What Is Microdosing Cannabis?
Microdosing involves consuming very small amounts of cannabis — typically 1-5mg of THC — to achieve subtle therapeutic benefits without the full psychoactive high. This approach has gained massive popularity among professionals, parents, and anyone who wants the benefits of cannabis while remaining fully functional.
Why Microdose?
Functional Relief Microdosing provides anxiety relief, mood enhancement, and pain management without impairment. Many users report being more productive and creative at work while microdosing.
Fewer Side Effects Lower doses mean less risk of anxiety, paranoia, dry mouth, and other common cannabis side effects.
Tolerance Management Regular microdosing can actually help maintain a low tolerance, meaning you need less cannabis to achieve desired effects over time.
Cost Effective Using less cannabis per session means your products last significantly longer.
How to Microdose
Finding Your Minimum Effective Dose Start with 1mg THC and wait 2 hours. If you feel nothing, try 2mg the next day. Continue increasing by 1mg until you notice subtle effects. Your ideal microdose is the lowest amount that produces noticeable benefits.
Best Products for Microdosing **Low-dose edibles** (1-2.5mg per piece) are the gold standard for microdosing. **Tinctures** allow precise dosing with a dropper. **Vaporizers** with dose-control features work for inhalation microdosing. **Cannabis beverages** often come in low-dose formats perfect for microdosing.
Timing and Schedule Many microdosers follow a schedule: dose in the morning for daytime benefits, or in the evening for sleep and relaxation. Some follow a protocol of dosing for 3-4 days then taking 2-3 days off to prevent tolerance buildup.
Microdosing for Specific Conditions
Anxiety: 1-2.5mg THC or a CBD-dominant product. Chronic Pain: 2.5-5mg THC, often combined with CBD. Focus and Creativity: 1-2mg THC, preferably a sativa-dominant product. Sleep: 2.5-5mg THC taken 1-2 hours before bed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Starting too high — even 5mg can be too much for some people 2. Not waiting long enough between doses 3. Mixing with alcohol, which amplifies effects unpredictably 4. Using products with inconsistent dosing 5. Not tracking your doses and effects
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