How to use cannabis oil sublingually
Put the oil under your tongue and hold it there for 60 to 90 seconds before you swallow. Onset is 15 to 45 minutes. Oil that you swallow takes 60 to 120 minutes. Start at 1 to 2.5 mg THC and wait 2 hours before the next dose.
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Steps
- Read the label. Note mg THC and mg CBD per ml, and per drop if the label lists it.
- Shake the bottle for 5 seconds. Oil separates on the shelf.
- Draw oil to the marked line on the dropper. A standard dropper holds 1 ml in about 20 drops.
- Lift your tongue. Place the oil in the pocket between the tongue and the floor of the mouth.
- Hold 60 to 90 seconds. Keep your mouth closed. Do not talk or swallow during the hold.
- Swallow the rest. Rinse with water after 5 minutes if the taste is strong.
Dose math
A 10 ml bottle with 300 mg THC holds 30 mg per ml. One drop is about 1.5 mg THC. A 10 ml bottle with 1000 mg THC holds 100 mg per ml, so one drop is about 5 mg. Check the label before you draw a dose.
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Timing and food
Sublingual tissue drains into veins that lead to the heart, not to the liver. That route skips first-pass liver metabolism. The portion you swallow still goes through the liver. A meal before dosing can slow uptake of that swallowed portion. Keep the same routine for each session so you can compare effects.
Common errors
- Placing oil on top of the tongue. Taste is stronger and absorption drops.
- Swallowing at once. Most of the dose then acts as an edible.
- Taking a second dose after 20 minutes. Wait 2 hours.
- Using a hot drink to chase the oil. Heat does not speed uptake, and the liquid moves oil into the stomach.
- Dosing from an unmarked bottle. Measure with the dropper.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed, upright, and out of light. Store at room temperature, 60 to 77 F. Discard the bottle if the oil smells sour or the dropper is dirty.
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