For centuries, in every corner of the globe, countless elixirs have been distributed as syrups that are smooth to drink and provide relief from aches and pains, as well as a powerful high. THC syrup Toronto is similar in principle to these ancient cannabis concoctions.
So, what exactly is THC honey? First, let’s clarify what it isn’t.
THC syrup is not ‘lean’
Codeine and promethazine cough syrup, whether you call it Lean, Barre, Purple Drank, Sizzurp, Texas Tea, or anything else. Codeine and promethazine cough syrup has been popular throughout the United States — and previously in the South — for the past 20 years. It’s certainly one of the most mentioned drugs in Hip Hop.
Drinking lean (often mixed in a styrofoam cup with Sprite and Jolly Ranchers) generates a powerfully intoxicating, euphoric effect that can slow down the whole world and have you sitting sideways, with your speech slurred and your body leaned over, hence the name. It has been associated to the untimely deaths of several hip hop artists.
THC syrup does not produce the same degree of intoxication — or risk – as lean. It contains zero opiates. That doesn’t imply you shouldn’t be cautious. Because it’s an edible, you’ll want to take things slowly at first and use a little amount the first time. It’s also not related to THC lean, which is codeine and promethazine mixed with THC.
Excess marijuana has a sweet flavor, and it’s often used to dilute cannabis-infused products like lotions, edibles, and tinctures. THC syrup is also known as honey oil or D9THC syrup because of its high THC content. It’s also used to sweeten beverages like iced coffee and add a little kick to mixed drinks. Cannabis simple syrup is straightforward to prepare and highly effective; we’ll save that topic for another time.
So, what exactly is THC syrup?
Vegetable glycerine is mixed with cannabis concentrate or oil and added sugar or other sweeteners to create liquid marijuana. There are many recipes for THC syrup on the internet, some of which promise to provide a syrup that tastes and feels like cough syrups but without the medicine taste.
You may also acquire it from dispensaries in legal cannabis states, but it is pricey and difficult to come by.
What can you use THC syrup for?
Why should you bother with THC syrup if you already have some high-quality flour, THC gummies, and a pipe or papers within reach?
THC extract, often known as “HIGH THC,” is a liquid concentrate made by extracting THC from cannabis plants. It has the same effects as marijuana edibles, but users claim that it has a faster onset time. While a hash brownie or a THC gummy can take an hour to work, there are many people on the internet claiming to be able to feel the effects of THC extract after just half an hour, possibly even sooner.
THC syrup, like any edible or tincture, can be used as a substitute for smoking or simply more discrete.
Why did it become so popular?
THC syrup is popular for a variety of reasons. It can provide the complete-body intoxicating high of edibles, among other things.
The growth of the cannabis syrup business may be piggybacking on the popularity of lean in Hip Hop and pop culture.
At least one firm uses the word “lean” in its brand.
CannavoiS, on the other hand, employs hip-hop imagery in its marketing plan. Its main page prominently features a photo of a young Black man wearing a red NY Yankees fitted and pouring tropical punch THC syrup into a soft drink bottle, as if he was mixing purple Sprite. CannavoiS also claims that THC syrup is “typically” mixed with water. (The firm did not respond to an email asking about its marketing strategy.)
Marketers of weed syrup, especially those who refer to their product as “lean,” appear to be attempting to attract individuals interested in the look and feel of lean without having to face the dangers or steep costs.
How THC syrup is different than smoking
Edibles are a big hit because they provide a unique high that is different from smoking or vaping. When cannabis is smoked, the THC enters the blood rapidly. That results in a fast onset. The THC goes through the digestive tract and into the liver, where it is metabolized into 11-hydroxy-THC. This isn’t the only reason why edibles take longer to activate, but it’s one of them.
11-Hydroxy-THC is more powerful than THC, according to studies. Anyone who has consumed edibles, especially a large dose, knows that the experience lasts longer and is more intense. It frequently causes both a physical high and a cerebral impact.
THC tinctures, however, are extremely viscous and may not be mixed into a soft drink without the addition of some other liquid.
Cannabis edibles, such as elixirs and tinctures, are often slow to take effect. A common onset time for cannabis beverages is over an hour — which is longer than typical edibles. This is a problem that’s being addressed through industry investment in rapid onset drinks.
Is it safe?
First and foremost, THC syrup is not as hazardous as lean. However, if you pour the bottle into a soft drink, it’s rather simple to take too much since it isn’t deadly. Unwanted side effects can happen with excessive use of any cannabis product, just like with Lean.
Another potential issue is if you’ve combined your liquid cannabis with alcohol, such as a hard liquor. This might generate a highly intoxicating, sluggish effect that may mimic some of the effects of lean. When combining THC syrup with booze, one can feel sick or experience a high that is too powerful.
Some THC syrups, according to Tal Lupo, an Israeli cannabis product developer, may appear novel. He claims that they “resemble century-old cannabis tinctures dispensed by pharmacies.”
New technologies might be altering the way cannabis syrups and beverages affect us. Micro and nano-emulsification techniques may generate a “novel cannabinoid pharmacology profile” that results in a different user sensory experience. More pharmacological study is needed to understand cannabis beverages’ metabolism and predict their onset, intensity, and length of effect, according to Lupo.
“When you mix THC syrup with alcohol, it can really create bad effects,” Luo said. “There’s a study from 2013 that says combining alcohol and marijuana use might be dangerous because of the potential for additive or interactive pharmacological effects.”
The conclusion with marijuana syrup? Mix it with alcohol at your own risk, and start with a small dose until you figure out what works best for you.