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A Thorough Guide to THC Oil Consumption. It can be somewhat intimidating to begin your medical cannabis adventure. The wide variety of THC potency levels and delivery techniques might be daunting, even for people with past cannabis expertise.
“How to take THC oil?” is a question we hear all the time, so in this guide, we will be focusing specifically on understanding THC oil treatment and the therapeutic benefits it can offer. Even if you have been prescribed THC oil for an extended period and already feel comfortable with it, you may find it useful to up your knowledge base.
A Thorough Guide to THC Oil Consumption
What you should know before beginning THC oil treatment
Now, when it comes to dosage size and frequency, we cannot stress strongly enough just how vital it is to follow the prescription laid out by your doctor. Only doctors who are qualified and registered to prescribe medicinal cannabis will be able to offer THC oil as a therapeutic option.
That said, below is a rough guide of what we have seen prescribed for patients. This is not meant to be an instructional segment explaining how every single patient should take THC oil, only as a general guideline to what is currently prescribed.
THC oil beginner’s guide
When starting THC oil treatment, our main advice is to start low and go slow. Many patients are instructed to take THC oil once a day for mild conditions or up to every 4 hours for long-term and serious health complications.
Your doctor will probably give you a range to stay within, say 10 mg to 25 mg per day. We suggest starting at the lower end of the range and only moving up in 5 mg increments if and when needed. This will allow you to work out what dose will be suitable for your level of symptomatic relief.
Ideally, you do not want to overshoot the symptom relief threshold and catch yourself accidentally administering too much THC. Not only will this confuse your treatment regime, you may also feel effects that are unwanted. Remember, THC is an intoxicant.
A Thorough Guide to THC Oil Consumption
The different types of cannabis oil
Although your prescribing doctor will be the one to determine the type of THC oil and the THC potency that is right for you, it’s still helpful to understand the options available. Typically, THC oil comes in two forms: full-spectrum and isolate.
- Full-spectrum oil: Full spectrum cannabis oil contains all the cannabinoids and terpenes produced by the source cannabis plant, including the cannabinodis (THC, CBD, etc.), and other beneficial compounds. This is believed to offer a more well-rounded therapeutic effect, known as the “entourage effect.”
- Broad-spectrum oil: This form of oil contains a range of cannabinoids and terpenes, but the THC has been removed. It still offers the benefits of the entourage effect but without the psychoactive effects of THC. This type of oil is seen in the CBD market, but as the THC has been removed, it is redundant for THC oil treatment.
- Isolate oil: As the name suggests, this type of oil only contains isolated cannabinoid molecules – in this case, THC. This may be preferred for those who are sensitive to other cannabinoids or prefer a more targeted effect.
When selecting a THC oil, it’s also essential to consider the potency. The concentration of THC can vary greatly, with some oils containing as little as 5% THC and others containing up to 90%.
A Thorough Guide to THC Oil Consumption
What are the effects of consuming THC oil?
The effects of THC oil will vary based on a few key factors, including:
- The potency and dosage of the THC oil
- The patient’s tolerance to THC
- The method of administration
- The patient’s metabolism and body chemistry
THC oil can offer a range of therapeutic effects, including pain relief, appetite stimulation, muscle relaxation and recovery through reduced inflammation, and improved mood. Other therapeutic benefits of THC include neuroprotective properties and anti-nausea effects.
Depending on the dosage level, you may also experience psychoactive effects, such as euphoria and altered perception. These effects may be desirable for some patients but should always be monitored and kept under control with careful dosage management.
A Thorough Guide to THC Oil Consumption
