Microdosing cannabis is an increasingly popular way to consume the plant. Microdosing with vapes allows you to get a rapid onset of effects, in a discreet, smoke-free way. Here’s how you can enjoy a microdose of cannabis with Airo vapes.
What is a microdose of THC?
A microdose is a small dose of THC that may or may not create intoxicating effects, based on your tolerance. A microdose of THC is generally considered to be under 5 mg, and can be as small as 0.5 mg.
Microdoses are popular because they combine the benefits of cannabis with functionality – how many times have you taken a toke (or two) only to end up on the couch instead of making lunch or cleaning the kitchen?
Some people also use “microdosing” to refer to taking small amounts of cannabis multiple times a day.
Why Microdose Cannabis?
A microdose of THC is a functional dose that stimulates your endocannabinoid receptors without sacrificing your to-do list.
Many people enjoy microdosing because it helps them feel better without feeling high. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with getting high, building a consistent cannabis routine is about finding what works for you – and what works for many people is taking enough THC to feel the effects, but not so much that it becomes intoxicating, or you have difficulty concentrating or begin to feel paranoid.
Benefits of Microdosing
If you’ve found that a “regular” dose of THC is too much for you, or you want to incorporate cannabis more throughout your day, microdosing may work for you.
- Reduce pain
- Improve mood
- Promote sleep
- Increase creativity
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Avoid negative side effects of cannabis, such as racing thoughts, paranoia, and anxiety
The Biphasic Effects of THC
One of the reasons microdosing works well for so many people is due to the biphasic effects of THC.
Biphasic is a scientific way to say that the effects of a low dose of THC may be the opposite of those at a high dose. A low dose may help with anxiety while a high dose can exacerbate it. A low dose may be energizing while a high dose can easily be sedating – you get the idea.
Some studies suggest that a microdose of THC, between 0.5 mg and 1 mg could be the optimal dose for dealing with chronic pain, without “impairments in cognitive performance.” Microdosing THC has also been studied for conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
Why Microdose with Vapes?
Weed vapes are great for micro-dosing cannabis for a few reasons:
- Fast-acting results. Vaping, like smoking, is a form of oral ingestion that can deliver results nearly instantly. With vaping, you’ll feel effects within 5 minutes or less, which is perfect for dealing with pain, and nausea, or delivering a positive mood boost.
- Smoke-free. Vapes use conduction heat to create vapor, rather than using fire to create smoke. In addition to being smelly and obvious, smoke has harmful compounds that can cause harm to your lungs over time.
- Discreet. Vapor has far less odor than smoke does, making it easy to hit your vape whenever you need a quick pick-me-up.
- Strain-specific. With Airo vapes, you can find your perfect strain. There’s no mixing resin from multiple harvests – our vapes are strain-specific for your enjoyment.
- Effectiveness. Vapes contain cannabis concentrates like live resin, which is more potent than smoking flower. A little goes a long way with cannabis concentrates, and vapes make it easy to take a small dose whenever you need one.
Understanding Your Microdose
In order to understand what a microdose is for you, some testing is required. Don’t grab a new vape and hit it first thing on a Monday morning – you may get a microdose, or you may get a stronger dose.
Instead, test your vape ahead of time. Turn on the vape and allow it to come to temperature. Take one pull on the vape, between one and three seconds (it’s quick!) The longer you inhale, the larger the dose is. Microdosing on a vape is about taking short, small hits.
Wait 15 – 20 minutes and see how you feel. Are you feeling lifted, yet clear-headed? Has your pain or nausea subsided? Or are you feeling the intoxicating effects of THC with a lack of focus and desire to sink into the couch?
It can be helpful to track your cannabis consumption while doing this. Record the strain, how long your toke was, the time of day, and the effects you noticed. You may begin to see patterns emerge between certain strains, cannabinoid potencies, or terpene profiles that you prefer.
Testing your vapes to determine your microdose in advance sets you up for success because you know what to expect. Consistency of experience is key to creating a wellness routine around cannabis – if you don’t know what to expect out of a strain or device, it’s easy to consume too much. Remember the golden rule of cannabis consumption – start low and go slow.
Get the right strain for your microdose.
Different strains of cannabis can provide different effects. Familiarize yourself with the strain in your vape – is it a sativa with uplifting terpenes like limonene, a myrcene-heavy indica, or a balance? How potent is the THC percentage? Are there other cannabinoids present?
The uniqueness of your endocannabinoid system means that every strain will affect you differently. The better you understand your preference around potency, cannabinoids, and terpenes, the better you can tailor your cannabis routine to your specific needs.
If you’re looking for more brain-powered functionality, look for strains that have CBD or CBG in addition to THC.
Microdose Your Way To Success
For many people, micro-dosing is the ideal way to enjoy cannabis: a small dose that provides to boost to help you do whatever you need to get done. It’s easy to enjoy a microdose with Airo vapes, with strain-specific options, a variety of concentrates, and the best vape technology on the market today. Shop our full lineup of vape options to find the one best suited for your goals.
