How to Make a Cannabis Tincture (Green Dragon & Alcohol-Free)
A cannabis tincture is a liquid extract you dose by the drop — the most precise base there is, and fat-free. There are two main types: alcohol (often called green dragon) and alcohol-free.
Green dragon — the alcohol tincture
High-proof food-grade alcohol pulls cannabinoids straight from decarbed flower. It's fast-acting under the tongue and stirs cleanly into drinks. Full method in our Green Dragon tincture recipe.
Alcohol-free options
- Vegetable glycerin tincture — sweet and gentle, no alcohol.
- MCT oil — an oil-based "tincture" that's great sublingually and in food.
How to dose a tincture
Tinctures are strong, so dose by the drop or teaspoon. Put your batch details into the Dosing Terminal to see the milligrams per millilitre, then start with a small amount and wait.
FAQ
What is green dragon tincture?
It's a cannabis tincture made by soaking decarbed flower in high-proof alcohol until the alcohol takes on the cannabinoids (and a green tint — hence the name).
How long does a tincture take to work?
Under the tongue, 15–45 minutes; swallowed or in food, it behaves like an edible and takes 1–2 hours.
Educational information only, not medical advice.