Lights Out Tincture by Yummi Karma
95 Points
It was my wife’s turn to wake up at 7 AM with our daughter, which meant it was my one morning a week to sleep in. When I get this opportunity, I usually like to consume a cannabis product that will put me to sleep and keep me asleep for as long as my body will allow. I had never tried any of the many varieties of sister-owned Yummi Karma tinctures, so I decided to give their Lights Out Marshmallow tincture a whirl. According to the package, this tincture also contains Chamomile, which promotes restful sleep, Lavender, which helps with sleep quality and Magnesium, which helps fight anxiety. The tincture also uses all natural flavors, contains no added sugar and is completely vegan. Tinctures are a great sleep option for me, as I have a high tolerance, and therefore I usually find myself consuming multiple gummies with lots of sugar right before bed, which isn’t ideal. If this tincture keeps me asleep, it could be a nice addition to my nighttime repertoire when I have the opportunity to sleep in.
The Lights Out Marshmallow tincture contains 33mg of THC per one milliliter dropper, with 30ml in the bottle for a total of 1000mg of THC. The dropper is marked with .25ml, .5ml and .75ml lines to help with dosing. This review is based on my Minimum Effective Dose (MED), or the smallest amount needed to achieve the desired effect. My MED has risen from 50mg of THC to 70mg of THC as my tolerance has gone up, but that’s if I consume on an empty stomach. If my stomach is not empty, I always add a bit of THC, as a full stomach can dampen the effects. You should be sure you know how consuming more THC than your MED affects you before trying this. I decided to take 3ml of the tincture, or 100mg of THC. If you are unsure of your MED, it is recommended to start with 5mg of THC, or about .2ml. If you have a strong sensitivity to cannabis edibles, then this product may not be the right fit for you, as it is difficult to dose small amounts of THC.
The tincture is in a bottle which comes inside a box. Simply press down on the top of the bottle and twist to open. There is no immediate aroma, but once you stick your nose inside the bottle, you can pick up the sweet and earthy hints of toasted marshmallow. The aroma is subtle enough to be pleasantly sweet without seeming artificial (probably because they use only natural flavors). The smell of cannabis oil is present, but it is overshadowed by the smell of the marshmallow. I had a difficult time getting a full milliliter of the tincture in the dropper, so I consumed my 3ml through four .75ml doses. I squirted the tincture right under my tongue and let it settle there for a bit before swallowing the rest. The marshmallow flavor was there, but the oily consistency wasn’t very pleasant. That’s just kinda how it goes with oil-based tinctures when you have a high tolerance, though. Yummi Karma uses coconut oil as their base, which I prefer to alcohol, but it does leave a light oily film in the mouth. The marshmallow flavor was pleasant, however, and the oily consistency was far from a dealbreaker.
I took the tincture around 11:30 PM as I got into bed. My goal was to lie in bed reading until I (hopefully) couldn’t keep my eyes open. That moment arrived less than 30 minutes after taking the tincture. By midnight, I was passed out HARD. I woke up once during the night to use the restroom, and I definitely had to steady myself on the walk there. Upon getting back in bed, I immediately fell back asleep until I woke around 10 AM. I was still a bit groggy when I woke up, so I would probably only recommend this product if you are able to sleep in the next day. I also took more than my MED, so that could have contributed to the amount of morning grogginess.
If you have a higher tolerance and are looking for an easy to consume sleep aid, the Yummi Karma Lights Out Marshmallow tincture is a great option. It is tasty, effective, fast-acting and easy to dose. At the correct dose, it will keep you asleep throughout the night. As I mentioned before, though, make sure that you are able to sleep in the next day. No one enjoys having to wake up and be active and present through an indica hangover!
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