Compositions and methods for oral administration of cannabinoids and terpenoids

Abstract

The present invention relates to oral administration of water soluble cannabinoid and terpenoid concentrates on a flavored fibrous carrier. The compositions described herein provide an alternative to smoked cannabis that also avoid the slow action and unpredictable dosing of edible cannabis preparations. Water soluble concentrates of cannabinoids and terpenoids may be produced by derivatization reactions which are known in the art. Such water soluble concentrates enjoy significantly increased absorption by mucosal membranes of the mouth and may therefore be experienced by the consumer more quickly. Water soluble cannabinoid and terpenoid concentrates may be used in combination with each other and in combination with non-derivatized molecules which provides the user with fast and slow acting components in a single delivery vehicle.

1 . A product for oral administration of cannabinoids comprising:
 a. a cannabinoid;   b. a fibrous carrier selected from the group consisting of: coconut coir, hemp, rice, bamboo, corn husk, silk husk, fruit skin, straw, flax, and soy;   c. a carrier oil;   d. an essential oil;   e. a flavoring;   f. a binding agent chosen from the group consisting of xanathan gum, guar gum, agar, gelatin, pectin, psyllium husk powder, flax, and chia seed; and   g. a pouch formed of cellulose fiber or other plant based fiber.   
     
     
         2 . The product of  claim 1 , wherein the cannabinoid includes a water soluble cannabinoid chosen from the group consisting of derivatized carbon 1 phenolic esters and derivatized carbon 3 pentyl side chains. 
     
     
         3 . The product of  claim 1 , further comprising a terpene. 
     
     
         4 . The product of  claim 1 , further comprising a nicotine component. 
     
     
         5 . The product of  claim 1 , wherein the carrier oil is selected from the group consisting of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) oil, apricot oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, olive oil, sesame oil, evening primrose oil, rapeseed oil, camellia seed oil, sunflower oil, manila oil, jojoba oil, emu oil, castor oil, borage seed oil, walnut oil, peanut oil, pecan oil, macadamia oil, coconut oil, palm oil, hazelnut oil, cocoa butter, almond oil, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing. 
     
     
         6 . The product of  claim 1 , wherein the essential oil is selected from the group consisting of wintergreen, peppermint, spearmint, corn mint, mandarin, orange, grapefruit, lime, lemon, apple, strawberry, tangerine, ginger, lavender, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon leaf oil, pineapple fragrance oil, tobacco oil, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing. 
     
     
         7 . The product of  claim 1 , wherein the flavoring is selected from the group consisting of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), monk fruit substitutes, monk fruit derivatives, monk fruit relatives, xylitol, other sugar alcohols, stevia extracted from the leaves of the plant species  Stevia rebaudiana,  stevia related sweeteners, miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), miracle fruit related sweeteners, citric acid, other organic acids used in food production, cayenne pepper, salt, sodium bicarbonate, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing. 
     
     
         8 . The product of  claim 1 , further comprising an emulsifier selected from the group consisting of lecithin, mustard, sodium phosphates, sodium stearoyl lactylate, polysorbates oleates, stearates, and other esters of monoglycerides of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing. 
     
     
         9 . The product of  claim 1 , further comprising a vitamin chosen from the group consisting of coenzyme-Q10, pyrroloquinoline quinone, nicotinamide riboside, vitamin C, methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), pyridoxal-5-phosphate (p5p), 1-theanine, caffeine, rhodiola rosea, choline, pine pollen extract, deer antler velvet, gingko biloba, vinpocetine, bacopa monnieri, ganoderman lucidium (reishi mushroom), cordyceps sinesis (cordyceps mushroom), hericium erinaceus (lions mane mushroom), creatine monohydrate, branched chain amino acids (bcaa's), guarana seed extract, panax ginseng root extract, sibering ginseng root extract, ashwaghanda, astralagus, curcurmin, maca, holy basil, schisandra, tongkat ali, GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid), tribulus terrestris, and a combination of two or more of the foregoing.