Fact Checked by Doctor NameWhat is an Elixir?
Cannabis Elixirs, also called tinctures, are concentrated liquid extracts that deliver cannabinoids in an easy-to-dose form.
Elixirs harness the power of alcohol, glycerin, or oils to suspend cannabis compounds like THC and CBD into an administerable fluid.
They provide a smoke-free way to leverage the properties of cannabis flowers or concentrates.
Producing elixirs involves steeping decarboxylated marijuana in a solvent like high-proof alcohol. The solvent draws out and absorbs the plant’s essential compounds.
Filtering the mixture through cheesecloth removes the plant material, leaving only a concentrated, cannabis-potent liquid.
The resulting elixir makes it easy to meter out set doses of cannabinoids with an oral syringe or dropper.
The cannabinoids are absorbed into the bloodstream under the tongue or are mixed into drinks. Elixirs avoid the lung irritation of smoking while offering precise dosing.
