PDR for THC gummies?
June 6, 2024 6:00 PM Subscribe
Is there some kind of equivalent to the old Physicians' Desk Reference manual for THC infused gummies? I remember back in the dark ages of my long-ago youth we could look up random pills in the PDR. So, I have some gummies somebody gave me last year and I want to know what they are so I can buy some more at a legal weed store.
The person who gave them to me doesn't remember. They're the only gummies I've tried that don't make me jittery, I like them. Just in case you're an expert, they're small honey color squares; on one side there is an embossed triangle with a marijuana leaf inside of it.
The person who gave them to me doesn't remember. They're the only gummies I've tried that don't make me jittery, I like them. Just in case you're an expert, they're small honey color squares; on one side there is an embossed triangle with a marijuana leaf inside of it.
Best bet is probably posting images of them on a Reddit community like /r/trees and hoping someone is familiar with them.
posted by potent_cyprus at 6:18 PM on June 6, 2024 [9 favorites]
posted by potent_cyprus at 6:18 PM on June 6, 2024 [9 favorites]
I'm no expert, but lots of commercially-made gummies are licensed by states — if yours happened to be, it's possible you could find them here. There is some info about strain type and THC strength combinations.
posted by theory at 6:36 PM on June 6, 2024 [2 favorites]
posted by theory at 6:36 PM on June 6, 2024 [2 favorites]
I would call a few dispensaries and ask them. Better yet if you can get a few likely leads from the friend. Last time I called a dispensary with a weird question, they were super happy to chat for a while and help. Dispensaries where I live are heavily staffed with relatively friendly/helpful people as the norm, ymmv.
posted by SaltySalticid at 4:02 AM on June 7, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by SaltySalticid at 4:02 AM on June 7, 2024 [1 favorite]
Best answer: While I’ve seen plenty of honey-colored THC gummy squares in my time (I live somewhere that has a weed shop on every corner) I can tell you that if they aren’t making you jittery, it’s likely because of either the dose (milligrams of THC) relative to your personal tolerance (I don't know how high your tolerance is) or the particular cannibis strain/varietal/hybrid.
I'll explain. Some gummies are advertised as containing either a "sativa" strain of cannabis or an "indica" strain - more on those in a minute. Other gummies may be labeled specifically as "hybrids" that contain a roughly equal amount of sativa and indica. And then there are "balanced" edibles, which contain an equal amount of THC (the stuff that gets you stoned) and CBD (the stuff that gives pain relief and can be good for anxiety).
Here's a basic breakdown:
- Indica strains = makes you calm, sometimes even sleepy, preferred by people who want to be stoned but don't want weed to make them feel anxious
- Sativa strains = stimulating, makes you feel goofy/want to laugh
- Hybrids = when you want a little indica, a little sativa for a chill but still fun high
- Balanced = this one (half THC, half CBD) is perfect for folks who hate jittery highs. The CBD undercuts the stuff that makes you jittery so you can enjoy being stoned without the anxiety and side effects.
If I had to give you guidance when shopping for similar THC gummies, I'd recommend:
- Products that contain no more than 10mg of THC, maximum, per dose. (Start with 5mg if you're worried, but 10mg is usually a good starter dose for the casual consumer. If you're taller or weigh more, 10mg is less likely to be too much for you than if you're someone with a pretty small frame.)
- Products that are either labeled as "indica" or "balanced."
If you look for a gummy that is "balanced" (equal parts THC and CBD) and has no more than 10mg THC per serving, you should be fine.
Source: I'm an experienced stoner in a legal country and I used to copy edit and fact check online articles and resources about cannabis for a cannabis company.
posted by nightrecordings at 5:47 AM on June 7, 2024 [5 favorites]
I'll explain. Some gummies are advertised as containing either a "sativa" strain of cannabis or an "indica" strain - more on those in a minute. Other gummies may be labeled specifically as "hybrids" that contain a roughly equal amount of sativa and indica. And then there are "balanced" edibles, which contain an equal amount of THC (the stuff that gets you stoned) and CBD (the stuff that gives pain relief and can be good for anxiety).
Here's a basic breakdown:
- Indica strains = makes you calm, sometimes even sleepy, preferred by people who want to be stoned but don't want weed to make them feel anxious
- Sativa strains = stimulating, makes you feel goofy/want to laugh
- Hybrids = when you want a little indica, a little sativa for a chill but still fun high
- Balanced = this one (half THC, half CBD) is perfect for folks who hate jittery highs. The CBD undercuts the stuff that makes you jittery so you can enjoy being stoned without the anxiety and side effects.
If I had to give you guidance when shopping for similar THC gummies, I'd recommend:
- Products that contain no more than 10mg of THC, maximum, per dose. (Start with 5mg if you're worried, but 10mg is usually a good starter dose for the casual consumer. If you're taller or weigh more, 10mg is less likely to be too much for you than if you're someone with a pretty small frame.)
- Products that are either labeled as "indica" or "balanced."
If you look for a gummy that is "balanced" (equal parts THC and CBD) and has no more than 10mg THC per serving, you should be fine.
Source: I'm an experienced stoner in a legal country and I used to copy edit and fact check online articles and resources about cannabis for a cannabis company.
posted by nightrecordings at 5:47 AM on June 7, 2024 [5 favorites]
Most of nightrecordings info is really helpful, but 10mg of THC can hit pretty hard.
For example, my partner, who does not indulge very often, only takes 5mg, usually cutting a gummy in half. Times where she went above that (to a full dose of 10mg) she sort of freaks out, its not fun.
posted by RajahKing at 8:54 AM on June 7, 2024 [3 favorites]
For example, my partner, who does not indulge very often, only takes 5mg, usually cutting a gummy in half. Times where she went above that (to a full dose of 10mg) she sort of freaks out, its not fun.
posted by RajahKing at 8:54 AM on June 7, 2024 [3 favorites]
Yeah, 10mg is more than I take, a 200 pound man who uses THC 5 days a week. It's certainly a dose that plenty of people take, but it's on the high end of normal.
posted by bowbeacon at 9:15 AM on June 7, 2024 [1 favorite]
posted by bowbeacon at 9:15 AM on June 7, 2024 [1 favorite]
I think that point about 10mg is more than fair, glad you both stepped in to check me. I forget sometimes that just because 10mg is the 1-serving standard for commercial cannabis products in Ontario, doesn’t mean it’s what everyone takes or starts at. Agree that 5mg is a much better place to start, especially if you’re concerned about the effects being too strong.
posted by nightrecordings at 4:31 PM on June 7, 2024
posted by nightrecordings at 4:31 PM on June 7, 2024
Response by poster: I should add I only take 1/4 of any of the gummies I've tried, ones I've been assured will not make me jittery, and this mystery one is the only one that has worked.
posted by mareli at 5:47 PM on June 7, 2024
posted by mareli at 5:47 PM on June 7, 2024
Response by poster: Thanks everyone. The person who gave them to me finally found the container. Unfortunately, they're not sold in my state but now I have a better idea of what to look for thanks to that and your answers above. Indica!
posted by mareli at 9:56 AM on June 11, 2024
posted by mareli at 9:56 AM on June 11, 2024
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