THC Edibles Dosing Chart

Understanding THC Edibles: A Guide to Safe Dosing with the Edibles Dosing Chart

THC edibles, often referred to as weed edibles, offer a unique way to experience cannabis, but their potency and delayed onset require careful dosing to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. The edibles dosing chart provided above serves as a practical guide for users, categorizing doses into microdose (2.5 mg), low dose (5–10 mg), medium dose (20-30 mg), and high dose, each associated with varying effects from mellow relaxation to intense psychoactivity or even delirium at higher levels.

The chart highlights that psychotropic effects typically emerge between 5–20 mg of Δ9-THC for most users, though individual responses vary due to factors like metabolism and enzyme activity. Potential adverse effects, such as dry mouth, memory loss, drowsiness, impairment, dysphoria, panic, paranoia, and nausea, are also noted, with risks increasing at higher doses.

The ingestion process for THC edibles is distinct from other cannabis consumption methods due to the body’s metabolic pathway. After consumption, effects take 30–90 minutes to onset, peak after 2–3 hours, and can last 4–12 hours, depending on the dose and the user’s metabolism. In the liver, Δ9-THC is converted into 11-hydroxy-THC, a more potent and longer-lasting compound responsible for the intoxicating effects, before being metabolized into non-intoxicating THC-COOH. Users with slower metabolism may experience stronger, prolonged effects, while those with overactive enzymes might feel reduced or no effects, underscoring the importance of personalized dosing.

Starting low (≤10 mg) and understanding one’s unique biochemistry are key to a positive THC edibles experience.