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It’s the season for bundling up, getting together, and giving thanks for the wonderful things, places and people that we know & love. It’s also the season of the turkey baster, and this odd kitchen implement got us thinking about another one of our favorite plunger devices: the sublingual THC tincture!
Just like some of you crave pumpkin spice, while others can’t wait to crack one of those rare autumn craft brews, THC is one of those things in life that when you need it, you gotta have it. However much you need, or however you want to get it, THC is easy to find online or in stores in Canada. It is a veritable heyday for THC enthusiasts – there is THC in beverages, snacks, treats, vapes, buds, oils, lotions, drops, strips, lozenges and even lubes.
There are so many ways to consume, absorb and inhale THC, and yet with so many hundreds, or thousands of product options many Canadians are left holding the bag – literally – with their newly bought cannabis-infused goods. Sometimes too many choices can be a curse, as much as it can be a blessing.
Do you know how a phoenix tears syringe works? Are you supposed to eat these tabs, swallow them, or dissolve them in water? How can you tell how much is “1 ml” of a cannabis vape? Is this really an Ounce of buds? If you asked these questions, or any others, about cannabis products and their occasional complicated instructions, you’ve probably also wondered about certain cannabis dosing techniques.
This is where the topic of today’s blog comes in: Sublingual THC. Otherwise known as taking cannabis “under the tongue”, sublingual delivery of cannabinoids involves these phytocompounds being absorbed into the bloodstream through the sublingual glands under our tongues. This might sound like something out of a Survivor rewards challenge, but a lot of people all over the world prefer to dose their cannabis but holding it under their tongue, then swallowing.
Let’s hold some of the must-know details about sublingually dosing with tinctures, sublingual sprays, sublingual tablets and sublingual drops under our tongues for the next 5-10 minutes, and then we’ll feel the effects of some knowledge that’s been dosed, just right. Just like sublingual THC under the tongue, we’re going straight to the head with this juicy article!
What Is Sublingual Dosing?
To experience the hard-hitting, fast-acting and long-lasting benefits of dosing cannabis under the tongue, you really need to understand what’s exactly involved with sublingual delivery first. There are three major types of dosing within the sublingual category: drops, tablets and sprays.
#1 Sublingual Drops
“Sublingual drops” is another term that used to be a very common way of saying “tincture”. A sublingual “dropper” as some still refer to it is the tried-and-truest method of dosing sublingually. Whether you’re trying to avoid the bitter tastes of some potent medicinal herbs, or you just want to capitalize on those handy sublingual glands that help you to absorb active compounds like THC much quicker into your bloodstream, sublingual drops are as convenient as they are efficient.
Sublingual drops do come flavored, carried in different oils or bases, and are often one of your best “band for your buds” products, because they can contain incredibly high concentrations of cannabinoids in such a little amount of liquid. Dosing sublingually, under the tongue, is also really easy to accomplish with sublingual drops – simply uptake the cannabis liquid in your tincture/dropper, place under the tongue and administer as many drops as needed. Hold under your tongue for 30-60 seconds – or until you feel compelled to swallow – and then wash the dose down with water or any suitable beverage.
#2 Sublingual Sprays
Next to drops, a one-pump-and-you’re-done kind of dose sounds very easy too, doesn’t it? Sublingual sprays are one of the absolute best cannabis products based on convenience. Open your mouth, spray once, twice, three times or as many as your unique cannabis tolerance needs, and just go about your day. It’s really that simple.
Sublingual sprays are often called “oral sprays”, but all spray delivery products can be dosed sublingually and/or simply swallowed. A trick to get the most out of any oral spray product is to stick to this rule: if it tastes really good, just spray it in your mouth and swallow; if it’s bitter and intense, hold it under your tongue then wash it down with water. Flavors are meant to be enjoyed, but if you don’t like the flavor, you should still be able to enjoy the health benefits. The “taste it” or “hold it” methods follow that old classic line from the Channel 4 News Team, Brian Fantana: 60% of the time, it works every time!
#3 Sublingual Tablets
Last, and unfortunately least in terms of value-for-effectiveness is the sublingual tablet, sometimes just called “tabs”. Sublingual tablets are still popular, despite some expensive or dosing difficulty drawbacks, because they do all the work for you. Most sublingual THC tablets are either in dissolvable pill-form, dissolvable gel-caps, or even thin strips that can also be absorbed into the saliva. One of the few downsides to this way to sublingual delivery of THC, CBD or other cannabinoids is that tablets are often more expensive than just plain cannabis oils/distillates, extracts, etc.
Tablets cost a lot more to produce, on average, than many carrier liquids in tincture sublingual cannabis products. That doesn’t mean that sublingual THC tablets aren’t potent – they are great for micro- and macro-dosing, not to mention they can often be split up to take your dosing to even finer metrics. To enjoy these kinds of dissolvable, “set it and forget it” kind of cannabis products, just place the desired dose of tablets under your tongue until they are dissolved. Once all the tablets have dissolved, it is best to wash the remainder down with a beverage.
Ranges of Sublingual Tinctures
There are a lot of sublingual tinctures out there to satisfy your weed needs, but if you ask the experts – aka you stoners – most people in Canada would argue that “concentration trumps convenience”. We’re not taking the stance that flavors or aromas don’t matter, but at the same time it’s potent experiences we’re after with THC, less-so pleasurable sensations.
We’ve compiled a list of some of our best-selling sublingual drops that can be dosed sublingually with a tincture, to make your next shopping experience as quick & easy as possible. If you’re looking to get your hands on some potent cannabis oils, distillates or concentrates then look no further than these high-flying sublingual tinctures:
1000 mg Delta 8 THC (Citrus)
Beginning at the higher end of the scale in terms of potency, and yet Delta-8 THC is known to deliver a much more subdued psychoactive experience than its Tetrahydrocannabinol counterpart. Having 1000 ml of Delta-8 THC in MCT oil makes for an experience potent in both dose and flavor. With a cooling, energizing finish of natural citrus, this is the kind of sublingual tincture product that makes taking THC under the tongue as easy as it is enjoyable.
500 mg CBD : 500 mg THC
500 mg CBD AND 500 mg THC?! Yes you read that right. This 1-to-1 product doesn’t cancel itself out, in fact many experienced stoners enjoy a dual-high potency of THC and CBD because it calms the jitters or delayed reactions of high THC doses, and yet you’ll still feel the fullness of altered-states you would expect from a full-spectrum cannabis product. Definitely a good option for daytime highs, more chill environments and the like.
1000 mg THC (Mint)
Okay, back to the high-potency under the tongue stuff! 1000 mg of THC with a refreshing minty flavor & aroma will be enough to wake up any sleepy stoner. Dose as much or as little as you need or want, and enjoy a day or night full or empty of all those people, places & things you crave when you’re high. The secret is in the sauce, and this sublingual tincture sauce is amongst the best selling online, in Canada.
500 mg CBD Full Spectrum
We’re going to break the mold of this article all about THC for just a minute, and introduce a great complimentary product to any high-potency THC one: 500 mg of full spectrum CBD. Every savvy stoner needs to have some decently potent Cannabidiol in their medicine cabinet, for all of those “oh sh!t” moments when the THC kicks in way too hard, fast or long. Take a full swig of this high-potency CBD, or multiple doses of it, and you’ll start to come down from that edge of “greening out”.
300 mg THC
300 mg of THC might not sound like a lot, but this is one of the favorite dosing ranges for micro-dosers – a growing majority of Canadian cannabis advocates now count themselves amongst. 300 mg of THC can be microdosed sublingually, with sublingual drops for most dose control, or mixed into foods or beverages if the taste is just not for you.
Exceed Your Expectations of Cannabis By Dosing Under the Tongue
Getting your hands – or any other body part(s) – on some THC is as easy as going to your favorite dispensary. For many Canadians, the one place they trust to get themselves some high-quality, low-price cannabis tinctures for sublingual dosing is Haute Health. We want to thank you for counting yourself among those Canadians who have made the determination to pay less, and get more from their cannabis because this country was founded by stoners, is supported by stoners, and will be the nation of stoners in the distant future.
These pot plants are like family to us, and so we’re glad to have a very, very, very big family of both potent cannabis and even more potent people – our amazing Haute Health community. We hope you all have an amazing Thanksganja-ing, and we’ll see you online next time you got that need for weed.
FAQs
How do you consume cannabinoids sublingually?
THC and CBD can both be dosed under the tongue, otherwise known as ‘sublingual dosing’. Sublingual doses are liquids containing cannabinoids, held under the tongue. After allowing the sublingual dose to be absorbed by the sublingual glands for a period of 30-60 seconds, the cannabis liquid can be swallowed.
Can I drink water after sublingual dosing?
After allowing the sublingual dose to be held under the tongue for 30-60 seconds, it is advised to drink water or a beverage to rinse all of the cannabinoids stuck to the lining of the tongue/mouth.
How quickly does sublingual THC work?
Sublingual THC doses can sometimes take 30 minutes to an hour to take effect, but this range truly depends on the person. Some stoners find sublingual dosing to act quicker, because the sublingual glands offer a more direct absorption method of the cannabinoids to the bloodstream.
How can I make sublingual doses more effectively?
Sublingual dosing is often made more effective by holding the cannabis oil or liquid concentrate under your tongue for a longer period of time. The usual sublingual doses are held under the tongue for 30-60 seconds, but you can potentially increase your dosing efficiency by upping the dosing amount, duration, or frequency.
How long after sublingual cannabinoids can I eat?
Depending on the person’s tolerance to cannabis, it is typically okay to eat after dosing cannabis. Sublingual dosing simply requires the consumer to finish holding the dose under their tongue, swallow the cannabis liquid, and then drink or eat – sublingual doses do not work if you’re combining them with food/beverages.
