Depending on the experience and outcome you’re looking for, there are some cannabis intake methods to choose from. Of course, cannabis edibles are among the most popular!

There are a variety of ways to enjoy cannabis. Most people go straight to thinking about cannabis chocolate bars or candies. However, in this article, we’ll be talking about the difference between sublingual and ingested cannabis products.

What is Sublingual Administration of Cannabis?

Sublingual administration refers to placing tinctures, oils, or extracts under your tongue. This method results in the cannabis being diffused directly into your bloodstream.

Although swallowing the cannabis substance may seem like it makes more sense, holding the cannabis under your tongue results in a much different experience. The tissue we have under our tongue is a semi-permeable barrier that THC or CBD can diffuse through.

Using the sublingual method allows cannabinoids to access the bloodstream immediately. Sublingual administration results in faster effects and a quicker duration.

What is Oral Administration of Cannabis?

Oral administration refers to eating, drinking, or swallowing cannabis products. Think brownies, chocolate, tea, and more!

Cannabis consumed orally takes a longer route. Instead of directly entering the bloodstream, the cannabinoids take a path that involves passing through your liver. This results in cannabis edibles taking up to two hours to kick in, but they certainly pack a punch once they hit.

Which Method is Best? What Are the Benefits?

Even though ingested and sublingual administration involves inserting cannabis products into your mouth, there are key differences between these two methods.

There is no easy answer to which method is best. It really does depend on the kind of experience you’re looking to have and your preferences for product use.

For a quick, light, and efficient high, sublingual administration is best. However, if you’re ready to hunker down and enjoy a long, deep high, eating cannabis products is how you’ll achieve that.

The benefits of sublingual administration include:

  • Quick to Sink in: sublingual THC or CBD can take a matter of minutes
  • Easy to Dose: dosing THC or CBD using a sublingual method offers more accuracy and fewer fluctuations
  • Short Duration: since the THC or CBD enters your bloodstream directly, sublingual effects only last for about 1 or two hours

The benefits of oral administration include:

  • Slow to Sink in: ingesting cannabis products takes longer to set in since the cannabinoids have to go through your gut and liver
  • Higher Potency: oral cannabis edibles hit harder than sublingual, based on the doses and properties commonly found in traditional edibles
  • Long Duration: the effects of traditional edibles last between 6 and 8 hours, on average

Mota’s Cannabis Edibles, Oils & Tinctures

There are a number of cannabis products for both sublingual and oral administration. For those interested in sublingual methods,  tinctures are perfect for trying it out!

Here are a few Mota Tinctures to get you started:

Mota CBD Tincture

The CBD Tincture may not produce the high associated with cannabis use. However, it packs a great punch for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, reducing sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and more.  For the 150 mg tincture, recommended dosage 1-3 full droppers taken 1-2 times a day (with food).

Mota Sativa THC Tincture

The THC Tincture is perfect for fast, easy, and discreet daytime use. It provides relief from pain and stress while keeping you motivated throughout the day. For dosing, recommended is, ⅓  of a dropper to a full dropper, taken 1-2 times per day (with food). You can adjust the dose based on your desired effect.

High THC Phoenix Tears

The Phoenix Tears offer you a concentrated oil that contains 600-650 mg of THC. It has high psychoactive effects and is best used for relieving symptoms related to insomnia, chronic pain, inflammation, muscle pain, appetite loss, and more.

Brio Sublingual Spray

Mota’s line of Brio Sublingual Sprays are ideal for fast-acting relief and precise, reliable dosing. The CBD and THC present in this tincture is excellent for managing pain, inflammation, restlessness, depression, muscle spasms, and anxiety. Brio sublingual spray comes in a variety of ratios including 18:1 CBD/THC, 8:1 CBD/THC, 4:1 CB/THC, and more.