Essential guide to microdosing and macrodosing cannabis

Microdosing is a way of consuming drugs in a way that avoids getting extremely high. Once associated with psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs like magic mushrooms and LSD, more and more people have discovered the benefits of microdosing marijuana in recent years. As opposed to macro dosing or getting as high as possible, the point of micro dosing is to allow the user to remain productive and focused on a task.

There really is no right or wrong way to use marijuana. Whether you prefer to micro-dose to boost creativity or take medication, or macro-dose because you want to feel extremely relaxed or exhilarated, it all comes down to personal preference. There are also many ways to consume marijuana these days—some are better suited to microdosing, while others are best suited to macrodosing.

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Microdosing Marijuana

A microdose of marijuana is considered to be 1 to 2.5 mg of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in the plant. This is considered the minimum effective dose.

Micro-dosing small amounts like this provides the user with the medicinal and therapeutic benefits of the plant without getting too high, leaving you unable to function. People microdose for many reasons.

General Wellness and Stress Relief: Studies show that microdosing marijuana is the most effective way to reduce stress and feel happier. Users experience a number of benefits when used for this purpose such as: B. an increase in physical and mental energy as well as improvements in clarity and focus – especially when consuming sativa-dominant strains. Microdosing indica-dominant strains can help you relax at the end of a stressful day.

Medicinal Benefits: Microdosing has proven to be an ideal way to treat a variety of conditions. These include pain, migraines, insomnia, post-traumatic stress, Alzheimer’s and more.

Productivity: Many artists and creative professionals rely on microdosing to get their jobs done. In fact, people in almost every industry can benefit from microdosing cannabis. The right strains and products can improve clarity and help you check things off your to-do list. Anyone who’s ever gotten too high at work can tell you that stoning too hard can actually be detrimental to productivity; Microdosing may be the answer, especially if you also have medical conditions to treat but need to get things done.

However, certain types of marijuana medication are more ideal for microdosing. These forms of consumption can help you take controlled, small doses for your specific needs:

• Edibles: Buying edibles provides an accurate way to get small doses. Edibles these days have a wide range when it comes to dosage, which is explicitly stated by the manufacturer on the packaging. You can choose from a variety of pre-dosed edibles, including jelly beans, candies, chocolates and even drinks. Edibles take longer to take effect, typically 20 minutes to an hour or even longer, but their effects can last for hours.

• Tinctures: These herbal extracts are made by infusing marijuana plant matter in oils, vegetable glycerin, or alcohol. Tinctures are always made with dropper bottles, so depending on how high you want to get, you can opt for low-dose tinctures and customize your own dose. Simply place a drop or two of it under your tongue and the effects will be felt within minutes.

• Vape Pen: Taking a small hit from a vape pen allows you to get a controlled dose. This method is ideal for microdosing only for those who know how vape pens work. You could accidentally catch a very big train and end up much higher than you expected.

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Macro dosing of marijuana

Macrodosing weed means consuming enough weed to get really high. For some, this can be as little as 10mg of THC, while others with a higher tolerance may require ingestion of up to 25mg of THC or even more.

People macrodose for many reasons: some medical patients need to take a significantly larger amount of THC to feel relief from their pain or other discomfort. There are also some people who just enjoy being really fired up when engaging in activities like playing video games, cooking, socializing, or just unwinding.

Macro dosing marijuana can have significant benefits aside from pain relief. Users can experience bliss, euphoria, empathy, mild hallucinations, color enhancement, and even depth distortion. For those new to taking such large amounts of THC, some anxiety and paranoia, it’s best to be aware that your macro dosing trip can easily go sideways if you’re not prepared. It is also not recommended to drive or operate machinery while macrodosing. So make sure you are in a safe environment where you can enjoy your high for several hours. A trip can last up to 12 hours, especially when consuming concentrates.

However, you can easily counteract this by having some CBD with you; Taking CBD can mitigate the effects of too much THC.

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Certain cannabis strains are made specifically for macro dosing. Cannabis concentrates are the perfect example. You can easily consume up to 90% THC in just one hit, allowing for efficient macro dosing without having to smoke too much. Other ways to macro-dose include using a bong, smoking multiple hits of a joint, or consuming edibles high in THC.

Conclusion

Both microdosing and macrodosing offer many benefits. As we have already said, there is no right or wrong way. Consumers now have the freedom to choose from so many products and consumption methods that you can customize your dose and experience exactly how you want.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission.