If you invest some time checking out the myriad of THC drinks that are being “created” by companies today, you’ll notice an interesting variety of ingredients. Aside from the different flavors and sweeteners, many also contain CBD and some have terpenes added back into them as well. Here’s more on how this influences your high…
CBD interacts with THC through what’s known as the “entourage effect”. In other words, 1+1 can = 3 due to the power of combining these two elements of the cannabis plant..
CBD may affect your buzz in a few way:
- Reduces Anxiety & Intensity that can sometimes be present when only THC is present. It adds more of a body high and tampers down some of the edgier effects
- CBD can slow THC metabolism in the liver which may lead to a longer, but steadier high
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis (along with many other plants) that strongly influence flavor, aroma and most importantly the buzz that you will experience. In drinks, they’re often added as natural flavorings or extracted from cannabis or hemp.
Here are a few common terpenes used in THC drinks and their anticipated impacts:
- Myrcene: Sedating
- Limonene: Uplifting, mood boosting
- Pinene: Alertness & focus
- Linalool: Calming, reduces anxiety
- Caryophyllene: Stress relief and pain reduction
Terpenes don’t get you high on their own, but when paired with THC and CBD, they can boost the experience toward more sedating, energizing, or balanced effects.
Just like different stains of cannabis that you might either smoke or vape, experimenting with different brands and formulations of THC drinks can help you narrow down to the ones that are most enjoyable and effective for you.