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Cannabis 101: What Is a Tincture and How Do You Use One?
If you've never used a cannabis tincture before, the little dropper bottle can feel a bit mysterious. What's the liquid? Where does it go? How much do you take? We get it. Let's break it all down.
A tincture is a liquid cannabis extract — in our case, cannabis infused into MCT oil (fractionated coconut oil). MCT oil is the carrier that makes the cannabinoids bioavailable, meaning your body can actually absorb and use them efficiently.
Unlike edibles, tinctures are taken sublingually — meaning under the tongue. This is the key to why they work differently than eating a gummy.
When you place drops under your tongue and let them sit for 15-20 seconds before swallowing, the cannabinoids absorb directly into your bloodstream through the tissue under your tongue. This means faster onset (15–45 minutes vs. 1–2 hours for edibles), more predictable effects, and easier dosing.
Start low, go slow. One serving (1ml) of Drift Away contains approximately 10mg THC — a solid starting point. If you're brand new to cannabis, consider starting with half a dropper.
Yes — but if you swallow it without holding it under your tongue first, it processes through digestion like an edible. That means slower onset and potentially stronger effects. Not bad, just different.
Tinctures are one of the most approachable, precise, and versatile cannabis formats out there. A little dropper bottle. A moment under the tongue. And then — good vibes, bottled.
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