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Cannabis Oil Dosage: A Complete Beginner's Guide
🏷 dosage🏷 how to use🏷 beginners guide🏷 drops🏷 suppositories
Starting cannabis oil for the first time can feel overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to begin safely and effectively.
The Golden Rule: Start Low, Go Slow
Cannabis oil is a powerful plant medicine. Everyone's endocannabinoid system is different — there is no single correct dose. The key is to start with a small amount and gradually increase until you find your personal sweet spot.
Drops (Tincture)
Our 10ml and 20ml tincture bottles come with a dropper for precise dosing. In Week 1 take 1 drop at night before bed. In Week 2 take 2 drops at night. In Week 3 take 3 drops at night. Continue increasing slowly based on how you feel. Most people find their comfortable dose between 3 to 6 drops per night.
Drops can be placed under the tongue for faster absorption, mixed with a small amount of food, or swallowed directly.
Suppositories
Suppositories are the most bioavailable method of taking cannabis oil. Because they bypass the liver, a much higher percentage of the cannabinoids reach your bloodstream. There is no psychoactive effect when cannabis oil is used rectally. Take 1 suppository in the morning after bowel movements and 1 in the evening around 6pm.
RSO / Pure Extract
Pure Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is extremely concentrated. A dose the size of a grain of rice is a starting point. Increase very slowly over several weeks.
Tips for Success
Take your evening dose before bed — the sedating effects of THC will help you sleep deeply. If you feel light-headed or uncomfortable, reduce your dose slightly and persist. Combine with a healthy diet, plenty of water, and regular gentle exercise. Stay positive — your mindset is a real part of the healing process.
The Golden Rule: Start Low, Go Slow
Cannabis oil is a powerful plant medicine. Everyone's endocannabinoid system is different — there is no single correct dose. The key is to start with a small amount and gradually increase until you find your personal sweet spot.
Drops (Tincture)
Our 10ml and 20ml tincture bottles come with a dropper for precise dosing. In Week 1 take 1 drop at night before bed. In Week 2 take 2 drops at night. In Week 3 take 3 drops at night. Continue increasing slowly based on how you feel. Most people find their comfortable dose between 3 to 6 drops per night.
Drops can be placed under the tongue for faster absorption, mixed with a small amount of food, or swallowed directly.
Suppositories
Suppositories are the most bioavailable method of taking cannabis oil. Because they bypass the liver, a much higher percentage of the cannabinoids reach your bloodstream. There is no psychoactive effect when cannabis oil is used rectally. Take 1 suppository in the morning after bowel movements and 1 in the evening around 6pm.
RSO / Pure Extract
Pure Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is extremely concentrated. A dose the size of a grain of rice is a starting point. Increase very slowly over several weeks.
Tips for Success
Take your evening dose before bed — the sedating effects of THC will help you sleep deeply. If you feel light-headed or uncomfortable, reduce your dose slightly and persist. Combine with a healthy diet, plenty of water, and regular gentle exercise. Stay positive — your mindset is a real part of the healing process.
