The Surprising Way to Microdose THC
Lynn Sherman, Developer and CEO (aka Chief Gummy Tester) of Retreats Edibles, powered by Willamette Valley Alchemy
I started smoking weed when I was a teenager, which of course means I have ALL the typical stories: getting couch-locked from a pot brownie, uncontrollable giggles, munchies and even a couple nights-in because I got “too cozy.” Back then I didn’t spark up on days I had to be productive - my tolerance stayed low and my attempt at micro-dosing (“just one small hit”) would still get me high.
Fast forward to CBD weed.
Why I prefer Cannabis-Derived CBD over Hemp-Derived CBD
Cannabis-CBD is similar enough to hemp-CBD (in general), but you should know about 2 very important distinctions:
1. Hemp is Federally legal now (yay!)…which is why you’ll find it online, in the market and even in gas stations.
2. The THC potency in hemp-CBD cannot exceed 0.3%, but THC in cannabis-CBD is not capped, making it perfect for microdosing.
Even with hemp legalized and countless options out there with CBD amounts reaching 300, 500mg and more, our 100mg CBD packs still lead the way. Here’s why….
Let’s use our current CBD option (Cherry Wine) as an example: Grown by the dedicated farmers at East Fork Cultivars, we extract using preserving techniques which created an oil tested at 65% CBD and 3% THC.
Break it down to brass tacks:
each CBD Retreat gummy = 10mg of CBD + 1/3mg THC
Welcome to micro-dosing paradise!
Co-Founders Aaron Howard, Mason Walker and Nathan Howard of East Fork Cultivars @eastforkcultivars in Southern Oregon.
Microdosing for THC Edible Beginners
Let’s say you’re looking for some feels beyond a mircrodose, but also anxious about over-consuming. Here’s a 2nd reason to love cannabis-derived CBD! Find your sweet spot by starting low with these same CBD Retreats. Remember, with just 1/3mg THC in each piece, you can eat one and then wait to decide if you’d like to take more. You can always add more, but you can’t take away.
Pro Tip: cannabinoid edibles can take up to 2 hours or more to take effect, so build up slowly.
CBD, THC, CBG, CBC….
Whether it’s made from hemp or cannabis, we are so amazed by the power of CBD. There’s so much to learn and benefit from this plant, being in this industry brings about a new discussion every day. We haven’t even told you about the other cannabinoids you’ll often find in our CBD Retreats…soon we’ll teach you about CBG, CBC, and more! For now, we highly suggest checking out leafly.com for more information. To learn more about our in-house extracts and how they set our edibles a part from the rest, visit Willamette Valley Alchemy.)