Have you ever wondered how much edibles you need to reach a certain desired effect? This guide for edible potency, and our edible dosage chart, will get you started.
Here’s how edible potency and dosage can affect your experiences with cannabis.
The Problem With Measuring Edible Dosage
Whether you’re just learning how to make firecracker edibles or you’ve been buying from your favorite cannabis retailer for years, figuring out the dosage of edibles is always a little hit or miss. This variance comes down to two major issues.
The first is that if your edibles contain cannabis flower, even the same strains can have different concentrations of THC from year to year. The first year’s crop can be much more potent than the following year which means that the impact that edible has on you is going to change. The other issue comes down to how edibles are made of.
Edibles that contain cannabis oils and other concentrates have a much more predictable dosage. However, even these edibles tend to have different levels of THC from batch to batch. Edibles are usually very close to what it says on the label, but this also doesn’t mean it’s going to have the same effect on you every time.
There’s a lot that goes into the potency of your cannabis edibles. It’s worth it to take a look at what affects potency from batch to batch.
What Effects Edible Potency?
The science and understanding around what changes the potency of edibles is still emerging. Concentration of THC is a big factor, but there’s a lot of unknowns in terms of how edibles affect the body. These are the things I can change the potency of your edibles rum batch to batch and even from day to day.
One of the big things to consider is that your own personal experience can change without the edible having to change. Things like your diet, your health, and even your mood can all impact how you’re experiencing the edible. Then there’s the natural tolerance to THC and the other compounds in cannabis that can affect your experience such as CBD.
There’s one surefire way to get a better understanding of how edibles are affecting your experiences.
Start An Edibles Journal For Best Results
Journaling is still one of the best ways to understand how things change over time. It’s a great way to learn how to make firecrackers, record your favorite edible recipes, and log how those edibles affect your experiences.
You should journal after every edible experience to get a good idea of how they affect you. Record things like the brand, the strains of cannabis it contains, and the concentrations of THC and other compounds. Then write down important factors like how your experience went, how long it lasted, and make an important note of the date and times that these things occurred.
You should also write down how you were feeling both physically and emotionally during the experience and beforehand. All of this information will come together to give you a better picture of how you experienced those cannabis edibles.
Edible Dosage Chart
Now let’s talk about the edible dosage chart. This should give you a general guideline about how the edibles will affect your experience and who should try each dosage.
2.5 Mg And Lower
This is the smallest dose of THC you can find in edibles. This often means you’re taking a 5 mg gummy and cutting it in half. Here’s some info about this dosage.
- Best for beginners, micro dosing, and those looking for minimal effects
- Decreased anxiety
- Decreased stress
- Minimal pain relief
- Productivity boost
- Lowest risk of adverse effects
2.5 To 15 Mg
This is the next step up in dosage. Many edibles clock in at around 5 mg per dose. These are considered more average dosages that have standard effects.
- Euphoric high for THC edibles
- More pronounced anxiety and stress relief
- Stronger pain relief
- Sleep aid
15 To 50 Mg
This dosage is better for individuals with higher tolerance and more cannabis experience.
- Pronounced “high” for THC products
- Boost in confidence
- Impaired decision making and mobility
- Slowed communication
Above 50 Mg
This is a very high dose of THC for an edible. This should be reserved for seasoned cannabis connoisseurs and individuals with severe medical needs.
- Heavy sedation
- Impaired communication and movement
- Intense high
Wrapping Up Edible Dosage
Remember that different edibles, like firecracker edibles or gummies, will have different concentrations and effects. If you’re new to cannabis, take it easy and explore these experiences on your terms rather than rushing in.
