Mindful Medicating for the Holidays

The holidays are a joyful time for family get-togethers – but with family, stress is sometimes inevitable. While the industry has made progress with the de-stigmatization of medical marijuana, explaining to the family the herby scent to your clothing and person adds a more personal layer to that holiday stress. Thankfully, cannabis has made huge strides from the marijuana of former years, making discreet cannabis use an option.

MÜV products were formulated to perform reliably and consistently for Florida medical marijuana patients. Better still, they were created in an effort to provide medical cannabis in discreet formats patients are already familiar with – think transdermals, oral ingestibles, and inhalers. These formats mitigate the risk of bringing the tell-tale cannabis scent with you for the holidays, while still providing the beneficial cannabinoids and long-lasting effects you need for symptom management.

Take a look at a few of our favorite ways to medicate with cannabis discreetly:

Cannabis Vapes

Intend to step out for some fresh air throughout the dinner days ahead? Bring a vape! Cannabis vapes have low odor, making them a discreet way for you to quickly ease any stress or anxiety. The beauty of vapes is their accessibility; many carry nicotine vapes, making most none the wiser to the cannabis option. And, there are so many to choose from:

(the) Essence Carts

If you're like us, you want to linger in the holiday moments, when friends and family come together and the scents of delicious holiday cooking seep into every room in the house. (the) Essence is all about savoring those moments, creating meaning out of the minute, all with cannabis favorites. Staples for your holidays should be:

• Botanical carts, in 0.5g and 1g sizes. Time-tested strains, crafted with all-natural botanical terps for a consistent punch every time. Grab 'em in Jack Herer, Black Mamba, Maui Wowie, Berry Gelato, Wedding Cake, and more.
• Nectar carts, in 0.3g disposables and 0.5g and 1g sizes. New and established cultivars, cured to perfection then BHO-extracted for a delicious, potent, and effective vaping experience. Once you try Nectar, there's no going back.

MÜV Plus and Live Resin Carts

Pure cannabis extract is what awaits with MÜV Plus and Live Resin carts. These vapes are crafted using MÜV strains, housed in ceramic hardware to ensure an even heating and delicious flavor till the last draw. There are two key differences between these vapes:

• Plus leverages dried and cured flower, ethanol extracted for a smooth, delicious experience. With 0.3g All-in-One disposables, and 0.5g and 1g carts, there's a size that suits all holiday needs.
• Live Resin carts use live flower, flash-frozen for the truest plant profile, and extracted with hydrocarbons to retain those compounds. 0.5g and 1g carts means there will be plenty of oil for the holidays.

With both options, you may want to get a little extra distance from the family, as they are distinctly more kushy on the exhale, though the scent does dissipate quickly.

Savvy Vapes

We don't know what is better, the price of Savvy vapes or their effects. Crafted to inspire a state of mind wherever you are, these 300mg pens and 1g carts are sure to be a staple holiday season and everyday thereafter. Find your new fave in:

• Happy Hour sativa, in 1g raspberry candy Blue Raz Haze and tropical margarita Juicy Mango, and 300mg and 1g juicy honeydew Summer Melon
• Vacay hybrid, in 1g candy-sweet, creamy peachy Peaches & Cream and banana candy Banana Sherbz, and 300mg and 1g pineapple and floral Pineapple Mimosa
• Kick Back indica, in 1g sugary sweet grape soda Grape Kush and sweet berry and citrus Rainbow Sherbet, and 300mg and 1g light berries and earth Fresh Berry

For the 1g camp, be sure to snag a Savvy vape battery for the ultimate cannabis aesthetic.

Sweet Supply Pods

Sweet tooth? Satisfy it with Sweet Supply Pods. These botanical pods are available in 0.5g and 1g options, crafted to satisfy in flavor and effects.

• 0.5g pods, available in 1:1 THC/CBD OG Kush, creamy and caramelized Cereal Milk, berry sweet Blue Dream, citrusy and tangy Lemonade Kush, mango and spiced Mango Kush, candied grape Gruntz, candy sweet citrus Rainbow Belts, and fruity Watermelon
• 1g pods, available in creamy peachy Georgia Pie, mango-citrus Limoncello, creamy sugared Sugar Sherbet Punch, and fruity-coconut-creamy Tiger's Blood

Be sure to snag a variable voltage Sweet Supply Dart battery for maximum output.

Cannabis Edibles

Get the delicious vibes started early with an edible dose. With effects that last hours and a host of tasty options, this is sure to be a go-to option for many. Choose from:

• Bits, the microdosing edibles. Created to enhance, not overtake, this 5mg option is sure to elevate your palate and mood.
• Encore and MÜV Soft Chews, delectable 10mg edibles crafted with pectin for a chewy experience. If you need a higher dose, explore RSO Soft Chews for full-spectrum effects.
• Chocolates, a staple in anyone's pantry and medicine cabinet. These edibles can be easily split into two 5mg doses or eaten as one 10mg dose, and available in dark and milk chocolate with additional flavors, and sugar-free options.
• Meltaways, the perfect palate cleanser when you need a dose up. 5mg per mint, in flavors Cinnamon, Wintermint, and Tangerine 1:1 2.5mg CBD/2.5mg THC make for the perfect oomph throughout the day, and can be that perfect palate cleanser between dinner and dessert (or round two of dinner, we're not judging).

Cannabis Capsules and Tinctures

EnCaps™ capsules reign supreme in the realm of discreet dosing. These tablets look like a capsule of fast-acting ibuprofen – and are just as fast-acting as the OTC. When taken on a full stomach, the onset time is just 30 minutes, with effects lasting 6-8 hours. That means, if you time it right, you can be it the perfect zen state of mind from the start of family shenanigans to finish. Explore EnCaps in two doses: 10mg THC of the cannabinoid and 25mg RSO.

If 10mg or 25mg are too high a dose for you, the EnCapsulated Tincture, available in THC, CBD or 1:1 THC/CBD, provides a rapid onset of effects that last up to 8 hours. The measured syringe allows you to customize your dose, with a full dropper equal to ~10mg. EnCaps is especially great if you prefer to microdose – add a dropper full or two to your personal water bottle and sip throughout the night to keep the edge off. Heads up, this formulation does contain alcohol.

For those who want a tincture without alcohol, the Strain-Specific Tincture provides 20mg of full-spectrum cannabis oil per dropper. While there is the benefit of the addition of strain-specific terpenes, this tincture is RSO-based, lending potent effects most beneficial for experienced users.

Transdermal Patches and Gels

For the most discreet dosing of cannabinoids, MÜV Cannabis Patch provides a consistent microdose of just 0.24mg of cannabinoids per hour over 72 hours (that covers Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping, too!). There is minimal psychoactivity, leaving disapproving family none the wiser. If you want a higher dose, or to manage breakthrough symptoms (including migraines or anxiety), MÜV Evolve Gel provides ~7-8 mg of cannabinoids per pump. Both options feature EnCaps encapsulated technology, providing full-body effects in a topical format.

MDI and Oral Spray

MÜV wanted to introduce a familiar device – one so familiar, you can feel comfortable dosing around your relatives. MÜV MDI was the first product produced in Florida, formulated with the same propellant as an albuterol inhaler. The size of cannabinoids THC (and CBD, depending on formulation) are shrunk to more effectively reach the bronchial tubes to enter the lungs. Ideal for product stacking, the MDI provides a consistent microdose of 2.4mg per actuation.

And for those who want a little palate cleanser, Oral Spray provides a soft peppermint orange flavor, along with 1.9 mg of isolated THC. Sublingual (under the tongue) dosing allows for rapid onset of effects from a product small enough to discreetly fit in your pocket or purse. Your family need only know you’re refreshing and cleansing your palette between plates!

Show Us Your Discreet Cannabis Favorites

Whether you bring a vape, dose an edible, or bring oral spray, we'd love to see what you pair for your holiday season! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @muv.fl and tag us in your holiday prep. Who knows, you could be someone's December inspo!

At MÜV, we wish you a happy, stress-free holiday season!

*This post was originally published on September 25, 2021, and last updated on November 19, 2024, to include new products.