Cannabis provides so many incredible benefits. In addition to health benefits like pain relief, less anxiety, and reduced nausea, it can also help you to relax or boost your energy (depending on the strain you select). The thing is, not all methods of cannabis use are exactly discreet. Smoking, for instance, creates a noticeable cloud of smoke and a recognizable odor. Fortunately, you have other options that offer more discretion, including a sublingual tincture.
Tinctures Explained
A tincture is, in most cases, an alcohol-based cannabis extraction. The process for making it involves soaking physical cannabis plant matter in high-proof alcohol (although some tinctures involve the use of glycerin or oil) to pull out various compounds, including cannabinoids and terpenes. The plant matter gets discarded and the resulting solution goes into dark glass bottles. These bottles also include a special lid that contains a pipette or dropper to dose your tincture.
Why Sublingual?
Taking your tincture sublingually means that you apply your dose under your tongue. You then let the tincture sit there for 30 to 60 seconds. As the liquid sits in your mouth, the cannabinoids absorb through the thin layer of skin. They enter right into the bloodstream and travel to your brain to bind with the cannabinoid receptors there. It can take as little as 15 to 30 minutes to feel the effects, which means you get relief from your symptoms (or the results you’re looking for) very quickly.
Other Ways to Use a Tincture
While a sublingual application is one of the fastest ways to get results, there are other options for taking a tincture. One is to drop the dose in your mouth and immediately swallow it. If you’re not a fan of the flavor, you might consider mixing your dose in with a sauce, dressing, or beverage to mask it.
Both of these methods are equally fast, discreet, and easy. The difference, however, is how quickly you feel the results. As previously mentioned, a sublingual application offers results almost immediately. When you swallow your dose, your body needs to digest it first. As such, it can take an hour or so before you feel the effects.
Benefits of a Sublingual Tincture
One of the most significant benefits of a sublingual tincture is that it’s much more discreet than smoking or vaping. You’re not exhaling a cloud of smoke or vapor, nor do you have to worry about a skunky cannabis smell clinging to your hair and clothes.
Discretion is just one benefit of a sublingual tincture. Other benefits include:
- Fast-acting relief
- Portability (you can easily toss your bottle in your purse or backpack and take it with you wherever you go)
- Accurate and consistent dosing
- Easy-to-use
Get the Benefits of Cannabis in a More Discreet Manner with Sublingual Tinctures
A sublingual tincture offers fast-acting relief in a much more discreet manner than methods like smoking or vaping. On top of that, it’s portable, easy to use, and doesn’t require any additional equipment. Whether you’re new to cannabis or you’re looking to switch things up from your current method of use, tinctures are definitely worth exploring.