdf/en_2013_01_1.pdf), in comparison to other solvents, like petroleum ether and naptha. When olive oil is used as a solvent, it can’t be evaporated off like alcohol, so tinctures made in this manner can’t be concentrated. \n\n**Pros of olive oil-extracted cannabis tinctures:**\n* Easy, cost-effective and can be made at home\n* Doesn’t pull a lot of chlorophyll, leading to better taste\n* Gentle extractor that can preserve terpenes, so you get a whole-plant extract \n\n**Cons of olive oil-extracted cannabis tinctures:**\n* Can’t be concentrated, so more is needed to get therapeutic benefits\n\nThe other way to get an olive oil-based tincture is by having a cannabis concentrate and using olive oil as a carrier oil. These types of tinctures are usually mild in taste, but the low saturated fat content of olive oil means that it can’t hold as many cannabinoids as MCT oil can. \n\nPhoto credit: [Sterling College](https://www.flickr.com/photos/sterlingcollege/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101]( https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56201c206430320006bb0000/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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Too sweet, I always thought. But fortunately, the popularity of the sweet potato has allowed the tuber to escape its culinary confines as either topped with marshmallows or prepared as fries. \n\nToday, many Americans know that sweet potatoes are [chock full of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium](https://draxe.com/sweet-potato-nutrition-facts-benefits/). Sweet potatoes also:\n\n* Help balance blood sugar levels\n* Improve brain function\n* Strengthen immunity\n* Assist with weight loss\n* Bolster vision health\n\nAdditionally, sweet potatoes are non-allergenic and easy to digest without spiking blood sugar. For those following a paleo or elimination diet, sweet potatoes are generally a safe and nutritious carbohydrate. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nI’ve found that sweet potatoes’ sweetness pairs well with the savory flavor of black beans and the heat from a quality salsa. I like serving them with steamed broccoli or a green salad for a healthy weeknight dinner, which takes under an hour to cook. \n\nThis recipe will also gift you with a bonus: leftover cannabis-infused sour cream. If you enjoy lightly medicated savory snacks, use the vegan sour cream as a dip for raw veggies or crackers another time. \n\nRELATED: [5 CANNABIS EDIBLES OT SATISFY YOUR SAVORY CRAVINGS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a42943d100a820006562f39/5-cannabis-edibles-to-satisfy-your-savory-cravings)\n\n### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Sour Cream\n\n* 1 cup raw cashews\n* 1/2 lemon, squeezed (about 1 tbsp juice)\n* 2 tsp nutritional yeast\n* 1/2 tsp salt\n* 1/2 cup water, more as needed\n* 2 mL 2 dropperful cannabis tincture\n\n### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Sour Cream\n\n1.\tPlace raw cashews in a bowl and cover with scalding hot water. Allow to soak, uncovered, at least 2 hours. Drain. \n2.\tCombine cashews in the bowl of your food processor with lemon juice nutritional yeast, salt, 1/2 cup water and the marijuana tincture. Blend until smooth.\n3.\tLabel the sour cream as medicated and refrigerate. \n\n### Ingredients for Southwestern Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cannabis-Infused Sour Cream\n\n* 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean\n* 1/4 cup cannabis-infused sour cream \n* 1 can of black beans (15 oz), rinsed\n* 1 ear of fresh corn, cooked and cut from the cob\n* 1 ripe avocado, sliced\n* 1/4 cup of your favorite salsa\n* 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped\n\n### How To Make Southwestern Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cannabis-Infused Sour Cream\n\n1.\tPreheat oven to 425 degrees F. \n2.\tPrick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. \n3.\tBake on a cookie sheet or roasting pan until tender, about 45 minutes. \n4.\tAllow potatoes to cool to the touch before cutting lengthwise across each potato, letting hot steam escape. \n5.\tFill each sweet potato with 1/2 cup of black beans.\n6.\tLayer on thin slices of avocado, then top with corn and finish with a large dollop of cannabis-infused sour cream and salsa. \n7.\tFinish with freshly chopped cilantro.\n\nPhoto credit: [Steve Johnson](https://www.flickr.com/people/artbystevejohnson/)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.408450704225352,"src":"/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/14b42/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.jpg","srcSet":"/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/f836f/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.jpg 200w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/2244e/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.jpg 400w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/14b42/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.jpg 800w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/6c230/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.jpg 831w","srcWebp":"/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/58556/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/61e93/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.webp 200w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/1f5c5/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.webp 400w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/58556/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.webp 800w,\n/static/ef48273a674e3e43fa4f70ddfb0488db/e8cc8/505ef169a7443fad2aec9aa1dec1bbe4.webp 831w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2670-markdown","title":"Get Outside & Enjoy Sunny Weather With Cannabis","slug":"get-outside-and-enjoy-sunny-weather-with-cannabis","content":"The days are getting longer, the rain and snow are showing themselves out the door, and it’s starting to feel like you can put that winter coat back into storage. Spring is finally here. And after a long winter, everyone needs and deserves to spend some time in the sun. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nSo get outside and enjoy the warmer weather—and take a little cannabis along for the ride. After all, there are studies highlighting how cannabis can:\n\n* Positively affect mood\n* Make exercise more enjoyable\n* Ease anxiety in social situations\n\nCombine all of that with the [health benefits that come from spending time in the sun](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/), and you’ve got the recipe for a truly fine day. \n\nWe compiled a list of some of the best outdoor activities and paired them with a perfect cannabis product for the occasion. Let us know how you like to enjoy a sunny day in the comments below.\n\n### Explore Local Parks With a Cannabis Lozenge\n\nNo matter where you live, odds are your city has at least one park to check out. Lace up your walking shoes and invite a friend or listen to a podcast while you stroll around town. You don’t need an agenda or a real plan. All you have to do is start walking. Exploring local parks is a free and easy way to spend a beautiful day.\n\nWhile you’re making your way around your local park, you can pop in a sativa tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) lozenge from Pure Ratios. Lozenges are a discreet, portable and smoke-free way to enjoy cannabis, perfect for parks that may have strict no smoking policies. These lozenges are fast-acting, because they bypass the digestive system—and they can even combat bad breath, too. \n\n### Hit the Trails With A Disposable Marijuana Vape Pen\n\nWhether you live in a town with nature trails readily accessible or you have to make a quick day trip, exploring nearby trail systems is a great way to get up and moving. Get online to find out what hiking, biking and even urban walking trails are near you. Pick a path according to your experience level and then get moving.\n\nIf you want a quick way to elevate your hike or bike ride but don’t want to smoke, a vape pen will give you what you need. Disposable vape pens are convenient for medicating on the go as you don’t have to mess with batteries, cartridge changes or other accessories.\n\nDomPen offers a Pineapple Coast disposable vape pen made with the famous cannabis strain Pineapple Express. This strain is known for imparting an energetic and invigorating high, perfect for a daytime excursion on the trails. \n\n\n### Check Out a Rooftop Bar With a Discreet Cannabis Tincture\n\nWhen we think about outdoor activities, people tend to think of exercises like hiking and biking. And while both of those are great, getting outside doesn’t always mean being physically active. If you’re having a lazy day, feel like splurging on some good food with friends or are too tired from your last workout to exercise again, try out a local restaurant with an epic rooftop or patio. \n\nThink about bringing along a tincture like this high-THC formula from Rosette Wellness. Made with Royal Treat, a cannabis strain high in terpenes, the tincture ensures a balanced and earthy experience, perfect for a social gathering.\n\nTinctures are an incredibly discreet way of consuming cannabis. Unlike other cannabis consumption methods, tinctures don’t require heating up because the cannabis has already been activated. Order a soda water with a splash of juice, add 1–3 drops of tincture, and you’ll have a cocktail without the inconvenience of a hangover. (Be careful about mixing a tincture with an alcoholic drink, as alcohol can heighten the effects of THC.)\n\n### Enjoy a Botanical Garden With a Tablingual\n\nYou may not think your town or city has a botanical garden, but it’s more common than you might expect. There are privately owned arboretums open to the public, botanic gardens on the campuses of universities, and some that are owned and operated by state governments. And visiting any of the above are well worth your time. Botanical gardens and arboretums are full of lush, gorgeous foliage that make for a beautiful background for a walk. \n\nSince nearly all botanical gardens are smoke-free, any cannabis you bring will have to be consumed some way other than smoking or vaping. In this case, we’d recommend Elevate tablinguals by LEVEL. These little tablets are meant to dissolve under the tongue so that the cannabinoids are absorbed through the tissues in the mouth. These little tablinguals are a discreet way to consume cannabis while you’re strolling through the gardens. And it’s easy to up your dose if more is needed. \n\n### Find an Outdoor Workout Group With a Sour Gummy\n\nIf you want to knock out two activities in one, go for an outdoor workout class. Check out [meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/) to see if there’s a group already in place near you. If you can’t find one, you can always start your own. The setting doesn’t have to be fancy. Run through a local park, use playground equipment for creative exercises, run sprints up and down the bleachers of a local high-school football field. You’ll get a great workout and some much-needed vitamin D all at the same time. \n\nKick your workout into high gear with an upbeat sativa edible like Plus Sour Watermelon Gummies. Not only can cannabis increase airflow during exercise, THC can act as a shortcut to the elusive runner’s high everyone wants to achieve during a workout. \n\n### Explore Your Local Farmer’s Market With Marijuana-Infused Tea\n\nStrolling through a farmer’s market is one of the absolute best ways to spend a morning. And the spring season really brings out some of the best fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, corn, green beans, apricots and so much more. Bring your reusable shopping bag to carry home all of the fresh local produce, and get ready to try all of the samples. If you’re lucky, there will be some epic baked goods waiting for you, too. \n\nKikoko’s Positivi-Tea is a HelloMD staff pick for a good reason—and a great way to sip your cannabis while strolling through the farmer’s market. Each tea sachet has 10 mg of THC and 5 mg of cannabidiol (CBD), a perfect dose for someone still pretty new to cannabis or for experienced consumers looking for a smaller dose of marijuana. Brew this tea and toss it in a thermos so you can enjoy it as you meander through the market. \n\n### Have a Picnic in Your Own Backyard With a Cannabis Pre-Roll\n\nYou don’t have to go anywhere to enjoy the spring weather if you have a backyard, patio or deck. All you have to do is step right out of your door. Toss a blanket on the lawn and invite friends over for a spring picnic. Or put out a table and chairs.\n\nThe only thing that can make snacking outdoors better is a little cannabis. And the best part of staying within the comfort of your own home is that you can smoke flower freely, if that’s your preferred cannabis consumption method. Grab a pack of these Garden Society Hybrid Dogwalker Joints to enjoy before, during and after the picnic. These pre-rolls are known to produce a mellow and sociable high, and are just the right size for personal consumption. \n\nHow are you enjoying the spring weather? Let us know how you’re combining cannabis with the new season in the comments below. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kristina Wagner](https://unsplash.com/@a_wandering_yogi) \n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our Cannabis 101 post. 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In addition to the breadth of choice, there are so many [different ways to ingest cannabis](https://hellomd.com/articles/understanding-medical-marijuanas-many-shapes-and-forms), and each form can result in a different bodily—and cerebral—effect. \n\nKnowing what effect you’re trying to achieve is important when selecting new products. Do you want to relieve anxiety, manage chronic pain or are you simply in need of relaxation on a Friday night after a long work week? Understanding what you’re trying to achieve may make the selection process a little easier.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nHowever, the reality is that most people end up going through a period of trial and error in the beginning in order to find the cannabis products that work best for them. Although some products are touted to work for specific conditions or cause a certain effect, each person’s body reacts to cannabis differently—partially because everyone’s [endocannabinoid system](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5751cbd970410e000b00003a/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) is different. The result is that each of us can have a unique experience when consuming the [psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)](https://hellomd.com/articles/the-pros-and-cons-of-psychoactive-thc), and therapeutic benefits aren’t always consistent from person to person.\n\nOne rule of thumb when starting your journey with cannabis is to go low and slow. This means [start at a minimum dosage, ideally a microdose](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a0efecec1c79d0009dba12b/how-to-find-your-ideal-marijuana-dosage), and then wait to see how you react to it before taking more.\n\nIf you’re a cannabis newbie, you may have a very low tolerance or possibly even an exceptionally high tolerance. When starting out, titrating your dosage, starting small and working up, will help you understand what works best for your body and mind. And it will help you avoid an uncomfortable experience.\n\nRELATED: [5 TIPS TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF HAVING TOO MUCH CANNABIS](https://hellomd.com/articles/5-tips-to-reduce-the-effects-of-having-too-much-cannabis)\n\nFollowing is a roundup of some of our favorite products that we recommend for first-time cannabis consumers. \n\n### Cannabis Beverage\n\n#### Kikoko Sensuali-Tea\n\n![Kikoko Sensuali-Tea](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-1a74cf55-f5cd-44a3-abea-5d294861a26c/original.jpg)\n\nKikoko was [started by two of California’s coolest women](https://kikoko.com/our-story/), who set out to help medical patients find relief through easy-to-consume, accurately dosed, cannabis-infused teas. The result is the best-tasting organic tea we’ve ever tried. And each cute triangle-shaped tea bag also happens to have a healthy dose of cannabis within it.\n\nWe’re such fans, we think the flavors of the four different Kikoko teas rival, if not surpass, the taste of Republic of Tea, Mighty Leaf or any high-quality loose leaf tea you might purchase. Kikoko tea is pure magic on a brisk night.\n\nThe tea we think is best suited for a cannabis newbie is the Sensuali-Tea, an all-organic hibiscus, cardamom and rose-blend tea, which contains 7 mg of cannabis per tea bag. Steep the tea for two minutes, and the full cannabis dose will permeate the hot liquid.\n\nKikoko’s Sensuali-Tea is meant to promote connection—and help you achieve monumental orgasms. Although we can’t attest to the latter, we do believe you may feel a boost of creative energy and perhaps a desire for deeper conversations. If you’re just starting out, we suggest splitting a single dose into two cups of tea, waiting for the full effect (which may take up to an hour) to set in before sipping more of the medicated beverage.\n\n### Cannabis Edibles\n\n#### Satori Raisins in Milk Chocolate\n\n![Satori Raisins in Milk Chocolate!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-d6fa2afb-fc33-4f01-8f79-c81ced697366/original.jpg)\n\nSatori’s one of the first brands that focused on [microdosing cannabis](https://hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis). It was also the first-place award winner in the edibles category at last year’s _High Times_ event—a prestigious accolade indeed. Each of the six Satori products, or bites as they’re called, is coated in delicious chocolate and comes in a variety of small doses to suit the needs of different consumers.\n\nOur choice for the new cannabis consumer is the California Raisins in Organic Milk Chocolate. Each chocolate-raisin bite contains 1 mg of THC, which is the smallest microdose available in an edible today—at least that we know of.\n\nStart with one to two raisins, and wait for at least an hour to see the effect. If needed, you can take one more per hour, until you know what the right dose is for you. For some people, two raisins may be just enough, while others may need five.\n\nIn any case, dosing with Satori raisins is easy, because if you go low and slow, it’s hard to overdo it. Most people we’ve talked to have found Satori to be an uplifting experience, great for an evening out with friends. \n\n#### Garden Society Bright Blooms\n\n![Garden Society Bright Blooms!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-96e78a0b-ddac-4ef9-8aad-bffa676f7ca3/original.jpg)\n\nGarden Society began with the belief that medical cannabis has the potential to be a tool for health and wellness and that everyone should have access to its holistic benefits. The result: a company well known for high-quality edible cannabis gelées and chocolates, which are not only delectable but exquisite to look at. \n\nWe chose the Bright Blooms gelées, which remind us of the sophisticated gelees you see in the window of a Parisian patisserie. The brightly colored treats are beautifully packaged, equal parts hostess gift and personal luxury.\n\nInfused with fruit and herbs , the gelées are made from an organic, sun-grown, sativa-hybrid cannabis strain. At 5 mg of THC and [tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCA)](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-make-the-most-of-non-psychoactive-thca) per gelée, they provide a subtle, yet relaxing boost, while still within the boundaries of what’s considered a microdose.\n\nIf you’re brand new to cannabis, we might suggest starting with half a gelée, and waiting two hours to feel the overall effect before having anymore.\n\n#### Sensi Chew Insomnia With Melatonin\n\n![Sensi Chew Insomnia With Melatonin](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-a326af15-720f-43f7-9f67-00fe5c23d1ac/original.jpg)\n\nSensi Chew has been one of the longest-standing medicinal cannabis brands in California. With widespread distribution throughout the state, it has also become a well-known go-to for relieving pain and insomnia. The Sensi Chew Insomnia with Melatonin combines the benefits of melatonin with the sedative qualities of THC to achieve a good night’s sleep.\n\nThis particular Sensi Chew is similar to a chocolate chew with an almost Tootsie-roll quality. Although these bite-size morsels primarily contain THC and melatonin, they also include a full cannabinoid profile (including CBN, CBG, CBD, CBC, THCV) along with a [terpene](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-terpenes-pack-a-therapeutic-punch) profile.\n\nAs each dose has 10 mg of THC, cannabis newcomers may want to start out by cutting a single dose in half. It may be that 5 mg is more than enough to promote a peaceful slumber.  \n\n### Marijuana Tinctures & Sublinguals\n\n#### Level Delta-8 THC Soothe Tablinguals\n\n![Level Delta-8 THC Soothe Tablinguals!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-16931b2c-b43a-4e29-8600-cafe7de44c7f/original.jpg)\n\nLevel, a brand known for its scientific approach and wonderful [cannabinoid](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/the-10-cannabinoids-in-cannabis-you-should-know) blends, has come out with a first-to-market tablingual called SOOTHE. Slide open the package, flip open the silicon box inside and place a single 3 mg tablet directly under your tongue. There, the tablingual quickly dissolves and within five to 15 minutes, you should be feeling the effects of the cannabis.\n\nDelta-9 THC is what everyone refers to as THC. Delta-8 is very similar, although chemically slightly differentiated; it’s still psychoactive, however, the effect you feel may be milder, making it a great option for someone new to cannabis.\n\nDelta-8 THC is known to have anti-emetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic and neuroprotective properties. When we tried a single dose of SOOTHE, it was both relaxing and uplifting, while still allowing for a clear head. Level also has a wide selection of vape oil cartridges, based on desired effects, that’s well worth checking out.\n\n#### Rosette Wellness' No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture\n\n![Rosette No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture!](\nhttps://hellomd-development.imgix.net/product-image-a64ffb77-db99-493f-bb37-41985bcd9857/original.jpg?auto=compress&bg=ffffff&dpr=2&fit=fill&h=245&q=100&w=345)\n\nRosette Wellness make whole plant extract tinctures, which are mixed with MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil made from coconuts. Rosette tinctures come in a variety of ratios of CBD to THC and even other formulations that include lesser-known cannabinoids such as THCA, cannabinol (CBN), cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA).\n\nA 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC is often referred to as borderline psychoactive, which is a good place to start if you’re new to cannabis. For someone with a lower tolerance, this tincture may be mildly psychoactive, and for someone with a higher tolerance, it may not impart any high feelings at all. Many people have commented that they felt the No. 1 CBD Rich Cannabis Tincture is effective for both pain relief and relaxation. The 1:1 tincture has a mild taste and a fast-acting yet a manageable effect.\n\nIf you’re interested in a tincture with more THC, you may want to start with the Rosette's THC Cannabis Tincture. This is made with sun-grown cannabis chosen for its high terpene content. The benefit of a tincture is that you can accurately dose the amount of THC drop by drop. Keep in mind that a microdose would be in the range of 2–3 mg to start.\n\n### Cannabis Topical\n\n#### Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream\n\n![Dr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-040e9577-5190-49f8-a246-be46f8e0964b/original.jpg)\n\nDr. Andrew Kerklaan started his topicals brand Dr. Kerklaan with the idea that, after treating thousands of patients in integrative health care, there was a more natural pain alternative. His journey into health and wellness ultimately led him to cannabis. Today, Dr. Kerklaan is a fledgling topicals brand in the California market, but poised to make big waves.\n\nTopicals are a wonderful entrée into cannabis for new consumers. They provide localized pain relief yet don’t cross into the bloodstream. As a result, you don’t feel the stereotypical high associated with most cannabis products.\n\nDr. Kerklaan Natural Pain Cream takes a whole plant approach and has 90 mg of THC to 90 mg CBD, a 1:1 ratio. One of the first things we noticed about the pain cream is the packaging, which appears more medical than most topicals on the market today. It comes in a tube, which is also more sanitary than most jars of cream and balms where you dip your fingers in again and again. \n\nImmediately after squeezing some cream out, we noticed a pleasant aroma of peppermint, lavender and eucalyptus. In other words, it didn’t smell like a field of cannabis. The cream is also creamy and not greasy, a common issue with many salves we’ve tried in the past.\n\nDr. Kerklaan Pain Cream states that it may relieve pain, inflammation, muscle tension and stiffness. With high hopes, we applied dime-size portions to various areas in need. Many of us immediately felt an effect, whether that be the loosening of a stiff shoulder or the easing of a sore knee. \n\n### Marijuana Vaporizers\n\n#### Care By Design CBD-Rich 1:1 Vape Cartridge\n\n![Care By Design 1:1 vape cartridge!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-2f20d31d-ce94-49ee-9564-95c60076c6f3/original.jpg)\n\nSince their inception, Care By Design has been laser focused on creating the safest, most effective cannabis-based medicine for patients throughout California. The entire Care By Design product line is based on whole plant CBD in either CBD-dominant, CBD-rich or CBD-THC balanced ratios.\n\nCBD is well known as an effective anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antispasmodic. In some cases, it helps a patient sleep through the night and may greatly reduce anxiety.\n\nWe’ve chosen the Care by Design 1:1 vape cartridge as an ideal addition to any newcomers’ starter kit as it balances one part CBD to one part THC. Having a 1:1 ratio creates a balanced high as CBD mitigates the effects of THC. Often a 1:1 ratio will be described as having “borderline” psychoactivity, which means the high may or may not be present—and if it is, it will be milder.\n\nCare by Design’s 1:1 vape cartridge offers a pleasant, piney flavor with the help of cannabis terpenes. The taste is robust, but not too overpowering. Most of our staff noticed little to no psychoactive effects; however, relaxation was evident within a few minutes of consumption. For a novice consumer, a 1:1 vape cartridge is a good place to begin testing the waters with both CBD and THC.\n\n#### AbsoluteXtracts Jack Herer Vape Cartridge\n\n![Absolute Xtracts Jack Herer vape cartridge!](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/markdown-image-injector-43412188-d142-4089-8a9e-a72a1348dfb0/original.jpg)\n\nAbsoluteXtracts, or ABX, has been creating extensive lines of premium vape oil cartridges for years. One of the reasons we like ABX so much is its dedication to quality and long history of providing patients with superior cannabis alongside a consistent experience. A vertically integrated company, ABX grows its own cannabis and manufactures products on site. \n\nAlthough there’s a multitude of vape oil cartridges to choose from, we chose ABX’s Jack Herer vape cartridge. This easy-to-find, mellow strain is a good fit for experienced cannabis users and newbies alike. It manages to be uplifting and cerebrally stimulating without any of the raciness that often accompanies other sativas.\n\nOverall, [Jack Herer](https://hellomd.com/articles/top-5-marijuana-strains-for-beginners) is balanced and stimulating, making it a versatile companion any time of day. The ABX vape experience is very flavorful and aromatic with a citrus flavor undertone. If you’re new to cannabis, we suggest that you start with one puff, wait 15–20 minutes to see how it affects you, and then determine if more may be needed.\n\nMain photo credit (clockwise from top left): [Garden Society](https://www.instagram.com/grdnsociety/), [Satori](https://www.instagram.com/satorichocolates/), [Kikoko](https://www.instagram.com/kikoko_hq/), [Sensi](https://www.instagram.com/sensichew/), [ABX](https://www.instagram.com/absolutextracts/), [Care by Design](https://www.instagram.com/carebydesign/).\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online. 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For many middle-aged and older folks, the misconceptions about cannabis bred during the height of the War on Drugs are still firmly planted in their minds. This can be very frustrating, especially if you know that your parent might benefit from the medical applications of cannabis. \n\nIf you’re hoping to persuade your parent to try marijuana for a medical condition, general health maintenance or even as a healthier alternative to alcohol and prescription drugs, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you navigate the conversation.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### How to Talk To Your Parents About Marijuana\n\n#### 1. Manage Your Expectations When it Comes to Cannabis Bias\n\nUndoing a couple decades’ worth of misinformation about marijuana might take more than one conversation—and that’s OK. Before you initiate the discussion, manage your expectations and entertain the fact that the first conversation on the topic may not be the breakthrough you’re hoping for. Patience and persistence are key if you plan to change your parents’ minds. \n\n#### 2. Start With Your Story About How Marijuana Helps You\n\nStarting with a personal anecdote can go a long way when talking to your parents. Why? Well, hopefully your parents love you and support a natural remedy that makes you feel better. Your own positive experience with cannabis can be the trusted first-person account your parent needs to feel comfortable trying it for themselves. Explain why you choose marijuana, whether for medical reasons, mental health reasons or simply as an alternative to more harmful substances like drugs and alcohol. \n\n#### 3. Bust Cannabis Myths With Facts\n\nBefore you jump into the conversation, brush up on some facts about cannabis. It’s important to have some solid knowledge about recent scientific research and products in case they have questions. If your parent is suffering from a specific medical condition like arthritis or cancer, the chances are very good that HelloMD has an article about treating a specific condition’s symptoms with cannabis. Use our articles to brush up on your marijuana knowledge so you can be a source of trusted information for your parent. Better yet, print out a few relevant articles to show your parent.\n\nRELATED: [LOW DOSES OF THC MAY IMPROVE MENTAL CAPACITY IN THE ELDERLY](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/low-doses-of-thc-may-improve-mental-capacity-in-the-elderly)\n\n#### 4. Introduce Your Parents to the New World of Cannabis  \n\nThe world of cannabis today is drastically different than it used to be. When your parent grew up, marijuana was whatever type you could get from whoever you could get it from. There was no wide array of products, no lab testing or state-of-the-art production facilities, no legal and medical dispensaries tracking every piece of product that comes in and out of the store. Explain to your parents how legal and medical marijuana programs work in this new era. Helping them understand the safety measures states have put in place may help them feel more comfortable about the idea of trying cannabis. \n\n### Introductory Cannabis Products That Your Parents Can Try\n\n#### Non-Psychoactive CBD\n\n[The cannabis compound CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-thc-vs-cbd) can be a great way to introduce marijuana to a parent who’s uncomfortable with the idea of trying cannabis or being high. First and foremost, CBD isn’t intoxicating. This cannabinoid has been shown to be effective against pain, inflammation, stress and more. \n\nCBD-only marijuana products are available in a wide variety of consumption methods, from vaporizer cartridges to tinctures, so your parent will have their choice of how to consume. Being able to get the pain-relieving and relaxing properties of CBD without the high is a plus for many cannabis newbies. \n\n#### Marijuana Topicals\n\nA great option for parents who are averse to the idea of becoming intoxicated, [cannabis topicals](https://hellomd.com/articles/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-topicals-answered) won’t put them at risk of getting high. Cannabis topicals, as the name implies, are meant to be applied to the skin. Once absorbed, the cannabis and essential oils get to work easing pain, sore muscles, itchy and irritated skin, headaches and so much more. Topicals don’t enter the bloodstream, but rather provide localized relief. If your parent is particularly wary of trying cannabis, marijuana lotions, oils and salves are probably the path of least resistance. \n\n#### Cannabis Tinctures\n\nFor parents who’ve agreed to try cannabis, but aren’t interested in vaping or smoking, or have medical conditions that limit them to non-smoking options, [marijuana tinctures](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-what-they-are-and-why-you-want-them) may be the consumption method they need. Not only do tinctures come in a wide variety of strains as well as cannabidiol (CBD) to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ratios, it’s also very easy to customize and control the dose. When your parent first starts experimenting with cannabis, they can [microdose](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis) a tiny bit of the marijuana tincture and then work their way up to higher doses as needed. Cannabis tinctures can also be added to food and drinks. And some can even be used as a topical. \n\n#### Cannabis Flower\n\nMaybe your parent is most comfortable going old school. If that’s the case, get them some high-quality, lab-tested cannabis flower. If they’re most comfortable with a joint or smoking out of a pipe, have them try a nice starter marijuana strain like [Blue Dream](https://hellomd.com/strains/blue-dream) or a high-CBD strain like [Harlequin](https://hellomd.com/strains/harlequin). \n\nJust remember, you can’t force someone to do something they’re not ready for. Even if you know your parent would benefit from cannabis of some kind, be patient and open, and arm them with medical studies and facts. Hopefully, they’ll come around to seeing how the plant could help them live their best life. \n\nPhoto credit: [Matthew Bennett](https://unsplash.com/@mbennettphoto)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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Welcome to the world of sublinguals. Sublingual cannabis can come as tinctures/oils, sprays and even dissolvable strips that you place under your tongue. This is a great way to absorb marijuana as you have lots of mucus membranes under your tongue that help the cannabinoids enter your bloodstream. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nWe share three of our most popular Q&As about sublingual cannabis—what they are, how they work and different ways you can use them. This versatile, smoke-free cannabis ingestion method might be just what you’re looking for. If you have an additional question about sublinguals, head over to our [Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) page, and someone from the HelloMD community will help you navigate the many options available. \n\n### Q: Sublingual versus a regular edible?\n**_ I have been told that sublinguals are safer and more effective because of how they enter the bloodstream. Is this the case? Are there certain situations where a sublingual is a better option?_**\n\nAnswer: [@dredmunds] The main differences between sublingual and ingestible (edible) administration are the time it takes for the medicine to reach the blood stream and the duration of action. In general, a sub-lingual (applied under the tongue for approximately 10 seconds) will reach the blood stream much more rapidly than an edible. Sublingual effects may be noticeable within a few minutes and act for approximately 1¬–2 hours, whereas edibles may take as long as 1–2 hours to reach levels high enough in the blood stream to become effective. \nOn the other hand, edibles may be effective for much longer periods of time, for instance, 6–8 hours. For these reasons, it may be easier to control the dose of a sublingual than an edible. Although both formulations are considered safe, it is recommended to take the smallest possible dose and wait to determine how you respond to the medicine before taking more.\n\n### Q: What are the ways I can consume CBD tinctures. Can I put them in drinks, food, etc.?\n\nAnswer: [@benson] One of the main benefits of tinctures in general is that they can be taken orally/sublingually, in which case the active cannabinoids are absorbed directly in to the blood stream and distributed throughout the body that way. This is a much faster route of administration than other edibles that have to be digested and processed by your stomach and liver before being distributed to the rest of your body.\n\nIf your condition does not require fast-acting relief you can definitely consume the tincture any way you like by adding to a drink or food. Just keep in mind this will delay onset of effects.\n\nFor fastest onset, try dropping the tincture under your tongue, holding it there for 5–10 seconds, and then swishing it around a bit before swallowing. This will allow some of the active cannabinoids in the tincture to be absorbed directly through the blood vessels in your mouth which means more rapid distribution to the cannabinoid receptors throughout your body.\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_G4OqWxgys`\n\n### Q: Glycerine tinctures\n**_I was wondering if cannabis tinctures can be vaped in a Mod Vape (ejuice) successfully? I bought a tincture from my dispensary and can’t get the effects from ingesting it. I’d rather not waste it._**\n\nAnswer: [@drgerhart] I would avoid vaping any tinctures that are not purified cannabis concentrates. Any added flavors, colors or chemicals may cause undetectable but cumulative lung irritation. In fact, recently it was revealed that certain additives in e-vape products can cause a condition called \"popcorn\" lung.\n\nI recommend you stick to using products as instructed. Most tinctures are made to be delivered under the tongue (sublingual), as edibles or applied to body parts. Many tinctures or extracts are delivered in oils (other than just cannabis oil) or alcohols as a base and should not be vaped.\n\nThere are great, clean, concentrated cannabis oils on the market that are excellent choices for vaping. Ask your dispensary to show you choices.\n\nCannabis products do have a shelf life, so you may also want to be sure the product you have has not broken down (exposure to light or heat) and that you are using the best recommended dosing either sublingually or orally to ensure you get the effect you desire. Try titration of the dose upward over a few days and keep a journal to monitor the effects. \n\nPhoto credit: [Kelly Sikkema](https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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In this article, we'll get into yet another form of administration: sublingual cannabis. While sublingual options aren't as well known as other methods of using this medicine, they're quickly growing in popularity among medical marijuana patients.\r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nWhy do patients choose sublingual options? Are sublinguals right for you? And do you know how to get the most out of your medicine when using it sublingually? Read on to learn more. \r\n\r\nRELATED: [5 WAYS OTHER THAN SMOKING FLOWER TO CONSUME MARIJUANA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/596d1b982c7b4b3e1c2e81fc/5-ways-other-than-smoking-flower-to-consume-marijuana)\r\n\r\n### What Is Sublingual Cannabis? \r\n\r\nSublingual cannabis comes in a few different forms—from tinctures and sprays to strips that dissolve under your tongue. What they all have in common is their method of absorption. Rather than getting absorbed through the digestive system, which happens when you eat an edible, these products rely on sublingual absorption, or [absorption through the mucosal membranes under your tongue](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-p-connelly-dds/medicine-in-the-body-_b_823530.html). Dense with capillaries, these membranes provide a direct route for cannabis to enter your bloodstream. By holding these products under the tongue, patients are able to medicate quickly and with ease. \r\n\r\nOf course, there's been a little bit of controversy over the effectiveness of sublingual cannabis, with some arguing that marijuana can't actually be absorbed in this way. Don't let the critics deter you. Scientific studies, along with anecdotal reports from patients, show that [sublinguals effectively deliver cannabis into the bloodstream](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3358713/).\r\n\r\n### Why Do Patients Use Sublingual Cannabis? \r\n\r\nSublinguals are a popular choice for patients who'd rather not inhale their cannabis. For those who rule out vaping and smoking, either for personal health reasons or because they don't enjoy that type of high, sublinguals offer the perfect substitute. For one thing, it's one of the only non-inhaled options that can offer quick relief from symptoms.\r\n\r\nEdibles are a common substitute for smoking or vaping cannabis. However, unlike sublinguals, edibles are swallowed and processed through the digestive system. This process can be slow and often takes over an hour-and even two or more-for the cannabis to take effect.\r\n\r\n[Sublinguals, on the other hand, bypass the digestive system and are absorbed almost immediately](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5939ce7d56203b2d83fe390c/how-long-does-it-take-to-feel-the-effects-of-a-sublingual-tincture). Effects can usually be felt within 15 minutes of ingestion. For medical marijuana patients who need fast relief from symptoms that come on quickly, sublinguals are a great alternative to inhaled methods.\r\n\r\nSublingual cannabis also mirrors inhaled methods in how long it lasts. [While the effects of edibles can last six to eight hours, sublinguals tend to only affect the user for two to three hours](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/5732067cbd5c43000b00000e/sublingual-versus-a-regular-edible). This makes them an excellent choice for patients who don't want to feel the effects all day.\r\n\r\nFor example, I've worked with patients who use sublinguals for occasional panic attacks. The fast-acting sublingual can halt the panic attack before it becomes overwhelming. When the panic attack has been averted, the medicine may no longer be needed. While a marijuana edible high might last all day and affect the patient's functionality, the sublingual's effects will subside relatively quickly, and the patient can decide whether another dose is needed later in the day. \r\n\r\nOther folks like sublingual cannabis simply because they prefer the high. As with most forms of using cannabis, this method has its own unique way of metabolizing the cannabinoids and terpenes present in the medicine. These differences not only affect the onset and duration of the high, but also change the quality or effects of the high that the patient experiences. You may find that you prefer this high as well, but the only real way to know is to try it for yourself. \r\n\r\n### How to Use Sublingual Marijuana\r\n\r\nIf you think sublingual cannabis might be the right option for you, the good news is that it's very easy to use. Simply take the tincture, spray or strip, and hold it under your tongue for around 90 seconds. The hardest part is actually keeping the sublingual under your tongue and not swallowing it by reflex. If you do swallow it, it may act more like a traditional edible, since it will need to be processed through the digestive system before it begins to work.\r\n\r\nFor those who want step-by-step instructions on this process, **check out our how-to video**:\r\n\r\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_G4OqWxgys`\r\n\r\nIn the next installment of the Cannabis for Newbies guide, we'll talk about cannabis topicals. These surprisingly potent products just might be the solution to your aches and pains.\r\nNeed a medical marijuana recommendation? [Consult with one of HelloMD's knowledgeable doctors](https://www.hellomd.com/); it's easy, private and 100% online. 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There's such a large variety of marijuana edible products out there, and lots of great reasons why patients take edibles for their medical needs.\n\nStill, if you're one of those patients who's sensitive to the differences in marijuana strains, you may find it difficult to get consistent edibles in a strain that works for you. Strain-specific cannabis edibles are available, but they're few and far between. Don't give up on edibles-all you may need is to use the right marijuana strain. \n\nRELATED: [EDIBLES. DO THEY WORK? ARE THEY SAFE? AVOIDING THE EDI-SASTER](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5640eb06510f78000b000014/edibles-do-they-work-are-they-safe-avoiding-the-edi-saster)\n\nAs a strain-sensitive patient, I stayed away from edibles for years. When I finally decided to give them another shot, I realized that my best bet was to make the edibles myself. This way I could pick the strains that worked well for me.\n\nMaking a good edible, I realized, is time-intensive. I was exhausted and overwhelmed by the process, and I'd often wind up making way more than I could easily consume before the cannabis-infused food went bad. I'd wasted my precious medicine.\n\nI knew there had to be a better way. So, after some research, practice and experimentation, I created this quick and easy recipe for making strain-specific tinctures.\n\nThe key to this recipe is using a full-melt cannabis concentrate instead of cannabis flower. While infusing an oil with flower takes time and requires very specific temperatures, concentrates dissolve quickly and easily into bases like oil, butter, honey, glycerin or alcohol. This saves time and minimizes the risk of something going wrong. It also allows you to work with much smaller amounts of cannabis, so you can make the amount you need and nothing more. \n\n### Recipe for Cannabis Strain-Specific Tincture\n\nTo begin this recipe, make sure you have the following ingredients prepared and tools ready to use: \n\n### Ingredients\n\n* 1/2 g (500 mg) full-melt cannabis concentrate in a strain that works well for you (I like to use rosin, because it's a full-melt extract that has never been touched by chemical solvents. That said, CO2 or any other full-melt concentrate will work as well.)\n\n* 1 oz (30 mL) oil (I use MCT oil, which is a liquid form of coconut oil, but you can use any liquid oil you like to cook with or mix into your food, such as olive, sesame or hemp oil. You can also substitute in butter or coconut oil if you're looking for a cooking base, rather than a tincture. Since butter and coconut oil solidify at room temperatures, they can't be used as a tincture but are perfect for making infused baked goods.) \n\n### Tools\n\n* Small pot\n* Nonstick spatula\n* 1-oz bottle with dropper\n* Small funnel (that fits into dropper bottle)\n* Small glass or silicone ramekin \n* Metal dab tool (a small metal tool designed for working with concentrates) or a butter knife\n\n### How To\n\n1.\tThe first step is to prepare your concentrate by decarboxylating it. Decarboxylation is a process in which cannabis is heated so that tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) will convert into (tetrahydrocannabinol) THC. This activates the psychoactive effects of the medicine as well as other properties of THC. If you'd like your medicine to give you the effects of a traditional edible, you can follow our [instructions on how to decarboxylate](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56de6bd6c60fd50008000081/decarboxylating-marijuana-why-its-important). As many concentrates come in plastic containers, be sure to use your dab tool or butter knife to transfer your concentrate into a baking dish, like a small glass or silicone ramekin, before heating. \n>_Note: If you're looking for a less psychoactive high, you may want to skip this step and leave your medicine in its raw form. THCA edibles have been gaining in popularity; this is because [THCA has many of the benefits of THC without the high](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/584f78817f091000089c44a4/the-medicinal-benefits-of-thca)._\n\n2.\tWhen you have your concentrate ready to go, warm 1 ounce of oil in a small pot on your stove's lowest heat setting. Allow the oil to warm up, but never boil or even simmer. \n\n3.\tAdd 1/2 gram of cannabis concentrate to the oil and watch for the concentrate to start melting into the oil.\n\n4.\tWhen the concentrate melts, stir it into the oil with the spatula. \n\n5.\tAs soon as the concentrate completely dissolves into the oil and the mix is a uniform color, remove the pot from the heat. This entire process should only take a few minutes. \n\n6.\tAllow to cool, then pour mixture through the small funnel into the 1-ounce bottle. \n\nYour resulting 1-ounce cannabis oil tincture will contain around 50 half-dropper (1.25 mL) doses. Each dose will contain around 10 mg of cannabis extract. \n\n### How to Use Your Cannabis Tincture\n\nYou can use this cannabis tincture in a variety of ways. The easiest method is to take it under your tongue as a sublingual medicine. To do this, drop the oil under your tongue and hold it there for up 90 seconds before swallowing. By allowing the tincture to absorb sublingually, you'll get more immediate effects as the medicine will enter your bloodstream directly rather than having to be processed by your digestive system. \n\nIf you'd rather take the tincture as an edible, you can mix it in with other food. I sprinkle mine over toast, add it to cereal, mix it in with applesauce or put it into my salad dressing. You can add it to almost any food you'd like. \n\nWhichever way you consume your tincture, make sure to [start small with your dosing until you know how much you need and how you're affected](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57aa569b4059f80007e22798/dosing-cannabis-edibles-safely). Instead of taking a full dose, you might want to try a half or quarter dose, or even try just a drop or two. Wait a full two hours before taking more as edible effects take a while to kick in. \n\nIn the next installment of the Cannabis for Newbies series, we'll go over best practices on consuming sublingual cannabis products and why patients choose to use them. \n\nPhoto credit: [The Inadvertent Gardener](https://www.flickr.com/photos/inadvertentgardener/)\n\nNeed a medical marijuana recommendation? [Consult with one of HelloMD's knowledgeable doctors](https://www.hellomd.com/); it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/14b42/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/f836f/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.jpg 200w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/2244e/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.jpg 400w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/14b42/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.jpg 800w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/6bc0a/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.jpg 931w","srcWebp":"/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/58556/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/61e93/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.webp 200w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/1f5c5/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.webp 400w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/58556/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.webp 800w,\n/static/e613b19f4e3ec922c0032bb63f3d976c/23a11/1c9de3c889edf80f2369ab44efd619e5.webp 931w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2453-markdown","title":"3 Popular Questions About Marijuana & Insomnia Answered","slug":"3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-insomnia-answered","content":"We’re all looking for a better night’s sleep, which is why increasingly more people are looking to medicinal marijuana for help. [Lack of sleep has been shown to cause many harmful side effects](https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/10-results-sleep-loss#1), from raising cortisol levels to contributing to memory problems. It can also negatively affect your performance at your job or in school as well as lead to sexual dysfunction. But with so many consumption methods—smoking, vaping, consuming edibles or tinctures—and so many indica-dominant strains to choose from—Afghan Kush, Dutch Treat and Grape Ape, just to name a few—how do you know what works best for you?\n\nWe’ve gathered the top three questions about marijuana and sleep issues from our [Answers](https://www.hellomdcom/answers) platform, along with some suggestions for what kinds of medical marijuana helps with insomnia. Our community of experienced cannabis users, nurses and doctors came up with some great suggestions to help you figure out how cannabis can help you get a good night’s sleep. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Q: With so many choices, what would you recommend for insomnia?\n\nAnswer: [@mark](https://www.hellomd.com/people/mark) It really depends first on how you like to consume your cannabis? Do you like to smoke, vaporize, take edibles or tinctures?\n\nOnce you have that decided, you should choose a pure indica variety, of a strength appropriate to your experience and tolerance. Go for an indica not a sativa as that is what will make you sleep. For example, [Rest from Humboldt Apothecary](https://www.hellomd.com/products/5bb3cbcf7fa32808cf85f54a/rest) is an indica tincture formulated specifically for sleeping.\n\nThe other thing to consider is that if you smoke, the effect is going to come on immediately, but then will likely wear off within 4 hours or so, at which time you may wake up. If your problem is staying asleep more than falling asleep, you might want to try an edible as the body metabolizes this over a longer period, and so you might find you stay asleep longer.\n\nTry a low dose indica, about two hours before bed. Start with 10 mg and work your way up from there.\n\nHope this helps. \n\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Fdubl_kX8`\n\n### Q: Is CBD oil good for insomnia?\n\nAnswer: @Chronic 727 Insomnia is one of the most popular applications for medical cannabis, but like with other conditions there may be some trial and error to find the right formula. Personally I have had luck with 2 x CBD-to-1x THC ratios.\n\nI can suggest this resource to get started with:\n\nHelloMD’s Insomnia community has lots of posts on sleep:<br>\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/learn/insomnia \n\nGood luck with it.\n\n[Read more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/587079bb6d8234000cbea1cb/is-cbd-oil-good-for-insomnia)\n\nRELATED: [TOP MARIJUANA PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH INSOMNIA](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/top-marijuana-products-to-help-with-insomnia)\n\n### Q: What are the best specific edibles for anxiety and insomnia?\n\nAnswer: [@drb]( https://www.hellomd.com/people/drb) Edibles can be tricky as they can take 1-3 hours to begin working. A product that some boast has a quicker result time such as 20 minutes is a product called Kiva Blueberry Terra Bites. The product treats insomnia via a chocolate-covered blueberry in small increments of 5 mg each bite. Recommended dosing is 1-3 bites, 1-3 hours before bed. \nAs always with edibles, I would recommend taking a 1/4 of the recommended dose with each new edible batch and waiting 3 hours before increasing as to avoid toxic effects such as profuse unwanted vomiting. \n\nFor anxiety, I would recommend a sublingual tincture or spray of CBD:THC ratio of >14:1. Care by design makes a CBD:THC ratio of 18:1 spray.\n\n[Read more answers to this question.](https://www.hellomd.com/answers/581d147a23537600074d712c/what-are-the-best-specific-edibles-for-anxiety-and-insomnia)\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc215PQPzFI`\n\nPhoto credit: [Toa Heftiba](https://unsplash.com/@heftiba)\n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/14b42/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/f836f/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/2244e/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 400w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/14b42/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 800w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/47498/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/231d7/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.jpg 1393w","srcWebp":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/58556/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/61e93/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/1f5c5/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 400w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/58556/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 800w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/99238/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 1200w,\n/static/51ea74b5ee9a0f69d9a0f27d90c46428/bd6e8/ddb1d1178a927419eb96648c7295ac8f.webp 1393w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2468-markdown","title":"Top Cannabis Brands That Are Doing It Right","slug":"top-cannabis-brands-that-are-doing-it-right","content":"There is a wide range of quality when it comes to cannabis medicine, and the dizzying amount of options in available products can make it challenging to find the best of the best. A few brands have set themselves apart from the pack with their attention to quality and their passion for the medicinal power of the cannabis plant. We have assembled a list of the crème de la crème of cannabis brands; from vaporizers and flower to topicals and beverages, each company offers something different, but every one is dedicated to offering the highest quality medicine.  \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nAll of these brands will be represented at [HelloMD’s Laughter Haven event](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/hellomd-s-laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy), which takes place on October 5th, 2017. You will be able to sample them for yourselves, meet the brand representatives, ask them questions, take home free samples and find out where to buy them close to you. [Buy tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy-tickets-38057372626) now as this event will sell out. \n\nWe are very excited to share an evening infused with all of the products below:\n\n### Vape Exhale\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59caa7214219283019163673/embedded_images/59caa7234219283019163674/vape_exhale_1_.jpg)\n\n[VapeExhale](https://www.xhl3.com/) has created a favorite desktop vaporizer for anyone who vaporizes cannabis.  Even smokers love it because the experience is so satisfying.  Made from handcrafted glass, the EVO vaporizer uses convection heating with precise temperature control to vaporize flower or concentrates.  The inhalations offer the immediate satisfaction of a bong with no smoke. Founder and CEO Seibo Shen has become a well-known and loved figure in the cannabis community who promotes the use of cannabis vaporization to enhance the performance and well-being of athletes, gathering support from professional athletes and creating a partnership with retired NFL player Eugene Monroe.    \n\n### Sava \n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59caa7214219283019163673/embedded_images/59caa7234219283019163675/get_sava_2.jpg)\n\n[Sava](https://www.getsava.com/) is an online artisanal marketplace of cannabis, sort of like the Etsy of weed but with a curated selection of top quality, local brands.  Founder Andrea Brooks seeks out “the best and the brightest in lesser known, harder to find cannabis brands.”  The heart of the company is built on responsible medicine, supporting small businesses and engaging with the community. Sava represents some of the best topicals on the market, including Flower Power Deep Muscle Rub (an easily absorbable, anti-inflammatory lotion made with all natural, sun-grown cannabis) and Flour Child Relief Balm (a high CBD balm that can be used for any sort of pain, or even as a moisturizer).  \n\n### Emerald Alchemy\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYbuXvYAtpu/`\n\n\n\n[Emerald Alchemy](http://emeraldalchemy.org/) is a “medicinal cannabis apothecary,” offering organic flower, hand-made cold water hash and artfully crafted cannabis tinctures and elixirs.  Founder Billie Thibodeau brings her extensive background as an herbalist and a dedicated passion for plants and nature to her business, creating fresh and artisanally crafted products.  Her attention to quality and detail means the quality of the flower grown and the hash created is top-notch, and her elixir blends are unique pieces of ingestible art.  \n\n### Guild Extracts\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZSfjdQF0zz/`\n\n\n\n[Guild Extracts](http://www.guildextracts.com/) is known to make the purest isolate extracts on the market.  With the motto, “Where Art Meets Science,” the collective of extraction artists has developed proprietary extraction techniques that are constantly developed and refined. Their extracts are unlike any other on the market, which you can see from the texture itself. They offer THCa crystalline, CBD crystalline, and THCa powders that test as high as 99% purity, and when ingested or vaporized, create an incredibly clear, cerebral experience.\n\nRELATED:[HELLOMD’S LAUGHTER HAVEN: AN EVENING OF CANNABIS & COMEDY](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/hellomd-s-laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy)\n\n\n### Flow Kana\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX_K7PyAwho/`\n\n\n[Flow Kana](https://www.flowkana.com/home) is “the first sustainable, sun grown cannabis brand,” partnering with a network of local farms to give scale to farmers in Mendocino and Southern Humboldt while allowing them to maintain the integrity of their grow practices by keeping production levels small. They offer small batch, boutique strains which have been grown with sustainable methods, keeping their flowers organic and pesticide free. You can be assured that any flower you try was grown with love and you can taste the difference.\n\n### Sprig\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZfhZBXn6a1/`\n\n[Sprig](https://drinksprig.com/) has quickly become a favorite ingestible product with their all-natural cannabis-infused citrus soda. Infused with a house-created THC oil made from sun-grown cannabis and sweetened with cane sugar, the soda doesn’t have a cannabis flavor, but tastes like a yummy, natural grapefruit soda. It is a tasty, bubbly, refreshing way to ingest your cannabis and the carbonation means you feel the effects faster—a major bonus for a lot of people.  \n\n### Somatik\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59caa7214219283019163673/embedded_images/59caa7244219283019163677/somatik.jpg)\n\n[Somatik](http://www.somatik.us/) has taken the best coffee and infused it with the best cannabis for the ultimate caffeine and cannabis combination. Partnered with Ritual Coffee, their organic cold coffee beverage is infused with 15 mg of THC hash oil, maintaining the delicate balance of caffeine to THC to create a feeling of energy and relaxation, while paying close attention to the flavors. Both Somatik and Ritual Coffee care a lot about the ingredients and processes of their products—you can taste and feel the difference.\n\n### Marley Naturals\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZWcJ98AB4B/`\n\nMarley Natural is the official cannabis brand of Bob Marley, developed by his estate and dedicated to the life and legacy of Bob Marley. Preserving the memory of the late Bob Marley and his Jamaican roots is of the utmost importance to the brand and it is evident throughout the newly released product lines which include cannabis (whole flower, pre-rolls, and oil cartridges), body care products, and lifestyle accessories including smoking accessories. Marley Natural also includes a social impact program called Rise Up which supports philanthropic efforts in both the United States and Jamaica.\n\n### Dunlevie\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BT1s1XUgV-y/`\n\nIf you've ever seen a Dunlevie vape pen, you won't forget it. The birch box packaging is stunning and a protective layer for your \"stash\". Dunlevie is noted for it's quality, potency and overall craftsmanship. The small group of co-founders are dedicated to hand selecting only the best raw material and every new strain is lab tested for purity. \n\n### The Venice Cookie Company\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59caa7214219283019163673/embedded_images/59d28f553704ac002b365fe6/Screen_Shot_2017-10-02_at_12.04.51_PM.png) \n\nThe Venice Cookie Company delivers on high potency with fun sounding cookies such as The Elvis, The Surfer and The Hippie. A favorite brand that has been around since 2008, VCC likes to say that they 'started it all', which very well may be true. They stand behind their products as delicious and healthy treats to be ingested responsibly.\n\n### Satori Chocolates\n\n`embed: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYb_epklx_B/`\n\nSatori Chocolates was one of the first in the industry to release microdosed treats. Their chocolate \"bars and bites\" are so good, it may be hard to stop! Satori Satori chocolates are made from the highest quality ingredients, including rich, high-potency cannabis oil that's been safely grown and processed. They come in 1mg chocolate raisins, 2mg chocolate covered blueberries, 3mg chocolate covered strawberries and more. We are crazy about  artisanal Satori treats here at HelloMD!\n\n### Kiva Confections\n\n![](https://hellomd-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/59caa7214219283019163673/embedded_images/59d401cd11eb3231716824ee/Screen_Shot_2017-10-03_at_1.25.42_PM.png) \n\nKiva's products are beloved by most patients who try their artisanal chocolates and other products. Their cannabis-infused chocolates were one of the first to the market in 2010 with accurate dosing and consistent quality. The Kiva brand is one of the most popular today and for good reason, they continue to innovate with new products, like Kiva Petra Mints. Earlier this year, Kiva launched the Petra Mint, one of the tastiest micro dosed products on the market today. At 2.5 mg they offer a modest psychoactive boost and appeal to patients with lower tolerances.\n\n### Cannaderm\n\n[image/9] \n\nIf you have localized pain, cannabis topicals often work well to relieve pain. Cannaderm was founded by Tess and Jeremy, both who have a deep interest in creating a cannabis topical that helps people with pain management. Jeremy says, \"Our goal is to bring a better way of life to myself and anyone else in pain without resorting to pharmaceuticals. Since I started using Cannaderm I have been enjoying far less pain without negatively impacting my overall health.\" Patients that use Cannaderm rave about its efficacy and one patient claims, \"I have not felt any pain in my hip or leg ever since I began using Cannaderm.\"\n\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  \n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/7d509/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.jpg","srcSet":"/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/f836f/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.jpg 200w,\n/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/2244e/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.jpg 400w,\n/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/7d509/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.jpg 720w","srcWebp":"/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/2aa8d/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/61e93/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.webp 200w,\n/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/1f5c5/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.webp 400w,\n/static/3971e3c5ccd069e81c24ba143c025e38/2aa8d/b0ab4841c5968c061239bf5d1737eb56.webp 720w","sizes":"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2255-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Iced Sun Tea with Marijuana-Infused Peach Ice Cubes","slug":"diy-recipe-iced-sun-tea-with-marijuana-infused-peach-ice-cubes","content":"Nothing quite screams summer like a nice, cold glass of iced tea. Especially if you add fresh fruit to enhance the flavor and up the deliciousness with a few drops of **medicated tincture** for an extra kick. This recipe is a great addition to any Labor Day celebration as we welcome a new season.\n\n![Hello3-min (29).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello3_min_29_51a08effb7.png)\n\n### What’s a Tincture?\n\n[Tinctures](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-what-they-are-and-why-you-want-them) are concentrated liquid extracts, often made using alcohol, to draw out the nutritional and healing properties of herbs and plants. They have a long shelf-life, especially when stored in cool, dark areas. Like edibles, tinctures are **consumed orally** but have a higher absorption rate when taken sublingually or under the tongue, where it is quickly diffused into the blood through tissues in the mouth. When dosing a tincture sublingually, the effects can begin to set in as soon as 15 minutes after consumption or can take up to about 45 minutes. Most people will feel the effects reach their peak around 90 minutes.  \n\n![Hello4-min (27).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_27_a790ff93cc.png)\n\n### Choose Your Adventure\n\nFor this super simple recipe, you’ll be utilizing the powerful rays of the summer sun to help the tea steep and naturally deepen its flavor. You can be in full creative control by choosing the type of tea you want as your base as well as for deciding between [Sativa, Indica, or hybrid strain](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-indica-sativa-and-hybrid-explained) tinctures to navigate whether you want to feel uplifted with a cerebral high, more relaxed with a body buzz or a pleasant balance of the two. \n\nBecause you’ll be using a cannabis-infused tincture, it’s important to make sure that you pay special attention to the dosage amount indicated on the label so that you can carefully include the right amount for your preference. If you’re using your own tincture that you have made at home, it’s recommended to start with a **1 mL** dose to see how you feel before increasing the amount one mL at a time to reach your preference. \n\nYou can keep the dose low for a nice, steady buzz or double or triple the dose if you’re up for a more noticeable high. It’s up to you what type of experience you want to have with this drink. You can go for a high THC/low CBD tincture for a more psychoactive experience or opt for a high CBD/low THC tincture if you’re interested in a more chill, subtle experience. \nTinctures can be swallowed regularly in foods or drinks but keep in mind that it will be absorbed at a much slower by your liver than the other method, similar to how an edible sets in, so be patient while you sip on your refreshing drink and let the good times roll. \n\n### Ingredients\n\n- 1 gallon of water\n- 8 tea bags (I recommend straight up traditional Lipton tea)\n- 1 cup of water\n- 1 cup diced peaches\n- Cannabis-infused tincture (dosage depends on desired strength)\n- Honey or agave (optional, to taste)\n- Mint for garnish\n- Fun paper straws for decoration\n\n### Equipment\n- A glass gallon jar or pitcher\n- Ice cube tray\n- Blender or food processor (optional)\n\n![Hello6-min (14).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_14_b1261ca3dd.png)\n\n### How-To\n\nPlace all 8 tea bags into the glass gallon jar or pitcher and fill it up with room temperature water. Find a bright, sunny spot where your container can rest in the sun for 3 to 4 hours undisturbed. As the tea steeps, the color of the liquid will darken, letting you know that the flavors are deepening. Depending on the heat and sun exposure, you might need to leave it out in the sun a little longer.\n\nWhen the tea is finished, remove the tea bags and discard them. If you’d like, you can add honey or agave to mildly sweeten it, but remember that the natural flavor of the infused peach ice cubes will also add a little bit of its own sweetness and flavor. \n\nIf you have a blender or food processor, you can make a peach puree by combining 1 cup of water and 1 cup of diced peaches in the appliance and blending to your preferred consistency before pouring it into an ice tray. Alternatively, you can evenly distribute the diced peaches in each compartment. \n\nAdd your desired dosage amount of tincture to each piece of ice in the ice tray before putting it in the freezer. Remember that if you have 5 ice cubes per drink that your dosage will be times five. \n\nWhen the tea is finished, pour into a glass, add ice cubes, garnish with mint and paper straws and enjoy!\n\n### Get a Medical Marijuana Card Online\n\nIt's easy to get your medical marijuana document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started/). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed practitioner and purchase medical cannabis today. You don't pay unless you're approved!","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/14b42/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/f836f/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg 200w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/2244e/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg 400w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/14b42/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg 800w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/47498/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/54ac5/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/58556/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/61e93/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp 200w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/1f5c5/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp 400w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/58556/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp 800w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/99238/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp 1200w,\n/static/e0454bff20a2ca4762c0a15435ffaa86/5e0b8/3e390e582441021b80a9c0b289219a0f.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2485-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Cannabis Infused Watermelon, Mint & Lime Popsicles","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabis-infused-watermelon-mint-and-lime-popsicles","content":"### Popsicles for Summertime\n\nAs we reach the peak of summer heat, all I seem to desire poolside are delicious frozen treats. Popsicles are an especially refreshing way to cool down on a hot day. The simple cherry or grape popsicles are a thing of the past giving way to the more sophisticated use of fresh fruit, herbs and even spices like cardamom. Popsicles also happen to be a fantastic medium for getting your daily dose of cannabis in a new, if not chilly, way. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en) \n\nMy marijuana-infused popsicles are so fresh and delicious, you'll want to share my DIY recipe with all of your friends. They're the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue or as a a lovely way to cleanse your palette. Like all of the recipes we have, you can choose the cannabis dosage that works best for you.\n\n### Cannabis-Infused Popsicles With Watermelon, Mint & Lime\n\nYou can make these popsicles with a high CBD or high THC tincture, depending on your desires and needs. The popsicles can also be medicated in a few different ways, either through the use of medicated coconut oil, medicated simple syrup,  or through the simple mixing of tincture into the popsicle mix. My preferred method is with a cannabis tincture, but I'll share three different ways to make an ice pop.\n\nRELATED: [MARIJUANA-INFUSED COCONUT MILK](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57fae620299fb7000b811f3f/diy-recipe-marijuana-infused-coconut-milk)\n\nHere's a recipe for my favorite refreshing medicated popsicles that are slightly sweet, extremely refreshing and full of herbaceous bite.\n\n### Ingredients \n\n* 3 cups crushed seedless watermelon\n* 1 tablespoon lime juice\n* cannabis tincture (add depending on desired strength)\n\n-or-\n\n* 1-3 tbsp [medicated simple syrup](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5978b167aa0db4002124d9c0/recipe-for-diy-cannabis-infused-tropical-mule-cocktail) (depending on desired strength and sweetness)\n\n-or-\n\n* 1-3 tbsp [medicated coconut oil](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56d69dde22efe4000b00004c/how-to-make-marijuana-coconut-oil-recipe)\n\n* agave or honey to taste\n* popsicle sticks\n\n### How To\n\nBlend all of the ingredients in a blender or with a hand whisk. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until frozen solid, usually a couple of hours. If you don't have molds, you can pour the mixture into paper cups. When popsicles are half frozen, insert popsicle sticks. \n\nYou can make this recipe with any mix of fruits, citrus juice and herbs that you like. Strawberry and lime are another great combination, as well as strawberry and basil. Tropical popsicles made with mango and pineapple are also a refreshing treat, especially when medicated with coconut oil for an added tropical flare. \n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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