Extraction 101: What is Tincture?
When it comes to?CBD, a lot of terms get thrown around. If you’re unfamiliar with them, it’s easy to get lost.?CBD Tinctures?are a popular way to use CBD with a history going back a long way. However, many people are unaware of what they are and how to use them. Fear not! Tinctures are one of the simpler ways to try CBD.
What is CBD?
CBD is a cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are chemicals that the cannabis plant produces naturally. There are two main cannabinoids: CBD and THC. THC is the component in marijuana that causes its intoxicating effects. CBD, on the other hand, is found in both marijuana and hemp, but it does not have any intoxicating effects. CBD usually has a relaxing effect. It’s calming and can potentially reduce pain without getting you high.
What is Tincture?
A tincture is an herbal extract mixed with alcohol. A?CBD tincture is an extract from the cannabis plant, which includes CBD mixed with alcohol as the base carrier. Tinctures tend to be bitter, so as an end-consumer product, they’re usually mixed with additional herbal extracts and flavors to improve the taste.
Tinctures and CBD oils are very similar.?CBD oils are a combination of an extract from the cannabis plant and an oil. The oils are usually medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), like coconut or hemp seed oil. They’re similar to tinctures, but they contain oil in place of alcohol.
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People typically use CBD tinctures by placing a few drops of the liquid directly under their tongue. It’s a simple and direct way to use the tincture that absorbs quickly into the body.
Tinctures, like most other CBD products, are commonly used for relaxation, anxiety or stress relief, pain management, and help getting to sleep. Different tinctures can be made and combined with other ingredients to increase the desired effect. Various CBD strains are better for specific uses, depending on the CBD concentration, type of strain, and the terpenes present. Tincture manufacturers try to combine the right strain with the right additional ingredients for maximum effect.
Continue along in our Extraction 101 Series around some simple concepts in the extraction industry. This week we discuss what tincture is and how it’s made.
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