If you’re new to the world of edibles, then chances are that you’ve got a whole host of questions. The most prevalent question is likely to be the potency levels for the food items you’re planning on making.
You don’t want to use too many oils or extracts, as it could end up being too strong, and you won’t be able to enjoy the experience due to over intoxication.
On the other hand, you want to make sure that you’re not skimping out too much, as you won’t be able to feel the effects at all. Surely, there must be a golden amount that yields the perfect experience each time? Well, of course there is!
This is of course, different for everyone, and depends on your specific tolerance, and whether or not you’ve consumed edibles before. Below, we’re going to be taking a look at potency levels for cannabis edibles, answering all of your questions in the process.
To find out everything there is to know about edibles potency, simply keep reading, as we take a closer look.
What Strength Is Best For Edibles?
In order to make the most out of your weed, you want to make sure that you’re adding the right dosage to your edibles. Edibles are one of the most popular ways of reaping the benefits of marijuana, and there are a number of different strengths on the market.
So, which strength is really best for edibles? Well, the first thing to bear in mind is that this is unique to the individual in question. Two people eating the same edibles may have entirely different experiences.
This is purely because everyone’s systems are different, and whilst some may be able to tolerate more, others may be uniquely sensitive to the effects of the plant.
We recommend that if this is your first time consuming edibles, that you make sure it’s an incredibly low dosage, as you simply don’t know how you’re going to react.
For beginners, we’d recommend choosing edibles which have a strength of approximately 5mg. This is one of the lowest doses that you can get, and is perfect for when you’re just getting started out on your edible journey.
This is actually considered to be a micro dosage, and is great for when you want to maximize your efficiency.
That’s because consuming an edible with this strength is known for reducing anxiety levels, as well as helping you to redirect your focus. Consume edibles with this amount of THC, and you’ll feel yourself operating at a more productive level.
In addition to this, consuming edibles with this amount of oil is great for providing mild levels of pain relief and inflammation.
The next dosage level up is approximately 15mg. This is great if you’re feeling incredibly anxious, as it’s known to decrease levels of panic, as well as treating insomnia. So, if you’re having trouble sleeping, then this level might just be perfect for you and your specific needs.
This is also considered to be the standard amount of oil for those who have been consuming edibles for a long time. It’s the sweet spot between being not too strong, and not too mild either.
Consuming edibles at this potency will also produce feelings of euphoria, and might impair your ability to think clearly.
The next level up from this is approximately 50mg of cannabis oil. This is incredibly potent, and we wouldn’t recommend that any beginners place this much in their edibles.
For those who have been consuming edibles for a while however, and they know their limits, this is the perfect amount. Consuming edibles at this level will produce extreme amounts of euphoria, as well as impacting the way you think and speak.
Finally, the last level up from this is 100mg of cannabis oil. This is the highest dosage that’s sold on the market, and manufacturers won’t exceed this amount.
This level is only intended for those who have been consuming edibles for a long time, and know that they can handle the effects. You’ll need a very high tolerance for THC in order to be able to handle this amount.
This amount is also considered to be great for those who are suffering from chronic pain. It’s especially great for those with inflammatory disorders such as severe arthritis, as it can help to ease the symptoms greatly.
In addition to this, many people suffering from cancer will eat edibles at this dosage, because it can reduce the unpleasant effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea and vomiting.
Is 200mg A Lot Of Edibles?
As we mentioned above, many manufacturers won’t produce edibles that exceed 100mg, and that’s because it’s considered to be an extremely high dose. 200mg is beyond high, and most people will experience a whole host of negative side effects if they consume edibles at this level.
If you consume edibles with a potency of around 200 mg, you’ll begin to feel the effects within half an hour. Your blood pressure levels will begin to rise, and as a result, feelings of anxiety course throughout the body.
Many people will fall into a state of fear or paranoia due to the extreme physical symptoms, and may even require a trip to the ER. So, the answer to this question is, yes, 200mg is a lot of edibles.
Tips For Making The Most Out Of Your Edibles
If this is your first time consuming edibles, then you want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of the experience. This means that you should keep a few tips in mind before consuming them. To find out more regarding this, keep reading below.
Take Plenty Of Fluids
One of the most important tips that we can give in regards to making the most out of your edibles, is to simply make sure that you’re consuming enough water.
This isn’t just for health purposes, but it’s to counter one of the side effects of marijuana. When we eat or smoke weed, this causes overactivity in the saliva glands in our mouths, and as a result, we need more water so that we don’t get dehydrated.
Leave Enough Time To Feel The Effects
One of the biggest ‘rookie’ mistakes that people make during their first time consuming edibles, is not waiting long enough to feel the effects.
If you’ve smoked marijuana before, then you’ll have felt the pleasantly dizzying effects almost immediately, and that’s because it hits the bloodstream very quickly when consumed this way.
But, with edibles, they take longer to produce the same effects, purely because they need to be fully digested by your body. So, we’d recommend waiting approximately one hour before you decide to take any more.
Take Care Of Yourself
The last tip that we’d give you is to simply take care of yourself during the process. Over consumption is a real thing, and it’s been experienced by a countless number of people.
It’s not dangerous at all unless you’re somebody who suffers from a serious heart condition. If this happens, don’t panic, and remind yourself that nobody has ever died from consuming too much marijuana.
With a little bit of time, and lots of fluid, you’ll be back to feeling like yourself again.
How Long Do Edibles Last?
So, for just how long do edibles last after you’ve taken them. As you’ll already know from reading this article, edibles will take approximately 1 hour until they are fully digested by your system and you’re able to feel the effects.
After this, edibles will last for approximately 6 hours, which is a significant amount of time. So, it goes without saying that you should make sure that you don’t have any commitments to attend to for a while after taking them.
The effects of ingesting cannabis will be strongest approximately 3 hours after taking them.
There are several different factors that will affect how long the edibles will last for however, including how strong they were, as well as how many you consumed.
This may cause a slight variation on the 6 hour mark. At the most, edibles will last for approximately 8 hours if a particularly potent dose has been consumed.
What Are Some Of The Risks And Side Effects Of Edibles?
Now that we’ve taken a closer look at how long edibles really last, we can move on to discuss some of the side effects. It’s always good to prepare yourself ahead of taking your edibles, so that you’re fully aware of some of the things you may experience if you accidentally take too much.
The tricky thing about edibles is that because they’re being digested, and it’s such a slow process in general, you can’t simply stop like you would with smoking if you’ve found yourself taking too much.
Some of the most common side effects of edible overconsumption induce nausea, dizziness, impaired thinking, slurred speech, low blood pressure, short term memory loss, muscle spasms, panic attacks, and in extreme cases hallucinations and delusions.
What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Edibles?
Now that we’ve taken a closer look at some of the more unpleasant symptoms associated with edibles, we can move on to discuss some of the health benefits that they provide.
Edibles are considered to be a great way of medicating those suffering from chronic conditions, such as inflammatory diseases and cancer.
Research is still being conducted into the benefits that consuming marijuana can produce, but most notably, it’s known for relieving opioid addiction.
As well as this, edibles are also great for treating severe mental health conditions, such as PTSD. It’s also known for being beneficial to those experiencing irritable bowel syndrome, as it improves the whole digestive system.
It’s great for those undergoing chemotherapy, not only because it relieves the nausea and vomiting, but also because it increases appetite which is compromised with treatment.
Will My Edibles Go Bad?
The answer to this question is yes, just like any other kind of baked goods, your edibles will go bad over time. This isn’t because of the marijuana, but because they’ll likely contain ingredients such as milk, butter, or eggs. The food will age in a similar manner, whether they contain cannabis oil or not.
After you’ve made a batch of cannabis based bakes, make sure that you keep them safely stored in an airtight container, as this will help them to last a while longer.
You should also consider putting it in the refrigerator, or if you’re not planning on consuming the whole lot, then you can freeze them as an alternative.
Make sure that you’re labeling everything, so that you can more easily determine when they might go bad.
If you want to make something that won’t expire as easily, then we’d recommend making some boiled sweets, or hard candy, which last far longer than baked goods.
Final Thoughts
To sum up, 200mg of cannabis oil can produce severe effects for the consumer, and can cause over intoxication. If you’re just getting started out with eating edibles, we’d recommend that you begin with lower doses first, starting with approximately 5mg.
The average potency for most users rests somewhere at 15 mg, considered the sweet spot by regular cannabis users.
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