CBD can be administered in many forms, from smoking a cannabis strain that produces a lot of the molecule to consuming it in edibles. Among the most popular methods—especially for individuals trying a cannabis-based treatment for the first time—is through a tincture.
Tinctures are produced by steeping cannabis flowers or isolates in a high-proof grain alcohol, then applying low heat for a significant span of time. This allows the active compounds in cannabis to infuse into the neutral spirit, much of which is then boiled off. The result is a potent liquid that delivers the effects of the cannabinoid molecules without any smoking or other form of combustion. In the growing consumer market, producers will often add carrier oils and other complementary ingredients, such as MCT oil - which is a clean industry standard.
At Lucky Elk, our “tinctures” contain no ethanol whatsoever. That’s why we call them “CBD Drops” instead. The solvents have been completely removed from the CBD distillate—leaving behind only the plant’s full-spectrum of cannabinoids, along with a relatively small amount of natural terpenes and lipids. By mixing this potent brew with MCT oil, our laboratory partners dilute the overall percentage of THC to a non-psychoactive level—leaving our customers with a safe, legal, and highly effective method for self-care.