Tinctures are a good choice for many patients because they are easy to use, quick to take effect, are discreet and are virtually odorless. Sublingual administration allows the active ingredients to get into the bloodstream more quickly than an edible as the tissue beneath the tongue contains a huge number of tiny blood vessels and the cannabinoids in the tinctures quickly diffuse into these capillaries and the bloodstream. By avoiding the digestive tract, activation is quicker and sublingual absorption avoids the liver which lessens the intensity, while still delivering very effective relief.