Drift Away Tincture by Yummi Karma

93 Points

Yummi Karma was founded in 2014 by a duo of plant-loving sisters! I enjoy YK products but hadn’t yet tried any from the sleep collection. Included in Yummi Karma’s extensive list of products, this baby’s goal is to induce high quality sleep. Drift Away Bedtime Elixir is a transparent liquid in an opaque bottle with a dropper. Suspended in MCT is an herbal blend, natural flavors, no added sugar, and it’s vegan. The dosing directions are clearly articulated and easy to follow; I know exactly how much THC & CBD I’m getting and don’t need to do any math! Sublingual tinctures are intended to be used by placing it under the tongue or by #buccaldosing , which is when the tincture is placed between the cheek and the gum. Tincture should be held in the mouth for about 30 seconds to absorb into the circulatory system. You can swallow it straight away too, but it may take a little bit longer to take effect as it works its way through the digestive system. I tend to take tincture on its own, but it could be combined with food or drink. You’ll just need to emulsify it with a fat since this is not meant to be water-soluble.

Bedtime Elixir has a light vanilla scent and tastes like vanilla without a weird aftertaste - it actually tastes good. In addition to the charms of the almighty cannabis flower, THC & CBD, there is also #chamomile , #lavender , #magnesium and #melatonin in the mix to promote restful sleep, help increase the quality of sleep, fight anxiety, and regulate internal sleep clock, respectively. This lovely, intentional combination makes Drift Away a fabulous addition to my nightstand.

The effect of bedtime elixir is palpable, but not overpowering. The tincture took under 20 minutes to take effect - I felt distinctly relaxed and ready to get horizontal. It didn’t knock me out, but it made it really, really easy to fall asleep. When I awoke I felt refreshed and ready for the day whereas a similar dose in edibles form can leave me still feeling a tad high in the morning. I’m a seasoned patient and like tinctures a lot - but don’t shy away if you’re newer to herb - this would also be a great option for folks for whom full THC products are too strong, for those who don’t want to eat added sugar in edibles, or for consumers who don’t want to smoke.

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