Delta 8 Tinctures: Here’s what you need to know

What is Delta 8 Tinctures?

A Delta 8 tincture is a liquid extract that contains a concentrated amount of Delta 8 THC distillate. Which means, they offer more potency per drop than other D8 products.

Delta 8 tinctures are also way more versatile than other Delta 8 products like Delta 8 vape carts, Delta 8 edibles, and Delta 8 capsules.

In fact, you can create your own homemade Delta 8 edibles by using Delta 8 THC tinctures. How cool is that?

Now, unlike Delta 8 gummies, which are already conveniently dosed and easy-to-consume, Delta 8 tinctures require more effort on your part.

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How to use Delta 8 Tinctures?

There are a few ways you can use Delta 8 tinctures. The first is by applying a few drops under your tongue and letting it absorb into your bloodstream. They call this method “sublingual Delta 8 THC” [²].

Another way you can use Delta 8 tinctures is by adding it to recipes like brownies, salad dressing, or creating your own Delta 8 drink.

The theory here is that Delta 8 THC is usually activated when you consume it with food or a fatty meal.

According to research, a high-fat meal can increase your body’s absorption of medicinal [³,⁴].

And many people have reported that when they consume Delta 8 tinctures with food, they feel the effects faster and longer.

Maybe that’s why Delta 8 gummies are so effective, because they’re in food form.

Now, let’s look at this next question…

Are Delta 8 Tinctures Strong?

Delta 8 THC tinctures come in a range of different milligrams. Some Delta 8 tinctures may only contain 300mg of Delta 8 THC in an entire bottle—while other D8 tinctures contain 1,000, 2,000, and even 3,000 mg of Delta 8 THC in a bottle.

Because Delta 8 THC tinctures contain concentrated Delta 8 distillate, you have to be careful not to over consume them. Because yes, Delta 8 tinctures can be very strong and highly effective.

While Delta 8 THC is less aggressive than regular Delta 9, it is possible to consume too much. So if you’re new to Delta 8 tinctures, it’s important that you take things slow and at a low dose [⁵]. 

Ease into the therapeutic effects of Delta 8 tinctures, and follow the dosing recommendations written on the Delta 8 tincture label. 

Now, we know what you might be wondering…

Are Delta 8 Tinctures Safe?

It depends. Since Delta 8 THC made its debut, everyone is wanting in on the action. Which means there’s been a huge rise of Delta 8 brands, most of which aren’t credible, reputable, or safe to buy from.

However, there are a few reputable Delta 8 brands out there that do create high quality Delta 8 tinctures, all of which are third party tested and safe to consume.

If you’re looking for Delta 8 THC tinctures that are safe and free from toxins that wreak havoc on your body, you need to stick to trustworthy Delta 8 brands that focus on third party testing, label accuracy, and only use organically cultivated hemp-derived Delta 8 THC.

But where can you buy Delta 8 THC tinctures that are crafted with this much detail and testing?

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While there are tons of places where you can buy Delta 8 tinctures, like head shops and gas stations, we highly encourage you not to buy your Delta 8 THC tinctures from those places.

Instead, buy Delta 8 tinctures from online reputable Delta 8 brands. They can provide you with their hemp cultivation source, extraction/conversion methods, ingredient lists, third party test results, and real-life customer reviews.

Contact our Delta Remedys team if you have any additional questions or concerns. We’re always happy to help!

Sources:

1. Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill
2. Sublingual Drug Delivery
3. Effects of a High-Fat Meal on the Relative Oral Bioavailability of Piperaquine
4. Effect of dietary fat content in meals on pharmacokinetics of quazepam
5. Delta-8-THC: Delta-9-THC’s nicer younger sibling?