A Drop a Day Keeps the Stress Away: The Lowdown on Cannabis Tinctures

A subtle, easy-to-use tincture is one of the oldest — and now fastest-growing — methods of enjoying cannabis. Unlike smokable options, tinctures let you take control of your experience with just a drop or two, whether stirred into your morning coffee or placed directly under your tongue.

A History Steeped in Tradition
Did you know that cannabis tinctures have a long and storied past? Long before modern dispensaries, tinctures were widely embraced as a standard form of cannabis medicine. As early as the mid-19th century, they appeared in American pharmacies and were even included in the U.S. Pharmacopeia starting in 1850. Back then, doctors often recommended tinctures for their therapeutic properties, using them to address ailments like pain, inflammation, and insomnia.

Prohibition & Decline
All of that changed with the onset of cannabis prohibition in the United States. In 1937, the Marihuana Tax Act effectively criminalized the plant, making it difficult — if not impossible — to continue prescribing or producing cannabis-based medicines. By the 1940s, cannabis tinctures disappeared from the U.S. Pharmacopeia. Over the following decades, as the war on drugs intensified, cannabis products were forced underground, and tinctures became a forgotten relic of a bygone medical era.

A Modern-Day Revival
Fast-forward to the 21st century: A cultural and legal shift has brought cannabis back into the mainstream. With state-level legalization spreading across the U.S. and medicinal use becoming more widely accepted, cannabis tinctures have emerged as a discrete, controlled, and user-friendly option. Today’s tinctures combine old-world craftsmanship with modern standards of purity and consistency, offering a refined, lab-tested alternative to the unregulated remedies of the past.

Why Tinctures?

• Precision & Control: Tinctures give you the power to adjust your dosage drop by drop, so you can find the perfect balance for your body and needs.
• Fast-Acting Effects: Placing a few drops under your tongue (sublingually) allows the tincture’s active compounds to absorb directly into your bloodstream, helping you feel the effects faster than many other methods.
• On-the-Go Convenience: Small bottles are easy to slip into a bag or pocket, making it simple to incorporate cannabis into your daily routine — whether you’re boosting that morning latte or enhancing a quiet evening at home.
• Subtle & Smoke-Free: Tinctures offer a smoke-free way to enjoy cannabis, no special equipment required. The light, herbaceous taste can be masked in a beverage or embraced as is.

Crafted with Care in Bushwick
Our in-house tinctures are lovingly created right here in Bushwick, blending traditional know-how with today’s best practices. Each bottle is carefully formulated for optimal potency, purity, and flavor. Whether you’re starting with a small dose or prefer a more robust experience, these tinctures let you customize your cannabis journey on your own terms.

Embrace the Heritage, Enjoy the Now
From a mainstay in 19th-century medicine to a modern tool for wellness, cannabis tinctures have journeyed through time, prohibition, and rediscovery. As legalization expands, we’re able to appreciate them once again—this time with improved quality, safety, and knowledge. Ready to add a subtle, effective option to your routine? Give tinctures a try and rediscover what has been here all along.

Stay baked, friends — and stay informed.