How to properly dose THC – find your personal dose
Max Buechse explains how to safely dose edibles and find your perfect effect.
Introduction
The right dosage makes all the difference between a good experience and a bad trip. Edibles are stronger and last longer than smoked cannabis – and the dosage can be difficult to estimate at first. In this article, you'll learn how to find your personal dose step by step, what "mg THC" practically means, and why starting slowly is your best friend the first few times.
1. Why dosage is particularly critical with edibles
When smoking, you feel the effects within minutes – when eating, it often takes 45 to 120 minutes. This is due to liver metabolism : it converts THC into 11-hydroxy-THC , which is stronger and has a longer-lasting effect. Taking more too soon risks an overdose. Therefore: start low and go slow.
2. Understanding THC: mg instead of grams
A common mistake: Many people calculate in grams of flower instead of mg of THC.
Example:
1 g of cannabis with 20% THC = 200 mg total THC.
If you make 100g of CannaButter from this, 10g of butter contains approximately 20mg of THC.
Formula for orientation:
mg THC = amount of cannabis (in g) × THC content (in%) × 10
This allows you to calculate the total content and then divide it per serving.
3. Recommended starting doses (based on experience)
| Experience level | mg THC per serving | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 2 – 5 mg | Gentle relaxation, clear thoughts |
| Experienced users | 5 – 15 mg | Stronger physical impact, focus |
| Experienced consumers | 15 – 30 mg | Intense high-effect |
| Medical users | variable (5 – 100 mg) | Depending on prescription & indication |
→ Important: Testing edibles on an empty stomach is unreliable. Better: 1-2 hours after a light meal.
4. Factors that influence your impact
- Body weight & metabolism: varies greatly depending on metabolism.
- Tolerance: frequent users often require higher doses.
- Preparation method: A fat base (butter, oil) promotes absorption.
- Accompanying substances: Mango terpenes (myrcene) can slightly enhance the effect.
- Liver condition / Medications: strongly affect metabolism.
5. How to find your personal dose (THC self-test protocol)
- Day 1: Start with 2.5 mg of THC. Wait for the effects to take effect (2 hours).
- Days 2-3: Increase by 2.5 mg per day until the desired effect is achieved.
- Note the effect, time & amount – this will help you identify your personal sweet spot.
- If tolerance is higher: After 1 week, take a 1-2 day break to check sensitivity.
6. Warning signs & countermeasures
- If you feel overwhelmed: stay calm , breathe, drink water.
- CBD oil can slightly reduce psychoactive effects.
- Eat light carbohydrates (toast, honey) – they stabilize the circulatory system.
- The effects will wear off within hours – no need to panic.
Conclusion
Finding the right dosage isn't a fixed number, but a process. With patience and documentation, you'll reliably find your perfect balance. The next article will explain how to calculate your ideal dosage – with examples and practical tools.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice or instructions.
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