Cannabis Edibles & Servings
Brownies, Cookies & gummies make up the bulk of OLCC recreational edibles
How does an edible work?
Edible forms of cannabis, including gummies, mints, brownies, cookies, tinctures, drinks, and other food products, are discreet and can produce long-lasting, safe effects. They’re great when consumed responsibly, and when you know how much you’re consuming. Typically edibles are either in solid or liquid form, and take orally. Other types of edibles include lozenges, mints & tinctures made with oils or food-grade alcohol. As your body metabolizes the edible, THC and other cannabinoids enter the blood stream and induce a “high”.
What will it feel like?
Remember, there are many factors that can impact your edible experience. Choosing the right dose for you and learning how much you can consume is a process and everyone’s body has the ability to respond to cannabis in a unique way. Products bought at a licensed dispensary will have their dosage clearly labeled, but the dosage of homemade edibles is much harder to determine. Edibles also tend to “hit” the body harder then smoking does due to the THC being processed in the gut or mouth as opposed to the lungs. Many users report euphoric side effects mixed with extreme calm and relaxation in regards to bodily sensations.
How much should I take?
How many milligrams of edibles should you take? It’s important to note that each individual has an ideal dose best suited for them and their body. The strength of an edible depends on many factors, including:
Type of edible
Dosage
Tolerance
Body weight
Metabolism
Two individuals may respond very differently to the same type of edible with the same dose—one may get very stoned, and one may not get stoned at all, depending on the above factors. Always start with a small dose of edibles and gradually increase until you find your ideal dose. The ideal edibles dose depends on a lot of things, including tolerance, individual body chemistry, body weight, and the experience you’re looking for. Dispensaries in Oregon currently have a 100mg maximum for hard edibles like chocolates & gummies. You will find these in an abundance of different combinations of flavors & strains specificity. The manufacturer may also divide the servings as they see fit, resulting 5mg / 10mg / 25mg & even 50mg “servings”. 10 gummies, 2 brownies or 5 chocolates are just some of the groupings you’ll find.