Reddit is filled with people swearing by the benefits of microdosing cannabis to alleviate headaches, reduce stress, and ease anxiety. Others on the forum enjoy the "creative edge" it brings.

However, in practice, dosing is not as simple as taking a puff from a joint, resisting the temptation of a cake in the fridge, or taking only a single hit from a vape every three hours. We propose an alternative: decarboxylate weed and sprinkle it as a green garnish over your food. This method provides a long-lasting effect with the dosage entirely under your control. Whether you want a microdose for work, a mid-level dose for social occasions, or a relaxed state on a Sunday, it's all up to you. In this blog, you'll learn about decarboxylating and dosing weed. What is decarboxylated weed? How do you do it? And why do you want control over your (micro) dosage?

What is Decarboxylated Weed?

Decarboxylating weed allows you to consume it without first having to process it into a baked product. Heating converts THC-A (acid) into THC. A quick Google search will reveal just how easy it is.

For optimal decarboxylation, you can go down a complex route. With a regular oven, you may lose approximately one-third of the THC. However, this still results in approximately 10 doses from a gram of weed.

How to Decarboxylate Weed?

In short: Bake weed chunks for 30 minutes at 120 degrees Celsius, let them cool, and enjoy. You can place the container of decarboxylated weed right alongside your salt and pepper shakers, ready to sprinkle over your dish whenever you want.

For optimal absorption, combine the decarboxylated weed with some fat. This can be coconut oil, butter, or any other fatty source.

Cannabis Microdosing

The CBD industry is booming, with CBD seemingly added to every product due to its potential benefits for stress, anxiety, and inflammation reduction. However, THC is often not legal, which is a shame. There is a concept called the "entourage effect" where CBD and THC work together to produce more significant effects than they would individually. Microdosing is even being discussed as the new standard in the medical cannabis industry - a minimal dose, but with the ability to restore balance to the body and mind through our endocannabinoid system, often disturbed by stress and toxins.

Microdosing leads to various physiological processes but also promotes relaxation, motivation, and increased interest. Moreover, microdosing is an excellent way to introduce cannabis into the bedroom. But what is an appropriate minimal dose? And how do you stick to it?

Caramel funk. Chocolate Chip cookies. Cakes. Many delicious treats have been traditionally made with weed. This is mainly because it was believed that it had to be processed into a fatty product. This yields plenty of quotes such as, "Too damn good, too damn high." However, we still want to be able to function. This is where proper dosing comes in. A subtle buzz in the body and functional high - that's the promise of microdosing with cannabis. With a mill on the table, you won't be tempted to eat another caramel fudge.

Dosage

Treating your weed this way is incredibly sparing. A "good dose" is 10 milligrams of THC, and microdosing starts as low as 1-2.5 milligrams of THC.

Assuming weed contains 15% THC, and accounting for the approximately one-third loss during decarboxylation, you can obtain 10 "good doses" from just 1 gram of weed, not to mention microdoses. A few sprinkles from the mill are enough to give cannabis a whole new meaning.

Although it's as easy as pie, keep in mind that putting weed in the oven may produce a distinct smell. The following website provides insight into temperature and duration adjustments based on THC or CBD concentration.

Decarboxylating Weed Step-by-Step Guide

Requirements:

1. Weed
2. Oven
3. Parchment paper
4. Optional: Weedmill

Procedure:

Preheat the oven to approximately 120 degrees Celsius. Place the weed chunks on parchment paper. Put them in the oven for 25-30 minutes. If the weed is not light to medium brown yet, add an extra 5 minutes. Let it cool. Grind and consume. Finally, once you have decarboxylated weed, you can add it to your meals according to your preferred dosage. Last-minute, innocent, yet highly potent.

Enjoy!