Tincture
Pronunciation: /TINK-cher/
Definition
A tincture is a liquid herbal extract, traditionally made by soaking plant material in alcohol. Modern CBD 'tinctures' usually use a fat-based carrier (MCT oil) instead.
The word 'tincture' technically refers to alcohol-based extracts. Most CBD products marketed as tinctures use MCT or hemp seed oil because oil-based carriers are better suited to fat-soluble CBD and have better mouthfeel.
CBD tinctures are taken sublingually (under the tongue) for fast absorption. They typically come in 30 mL glass bottles with a graduated dropper.
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- SublingualSublingual means 'under the tongue.' CBD oil held under the tongue absorbs through the rich blood vessels there, reaching the bloodstream in 15-45 minutes.
- MCT OilMCT oil — medium-chain triglycerides, derived from coconut or palm — is the most common carrier oil for CBD tinctures because it improves absorption.
- BioavailabilityBioavailability is the percentage of a dose that actually reaches your bloodstream. CBD's bioavailability varies dramatically by delivery method.
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