Product Guide
Cannabis Tinctures
Precision dosing in a dropper, for consumers who want exact control over consumption. Rapid sublingual onset or add to food and drinks for edible-like effects.
What Are Cannabis Tinctures?
Cannabis tinctures are alcohol or glycerin-based liquid extracts of cannabinoids and terpenes. A typical tincture contains 10 to 20 mg of THC per milliliter, though concentrations vary. A dropper holds approximately 1 milliliter, making it easy to measure precise doses.
At Hii, we carry tinctures in various THC/CBD ratios, allowing medical patients to find products matching their specific needs. Our budtenders understand tincture applications and can help you identify products serving your goals.
Sublingual vs. Oral Consumption
Sublingual
- Place under tongue, hold 30 to 60 seconds
- Onset: 15 to 45 minutes
- Duration: 4 to 6 hours
- Bypasses liver metabolism for faster effects
Oral
- Swallow directly or mix into food/drinks
- Onset: 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Duration: 4 to 8 hours
- Avoids tincture taste, integrates into meals
If you need faster effects, use sublingual. If you prefer avoiding the taste or want longer onset for sleep, use oral. Many consumers alternate between methods depending on their current need.
Dosing Precision
Microdose
2.5 to 5mg THC
0.25 to 0.5 mL
Therapeutic effects without impairment.
Low Dose
5 to 10mg THC
0.5 to 1 mL
Managing anxiety or pain without heavy impairment.
Standard
10 to 20mg THC
1 to 2 mL
Regular consumers and recreational effects.
High Dose
20 to 50+ mg THC
2 to 5+ mL
Experienced consumers with high tolerance.
The precision here is unmatched by other products. You can measure 7.5 mg THC or 12 mg THC or any amount in between. This precision is invaluable for medical patients finding their therapeutic dose.
Who Tinctures Serve Best
Medical Patients
Find and maintain exact therapeutic doses. Identify the precise dose for your condition.
Microdosers
Sub-intoxicating doses for mood, creativity, and pain management without cognitive effects.
Sleep-Focused Consumers
A dose taken 1 to 2 hours before bed provides extended effects matching sleep duration.
Dexterity Issues
No rolling, grinding, or fine motor control required. Simple dropper delivery.
Consistency Seekers
Medical applications demand consistency. Tinctures deliver it unlike other products.
Discreet Consumers
A dropper in a purse or bag passes unnoticed. Taking a dose is invisible in any setting.
Tincture Types
THC-Dominant
High THC content with minimal CBD. For consumers seeking full cannabis effects including psychoactivity.
CBD-Dominant
High CBD content with minimal THC. For medical applications like inflammation, anxiety, or seizure management without psychoactivity.
Balanced (1:1)
Equal THC and CBD ratios. Combined benefits popular for medical applications with mild psychoactivity.
Full-Spectrum
Whole-plant extract retaining terpenes and minor cannabinoids. Believed to offer better therapeutic effects.
Isolate
Pure THC or CBD isolate with no terpenes or minor cannabinoids. Precise cannabinoid dosing.
Adding Tinctures to Food and Drinks
Beverages: Drop tincture into tea, coffee, juice, or any drink. The alcohol evaporates if the beverage is hot. Start with 1 milliliter and adjust to taste.
Food: Mix tincture into salad dressing, pasta sauce, or any food. Fat content helps distribute THC evenly.
When mixing into food or beverages for oral consumption, onset takes 45 minutes to 2 hours and effects last 4 to 8 hours.
Storage and Shelf Life
Alcohol-Based: Remain potent for 2 to 5 years in proper storage. Ethanol acts as a preservative. Store in glass bottles in a cool, dark place.
Glycerin-Based: Slightly shorter shelf life of 1 to 3 years. Suitable for people avoiding alcohol.
Unlike flower or most other products, tinctures degrade very slowly. This stability is significantly longer than flower, edibles, or other cannabis products.
New York Tincture Regulations
New York State treats tinctures as cannabis products subject to standard testing and compliance requirements. Adults 21+ can purchase and possess tinctures without quantity limits. All products comply with New York State cannabis regulations.
Shop Tinctures at Hii NYC
Browse our tincture selection in various THC/CBD ratios. Our budtenders can help match products to your goals.
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