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WO2019036243A1
WO2019036243A1 PCT/US2018/045714 US2018045714W WO2019036243A1 WO 2019036243 A1 WO2019036243 A1 WO 2019036243A1 US 2018045714 W US2018045714 W US 2018045714W WO 2019036243 A1 WO2019036243 A1 WO 2019036243A1
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Tuna Yucel
Scott S. FINNANCE
Stephen E. Zale
Nicholas J. BOYLAN
William Stephen Faraci
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Molecular Infusions, Llc
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  • compositions comprising one or more or at least two active ingredient(s), e.g., a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene
  • the invention further provides for compositions comprising a surfactant and/or co ⁇ solvent, as well as methods of making and using the same.
  • the compositions include self ⁇ emulsifying formulations and formulations that form micelle solution/dispersions.
  • the compositions of the present invention are suitable for oral administration.
  • the compositions increase drug solubilization through colloidal or micellar dispersion.
  • the compositions may reduce the time of onset, effect of food on absorption, and potentially lower hepatic first ⁇ pass metabolism of the cannabinoid, thereby improving bioavailability.
  • Cannabinoids are a class of active compounds derived from the Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid plant commonly known as marijuana.
  • the most notable cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.
  • THC phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol
  • tetrahydrocannabinol ( ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC) mimic the actions of anandamide and 2 ⁇
  • arachidonoylglycerol neurotransmitters produced naturally in the body. These cannabinoids produce the effects associated with cannabis by binding to the CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the brain.
  • Cannabidiol is another major constituent of the cannabis plant.
  • Other cannabinoids include Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabicyclol (CBL), Cannabivarin (CBV), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Cannabidivarin (CBDV),
  • Cannabichromevarin CBCV
  • Cannabigerovarin CBGV
  • Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether CBGM
  • Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid THCA
  • cannabinol CBN
  • Cannabidiolic Acid CBDA
  • MARINOL® Synthetic ⁇ 9 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol (dronabinol) is marketed under the trade name MARINOL®.
  • Dronabinol is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the control of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and for appetite stimulation of AIDS patients suffering from the wasting syndrome.
  • MARINOL® is a formulation of dronabinol in sesame oil presented as a soft gelatin capsule for oral administration. After oral administration, dronabinol has an onset of action of approximately 0.5 to 1 hours and peak effect at 2 to 4 hours. Duration of action for psychoactive effects is 4 to 6 hours, but the appetite stimulant effect of dronabinol may continue for 24 hours or longer after administration.
  • Dronabinol is almost completely absorbed (90 to 95%) after single oral doses. Due to the combined effects of first pass hepatic metabolism and high lipid solubility, only 10 to 20% of the administered dose reaches the systemic circulation.
  • compositions for treating pain, inflammation and inflammatory diseases including autoimmune inflammatory diseases such as MS, and other diseases, conditions, and pathologies.
  • composition comprising a lipophilic agent that disperses rapidly in aqueous medium and forms a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion.
  • the present invention addresses these needs by providing improved formulations, including rapid dispersing formulations, for use in a variety of conditions including pain, inflammation and
  • autoimmune inflammatory diseases including autoimmune inflammatory diseases such as MS, nausea and vomiting, and other diseases or conditions.
  • a first aspect provides a composition comprising:
  • the composition comprises at least two active ingredients. In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.
  • At least one of the active ingredients is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises at least two active ingredients selected from: one or more cannabinoids and/or one or more terpenes and/or one or more other active ingredients selected from ethyl pyruvate, melatonin, caffeine or resveratrol.
  • the composition comprises at least one active ingredient; and at least one surfactant.
  • At least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises more than one active ingredient and/or more than surfactant.
  • composition further comprises a co ⁇ solvent.
  • composition comprises:
  • At least one fatty acid at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof.
  • At least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises more than one active ingredient.
  • the composition comprises more than one surfactant.
  • the composition comprises more than one fatty acid, more than one monoglyceride, more than one diglyceride, more than one triglyceride, or a combination thereof.
  • the composition further comprises a co ⁇ solvent.
  • the composition is a non ⁇ aqueous formulation.
  • the composition is a pharmaceutical composition, preferably an oral dosage form.
  • the oral dosage form is a solid, liquid, or semi ⁇ solid oral dosage form.
  • the invention provides for a unit dose of the composition.
  • a second aspect provides a method of making the composition of the first aspect or otherwise of the present invention, comprising the steps of:
  • At least one fatty acid optionally, providing at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof;
  • the method comprises providing more than one active ingredient. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing more than one
  • the method comprises providing more than one fatty acid, more than one monoglyceride, more than one diglyceride, and/or more than one triglyceride. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing a co ⁇ solvent.
  • At least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,
  • cannabinoid extract cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • a third aspect provides for a method of treating or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, e.g., human, including pain, nausea, and/or vomiting, autoimmune
  • inflammatory diseases such as MS, and other diseases and conditions, comprising the step of administering to said subject an effective amount of a composition of the first aspect.
  • the composition is a non ⁇ aqueous composition. In another embodiment, the composition is free of fats or oils. In another embodiment, the
  • composition is free of exogenously added fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or triglycerides (e.g., MCT or LCT).
  • the composition is a
  • the pharmaceutical composition comprises a physiologically/pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
  • the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a final concentration of 0.1 wt% (composition) and at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C.
  • the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or stirring) for emulsification/dispersion.
  • the composition is a unit dose.
  • the composition is an oral dosage form, or more preferably, a solid, liquid, or semi ⁇ solid, non ⁇ aqueous, oral dosage form.
  • Emulsion particle size as a function of HLB number.
  • Formulation surfactant content 50 vol.% and aqueous emulsion concentration of 1.0 vol.%.
  • Open and solid circles denote Polysorbate – Span 80 blends and pure polysorbates, respectively.
  • Formulation surfactant content for squares, triangles and x symbols were 50, 75 and 90 vol.%, respectively.
  • Formulation surfactant content for squares, triangles and x symbols were 50, 75 and 90 vol.%, respectively.
  • Figure 9 Minimum mass ratio of PEG ⁇ 40 hydrogenated castor oil to THC ⁇ distillate as a function of artificial orange flavor concentration in some beverage additive compositions that rapidly self ⁇ emulsify into micellar dispersions when added to water or another
  • composition of the present invention “comprising an active
  • ingredient contains one or any number of active ingredients, unless otherwise specified.
  • the phrases “consists of” or “consisting of” are closed ⁇ ended and includes only those features specified. When used in a clause, the phrases “consists of” or “consisting of” limit only the element set forth in that clause.
  • phrases "consists essentially of” and “consisting essentially of” are partially open and limited to features that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s)" of the claimed invention.
  • the phrases include an unrecited level of impurities that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s), e.g., activity or stability, of a composition of the invention.
  • treat means to alleviate, reduce or abrogate one or more symptoms or characteristics of a disease or disorder and may be curative, palliative, prophylactic or slow the progression of the disease or disorder.
  • an amount of active ingredient(s) means an amount of active ingredient(s) that will result in a desired effect or result.
  • therapeutically effective amount means an amount of active ingredient(s) that will elicit a desired biological or pharmacological response, e.g., effective to prevent, alleviate, or ameliorate symptoms of a disease or disorder; slow, halt or reverse an underlying process or progression of a disease or disorder; partially or fully restore cellular function; or prolong the survival of the subject being treated.
  • patient or subject means an animal, including mammals, non ⁇ human animals, and especially humans.
  • the patient or subject is a human.
  • the patient or subject is a human male.
  • the patient or subject is a human female.
  • compositions comprising a at least one active ingredient.
  • the composition comprises at least two active ingredients.
  • at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, or cannabis extract.
  • the composition further comprises a surfactant.
  • the compositions further comprise a co ⁇ solvent.
  • the composition is a rapid dispersion formulation.
  • compositions include self ⁇ emulsifying compositions, e.g., self ⁇ emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), oil ⁇ free, and micellar dispersions, comprising an active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid.
  • Some of the compositions comprise at least one co ⁇ solvent.
  • Some of the compositions comprise at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof.
  • compositions that comprise a triglyceride include compositions that comprise a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) or a long chain triglyceride (LCT), wherein the MCT and LCT, unless otherwise specified, represents either a single species of medium chain triglyceride or long chain triglyceride, respectively, or a mixture of medium chain triglycerides and/or long chain
  • MCT medium chain triglyceride
  • LCT long chain triglyceride
  • compositions including self ⁇ emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) and micelles, (e.g., swollen micellar dispersions), of the present invention enhance oral bioavailability by the formation of colloidal dispersions, thus increasing solubility of the active ingredient.
  • SEDDS self ⁇ emulsifying drug delivery systems
  • micelles e.g., swollen micellar dispersions
  • the composition is a non ⁇ aqueous composition. In another embodiment, the composition is free of fats or oils. In another embodiment, the
  • composition is free of exogenously added fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or triglycerides (e.g., MCT or LCT).
  • the composition has a viscosity of less than or equal to: 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 17.5, 15, 12.5, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.5 cP at 20 degrees C.
  • the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium, e.g., water or deionized water, at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or stirring) for
  • the composition is a unit dose.
  • the composition is an oral dosage form, or more preferably, a solid, liquid, or semi ⁇ solid, non ⁇ aqueous, oral dosage form.
  • composition is a pharmaceutical composition.
  • pharmaceutical composition comprises a
  • compositions of the present invention include formulations that avoid hepatic first ⁇ pass metabolism, in part, by targeting chylomicron/lipoprotein delivery.
  • compositions of the present invention include formulations that have a faster onset of action – the time it takes an active ingredient to reach a minimum effective concentration after the active ingredient is administered.
  • the compositions of the present invention include formulations that have greater stability, greater oral bioavailability, or reduced individual variability of bioavailability, e.g., by reducing food ⁇ effect, greater efficacy, or, in the case of THC, a more intense psychotropic effect as compared to MARINOL®. and may be formulated for immediate release.
  • compositions of the present invention comprise at least one active ingredient.
  • at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.
  • at least one of the active ingredients is selected from a cannabinoid,
  • cannabinoid extract cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises at least two active ingredients.
  • at least one of the active ingredients is selected from one or more cannabis extract, cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract, or
  • At least one of the active ingredients is selected from one or more anti ⁇ insomnia, anti ⁇ tussive, opioid analgesic, decongestant, non ⁇ opioid analgesic/anti ⁇ inflammatory drug, anti ⁇ migraine drug, anti ⁇ emetic, anti ⁇ histamine, proton pump inhibitor,
  • H 2 antagonist/H 2 blocker tranquilizer, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anti ⁇ psychotic, anti ⁇ diarrheal, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug, anti ⁇ Parkinson disease drug, benzodiazepine, benzodiazepine antagonist, barbiturate, barbiturate antagonist, stimulant, stimulant antagonist, antidepressant, nutraceutical, nicotine, BCS Class II active ingredient, BCS Class IV active ingredient, an anti ⁇ multiple
  • ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
  • MS sclerosis
  • the composition comprises:
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ insomnia.
  • the anti ⁇ insomnia is selected from any one or more of: melatonin, L ⁇
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ tussive.
  • the anti ⁇ tussive is selected from any one or more of: benzonatate, caramiphen edisylate, chlophedianol, codeine, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, hydrocodone, levopropoxyphene, morphine, codeine, ethylmorphine, dihydrocodeine, benzylmorphine, laudanum, dihydroisocodeine, nicocodeine, nicodicodeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, acetyldihydrocodeine, thebacon, diamorphine (heroin), acetylmorphone, noscapine, or pholcodine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an opioid analgesic.
  • the opioid analgesic is selected from any one or more of: alfentanil, allylprodine, alphaprodine, anileridine, benzylmorphine, bezitramide, buprenorphine, butorphanol, clonitazene, codeine, desomorphine, dextromoramide, dezocine,
  • diampromide diamorphone, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphine, dimenoxadol,
  • dimepheptanol dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl butyrate, dipipanone, eptazocine, ethoheptazine, ethylmethylthiambutene, ethylmorphine, etonitazene, fentanyl,
  • hydrocodone hydromorphone, hydroxypethidine, isomethadone, ketobemidone,
  • methadone metopon, morphine, myrophine, nalbuphine, narceine, nicomorphine, norlevorphanol, normethadone, nalorphine, normorphine, norpipanone, opium, oxycodone,
  • oxymorphone papaveretum, pentazocine, phenadoxone, phenomorphan, phenazocine, phenoperidine, piminodine, piritramide, proheptazine, promedol, properidine, propiram, propoxyphene, sufentanil, tilidine, or tramadol.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a decongestant.
  • the decongestant is selected from any one or more of: pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, phenylephrine bitartrate, phenylephrine hydrochloride or pseudoephedrine sulfate.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a non ⁇ opioid analgesic/anti ⁇ inflammatory drug.
  • the non ⁇ opioid analgesic/ anti ⁇ inflammatory is selected from any one or more of: acetaminophen or a non ⁇ steroidal anti ⁇ inflammatory agent selected from the group consisting of aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen, flubufen, ketoprofen, indoprofen, piroprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin, pramoprofen, muroprofen, trioxaprofen, suprofen, aminoprofen, tiaprofenic acid, fluprofen, bucloxic acid, indomethacin, sulindac, tolmetin, zomepirac, tiopinac, zidometacin
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ migraine drug.
  • the anti ⁇ migraine drug is selected from any one or more of: 2 ⁇ bromo ⁇ LSD, acetaminophen/dichloralphenazone/isometheptene mucate, almotriptin, alniditan, amidrine, avitriptan, caffeine/ergotamine, calcitonin gene ⁇ related peptide receptor antagonist, clonidine, dasolampanel, dihydroergotamine, dimetotiazine, donitriptan, dotarizine, eletriptan, ergotamine, ergotamine/chlorcyclizine/caffeine, flumedroxone acetate, iprazochrome, lasmiditan, lisuride, lomerizine, methysergide, migraleve,
  • paracetamol/metoclopramide paracetamol/metoclopramide, prochlorperazine, promethazine, proxibarbital, rimegepant, rizatriptan, selurampanel, sumatriptan, telcagepant, tezampanel, topiramate, or zolmitriptan.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ emetic.
  • the anti ⁇ emetic is selected from any one or more of: dolasetron, granisetron, ondansetron, tropisetron, palonosetron, mirtazapine, metoclopramide, cyclizine, diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, meclizine, promethazine, or hydroxyzine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ histamine.
  • the anti ⁇ histamine is selected from any one or more of: diphenhydramine, loratadine, desloratadine, meclizine, fexofenadine, pheniramine, cetirizine, promethazine, brompheniramine, clemastine fumarate or chlorpheniramine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a proton pump inhibitors (PPI).
  • PPI proton pump inhibitors
  • the PPI is selected from any one or more of: omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, or rabeprazole.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a H 2 antagonist/H 2 blocker.
  • the H 2 antagonist/H 2 blocker is selected from any one or more of: cimetidine, ranitidine, or famotidine, nizatidine, ebrotidine, mifentidine, roxatidine, pisatidine, or aceroxatidine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a tranquilizer.
  • the tranquilizer is selected from any one or more of: amobarbital,
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anticonvulsant.
  • the anti ⁇ convulsant is selected from any one or more of: elbamate,
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a hypnotic.
  • the hypnotic is selected from any one or more of: zolpidem, zaleplon, zopiclone, or eszopiclone.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a muscle relaxant.
  • the muscle relaxant is selected from any one or more of: methocarbamol, carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, cyclobenzaprine, gabapentin, metaxalone, or orphenadrine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ psychotic.
  • the anti ⁇ psychotic is selected from any one or more of: haloperidol,
  • methotrimeprazine pimozide, chlorprothixene, flupenthixol, thiothixene, zuclopenthixol, clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, ziprasidone, amisulpride, asenapine, or paliperidone.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ diarrheal.
  • the anti ⁇ diarrheal is bismuth subsalicylate or loperamide.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug.
  • ADHD drug is selected from any one or more of: methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine, or atomoxetine hydrochloride.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti ⁇ Parkinson disease drug.
  • the anti ⁇ Parkinson disease drug is selected from any one or more of: amantadine, Apokyn, apomorphine, bromocriptine, carbidopa/levodopa, Cycloset, Duopa, entacapone/levodopa/carbidopa, Gocovri, levodopa, Mirapex, Mirapex ER, Neupro, Parlodel, pramipexole, Requip, Requip XL, ropinirole, rotigotine, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, or Stalevo.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a benzodiazepine.
  • the benzodiazepine is selected from any one or more of: alprazolam, bromazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, halazepam, ketazolam, lorazepam, nitrazepam, oxazepam, prazepam, quazepam, temazepam, and triazolam.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise is a benzodiazepine antagonist.
  • the benzodiazepine antagonist is flumazenil.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a barbiturate.
  • the barbiturate is selected from any one or more of: amobarbital,
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a barbiturate antagonist.
  • the barbiturate is an amphetamine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a stimulant.
  • the stimulant is selected from caffeine or an amphetamine, such as amphetamine, dextroamphetamine resin complex, dextroamphetamine, and
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a stimulant antagonist.
  • the stimulant antagonist is a benzodiazepine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise an antidepressant.
  • the antidepressant is selected from any one or more of: agomelatine, Allegron (see nortriptyline), amitriptyline, Anafranil (see clomipramine), Brintellix (see vortioxetine), Cipralex (see escitalopram), Cipramil (see citalopram), citalopram,
  • clomipramine Cymbalta (see duloxetine), Depefex XL (see venlafaxine), dosulepin, doxepin, duloxetine, Edronax (see reboxetine), Efexor XL (see venlafaxine), escitalopram, Faverin (see fluvoxamine), fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, Foraven XL (see venlafaxine), imipramine, isocarboxazid, lofepramine, Lomont (see lofepramine), Lustral (see sertraline), Manerix (see moclobemide), mianserin, mirtazapine, moclobemide, Molipaxin (see trazodone), Nardil (see phenelzine), nortriptyline, Oxactin (see fluoxetine), Parnate (see tranylcypromine), paroxetine, phenelzine, Politid XL (see
  • fluoxetine Prozep
  • reboxetine Seroxat
  • sertraline Sinepin (see doxepin)
  • Sunveniz XL see venlafaxine
  • Surmontil see trimipramine
  • Tofranil see imipramine
  • Tonpular XL see venlafaxine
  • tranylcypromine tranylcypromine
  • trazodone trimipramine
  • Triptafen Triptafen
  • Valdoxan see agomelatine
  • Venadex XL see venlafaxine
  • Venaxx XL see venlafaxine
  • venlafaxine Venlalic XL (see venlafaxine)
  • ViePax see venlafaxine
  • the antidepressant is selected from any one or more of: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta), levomilnacipran (Fetzima), milnacipran (Ixel, Savella), venlafaxine (Effexor), reboxetine (Edronax), teniloxazine (Lucelan, Metatone), or viloxazine (Vivalan).
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a nutraceutical.
  • the nutraceutical is selected from any one or more of: 5 ⁇
  • methyltetrahydrofolic acid ademetionine, adenine, adenosine monophosphate, alfacalcidol, alpha ⁇ linolenic acid, ATP, beta carotene, biotin, calcidiol, calcitriol, castor oil, cholecalciferol, choline, chondroitin sulfate, coenzyme A, coenzyme Q10, creatine, curcumin,
  • cyanocobalamin cystine, dihomo ⁇ gamma ⁇ linolenic acid, ephedra, ergocalciferol, eucalyptol, fish oil, folic acid, ginkgo biloba, ginkgolide ⁇ A, ginkgolide ⁇ B, ginkgolide ⁇ C, ginkgolide ⁇ J, ginkgolide ⁇ M, ginseng, ginsenoside C, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rg1, glutamic acid, glutathione, glycine, glycine betaine, histidine, hyperforin, icosapent, icosapent ethyl, inulin, kava, krill oil, L ⁇ Alanine, L ⁇ Arginine, L ⁇ Asparagine, L ⁇ Aspartic Acid, L ⁇ Citrulline, L ⁇ Cysteine, L ⁇ Glutamine, L ⁇ Isoleucine, L ⁇ Leucine, L
  • riboflavin sage oil, serine, serotonin, sesame oil, sinecatechins, spermine, St. John's Wort, succinic acid, taurine, tetrahydrofolic acid, thiamine, tretinoin, tyramine, ubidecarenone, ubiquinol, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, or vitamin K.
  • one or more active ingredients may be selected from the following ingredients based on indication, classification, or site of action:
  • Skin health/beauty calcium, chromium, selenium, zinc, ascobyl pulminate, magnesium, L ⁇ carnitine, N ⁇ acetyL ⁇ L ⁇ carnitine, L ⁇ glutamine, collagen hydrolysate, tumeric, dmae (dimethylaminoethanol), green tea, grape seed, alpha lipoic acid, aloe vera extract, coenzymeq10, walnut, pomegranate, botanical gelatin, polyphenols, flavonoids;
  • CNS and brain function Vinpocetine, Ginkgo Biloba, L ⁇ Arginine, Acetyl ⁇ L ⁇ Carnitine, Feverfew, DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol), DMAE bitartrate, P ⁇ chlorophenoxyacetate;
  • Bone coral calcium, magnesium, Vitamin K, boron
  • Digestive tarragon oil, amylase, proteases, lipase, cellulose, pectin, HCL, sucrase, maltase, lactase, probiotics;
  • Vitamin B ⁇ complex Vitamin B ⁇ complex, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, caffeine, theobromine; Hormone: DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), pregnenolone, melatonin;
  • Weight Loss Hoodia gordonii, Gymnema sylvestre, hydroxycitrate: green tea leaf extract, betaine, piperine, potassium, maltodextrin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, thiamin,
  • riboflavin riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, chromium, molybdenum, Garcinia Cambogia, Congugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), Glucosol, Guarana, Hawthorn, ECGC
  • Prostate nettle root, saw palmetto, pygeum, lysopene;
  • MSM dimethylsulfone
  • glucosamine chondroitin
  • Liver Detox N ⁇ Acetyl Cystene, Milk, Thistle, Green Tea, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Red Clover,
  • Multi ⁇ Vitamin Vitamins A, C, D3, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid pantothenic acid, biotin, calcium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, potassium, inositol;
  • Immune green tea extract, colostrum, indole 3 carbonal, shitake mushroom, grapefruit seed extract, beta 1 ⁇ 3 glucon;
  • Female Libido pantothenic acid, L ⁇ arginine, muira puama, maca root, avena sativa, dong quai, choline, ginkgo biloba;
  • Post Memopausal black cohash, dong quai, chastertree berry, green tea, red clover, indole 3 carbinol;
  • Body Building Androstenedione, L ⁇ glutamine, L ⁇ tyrosine, L ⁇ arginine, L ⁇ glycine, L ⁇ lysine, whey protein, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone);
  • Antioxidant Vitamin C, Vitamin E, grape seed, alpha lipoic acid, green tea; Hangover: pharmaceutical charcoal, calcium.
  • the nutraceutical is selected from the group consisting of: folic acid, B ⁇ 6, K ⁇ 1, Co ⁇ Q, green tea, echinacea, myrrh or other medicinal oils, and derivatives of seaweed or kelp.
  • the nutraceuticals is selected from the group consisting of: vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid, CoQ10, DMAE, SAMe, phospholipids, choline, triglycerides, and hormones such as
  • the nutraceutical is a plants or plant component selected from the group consisting of: garlic, ginkgo biloba, kava kava, noni, ginseng, saw palmetto, milk thistle, stinging nettle, eucalyptus, aloe vera, feverfew, nasturtium, Ma Huang, and echinacea.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise nicotine.
  • the active ingredient(s) comprise a BCS Class II active
  • the BCS Class II active ingredient is selected from any one or more of following: aceclofenac, albendazole, amiodarone, atorvastatin, azithromycin, bicalutamide, bisacodyl, cabergoline, candesartancilexetil, carbamazepine, carvedilol, cefditoren, celecoxib, chloroquine, chlorpromazine, cilostazol, ciprofloxacin, cisapride, clarithromycin, clofazimine, clopidogrel, clozapine, cyclosporine, cyproterone, danazol, dapsone, diazepam, diclofenac, diflunisal, digoxin, diloxanide, ebastine, efavirenz, epalrestat, eprosartan, erythromycin, ethylicosapentate, ezetimi
  • At least one active ingredient is a BCS Class IV active ingredient.
  • the BCS Class IV active ingredient is selected from any
  • acetaminophen paracetamol
  • acetazolamide paracetamol
  • acetylsalicylic acid acyclovir
  • allopurinol aluminium hydroxide, amoxicillin, azathioprine, cefdinir, cefixime, cefotiam, cefpodoxime, cefuroxime axetil, dapsone, dexamethasone, doxycycline, famotidine, folic acid, hydrochlorothiazide, L ⁇ carbocysteine, levodopa, linezolid,
  • At least one active ingredient is ethyl pyruvate.
  • Ethyl pyruvate is a redox analogue of dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera), a drug for treating multiple sclerosis treatment.
  • Ethyl pyruvate efficiently suppressed the release of MS signature cytokines, IFN ⁇ ⁇ and IL ⁇ 17, from human PBMCs in vitro and from encephalitogenic T cells after in vivo application of EP to rats.
  • MS signature cytokines IFN ⁇ ⁇ and IL ⁇ 17
  • Djordje Miljkovi ⁇ et al. J Immunol 194 (6) 2493 ⁇ 2503 (2015).
  • Ethyl pyruvate has also been described for use in treating reperfusion injury (WO01/24793), some inflammatory disorders (WO02/074301, US2003/0232884), and renal failure
  • the active ingredient(s) is selected from one or more of group consisting of: ace ⁇ inhibitors, anti ⁇ Alzheimer's agents, antianginal drugs, anti ⁇ arrhythmias, anti ⁇ asthmatics, anti ⁇ cholesterolemics, analgesics, anesthetics, anti ⁇
  • convulsants anti ⁇ depressants, anti ⁇ diabetic agents, anti ⁇ diarrhea preparations, antidotes, anti ⁇ emetics, anti ⁇ histamines, anti ⁇ hypertensive drugs, anti ⁇ inflammatory agents, anti ⁇ lipid agents, anti ⁇ manics, anti ⁇ migraines, anti ⁇ nauseants, anti ⁇ stroke agents, anti ⁇ thyroid preparations, anti ⁇ tumor drugs, anti ⁇ viral agents, acne drugs, alkaloids, amino acid preparations, anti ⁇ tussives, anti ⁇ uricemic drugs, anti ⁇ viral drugs, anabolic preparations, systemic and non ⁇ systemic anti ⁇ infective agents, anti ⁇ neoplastics, anti ⁇ parkinsonian agents, anti ⁇ rheumatic agents, anxiolytics, anti ⁇ psychotics, appetite stimulants, biological response modifiers, blood modifiers, bone metabolism regulators, bronchodilators, cardiovascular agents, central nervous system stimulates, cholinesterase inhibitors, contraceptives, decongestants,
  • hypocalcemia management agents immunomodulators, immunosuppressives, migraine preparations, motion sickness treatments, muscle relaxants, non ⁇ steroidal anti ⁇
  • NSAID inflammatories
  • obesity management agents include obesity management agents, osteoporosis preparations, oxytocics, parasympatholytics, parasympathomimetics, prostaglandins, psychotherapeutic agents, respiratory agents, sedatives, serotonin 5 ⁇ HT3 receptor antagonists, smoking
  • cessation aids sympatholytics, tremor preparations, urinary tract agents, vasodilators, laxatives, antacids, ion exchange resins, anti ⁇ pyretics, appetite suppressants, expectorants, anti ⁇ anxiety agents, anti ⁇ ulcer agents, anti ⁇ inflammatory substances, coronary dilators, cerebral dilators, peripheral vasodilators, psycho ⁇ tropics, stimulants, anti ⁇ hypertensive
  • drugs vasoconstrictors, migraine treatments, antibiotics, tranquilizers, anti ⁇ psychotics, anti ⁇ tumor drugs, anti ⁇ coagulants, anti ⁇ thrombotic drugs, hypnotics, anti ⁇ emetics, anti ⁇ nauseants, anti ⁇ convulsants, neuromuscular drugs, hyper ⁇ and hypo ⁇ glycemic agents, thyroid and anti ⁇ thyroid preparations, diuretics, anti ⁇ spasmodics, anti ⁇ obesity drugs, erythropoietic drugs, anti ⁇ asthmatics, cough suppressants, mucolytics, DNA and genetic modifying drugs, and combinations thereof.
  • the active ingredient is selected from one or more of the following: acetylcholine agonists, acromegaly agents, AIDS/HIV adjunct agents, alcohol dependence preparations, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapeutic agents, acetaminophen, centrally acting analgesic, narcotics, narcotic agonist ⁇ antagonist, narcotics, nonsteroidal anti ⁇ inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), salicylates, aspirin, general anaesthetics, local
  • anaesthetics including anaesthetics, anticonvulsants barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Gaba analogues, hydantoins, anticonvulsants, phenyltriazines, antidiabetic agents (including biguanides , glucosidase inhibitors, insulins intermediate acting insulins, intermediate and rapid acting insulin, long acting insulins, rapid acting insulins, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, or thiazolidinediones), acetaminophen antagonists, antivenins, benzodiazepine antagonists, chelating agents, digoxin antagonists, antifibrosis therapy, antihistamines, anti ⁇ infective agents, aids adjunct anti ⁇ infectives (including non ⁇ nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors or protease inhibitors), anthelmintics
  • G ⁇ CSF granulocyte
  • GM ⁇ CSF granulocyte macrophage
  • hematinics erythropoiesis stimulants
  • folic acid derivatives & iron hemostatics, systemic hemostatics, plasma fractions, human albumin, antihemophilic factor, anti ⁇ inhibitor coagulant complex, antithrombin III, factor IX complex, immune globulin, plasma protein fraction, selective factor XA inhibitor, thrombin inhibitors, thrombolytic agents, vitamin K, bone metabolism regulators, cardioprotective agents, adrenergic blockers, peripheral & adrenergic stimulants, central & alpha/beta adrenergic blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors with calcium channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors with diuretics, angiotensin II receptor antagonists,
  • ACE angiotensin converting enzyme
  • ACE
  • angiotensin II receptor antagonists with diuretics group I antiarrhythmics, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensive agents, antilipidemic agents, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibric acid derivatives, HMG ⁇ COA reductase inhibitors, antilipidemic agents, nicotinic acid agents, beta adrenergic blocking agents, beta adrenergic blocking agents with diuretics, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, loop diuretics, potassium ⁇ sparing diuretics, thiazides & related diuretics, endothelin receptor antagonist, inotropic agents, vasodilators, coronary vasodilators, natriuretic peptides, pulmonary vasodilators, vasopressors, vasoprotective agents, central nervous system depressant, amphetamines, appetite suppressants, cholinesterase inhibitors, amino acids, blood modifiers, iron, digestive aids, fiber supplements, herbal
  • multiminerals phosphorous, potassium, zinc
  • prenatal formulations multivitamins, multivitamins with minerals, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D analogues, vitamin E, dopamine receptor agonists, antacids (ingredients calcium carbonate alone or in combination with magnesium hydroxide, and/or aluminum hydroxide, or H2 ⁇ antagonists), antidiarrheals (e.g., loperamide), antiemetics, antiflatulents, anti ⁇ inflammatory agents, antispasmodics & anticholinergics, bowel evacuants, cytoprotective agents, digestive enzymes, duodenal ulcer adherent complex, histamine (H2) receptor antagonists, laxatives, bulk producing laxatives, emollient laxatives, enemas, saline laxatives, stimulant laxatives, proton pump inhibitors, homeopathic remedies, androgens, calcitonin, estrogens , glucocorticoids
  • prostaglandins prostaglandins, vasoconstrictors or sympathomimetics
  • osteoporosis agent bisphosphonates, calcitonin, otic preparations (including antibiotic & steroids), patent ductus arteriosus agents, phosphate binders, porphyria agents, prostaglandins, antianxiety agents, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, monoamine oxidase, inhibitors (MAOI), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), tricyclic antidepressants, antipanic agents,
  • antipsychotic agents phenothiazines, bipolar agents, obsessive ⁇ compulsive disorder management agents, antitussives, narcotic antitussives, non ⁇ narcotic antitussives, bronchodilators, anticholinergics, anticholinergics with sympathomimetics,
  • sympathomimetics xanthine derivatives, decongestants, expectorants, leukotriene antagonists, leukotriene formation inhibitors, lung surfactants, cold & cough products with analgesics, sedatives & hypnotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, acne preparations, analgesics, anesthetics, anorectal preparations, antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine HCl), anti ⁇ infectives, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, anti ⁇ infectives, antineoplastics, antiperspirants, antipruritics, antipsoriatic agents, burn preparations deodorants, drying agents, emollients &
  • antihistamines e.g., chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine HCl
  • anti ⁇ infectives antibiotic
  • moisturizers, enzymes, hair growth stimulants, keratolytics, skin & mucous membrane agents including canker sore preparations, dental preparations, lozenges & sprays, mouth & throat products, oral rinses, saliva products, photosensitizing agents, scar tissue treatment, steroids , wart preparations, wound care products, smoking cessation aids, urinary tract agents including acidifiers, alkalinizers, analgesics, antibacterials, antispasmodics, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) therapy, calcium oxalate stone prevention, cytoprotective agents, impotence agents, urinary tract agents, vaginal preparations including anti ⁇ infectives, estrogens, prostaglandins, or vasodilators, including cerebral vasodilators.
  • BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • the active ingredient is selected from one or more of: adrenergic agonists such as clonidine; anxiolytics such as alprazolam (available as Xanax®); anti ⁇ psychotics such as clozapine (available as Clozaril®) and haloperidol (available as Haldol®); non ⁇ steroidal anti ⁇ inflammatories (NSAID's) such as dicyclofenac (available as Voltaren®) and etodolac (available as Lodine®), anti ⁇ histamines such as loratadine (available as Claritin®), astemizole (available as Hismanal®), nabumetone (available as Relafen®), fexofenadine (available as Allegra®), and clemastine (available as Tavist®); anti ⁇ emetics such as granisetron hydrochloride (available as Kytril®), serotonin 5 ⁇ HT3 receptor antagonists such as ondansetron (available
  • influenza vaccine cholera vaccine, bubonic plague vaccine, polio vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, and rabies vaccine
  • attenuated vaccines e.g., yellow fever, measles, rubella, and mumps
  • toxoid vaccines e.g., tetanus and diphtheria
  • subunit vaccines e.g., subunit vaccine against Hepatitis B virus, virus ⁇ like particle (VLP) vaccine against human
  • fluoridating agents such as sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) and stannous fluoride
  • stimulants such as caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, yohimbine, and nicotine
  • energy boosters such as methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine), B vitamins (e.g., Vitamin B12), herbs, guarana, yerba mate, acai, taurine, various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin, inositol, carnitine, creatine, glucuronolactone, ginkgo biloba, bitter orange extract,
  • coenzyme Q10 amino acids (e.g., L ⁇ carnitine), bee pollen, royal jelly, green tea extract, spirulina, gotu kola, and glucose; opioid antidiarrheals such as loperamide (available as Imodium®); sports supplements such as fish oil, dietary protein, creatine, caffeine, glutamine, essential fatty acids (e.g., (alpha ⁇ linolenic acid and linoleic acid), prohormones (e.g., chrysin and 4 ⁇ androstene ⁇ 3,6,17 ⁇ trione), and testosterone boosters (e.g., Fenugreek, Eurycoma longifolia, D ⁇ Aspartic acid, Boron, L ⁇ Carnitine and Tribulus terrestris); analgesics such as non ⁇ steroidal anti ⁇ inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); COX ⁇ 2 inhibitors such as rofecoxib, celecoxib and etoricoxib; opiates such as morph
  • melatonin N ⁇ acetyl ⁇ 5 ⁇ methoxytryptamine
  • electrolytes such as sodium (NO, potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (Cl ⁇ ), hydrogen phosphate (HPO4 2 ⁇ ), hydrogen carbonate (HCO3 ⁇ ), erectile dysfunction therapies (including, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, apomorphine, yohimbine and alprostadil), ondansetron (available as Zuplenz® and Zofran®), diphenhydramine (available as Benadryl®), simethicone (available as Gas ⁇ X®), melatonin (available as MelatoninPM®), benzocaine (available as Orajel®); buprenorphine and naloxone (available as Suboxone®), buprenorphine (available as Subutex®), phenylephrine
  • the composition comprises at least two active ingredients selected from: one or more cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes.
  • said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids and ethyl pyruvate. In another embodiment, said composition comprises ethyl pyruvate and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids, ethyl pyruvate, and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises at least two cannabinoids. In another
  • said composition comprises at least two terpenes.
  • said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids and at least one other active ingredient; ethyl pyruvate and at least one other active ingredient; or one or more terpenes and at least one other active ingredient.
  • the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin and,
  • the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin, and CBN; THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, limonene and beta ⁇ myrcene, THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and limonene, THC, CBD, melatonin, limonene and beta ⁇ myrcene, or THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and beta ⁇ myrcene.
  • the combined active ingredients in a composition of the present invention has synergistic activity, as compared to the additive activity of equivalent compositions comprising each active ingredient alone.
  • the composition comprises a one or more of a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, terpene extract, or a combination thereof.
  • the composition further comprises a surfactant.
  • a surfactant preferably a surfactant.
  • Some of the compositions of the present invention form emulsions, preferably nanoemulsions, microemulsions, or micelle dispersions in an aqueous medium.
  • the dispersion or emulsion is transparent at 0.1 wt% in an aqueous medium, e.g., water.
  • the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent dispersion/emulsion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or stirring) to form a transparent dispersion or emulsion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • the composition form a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • the composition form a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,
  • compositions of the present invention that are rapid dispersing formulations are added to an aqueous medium dropwise using a dropper or dropper bottle or as a single bolus.
  • the composition is a non ⁇ aqueous formulation, i.e., the composition does not contain water.
  • the composition comprises less than; 10 wt%, 9 wt%, 8 wt%, 7 wt%, 6 wt%, 5 wt%, 4 wt%, 3 wt%, 2 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5 wt%, 0.25 wt%, 0.1 wt%, or 0.05 wt% water.
  • the composition is a pharmaceutical composition.
  • the composition or pharmaceutical composition is an oral dosage form, e.g., a liquid, a solid or a semi ⁇ solid oral dosage form.
  • Another embodiment includes a unit dose (or serving) of the composition.
  • the active ingredient is an extract from a cannabis plant
  • Cannabisbis extract (“cannabis extract”). Cannabis plants belong to the family Cannabaceae, preferably
  • the cannabis extract may comprise one or more cannabinoids, or terpenes or other actives.
  • the cannabis extract comprises a cannabinoid, i.e., a “cannabinoid extract”.
  • a cannabinoid extract i.e., a “cannabinoid extract”.
  • the terpene is in the form of an extract from a cannabis or other plant
  • the cannabis, cannabinoid, or terpene extract is from a cannabis plant selected from Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid.
  • the cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis sativa.
  • the cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis indica.
  • the cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis hybrid.
  • the cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is a distillate.
  • the cannabinoid distillate is the product of short path distillation of a cannabinoid extract.
  • the cannabinoid or terpene is synthetic.
  • the cannabinoid extract comprises total cannabinoid(s) in an amount selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s).
  • the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of
  • cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, or 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL.
  • the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL. In another embodiment, the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 0.01 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5.7.5 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%,10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 12.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, or >50 wt%.
  • the composition comprises at least one terpene.
  • the terpene is found in Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid.
  • the terpene is extracted from a plant species, preferably a species of Cannabis (e.g., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid or other).
  • the terpene is synthetic.
  • the terpene is selected from any suitable plant species.
  • alpha ⁇ bisabolol alpha ⁇ phellandrene, alpha ⁇ pinene, alpha ⁇ terpinene, alpha ⁇ terpineol, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, beta ⁇ pinene, borneol, cadinene, camphene, camphor, carvacrol, caryophyllene acetate, caryophyllene oxide, cedrane, citral, citronellol, dextro carvone, dextro fenchone, eucalyptol (1,8 ⁇ cineole), eugenol, farnesene, gama ⁇ 3 ⁇ carene, gamma ⁇ terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, guaiene, humul
  • the composition further comprises at least one terpene.
  • the at least one terpene is any one, two, three, four, five, six, or all six terpenes selected from the group consisting of beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, eucalyptol, and myrcene.
  • the at least one terpene is any one, two, three, four, or all five selected from beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, or eucalyptol.
  • the composition comprises beta ⁇ caryophyllene.
  • the composition comprises myrcene. In another embodiment, the composition comprises linalool. In another embodiment, the composition comprises limonene. In another embodiment, the composition comprises alpha ⁇ pinene. In another embodiment, the composition comprises eucalyptol. In another embodiment, the composition comprises beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • the surfactants of the present invention include pharmaceutically acceptable or food grade surfactants. Surprisingly, some compositions comprising high concentrations of surfactant, including compositions containing no exogenously added fatty acid,
  • the surfactant has an HLB value greater than 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, or greater than 16. In other embodiments, the surfactant has an HLB value between 9 ⁇ 17, 9 ⁇ 16.7, 9 ⁇ 16, 9 ⁇ 15, 9 ⁇ 14, 10 ⁇ 17, 10 ⁇ 16.7, 10 ⁇ 16, 10 ⁇ 15, 12 ⁇ 14, 12 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 17, 15 ⁇ 17, and between 10 ⁇ 14. In a preferred embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB value between 14 ⁇ 16, In a further preferred embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB value of about 15.
  • the composition comprises at least two surfactants, independently, with an HLB value selected from 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, greater than 16, 9 ⁇ 17, 9 ⁇ 16.7, 9 ⁇ 16, 9 ⁇ 15, 9 ⁇ 14, 10 ⁇ 17, 10 ⁇ 16.7, 10 ⁇ 16, 10 ⁇ 15, 12 ⁇ 14, 12 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 17, 15 ⁇ 17, and between 10 ⁇ 14.
  • HLB value selected from 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, greater than 16, 9 ⁇ 17, 9 ⁇ 16.7, 9 ⁇ 16, 9 ⁇ 15, 9 ⁇ 14, 10 ⁇ 17, 10 ⁇ 16.7, 10 ⁇ 16, 10 ⁇ 15, 12 ⁇ 14, 12 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 16, 14 ⁇ 17, 15 ⁇ 17, and between 10 ⁇ 14.
  • the surfactant is selected from: PEG 15 hydroxystearate (Solutol HS15), polyoxyl ⁇ 10 ⁇ Oleyl Ether (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene glycol 25 hydrogenated
  • polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40, Cremophor RH40), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), PEG 8 caprylic/capric glycerides (Labrasol), PEG 300 oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Transcutol), lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (e.g., Mw 28 ⁇ 34 kDa, Mw 44 ⁇ 54kDa (e.g., Kollidon 30), polyvin
  • microcrystalline cellulose MCC
  • lecithin polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20, TWEEN 20), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40, TWEEN 40), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60, TWEEN 60), polyethylene glycol sorbitan tristearate
  • the surfactant is selected from: polyoxyl ⁇ 10 ⁇ Oleyl Ether (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene glycol 25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40, Cremophor RH40, Croduret 40), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), PEG 8 caprylic/capric glycerides (Labrasol), PEG 300 oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Transcutol), sorbitane monooleate (Span 80), Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate 60 (TWEEN® 60), polysorbate 80 (TWEEN®
  • Tracacanth gum hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lecithin, or a combination thereof.
  • HPMC hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
  • CMC carboxymethyl cellulose
  • MMC microcrystalline cellulose
  • lecithin or a combination thereof.
  • the surfactant is selected from: Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate
  • HPMC methylcellulose
  • CMC carboxymethyl cellulose
  • MMC microcrystalline cellulose
  • lecithin or a combination thereof.
  • the surfactant is selected from: Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate 60 (TWEEN® 60), polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene ⁇ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), or a combination thereof.
  • the surfactant is TPGS and/or lauroyl macrogol 32
  • the surfactant is polysorbate 80.
  • the surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) and/or polysorbate 80.
  • the surfactant is TPGS and polysorbate 80.
  • the surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil unexpectedly better at solubilizing cannabinoids as compared with polysorbate 80.
  • compositions generally required 3 ⁇ 5 times less polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil compared with polysorbate 80 to form a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion in water.
  • the composition comprises at least one co ⁇ solvent.
  • the co ⁇ solvent is selected from at least one of: ethanol, ethyl lactate, ethyl olelate, glycerol, or propylene glycol.
  • said co ⁇ solvent is selected from at least one of: ethanol, ethyl lactate, or propylene glycol.
  • the co ⁇ solvent is ethanol.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, a surfactant, and a co ⁇ solvent(s) in an amount selected from: 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, 75 ⁇ 80 wt%, 80 ⁇ 85 wt%, 85 ⁇ 90 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 95 ⁇ 97 wt% co ⁇ solvent(s).
  • said co ⁇ solvent(s) is present in an amount selected from 15 ⁇ 40 wt
  • composition comprises 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, or 25 ⁇ 30 wt% co ⁇ solvent(s).
  • a composition comprises a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, polysorbate 80, and a co ⁇ solvent, e.g., ethanol, wherein said composition comprises at least
  • a composition comprises a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, and a co ⁇ solvent, e.g., ethanol, wherein said composition comprises at least about 25 wt% co ⁇ solvent and a wt% ratio of cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract:polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil that is at least 1:1 ⁇ 2, 1:2 ⁇ 5, 1:1.5 ⁇ 4, 1:2 ⁇ 4, or at least 1:2 ⁇ 3.
  • the co ⁇ solvent is present in an amount that is about 20 ⁇ 99%, 25 ⁇ 99%, 20 ⁇ 50%, 25 ⁇ 75%, 25 ⁇ 50%, 25 ⁇ 40%, 25 ⁇ 35%. In a further embodiment, the co ⁇ solvent is ethanol.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, e.g., an active ingredient
  • cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract and a surfactant wherein the surfactant is in an amount selected from: at least 5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 95 wt%, at least 97 wt%, 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 w
  • the surfactant has an HLB value greater than 9, greater than 10, between 9 ⁇ 17, between 9 ⁇ 16.7, between 9 ⁇ 16, between 9 ⁇ 15, between 10 ⁇ 17, between 10 ⁇ 16.7, between 10 ⁇ 16, between 10 ⁇ 15, between 10 ⁇ 14, between 9 ⁇ 13.4, between 14 ⁇ 16, between 14 ⁇ 17, between 15 ⁇ 17, or between 10 ⁇ 13.4.
  • the surfactant has an HLB value of between 12 ⁇ 13, 13 ⁇ 14, 14 ⁇ 15, or 15 ⁇ 16.
  • the surfactant has an HLB value of about 12, 13, 14, or 15.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, and at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 95 wt%, or at least 97 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 45 ⁇ 65 wt%, 46 ⁇ 65 wt%, 47 ⁇ 65 wt%, 48 ⁇ 65 wt%, 49 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 65 wt%, 51 ⁇ 65 wt%,
  • the surfactant has an HLB value of about 12 ⁇ 15, 12 ⁇ 13, 12.5 ⁇ 13.5, 13.5 ⁇ 14.5, or 14.5 ⁇ 15.5.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • SEDDS Self ⁇ emulsifying drug delivery systems
  • Examples of patents demonstrating the potential use of SEDDS or lipid delivery systems for lipophilic drugs include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,484,801; 5,798,333; 5,965,160; 6,008,228; 6,730,330; 9,265,724; U.S. Patent Application No. 20050209345; 20060160888; US20140357708; 20160184258; and PCT Publications WO96/39142 and WO2016147186.
  • Patent Application 20160184258 exemplify a few SEDDS formulations comprising ⁇ 9 THC.
  • the present invention includes improved formulations comprising at least one active ingredient and at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, including improved SEDDS formulations.
  • the composition comprises:
  • At least one fatty acid at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof; and, optionally,
  • At least one surfactant at least one surfactant.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • composition comprises:
  • a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract and at least one surfactant.
  • composition comprises:
  • At least one surfactant at least one surfactant; and, optionally,
  • At least one fatty acid at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid
  • cannabinoid extract cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises at least one fatty acid. In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least one monoglyceride. In another
  • the composition comprises at least one diglyceride. In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least one triglyceride. In other embodiments, the composition comprises at least one fatty acid and at least one monoglyceride; at least one fatty acid and at least one diglyceride; at least one fatty acid and at least one triglyceride; at least one monoglyceride and at least one diglyceride; at least one monoglyceride and at least one triglyceride; at least one diglyceride and at least one triglyceride; at least one fatty acid, at
  • the fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof is an oil.
  • the oil is selected from anise oil, apricot kernel oil PEG ⁇ 6 esters, apricot kernel oil, beeswax, borage oil, canola oil, castor oil, polyoxyl 35 castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 castor oil, polyoxyl 60 hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 60 castor oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, coconut oil fractioned, coconut oil, coconut oil ⁇ lecithin, coriander oil, corn oil PEG ⁇ 6 esters, corn oil PEG ⁇ 8 esters, corn oil, cottonseed oil hydrogenated, cottonseed oil, cottonseed oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, kernel oil PEG ⁇ 6 esters, kernel oil, lemon oil, mineral oil (light), mineral oil, neutral oil, nutmeg oil, olive oil PEG ⁇
  • the fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof is a fat. In another embodiment, the fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof is exogenously added fatty acid,
  • exogenously added means other than any fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, or combinations thereof, that were originally present in a cannabis plant, or other plant extract, and remains in the extract, e.g., a cannabinoid extract, after the extraction/distillation process.
  • pressed cannabis/hemp seed oil added to a composition of the present invention is exogenously added.
  • the only exogenously added fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof is a flavoring oil, e.g., flavor compounds diluted with and MCT or other oil.
  • the flavoring oil is an essential oil.
  • the essential oil is produced by distillation (e.g., steam distillation), solvent extraction (example, a hydrocarbon such as hexane or supercritical carbon dioxide), or by expression.
  • the cannabinoid extract is essentially free of fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or triglycerides. In a further embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is essentially free of fatty acids. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is essentially free of monoglycerides. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is essentially free of diglycerides. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is
  • composition is essentially free of triglycerides. In another embodiment, the composition is essentially free of exogenously added fatty acids. In another embodiment, the composition is essentially free of exogenously added monoglycerides. In another embodiment, the composition is
  • composition is essentially free of exogenously added triglycerides. In another embodiment, the composition is essentially free of exogenously added fats or oils.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and at least 5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 91 wt%, at least 92 wt%, at least 93 wt%, at least 94 wt%, or at least 95 wt% of exogenously added fat, oil, fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, MCT, LCT, or a combination thereof.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a
  • cannabinoid cannabinoid extract
  • terpene cannabinoid extract
  • terpene extract cannabinoid extract
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and not more than: 1 wt %, 2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4 wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65 wt%, 70 wt%, 75 wt%, 80 wt%, 85 wt%, 90 wt%, or 95 wt% of exogenously added fat, oil, fatty acid, mono
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 11 wt%, 0 ⁇ 12 wt%,0 ⁇ 13 wt%, 0 ⁇ 14 wt%, 0 ⁇ 15 wt%, 0 ⁇ 16 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, 75 ⁇ 80 wt%, 80 ⁇ 85 wt%, 85 ⁇ 90 wt%, 87 ⁇ 92 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and at least 5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 91 wt%, at least 92 wt%, at least 93 wt%, at least 94 wt%, or at least 95 wt% of fat, oil, or combination thereof; fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and not more than: 1 wt %, 2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4 wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65 wt%, 70 wt%, 75 wt%, 80 wt%, 85 wt%, 90 wt%, or 95 wt% of fat, oil, or a combination thereof; fatty acid
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, 75 ⁇ 80 wt%, 80 ⁇ 85 wt%, 85 ⁇ 90 wt%, 87 ⁇ 92 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 91 ⁇ 96 wt% of fat, oil, or a combination thereof; fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof; fat, oil, or a combination thereof.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cann
  • the monoglyceride, diglyceride, or triglyceride is a medium chain monoglyceride, diglyceride, or triglyceride and/or a long chain monoglyceride, diglyceride triglyceride.
  • the triglyceride is a medium chain triglyceride (MCT).
  • the triglyceride is a long chain
  • the composition comprises: a cannabinoid, and at least one surfactant from, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), polysorbate 80, or lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, or a combination thereof.
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • TPGS D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
  • TPGS D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
  • polysorbate 80 or lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, or a combination thereof.
  • lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides or a combination thereof.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid, TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, and a MCT and/or LCT.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid, TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, and a MCT.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid, TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, and a LCT.
  • the lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides is GELUCIRE 44/14.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid, polysorbate 80, and TPGS.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid, polysorbate 80, and TPGS.
  • composition of the invention comprises a cannabinoid, polysorbate 80, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • composition comprises a cannabinoid and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • composition of the invention comprises:
  • an amount of active ingredient(s) selected from 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, or 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%;
  • surfactant(s) selected from 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 46 ⁇ 56%, 47 ⁇ 57%, 48 ⁇ 58%, 49 ⁇ 59%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 45 ⁇ 65 wt%, 46 ⁇ 65 wt%, 47 ⁇ 65 wt%, 48 ⁇ 65 wt%, 49 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 65 wt%, 51 ⁇ 65 wt%, 52 ⁇ 65 wt%, 53 ⁇ 65 wt%, 54 ⁇ 65 wt%, 55 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, or 75 ⁇ 80 wt%; and,
  • an amount of co ⁇ solvent selected from 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, or 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, 75 ⁇ 80 wt%, 80 ⁇ 85 wt%, 85 ⁇ 90 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 95 ⁇ 99 wt%.
  • the composition further comprises: an amount of oil, preferably MCT, LCT, MCT and LCT, selected from: 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 11 wt%, 0 ⁇ 12
  • wt% 0 ⁇ 13 wt%, 0 ⁇ 14 wt%, 0 ⁇ 15 wt%, 0 ⁇ 16 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 10 wt%, 1 ⁇ 20 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 5 ⁇ 11 wt%, 5 ⁇ 12 wt%, 5 ⁇ 13 wt%, 5 ⁇ 14 wt%, 5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 5 ⁇ 16 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 20 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, or 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, or 25 ⁇ 50% wt%.
  • the composition further comprises: an amount of flavoring or flavor agents selected from 0 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 2 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3.5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3.75 wt%, 0 ⁇ 4 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 20 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, or 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, or 25 ⁇ 50% wt%.
  • an amount of flavoring or flavor agents selected from 0 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 2 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3.5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 3.
  • the composition further comprises: an amount of sweetener selected from 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 6 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%, or 5 ⁇ 10 wt%.
  • an amount of sweetener selected from 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 6 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%, or 5 ⁇ 10 wt%.
  • flavoring may represent a single species of flavor agent (e.g., limonene) or a mixture of flavor agent species (e.g., limonene, linalool, citral, citronellol, geranyl acetate and perillaldehyde) combined to produce a certain flavor.
  • the flavoring may further comprise a vehicle, e.g., MCT, for solubilizing the flavor agent(s).
  • a “flavor agent” is a single molecule, e.g., limonene, used alone or in combination with other flavor agent(s) to produce a certain flavor, e.g., citrus or orange, of a flavoring.
  • a flavoring is normally supplied as a concentrate for dilution and for the purpose of imparting a flavor or taste ⁇ masking a substance.
  • the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • the co ⁇ solvent is selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol.
  • the co ⁇ solvent is a mixture of co ⁇ solvents, e.g., ethanol and propylene glycol.
  • the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) and the co ⁇ solvent is selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol.
  • At least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid
  • the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40)
  • the co ⁇ solvent is selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol.
  • the composition comprises: 3 ⁇ 5 wt% or 5 ⁇ 10 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 45 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 65 wt%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 52 ⁇ 62 wt%, 55 ⁇ 65 wt%, or >65 wt% polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40); 15 ⁇ 30 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 20 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 45 wt%, or >45 wt% co ⁇ solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol; 2.5 ⁇ 7.5%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, or 2 ⁇ 4 wt% sweetener(s) (e.g., sucralose); 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5
  • ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol as a co ⁇ solvent to a composition comprising polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) significantly reduced the dissolution time from hours to minutes or seconds.
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • Kolliphor RH40 hydrogenated castor oil
  • an aqueous emulsion comprising 0.1 ⁇ 0.2 vol.% of a composition of the invention is transparent, with an estimated average particle size ⁇ 50 nm, ⁇ 75 nm, ⁇ 100 nm, ⁇ 125 nm, ⁇ 150 nm, ⁇ 200 nm, ⁇ 250 nm.
  • the composition comprises polysorbate 80 and TPGS.
  • One surprising advantage of these compositions is a significant reduction or elimination of leakage when unsealed hard gelatin capsules are filled with the composition.
  • the formulations when added to an aqueous medium, have fast dissolution rates and form transparent mirco ⁇ or nanoemulsions.
  • the formulations comprise 30 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 50 ⁇ 70 wt% TPGS, and 1 ⁇ 20 wt% active ingredient.
  • the formulations comprise 40 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40 ⁇ 50 wt% TPGS, and 1 ⁇ 20 wt% active ingredient.
  • the formulations comprise 30 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 50 ⁇ 70 wt% TPGS, and 5 ⁇ 15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the formulations comprise 40 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40 ⁇ 50 wt% TPGS, and 5 ⁇ 20 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, the formulations comprise 40 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40 ⁇ 50 wt% TPGS, and 5 ⁇ 10% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, the formulations comprise 40 ⁇ 50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40 ⁇ 50 wt% TPGS, and 5 ⁇ 10 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In a further embodiment, the composition consists of 45 wt% polysorbate 80, 45% TPGS, and 10 wt% THC ⁇ distillate.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, and polysorbate 80.
  • at least one active ingredient is selected from a
  • the composition consists of an active ingredient, and polysorbate 80.
  • at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, polysorbate 80 and a MCT and/or LCT.
  • at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, polysorbate 80 and an MCT.
  • the composition comprises an active ingredient, polysorbate 80 and an LCT.
  • at least one active ingredient is selected from a
  • cannabinoid cannabinoid extract
  • terpene cannabinoid extract
  • terpene extract cannabinoid extract
  • the composition comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, optionally THC, optionally at least one terpene, and polysorbate 80. and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil.
  • the composition further comprises THC and/or one or more terpene.
  • the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • the composition comprises one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • the composition consists of CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, one or more terpene, and polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid extract or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, one or more terpene, polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, and a MCT and/or LCT.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid extract or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, one or more terpene, polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, and an MCT.
  • the composition comprises a cannabinoid extract and/or terpene extract.
  • the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin and, optionally, one or more selected from CBN, D ⁇ limonene and/or beta ⁇ myrcene.
  • the composition comprises: (a) THC, CBD, melatonin, and CBN; (b) THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, limonene and beta ⁇ myrcene; (c) THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and limonene; (d) THC, CBD, melatonin, limonene and beta ⁇ myrcene; or (e) THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and beta ⁇ myrcene.
  • a unit dose of one of the above compositions comprises 0 ⁇ 10, 0 ⁇ 5, 1 ⁇ 9, 2 ⁇ 8, 3 ⁇ 7, 4 ⁇ 6 or about 5 mg THC; 20 ⁇ 60, 30 ⁇ 50, 35 ⁇ 45, 37.5 ⁇ 42.5 or about 40 mg CBD; 0 ⁇ 10, 0 ⁇ 5, 1 ⁇ 9, 2 ⁇ 8, 3 ⁇ 7, 4 ⁇ 6 or about 5 mg CBN (if present); 0 ⁇ 13, 4 ⁇ 12, 5 ⁇ 11, 6 ⁇ 10, 7 ⁇ 9, 7.5 ⁇ 8.5, or about 8 mg D ⁇ limonene (if present); 0 ⁇ 10, 0.25 ⁇ 6 ⁇ 8, 0.5 ⁇ 6, 0.5 ⁇ 4, 1.0 ⁇ 3.5, 1.0 ⁇ 3, 1.5 ⁇ 2.5, or about 2 mg beta ⁇ myrcene (if present); and 0 ⁇ 10, 0.25 ⁇ 7, 0.25 ⁇ 5, 1 ⁇ 5, 1 ⁇ 2.5, 0.25 ⁇ 2.5, 0.25 ⁇ 2, 0.5 ⁇ 2, 1 ⁇ 2, or about 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg melatonin.
  • CBD CBD
  • the composition comprises about 5 mg THC, about 40 mg CBD, about 5 mg CBN, about 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg melatonin, about 8 mg D ⁇ limonene, and about 2 mg beta ⁇ myrcene.
  • the composition comprises at least one active ingredient; a MCT and/or LCT;
  • compositions in Table 1 wherein the wt% of active ingredient, MCT and/or LCT, first surfactant, and second surfactant (where the first and second surfactant are different) is selected from one of the compositions in Table 1 below.
  • Each of the composition in Table 1 is an individual embodiment of the present invention.
  • At least one active ingredient of any one composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments,
  • At least one active ingredient is a terpene. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a terpene extract.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is a non ⁇ aqueous composition.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is a solid or semi ⁇ solid composition.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 comprises: 0.01 ⁇ 0.1 wt%, 0.1 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 3 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 3 ⁇ 8 wt%, 5.7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 8 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 12.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, or >50 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably comprising a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 6, 10 ⁇ 15, 17 ⁇ 103, and 107 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 comprises 1 ⁇ 5 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably comprising a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the cannabinoid extract comprises total cannabinoid(s) in an amount selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s).
  • the total concentration of the active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active
  • ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is selected from: 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, or 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL.
  • cannabinoid(s) in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL.
  • a composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 comprises the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in an amount selected from: 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 7.5 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 12.5 mg, 12.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 15 ⁇ 20mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, or 70 ⁇ 75 mg.
  • the cannabinoid is THC.
  • the cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
  • a composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 comprises ⁇ 0.001 mg, 0.001 ⁇ 0.25 mg, or 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg of cannabinoid(s).
  • a composition selected from compositions 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 comprises MCT.
  • the composition comprises MCT, but not LCT.
  • the MCT is an oil.
  • a composition of Table 1 comprises no more than 25 wt% MCT, 20 wt% MCT, 15 wt% MCT, 10 wt% MCT, 5 wt% MCT, 3 wt% MCT, or 1 wt% MCT.
  • a composition selected from compositions 1 ⁇ 115 comprises LCT.
  • the composition comprises LCT but not MCT.
  • the LCT is an oil.
  • a composition of Table 1 comprises no more than 25 wt% MCT, 20 wt% MCT, 15 wt% MCT, 10 wt% MCT, 5 wt% LCT, 3 wt% LCT, or 1 wt% LCT.
  • the composition comprises both MCT and LCT.
  • both the MCT and the LCT is an oil.
  • a composition of Table 1 comprises a total amount of combined MCT and LCT selected from: 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 11 wt%, 0 ⁇ 12 wt%,0 ⁇ 13 wt%, 0 ⁇ 14 wt%, 0 ⁇ 15 wt%, 0 ⁇ 16 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 10 wt%, 1 ⁇ 20 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 5 ⁇ 11 wt%, 5 ⁇ 12 wt%, 5 ⁇ 13 wt%, 5 ⁇ 14 wt%, 5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 5 ⁇ 16 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 w
  • the first surfactant of a composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS).
  • TPGS D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
  • the second surfactant of a composition selected from one of the
  • compositions 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides.
  • the first surfactant is D ⁇ Tocopherol
  • the second surfactant is lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides.
  • the lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides is GELUCIRE 44/14.
  • the first surfactant of a composition selected from 1 ⁇ 115 of Table 1 is polysorbate 80 and the second surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • Kolliphor RH40 hydrogenated castor oil
  • a total amount of surfactant selected from: 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 45 ⁇ 65 wt%, 46 ⁇ 65 wt%, 47 ⁇ 65 wt%, 48 ⁇ 65 wt%, 49 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 65 wt%, 51 ⁇ 65 wt%, 52 ⁇ 65 wt%, 53 ⁇ 65 wt%, 54 ⁇ 65 wt%, 55 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%, 65 ⁇ 70 wt%, 70 ⁇ 75 wt%, 75 ⁇ 80 wt%, 80 ⁇ 85 wt
  • the invention provides a composition comprising: an active ingredient; and
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In a further embodiment, the composition further comprises a medium ⁇ chain triglyceride (MCT) or long ⁇ chain triglyceride (LCT). In a further embodiment, the MCT or LCT is an oil.
  • MCT medium ⁇ chain triglyceride
  • LCT long ⁇ chain triglyceride
  • composition comprises:
  • At least one surfactant at least one surfactant; and, optionally,
  • compositions in Table 2 wherein the wt% of the active ingredient, the surfactant, and the MCT and/or LCT is selected from one of the compositions in Table 2 below.
  • Each of the compositions in Table 2 is an individual embodiment of the present invention.
  • At least one active ingredient of any one composition selected from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid extract. In further
  • At least one active ingredient is a terpene. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a terpene extract.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is a non ⁇ aqueous composition.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is a solid or semi ⁇ solid composition.
  • a composition of Table 2 where permissible, comprises: 0.01 ⁇ 0.1 wt%, 0.1 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 3 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 3 ⁇ 8 wt%, 5.7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 7.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 8 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 12.5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 10 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, or >50 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably comprising a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • an active ingredient(s) preferably comprising
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 comprises: 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 8 wt%, more than 10 wt%, or 10 ⁇ 15 wt% of at least one active ingredient, e.g., a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1 ⁇ 213, 227, 228, and 237 ⁇ 255 of Table 2 comprises 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 3 ⁇ 8%, or 8 ⁇ 12 wt% of at least one active ingredient, e.g., a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the cannabinoid extract comprises a cannabinoid(s) in an amount selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or >99 wt% cannabinoids.
  • the total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL.
  • cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is selected from: 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, or 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL.
  • the total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL.
  • a composition selected from one of the compositions from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 contains the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in an amount selected from: 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 7.5 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 12.5 mg, 12.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 15 ⁇ 20mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, or 70 ⁇ 75 mg.
  • the cannabinoid is THC.
  • the cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
  • a composition selected from 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 contains the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in an amount selected from: 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 7.5 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 12.5 mg, 12.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 15 ⁇ 20mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇
  • the surfactant in a composition selected from compositions 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is polysorbate 80, polysorbate 80 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, E433) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).
  • the surfactant in a composition selected from compositions 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is polyoxyethylene (10) oleyl ether (e.g., BRIJ O10).
  • the surfactant in a composition selected from compositions 116 ⁇ 273 of Table 2 is macrogol 15
  • a composition of Table 2 where permissible, comprises a total amount of surfactant selected from: 0 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 2.5 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, 25 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 35 wt%, 35 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 45 wt%, 45 ⁇ 50 wt%, 45 ⁇ 55 wt%, 45 ⁇ 65 wt%, 46 ⁇ 65 wt%, 47 ⁇ 65 wt%, 48 ⁇ 65 wt%, 49 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 65 wt%, 51 ⁇ 65 wt%, 52 ⁇ 65 wt%, 53 ⁇ 65 wt%, 54 ⁇ 65 wt%, 55 ⁇ 65 wt%, 50 ⁇ 55 wt%, 55 ⁇ 60 wt%, 60 ⁇ 65 wt%,
  • a composition of Table 2 comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10 wt%, 5 wt%, 3 wt%, or 1 wt% MCT.
  • the MCT is an oil.
  • the composition comprises no MCT.
  • a composition of Table 2 comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10 wt%, 5 wt%, 3 wt%, or 1 wt% LCT.
  • the LCT is an oil.
  • the composition comprises no LCT.
  • the composition comprises both MCT and LCT.
  • composition of Table 2 comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10 wt%, 5 wt%, 3 wt%, or 1 wt% combined MCT and LCT.
  • both the MCT and the LCT are an oil.
  • a composition of Table 2 wherein permissible, comprises a total amount of combined MCT and LCT selected from: 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 11 wt%, 0 ⁇ 12 wt%,0 ⁇ 13 wt%, 0 ⁇ 14 wt%, 0 ⁇ 15 wt%, 0 ⁇ 16 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 1 ⁇ 2.5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 1 ⁇ 10 wt%, 1 ⁇ 20 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 5 ⁇ 11 wt%, 5 ⁇ 12 wt%, 5 ⁇ 13 wt%, 5 ⁇ 14 wt%, 5 ⁇ 15 wt%, 5 ⁇ 16 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 w
  • the medium chain triglycerides (MCT) of the present invention are triglycerides whose fatty acids have an aliphatic tail of 6–12 carbon atoms.
  • the MCT may be a single MCT or a mix of MCT.
  • the MCT is formed from fatty acids having from C6 to C8, C8 to C10, C10 to C12, or C8 to C12 carbon atoms.
  • the fatty acids of the MCT may be saturated, mono ⁇ unsaturated, and/or poly ⁇ unsaturated fatty acids. In one embodiment 80 to 100 % of the medium chain fatty acids are saturated, 0 to 10 % are monounsaturated, and 0 to 5 % are polyunsaturated.
  • Preferred medium chain fatty acids include caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, and mixtures thereof.
  • An oil comprising MCT may comprise at least 5 wt% medium chain triglycerides, e.g., coconut oil, or palm kernel oil.
  • the oil comprising an MCT is coconut oil.
  • MCT may be in the form of oil that is enriched or fractionated to increase the concentration of medium chain triglycerides.
  • the MCT is fractionated coconut oil (e.g., glyceryl tricaprylate or NATURE’S OIL MCT).
  • Medium chain triglycerides may also be formed by esterifying glycerol with mixtures of C6 ⁇ C12 fatty acids, e.g., C8 ⁇ C10 fatty acids such as caprylic (C:8) and capric (C:10) fatty acids fractionated from coconut or palm kernel oils.
  • C6 ⁇ C12 fatty acids e.g., C8 ⁇ C10 fatty acids such as caprylic (C:8) and capric (C:10) fatty acids fractionated from coconut or palm kernel oils.
  • the long chain triglycerides (LCT) of the present invention are triglycerides whose fatty acids have an aliphatic tail of 13 ⁇ 24 carbon atoms.
  • the LCT may be a single LCT or a mix of MCT.
  • the LCT is formed from long chain fatty having from C14 to C16, C16 to C18, C18 to C20, C14 to C20, or C20 to C24 carbon atoms.
  • the fatty acids of the LCT may be saturated, mono ⁇ unsaturated, and poly ⁇ unsaturated fatty acids. In one embodiment 5 to 25 % of the long chain fatty acids are saturated, 15 to 80 % are
  • the oil comprising an LCT may comprise at least 5 wt% long chain triglycerides, e.g., olive oil, poppy seed, safflower, sunflower, corn, and soybean oils, sesame oil, or castor oil.
  • LCT may be in the form of oil that is enriched or fractionated to increase the concentration of long chain triglycerides. In one embodiment, the LCT is olive oil.
  • the oil comprising an MCT and/or LCT may be selected from the group consisting of borage oil, castor oil, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, corn oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, poppy seed oil, canola oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, sesame oil, triolein, trilinolein, and trilinolenin.
  • the compositions of the present invention are preferably for oral administration.
  • emulsion refers to a colloidal dispersion of two immiscible liquids, for example, an oil and water (or other aqueous medium, e.g., a polar solvent, simulated gastric fluid, gastric fluid, simulated intestinal fluid, intestinal fluid), one of which is part of a continuous phase and the other of which is part of a dispersed phase.
  • Emulsions typically are stabilized by one or more surfactants and/or co ⁇ surfactants and/or emulsion stabilizers. Surfactants form an interfacial film between the oil and water phase of the emulsion, providing stability.
  • emulsions typically contain micelles that contain one or more surfactants surrounding a non ⁇ polar compound which is dispersed in the water phase.
  • emulsions e.g., oil ⁇ in ⁇ water emulsions
  • two immiscible liquids e.g., an oil and an aqueous medium, such as water
  • Emulsions can be used to disperse non ⁇ polar compounds in aqueous media.
  • the dispersed phase is an oil phase and the continuous phase is an aqueous (e.g., water) phase.
  • Some of the compositions of the present invention self ⁇ emulsify in aqueous media, e.g., water, gastric fluids or intestinal fluids, to form an oil ⁇ in ⁇ water emulsion.
  • surfactant refers to synthetic and naturally occurring amphiphilic molecules that have hydrophobic portion(s) and hydrophilic portion(s). Due to their amphiphilic (amphipathic) nature, surfactants typically can reduce the surface tension between two immiscible liquids, for example, the oil and water phases in an emulsion, stabilizing the emulsion. Surfactants can be characterized based on their relative amphiphilic molecules, for example, the oil and water phases in an emulsion, stabilizing the emulsion. Surfactants can be characterized based on their relative
  • hydrophobicity and/or hydrophilicity For example, relatively lipophilic surfactants are more soluble in fats, oils and waxes, and typically have HLB values less than or about 10, while relatively hydrophilic surfactants are more soluble in aqueous compositions, for example, water, and typically have HLB values greater than or about 10. Relatively amphiphilic surfactants are soluble in oil ⁇ and water ⁇ based liquids and typically have HLB values close to 10 or about 10.
  • HLB refers to a value that is used to index and describe a surfactant according to its relative hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, relative to other surfactants.
  • a surfactant's HLB value is an indication of the molecular balance of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions of the surfactant, which is an amphipathic molecule.
  • micelle refers to aggregates formed by surfactants that typically form when a surfactant is present in an aqueous composition, typically when the surfactant is used at a concentration above the critical micelle concentration (CMC).
  • CMC critical micelle concentration
  • the hydrophilic portions of the surfactant molecules contact the aqueous or the water phase, while the hydrophobic portions form the core of the micelle, which can encapsulate non ⁇ polar ingredient(s), for example, a cannabinoid.
  • the composition of the present invention is self ⁇ emulsifying in an aqueous medium.
  • the composition forms a micellar dispersion in an aqueous medium.
  • the composition of the present invention further comprises an aqueous medium.
  • the aqueous medium is selected from a polar solvent, water, simulated gastric fluid, gastric fluid, simulated intestinal fluid, or intestinal fluid.
  • the surfactant is at a concentration that is greater than its critical micelle concentration (CMC).
  • the composition is a micellar dispersion.
  • the composition is an emulsion.
  • the emulsion is an oil ⁇ in ⁇ water emulsion.
  • a beverage additive product comprising a composition of the present invention.
  • a beverage additive composition can contain one or more active ingredients, e.g., an active ingredient(s) derived from a cannabis plant, such as, one or more cannabinoid(s), terpene(s) or any other active ingredient of cannabis plant extract.
  • the active ingredient(s) of the beverage additive can also be one or more cannabinoid(s), terpene(s) or any other active ingredient of cannabis plant extract that is/are derived synthetically.
  • the beverage additive comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • the beverage additive may further contain a flavoring or flavoring agent(s), sweetener, or an edible carrier.
  • the beverage additive may be provided in liquid, semi ⁇ solid, or solid form.
  • the concentration of each active ingredient, independently, or total active ingredients (e.g., CBD and ethyl pyruvate) in the beverage additive may be selected from: ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL, 200 ⁇ 250 mg/mL, 250 ⁇ 300 mg/mL, 300 ⁇ 350 mg/mL, 350 ⁇ 400 mg/mL, 400 ⁇ 450 mg/mL, 450 ⁇ 500 mg/
  • the concentration of total active ingredients, e.g., cannabinoids, in the beverage additive is selected from ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇
  • the amount for each cannabinoid, independently, or total active cannabinoids in a dose/serving of the beverage additive is selected from: ⁇ 0.001 mg, 0.001 ⁇ 0.25 mg, or 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 7.5 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 12.5 mg, 12.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 15 ⁇ 20mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 200 mg, or >200mg.
  • the total ethyl pyruvate in a dose/serving of the beverage additive is selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 200 mg, 200 ⁇ 250 mg, 250 ⁇ 300 mg, 300 ⁇ 350 mg, 350 ⁇ 400 mg, 400 ⁇ 450 mg, 450 ⁇ 500 mg, 500 ⁇ 550 mg, 100 ⁇ 200 mg,200 ⁇ 300 mg,30 ⁇ 400 mg, 400 ⁇ 500 mg, 600 ⁇ 700 mg, 700 ⁇ 800 mg, 800 ⁇ 900 mg, 900 ⁇ 1000 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.0 g, 2.0 ⁇ 3.0 g, 3.0 ⁇ 4.0 g, 4.0 ⁇ 5.0 g, 5.0 ⁇ 6.0 g, 6.0 ⁇ 7.0 g, 7.0 ⁇ 8.0 g, 8.0 ⁇ 9.0 g, 9.0 ⁇ 10 g, 10 ⁇ 11 g, 11 ⁇ 12 g, 12 ⁇ 12.5, or > 12.5 g.
  • the beverage additive Prior to ingestion, the beverage additive can be added to water or any drink of choice.
  • the dilution ratio of beverage additive:beverage will depend on the composition of the beverage additive and selection of beverage type.
  • the beverage additive is diluted from 1:1 ⁇ 10,000 (i.e., 1 part beverage additive to 1 ⁇ 10,000 parts beverage).
  • the ratio is 1:1,000 ⁇ 10,000, 1:750 ⁇ 1,000, 1:500 ⁇ 750, 1:250 ⁇ 500, 1:100 ⁇ 250, 1:75 ⁇ 100, 1:50 ⁇ 75, 1:25 ⁇ 50, 1:10 ⁇ 25, 1:7.5 ⁇ 10, 1:5 ⁇ 7.5, 1:2.5 ⁇ 5, 1:1 ⁇ 2.5, or 1:1.
  • the ratio beverage additive to beverage is 1:0.5 ⁇ 1.
  • the beverage additive is added to a beverage to provide an aqueous emulsion.
  • the aqueous emulsion is transparent.
  • aqueous emulsification may require mechanical input or agitation, such as shaking, mixing or stirring.
  • the organoleptic properties of the emulsion may vary.
  • high surfactant content beverage additives can form clear, transparent emulsions, while compositions containing oils can form more turbid, i.e., translucent or opaque emulsions.
  • the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent emulsion
  • micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • the composition form a transparent dispersion or emulsion within 3 min, 90 sec or 60 sec at 20 degrees C.
  • the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or stirring) to form a transparent emulsion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%.
  • said emulsion or micellar dispersion is a thermodynamically stable, isotropic liquid.
  • the taste or flavor of the emulsion can vary with the composition, such as the exact content of active ingredient(s), surfactant(s), oil(s), flavoring agent(s), sweetener(s) and edible carrier(s). Due to high “solvent capacity” or “dilutability” of some compositions
  • the emulsion can retain its desirable particle size distribution upon ingestion and dilution in the gut. This can provide pharmacokinetic benefits, such as faster onset of action, increased bioavailability and reduced pharmacokinetic variability, e.g., reduced dependence of pharmacokinetics on digestion, and reduced food effects.
  • the beverage additive may be added to any beverage suitable for human
  • the invention includes a combination of a beverage additive and a beverage or a kit comprising the beverage additive and the beverage, wherein the beverage additive and the beverage are in separate containers.
  • the beverage additive and the beverage are separate compartments of a container. For example, where the beverage additive is contained in a compartment in a cap/closure of a container.
  • the invention provides for a method of making a cannabis plant ⁇ based beverage comprising a composition of the present invention, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a beverage additive and a beverage; adding the beverage additive to the beverage; and mixing the combined beverage additive and beverage to form a cannabis plant based beverage.
  • the combined beverage is homogeneous.
  • the combined beverage is an emulsion.
  • the invention provides for a beverage comprising the
  • the beverage is an aqueous beverage.
  • the aqueous beverage is selected from water, coffee, tea, fruit juice (e.g., orange, apple, cranberry, pear, pineapple, currant, etc.), algae (e.g., blue ⁇ green algae), vegetable juice (e.g., carrot, tomato, wheat or other grass, mixed vegetable or mixed vegetable ⁇ fruit etc.), sports drinks, and carbonated drinks (etc. sparkling water, soda water, and soft drinks such as colas).
  • the beverage is a dairy based beverage.
  • the dairy based beverage is selected from milk and yogurt drinks (including beverages that comprise milk or yogurt).
  • the invention relates to a drinking straw for use with a beverage in a beverage container, wherein the drinking straw comprises a composition (e.g., cannabinoid composition) of the present invention (including a beverage additive).
  • the drinking straw comprises a compartment or an erodible surface within an interior portion of the straw that contains the composition of the present invention, e.g., cannabinoid composition.
  • the straw may further comprise a one ⁇ way valve that prevents the composition of the present invention, e.g., cannabinoid composition from entering the beverage container.
  • Examples of drinking straws of include those disclosed in United States patents US 5921955, US 8342422, US 6482451, and US 8980348; United States patent applications US 2012/0056008, US 2008/0181932, US 2004/0142958, and US
  • particle size refers herein to oil in water droplet diameter, or water in oil droplet diameter, in an emulsion.
  • the average particle size of the emulsion is in the range of about 50 nm to about 1000 nm, depending on the composition. In one embodiment, the average particle size is between 10 ⁇ 50 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 50 ⁇ 100 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 75 ⁇ 125 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 100 ⁇ 150 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 200 ⁇ 400 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 200 ⁇ 300 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 250 ⁇ 350 nm.
  • the average particle size is between 300 ⁇ 400 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 400 ⁇ 500 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 500 ⁇ 600 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 600 ⁇ 650 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 600 ⁇ 700 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 700 ⁇ 800 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 800 ⁇ 900 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 750 ⁇ 850 nm. In one embodiment, the average particle size is less than 500 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 400 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 300 nm.
  • the average particle size is less than 200 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 150 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 100 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 50 nm.
  • chemically stable or “chemical stability” of a composition of the present invention refers to the ability of the composition and/or cannabinoid(s) in the composition to resist change in its chemical properties over time.
  • Chemical instability of a composition may be manifested by decrease in the amount of the active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid, e.g., THC or CBD.
  • cannabinoid e.g., THC or CBD.
  • Chemical degradation of THC e.g., may occur due to conversion of TCH to cannabinol (CBN).
  • CBD cannabinol
  • Physical instability of an emulsion may be
  • Determination whether an emulsion has lost its physical stability may be carried out in any of the following techniques: measurement of particle size, light scattering, focused beam reflectance measurement, centrifugation, rheology or a combination thereof.
  • the composition is stable at room temperature (21 ⁇ 25 ⁇ C), for about 12 months at 25°C ⁇ 2°C/40% RH ⁇ 5% RH, with ⁇ 20% decrease, ⁇ 10% decrease preferably ⁇ 5% decrease, in active ingredient content, e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g., total, THC or CBD, and no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the 12 months.
  • active ingredient content e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g., total, THC or CBD
  • compositions as mentioned above, wherein the composition is stable at 5°C ⁇ 3°C/40% RH ⁇ 5% RH for about 6 months, preferably 12 months, more preferably about 24 months, with ⁇ 20% decrease, ⁇ 10% decrease, preferably ⁇ 5% decrease, in active ingredient, e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g., total, THC or CBD, and no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the relevant time frame.
  • active ingredient e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g., total, THC or CBD
  • compositions as mentioned above, wherein the composition is stable at about 40°C ⁇ 2°C/75% RH ⁇ 5% RH for about 2 months, preferably about 6 months, with ⁇ 20% decrease, ⁇ 10% decrease, preferably ⁇ 5% decrease, in active ingredient, e.g., in cannabinoid content and no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the relevant time frame.
  • Active ingredients of the present invention may be purchased, synthesized using well ⁇ known techniques, or extracted from a plant using well ⁇ known methods.
  • Terpenes e.g., may be extracted from a plant of the Cannabis genus, e.g., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid, or other, or from a plant that is not a member of the Cannabis genus, e.g., is not from Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid, or other Cannabis species.
  • Phytocannabinoids and terpenes may be extracted as terpene blends or, in the case of a Cannabis species, as a cannabinoid or
  • cannabinoid/terpene blend The blends may be used directly or can be separated into individual or fewer components using distillation (e.g., short ⁇ path rotary distillation) or other techniques.
  • distillation e.g., short ⁇ path rotary distillation
  • the relative amount of each principal phytocannabinoid and/or terpene in the plant extract, e.g., cannabis extract, varies according to the cannabinoid and/or terpene profile and levels of the particular plants and methodology of extraction.
  • Extracts comprising terpenes e.g., extracts essentially free of cannabinoids, extracts that contain cannabinoids as a minor constituent, or extracts from a plant that is not a species of Cannabis (e.g., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid, or other), i.e., a non ⁇ Cannabis species, may be used individually or combined with one or more other active ingredients, e.g., cannabinoids or cannabinoid extracts.
  • cannabinoids e.g., cannabinoids or cannabinoid extracts.
  • Cannabinoids and/or terpenes may be obtained by separating resins from leaves or leaves and flowers of cannabis plants by solvent extraction. Extracts derived from cannabis plants include primary extracts prepared by such processes as, for example, maceration,
  • Solvent extraction may be carried out using a solvent that dissolves cannabinoids/cannabinoid acids, such as for example C1 to C5 alcohols (e.g. ethanol, methanol), C3 ⁇ C12 alkanes (e.g. hexane, butane or propane), Norflurane
  • Carbon dioxide provides another method to extract cannabinoid/terpene resins from cannabis plant material.
  • cannabinoid/terpenes from the plant matter resulting in a transparent, amber oil.
  • the extracts obtained by supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) may undergo a secondary extraction, e.g. an ethanolic precipitation, to remove non ⁇ cannabinoid/terpene materials.
  • SFE supercritical fluid extraction
  • a secondary extraction e.g. an ethanolic precipitation
  • light petroleum gas extraction using a LHBES (light hydrocarbon butane extraction system) 1300/C from Extractiontek Solutions is used to extract cannabinoids from cannabis plant material.
  • a modified extraction process consists of decarboxylating the starting concentrate at 300° F until fully converted and the bubbling stops. Once the oil is decarboxylated, it is run through the VTA ⁇ VKL 70 ⁇ 5 short path rotary distillation plant twice. The first run separates the heavy terpenes and lighter terpenes from the cannabinoids and waste material. The cannabinoids and waste are run through again with a higher vacuum and higher
  • the VTA ⁇ VKL 70 ⁇ 5 short path rotary distillation plant uses a top stirring rotary column to wipe incoming product into a thin film for better heat distribution and evaporation.
  • the inner condensing column is set to condense the cannabinoids into liquids.
  • the waste and cannabinoids are diverted into the two dispensing arms for collection into receiving vessels.
  • terpenes are collected in a receiving flask attached to the inline chiller on the plant.
  • the system (except for feed vessel) are under vacuum during the operation.
  • the vacuum for the first run should be between 0.5 ⁇ 0.7 mbar.
  • pressure should be between 0.5 ⁇ 0.07 mbar.
  • compositions and methods using of the present invention include a cannabinoid selected from the group consisting: of tetrahydrocannabinol, ⁇ 9 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), ⁇ 8 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabis extract, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinolic acid (CBNA), ⁇ 8 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol ⁇ DMH, ⁇ 9 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol propyl analogue (THCV), 11 ⁇ hydroxy ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol, 11 ⁇ nor ⁇ 9 ⁇ carboxy ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol, 5′ ⁇ azido ⁇ 8 ⁇
  • a cannabinoid selected from the group consisting: of tetrahydrocannabinol, ⁇ 9 ⁇ tetra
  • tetrahydrocannabinol AMG ⁇ 1, AMG ⁇ 3, AM411, AM708, AM836, AM855, AM919, AM926, AM938, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV),
  • CBDV cannabidivarin
  • CBCV cannabichromevarin
  • CBDV cannabigerovarin
  • CBDG cannabigerol monomethyl ether
  • CBDV cannabigerol monomethyl ether
  • CBDV cannabinol
  • CBN cannabinol
  • cannabichromene cannabichromene propyl analogue, cannabigerol (CBG), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabielsoin (CBE), cannabinodiol (CBDL), and cannabitriol (CBTL), CP 47497, CP 55940, CP 55244, CP 50556, CT ⁇ 3 or IP ⁇ 751 (ajulemic acid), dimethylheptyl HHC, HU ⁇ 210, HU ⁇ 211, HU ⁇ 308, WIN 55212 ⁇ 2, desacetyl ⁇ L ⁇ nantradol, dexanabinol, JWH ⁇ 051, JWH ⁇ 133, levonantradol, L ⁇ 759633, nabilone, O ⁇ 1184, cannabicyclohexanol (CP ⁇ 47,497 C8
  • the composition comprises any one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty ⁇ one, twenty ⁇ two, twenty ⁇ three, twenty ⁇ four, twenty ⁇ five, or more of the above cannabinoids.
  • the cannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of THC, CBD, THCA, CBDA, CBV, THCV, CBDV, CBCV, CBGV, CBN, CBC, and CBDL.
  • the cannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of THC, CBD, THCA, and CBDA. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid is THC or CBD. In another embodiment, the THC is ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC or ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC. In another embodiment, the THC is ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC. In another embodiment, the THC is ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC.
  • the cannabinoid is in the form of a Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid extract.
  • the cannabis extract comprises ⁇ 9 THC.
  • the extract comprises CBD.
  • the cannabinoid is a synthetic cannabinoid, e.g., dronabinol.
  • a composition of the present invention comprises: 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, of a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the cannabinoid extract comprises 50 ⁇ 99 wt% cannabinoids. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises >99 wt% total cannabinoids. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises a total amount of cannabinoid(s) selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 90 ⁇ 95 wt% cannabinoids.
  • the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is 1 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, or 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL. In another embodiment, the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL.
  • the concentration of each cannabinoid(s), e.g., ⁇ 9 THC, in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50
  • the cannabinoid(s) is selected from one or more of CBD, THC, THCA, CBDA, CBV, THCV, CBDV, CBCV, CBGV, CBN, CBC, or CBDL.
  • the concentration of at least one cannabinoid is selected from 0.1 ⁇ 25 mg/mL, 25 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 80 mg/mL, 80 ⁇ 120 mg/mL, or >120 mg/ml.
  • the concentration of at least one cannabinoid, e.g., THC is selected from 0.1 ⁇ 1.0 mg/ml, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg/ml, 2.5 ⁇ 5.0 mg/mL, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 25 mg/mL, or 25 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, or >100 mg/ml.
  • a composition of the present invention comprises: 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, of a CBD or CBD extract (i.e., a cannabinoid extract comprising CBD).
  • the CBD extract comprises 50 ⁇ 99 wt% CBD.
  • the CBD extract comprises >99 wt% total CBD.
  • the CBD extract comprises a total amount of CBD selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 90 ⁇ 95 wt% CBD.
  • a composition of the present invention comprises: 1 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8 ⁇ 15 wt%, 8 ⁇ 12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9 ⁇ 11 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, 20 ⁇ 30 wt%, 30 ⁇ 40 wt%, 40 ⁇ 50 wt%, of a THC or THC extract (i.e., an extract comprising THC).
  • the THC extract comprises 50 ⁇ 99 wt% THC.
  • the THC extract comprises >99 wt% total THC.
  • the THC extract comprises a total amount of THC selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, or 90 ⁇ 95 wt% THC.
  • the present invention includes at one terpene selected from the group consisting of: alpha ⁇ pinene, valencene, myrcene, camphene, beta ⁇ pinene, citral, humulene, alpha ⁇ bisabolol, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, camphor, limonene, linalool, alpha ⁇ phellandrene, eucalyptol, terpineol, nerolidol, y ⁇ terpinene, terpinolele, gama ⁇ 3 ⁇ carene, pulegone, geraniol, ocimene, eugenol, p ⁇ cymene, ocimene, isopulegol, geranyl acetate, valencene, myrcene, cadinene, cedrane, citronellol, guaiene, dextro carvone, carvacrol, borneol, thymol,
  • the composition of the present invention comprises 0 ⁇ 50 wt% total terpene(s).
  • a composition of the present invention comprises a total amount of terpene(s) selected from: 0 ⁇ 0.1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 0.5 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 25 wt %, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 wt%, 15 ⁇ 20 wt%, or 20 ⁇ 25 wt%, or 25 ⁇ 50% wt% terpene(s).
  • the cannabinoid extract comprises a total amount of cannabinoid(s) and a total amount of terpene(s) selected from: 50 ⁇ 75 wt%, 50 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 99 wt%, 75 ⁇ 95 wt%, 80 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 99 wt%, 90 ⁇ 99 wt%, 85 ⁇ 95 wt%, 90 ⁇ 95 wt%, or >99 wt% cannabinoid(s); and 0 ⁇ 0.1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 0.5 wt%, 0.5 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 1 wt%, 0 ⁇ 5 wt%, 0 ⁇ 10 wt%, 0 ⁇ 25 wt %, 1 ⁇ 2 wt%, 2 ⁇ 3 wt%, 3 ⁇ 4 wt%, 4 ⁇ 5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 7.5 wt%, 5 ⁇ 10 wt%, 10 ⁇ 12.5 wt%, 10 ⁇ 15 w
  • the terpenes and cannabinoids are co ⁇ extracted, i.e., extracted together. In another embodiment, some or all of the terpenes are extracted separately from the cannabinoids. In another embodiment, some or all of the terpenes are synthetic. In one embodiment, the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 0.05 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg/mL, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg/mL, 0.5 ⁇ 1 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50
  • the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: ⁇ 0.001 mg/mL, 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01 ⁇ 1mg/mL, 0.05 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg/mL, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg/mL, 0.5 ⁇ 1 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 15 mg/mL, 15 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 60 mg/mL, 50 ⁇ 75 mg/mL, 75 ⁇ 100 mg/mL, 100 ⁇ 150 mg/mL, or 150 ⁇ 200 mg/mL, or >200 mg/ml.
  • the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 0.05 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg/mL, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg/mL, 0.5 ⁇ 1 mg/mL, 1 ⁇ 5 mg/mL, 5 ⁇ 10 mg/mL, 10 ⁇ 20 mg/mL, 20 ⁇ 30 mg/mL, 30 ⁇ 40 mg/mL, 40 ⁇ 50
  • mg/mL 1 ⁇ 50 mg/mL, or 10 ⁇ 50 mg/mL.
  • the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta ⁇
  • said terpenes include any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0 ⁇ 2.0% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0.3 ⁇ 0.5% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0.3 ⁇ 0.5% of each of the following terpenes: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises: 0.25 ⁇ 0.45% beta ⁇ caryophyllene, 0 ⁇ 0.15 % linalool, 0.5 ⁇ 1.0% limonene, 0.75 ⁇ 1.5% alpha ⁇ pinene, and 0 ⁇ 0.05% eucalyptol.
  • said composition is a formulation selected from any one of A1 ⁇ A34 or any one of BA9 ⁇ BA25 (see Examples).
  • the composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 15% THC, 0 ⁇ 20% CBD, 0 ⁇ 50% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 10% THC, 0 ⁇ 15% CBD, 0 ⁇ 50% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 5% THC, 0 ⁇ 10% CBD, 0 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes.
  • the composition comprises: 0.05 ⁇ 5% THC, 0.5 ⁇ 10% CBD, 1 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05 ⁇ 1% THC, 2.5 ⁇ 10% CBD, 1 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% THC, 4 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 1.0 ⁇ 10 or 10 ⁇ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 2.5% terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 50 ⁇ 90% polysorbate 80. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 0 ⁇ 5% sweetener, e.g., sucralose.
  • said composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 7.0 % THC, 0 ⁇ 7.0 % CBD, 9 ⁇ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 5% terpenes, at least 59% polysorbate 80, and 0 ⁇ 5.0% sucralose.
  • said composition comprises 0.25 ⁇ 1.0 % THC, 4 ⁇ 9% CBD, 25 ⁇ 35 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 50 ⁇ 70 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.25 ⁇ 0.75 % THC, 4 ⁇ 9% CBD, 7.5 ⁇ 12.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 70 ⁇ 85 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0 ⁇ 0.25 % THC, 3.5 ⁇ 9% CBD, 0.25 ⁇ 2.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 81.5 ⁇ 95.5 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.4 ⁇ 0.6 % THC, 5.5 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 7.5 ⁇ 12.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 75 ⁇ 82 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.05 ⁇ 0.15 % THC, 4.0 ⁇ 6.0% CBD, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1.5 ⁇ 3.5 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 82 ⁇ 92 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.4 ⁇ 0.6 % THC, 5.5 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 27 ⁇ 32 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 55 ⁇ 65 % polysorbate 80.
  • the composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 15% THC, 0 ⁇ 20% CBD, 0 ⁇ 50% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 10% THC, 0 ⁇ 15% CBD, 0 ⁇ 50% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the
  • composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 5% THC, 0 ⁇ 10% CBD, 0 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05 ⁇ 5% THC, 0.5 ⁇ 10% CBD, 1 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05 ⁇ 1% THC, 2.5 ⁇ 10% CBD, 1 ⁇ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0 ⁇ 5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% THC, 4 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 1.0 ⁇ 10 or 10 ⁇ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 2.5% terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 50 ⁇ 90% polysorbate 80. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 0 ⁇ 5% sweetener, e.g., sucralose.
  • said composition comprises: 0 ⁇ 7.0 % THC, 0 ⁇ 7.0 % CBD, 9 ⁇ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 5% terpenes, at least 59% polysorbate 80, and 0 ⁇ 5.0% sucralose.
  • said composition comprises 0.25 ⁇ 1.0 % THC, 4 ⁇ 9% CBD, 25 ⁇ 35 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 50 ⁇ 70 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.25 ⁇ 0.75 % THC, 4 ⁇ 9% CBD, 7.5 ⁇ 12.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 70 ⁇ 85 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0 ⁇ 0.25 % THC, 3.5 ⁇ 9% CBD, 0.25 ⁇ 2.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 81.5 ⁇ 95.5 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.4 ⁇ 0.6 % THC, 5.5 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 7.5 ⁇ 12.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1 ⁇ 3 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 75 ⁇ 82 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.05 ⁇ 0.15 % THC, 4.0 ⁇ 6.0% CBD, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 % ethyl pyruvate, 1.5 ⁇ 3.5 % terpenes, 0 ⁇ 5% sucralose, and 82 ⁇ 92 % polysorbate 80.
  • said composition comprises 0.4 ⁇ 0.6 % THC, 5.5 ⁇ 7.5% CBD, 27 ⁇ 32 % ethyl
  • the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta ⁇
  • said terpenes include any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0 ⁇ 2.0% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0.3 ⁇ 0.5% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises 0.3 ⁇ 0.5% of each of the following terpenes: beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • said formulation comprises: 0.25 ⁇ 0.45% beta ⁇ caryophyllene, 0 ⁇ 0.15 % linalool, 0.5 ⁇ 1.0% limonene, 0.75 ⁇ 1.5% alpha ⁇ pinene, and 0 ⁇ 0.05% eucalyptol.
  • a composition of the present invention may further comprise, inter alia, an additional surfactant, antioxidant, viscosity modifying agent, cytochrome P450 metabolic inhibitor, P ⁇ GP efflux inhibitor, or semi ⁇ solid inducer.
  • Preferred antioxidants include ascorbyl palmitate, butylated hydroxy anisole, butylated hydroxy toluene, propyl gallate, ⁇ tocopherol, ⁇ tocopherol, and mixed tocopherols.
  • the composition of the present invention further comprises an antioxidant(s) in the range of about 0.01% w/v to about 0.1% w/v.
  • Viscosity modifying agents include unmodified starches, pregelatinized starches, crosslinked starches, guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia, tragacanth, carrageenans, alginates, chitosan, precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene glycols (PEG), polycarbophils, EUDRAGIT® series polymers (E, L, S, RL, RS, NE), hydroxymethylpropyl cellulose (HPMC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC),
  • HPC hydroxypropylmethylcelluose
  • Na ⁇ CMC carboxymethylcellose sodium
  • ethylcellulose cellulose acetate
  • cellulose acetate phthalate polyvinylacetate/polyvinylpyrrolidone
  • PVA/PVP polyvinylacetate/polyvinylpyrrolidone
  • PVA/PEG graft copolymer hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyglycolized esters of fatty acids, carnauba wax, stearyl alcohol, and beeswax, polyvinyl caprolactam ⁇ polyvinyl acetate ⁇ polyethylene glycol graft co ⁇ polymer, and combinations thereof.
  • Cytochrome P450 inhibitors include an agent that inhibits pre ⁇ systemic hepatic first pass metabolism, e.g., d ⁇ tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, anise oil, cinnamon oil, coriander oil, grapefruit oil, lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint oil, ascorbyl palmitate, propyl gallate, and combinations thereof.
  • PGP efflux inhibitors includes an agent that inhibits PGP induced cellular efflux mechanisms, e.g., polyethoxylated castor oil derivatives, polyoxyethylene sorbitan
  • a composition of the present invention may comprise a semi ⁇ solid inducer, e.g., colloidal silicon dioxide, granulated fumed silicas, precipitated silicas, amorphous silica gel, magnesium aluminum silicates, sodium magnesium aluminum silicates, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, isomaltose and combinations thereof.
  • a semi ⁇ solid inducer e.g., colloidal silicon dioxide, granulated fumed silicas, precipitated silicas, amorphous silica gel, magnesium aluminum silicates, sodium magnesium aluminum silicates, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, isomaltose and combinations thereof.
  • a composition of the present invention may further comprise an additional co ⁇ surfactant(s) to improve the emulsification of the provided compositions.
  • co ⁇ surfactants include glycerol, sodium stearate, potassium laurate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium sulfosuccinate, polyglycol, fatty acid esters, quaternary ammonium salts, amine hydrochlorides and combination thereof.
  • a composition may comprise chelating agents in a final range of about 0.01% to about 0.5% w/v.
  • chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), phosphoric acid, polyphosphates, polysaccharides, citric acid and combinations thereof.
  • a composition may also additionally comprise inactive ingredients selected from a group consisting of antiadherents, binders, coatings, disintegrants, flavours, colours, lubricants, glidants, sorbents, preservatives, sweeteners, edible carriers, and combinations thereof.
  • a composition may further comprise a pH adjusting agent, e.g., disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate tribasic, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, salts thereof, and combinations thereof.
  • a pH adjusting agent e.g., disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate tribasic, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, salts thereof, and combinations thereof.
  • a pH adjusting agent e.g., disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate tribasic,
  • a composition may additionally comprise an osmotic agent, e.g., glycerin, glucose, sucrose, sorbitol, sodium phosphate and combinations thereof.
  • an osmotic agent e.g., glycerin, glucose, sucrose, sorbitol, sodium phosphate and combinations thereof.
  • a composition may further comprise a sweetener, flavoring and/or taste ⁇ masking agent, e.g., glucose, fructose, sucrose, sorbitol, sucralose, saccharin sodium, aspartame, neotame, acesulfame potassium, stevioside, sodium chloride, D ⁇ limonene, citric acid, xylitol and combinations thereof.
  • the sweetener is selected from one or more of: acesulfame potassium, advantame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, stevia, glucose, fructose, sucrose, sorbitol, or xylitol.
  • the sweetener is sucralose.
  • a composition may also further comprise preservatives, e.g., methylparabens,
  • ethylparabens propylparabens, butylparabens, sorbic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, sulfites, nitrites, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate, calcium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzonate, potassium benzonate, calcium benzonate, sodium metabisulfite, propylene glycol, benzaldehyde, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole, formaldehyde donors, essential oils, monoglyceride, and combinations thereof.
  • a composition of the present invention may be formulated, e.g., as a delayed release, sustained release, pulsatile release, immediate release, fast ⁇ disintegrating (e.g., orally disintegrating), or other release dosage form.
  • the dosage form may include drug polymer conjugates, microencapsulation, controlled ⁇ release tablet/capsule coating, pH or other stimuli sensitive materials, enteric coated, or combinations thereof.
  • the invention provides for an edible product comprising a composition of the present invention.
  • Edible products include a lozenge, candy (including hard candies/boiled sweets, lollipop, gummy candy, candy bar, etc.), chocolates, brownie, cookie, trail bar, crackers, dissolving strip, mint, pastry, bread, etc. Further included is chewing gum, although the base gum is not consumed.
  • a composition of present invention is a pharmaceutical composition.
  • the composition/pharmaceutical composition is a unit dose of the composition/pharmaceutical composition.
  • the unit dose is for oral administration, i.e., an oral unit dosage form.
  • the unit dose is for sublingual (held under the tongue) or buccal (held between the cheek and gum) administration, i.e., a sublingual or buccal unit dosage form.
  • the unit dose is a liquid, solid, or semi ⁇ solid.
  • the unit dose may be in the form of a syrup, drops, micellar dispersion, emulsion, solution, suspension, tablet, bolus, troche, tincture, oral/buccal/sublingual spray, lozenge, dissolving strip, or capsule.
  • the capsule is a hard gelatin
  • the unit dose is a hard gelatin capsule. In a further embodiment, the unit dose is a soft gelatin capsule.
  • the syrup, drops, micellar dispersion, emulsion, solution, suspension, tablet, bolus, troche, tincture, spray, lozenge, or capsule is an oral unit dosage form and, in another embodiment, the same is a sublingual or buccal unit dosage form.
  • compositions of the present invention for any particular subject may depend upon a variety of factors including: the subject’s age, body weight, general health, and gender; the time of administration; the combination of actives; the severity of the particular disease, disorder, or condition being treated; and the form or route of
  • Treatment dosages generally may be titrated to optimize safety and efficacy.
  • a suitable dose for internal administration is generally in the range of 0.01 to 150 mg/kg per day, including 0.1 ⁇ 100 mg/kg, 0.1 ⁇ 50 mg/kg, and 0.1 ⁇ 10 mg/kg. Determining an appropriate dose can be performed by one of skill in the art.
  • the actives ingredients may be administered as a fixed dose combination or as
  • the actives ingredients may be administered as a single dosage form or as multiple dosage forms.
  • the active ingredients may be administered concurrently or sequentially (either at a same or different time).
  • the unit dose comprises about 0.25 ⁇ 100 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.25 ⁇ 0.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5 ⁇ 1 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid
  • the unit dose comprises about 1 ⁇ 2.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg of active
  • cannabinoid e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the unit dose comprises about 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 2.5 ⁇ 1 mg of active
  • the unit dose comprises about 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5 ⁇ 7.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5 ⁇ 10 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5 ⁇ 15 mg of active
  • the unit dose comprises about 7.5 ⁇ 10 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 10 ⁇ 12.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 12.5 ⁇ 15 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 15 ⁇ 20 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 20 ⁇ 30 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 30 ⁇ 40 mg of active
  • the unit dose comprises about 40 ⁇ 50 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 50 ⁇ 60 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 60 ⁇ 70 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 70 ⁇ 75 mg of active
  • the unit dose comprises about 70 ⁇ 80 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 80 ⁇ 90 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 90 ⁇ 100 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 100 ⁇ 150 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 150 ⁇ 200 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5, about 1, about 5, about
  • the cannabinoid is THC.
  • the cannabinoid is CDB.
  • the cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
  • the unit dose comprises an amount of one or more cannabinoids, wherein the amount of each cannabinoid, independently, or total
  • cannabinoids (if specified) is selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, each independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more cannabinoids is CBD and THC
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD and THC independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more cannabinoids is delta ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC and delta ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said delta ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC and delta ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, and >100 mg.
  • the unit dose comprises an amount of one or more terpenes, independently, or total terpenes selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more terpenes is selected from: myrcene, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said myrcene, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol, each independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15
  • said comprises the step of administering a therapeutically
  • cannabinoids and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes (including
  • said active ingredients comprise one or more
  • said active ingredients comprise ethyl pyruvate and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise one or more cannabinoids and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise one or more cannabinoids, ethyl pyruvate, and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise at least two
  • said active ingredients comprise at least two
  • said active ingredients comprise one or more
  • cannabinoids and at least one other active ingredient ethyl pyruvate and at least one other active ingredient; or one or more terpenes and at least one other active ingredient.
  • the one or more cannabinoids is selected from the group consisting of: CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV.
  • the one or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, or CBD and THC.
  • the active ingredients comprise: one or more cannabinoids selected from CBD, THC, or CBD and THC; and ethyl pyruvate.
  • the active ingredients comprise one or more terpenes.
  • the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol.
  • the one or more terpenes is any one, two, three, four, or all five selected from beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, or eucalyptol.
  • the active ingredients comprise: one or more cannabinoids selected from CBD, THC, or CBD and THC; ethyl
  • pyruvate pyruvate
  • terpenes selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of: myrcene, beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, or eucalyptol.
  • the unit dose comprises an amount of ethyl pyruvate selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 1.0 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 75 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, and 1 ⁇ 100 mg 50 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 200 mg, 200 ⁇ 300 mg, 300 ⁇ 400 mg, 500 ⁇ 600 mg, 600 ⁇
  • the unit dose comprises:
  • THC/THC extract 0 ⁇ 10 mg
  • CBD/CBD extract 0 ⁇ 50 mg
  • terpenes 0 ⁇ 20 mg total or 0 ⁇ 3.5 mg/terpene.
  • the unit dose comprises:
  • an amount of one or more cannabinoids the amount of each cannabinoid independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.01 ⁇ 0.05 mg, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg;
  • an amount of ethyl pyruvate selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 1.0 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 75 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, and 1 ⁇ 100 mg 50 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 200 mg, 200 ⁇ 300 mg, 300 ⁇ 400 mg, 500 ⁇ 600 mg, 600 ⁇ 700 mg, 700 ⁇ 800 mg, 800 ⁇ 900 mg, 900 ⁇ 1000 mg; 1.0 ⁇ 2.0 g, 2.0 ⁇ 3.0 g, 3.0 ⁇ 4.0 g, 4.0 ⁇ 5.0 g, 5.0 ⁇ 6.0 g, 6.0 ⁇ 7.0 g, 7.0 ⁇ 8.0 g, 8.0 ⁇ 9.0 g, 9.0 ⁇ 10 g
  • terpenes each independently, or total terpenes selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01 ⁇ 0.05 mg, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, each independently selected from the group
  • said one or more cannabinoids is CBD and THC
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD and THC each independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01 ⁇ 0.05 mg, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, and >200 mg.
  • said one or more cannabinoids is delta ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC and delta ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said delta ⁇ 8 ⁇ THC and delta ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC each independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace
  • said one or more terpenes is beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of said beta ⁇ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha ⁇ pinene, and eucalyptol, each independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01 ⁇ 0.05 mg, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg,
  • said unit dose further comprises one or more additional active ingredients selected from: one or more non ⁇ opioid analgesic/ anti ⁇ inflammatory drug, one or more anti ⁇ migraine drug, one or more anti ⁇ emetic, one or more anti ⁇ Parkinson disease drug, one or more anti ⁇ MS disease drug, one or more anti ⁇ spasticity drug, one or more nutraceutical, one or more corticosteroid, or a combination thereof.
  • additional active ingredients selected from: one or more non ⁇ opioid analgesic/ anti ⁇ inflammatory drug, one or more anti ⁇ migraine drug, one or more anti ⁇ emetic, one or more anti ⁇ Parkinson disease drug, one or more anti ⁇ MS disease drug, one or more anti ⁇ spasticity drug, one or more nutraceutical, one or more corticosteroid, or a combination thereof.
  • said unit dose comprises an amount of each of said one or more additional active ingredients that is independently selected from the group consisting of: 0.001 ⁇ 0.01 mg, 0.01 ⁇ 0.05 mg, 0.05 ⁇ 0.1 mg, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5 mg, 0.25 ⁇ 1 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 15 mg, 0.5 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.5 mg, 2.5 ⁇ 5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 7.5 mg, 5.0 ⁇ 10 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 25 mg, 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 75 mg, 75 ⁇ 100 mg, 10 ⁇ 20 mg, 10 ⁇ 15 mg, and 15 ⁇ 20 mg, 20 ⁇ 30 mg, 30 ⁇ 40 mg, 40 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 60 mg, 60 ⁇ 70 mg, 70 ⁇ 80 mg, 80 ⁇ 90 mg, 90 ⁇ 100 mg, 1 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 125 mg, 125 ⁇ 150 mg, 150 ⁇ 175 mg, 175 ⁇ 200 mg, 200 ⁇ 300 mg, 300 ⁇ 400 mg, 500 ⁇ 600 mg, 600 ⁇ 700 mg, 700 ⁇ 800 mg, 800 ⁇ 900 mg, 900 ⁇ 1000 mg; 1.0 ⁇ 2.0 g, 2.0 ⁇ 3.0 g,
  • the unit dose comprises about 25 ⁇ 7,500 mg of active ingredients. In some embodiments, the unit dose comprises about 25 ⁇ 50 mg, 50 ⁇ 100 mg, 100 ⁇ 600 mg, 200 ⁇ 700 mg, 300 ⁇ 800 mg, 400 ⁇ 900 mg, 500 ⁇ 1000 mg, 1.0 ⁇ 2.0 g, 2.0 ⁇ 3.0 g, 3.0 ⁇ 4.0 g, 4.0 ⁇ 5.0 g, 5.0 ⁇ 6.0 g, 6.0 ⁇ 7.0 g, 7.0 ⁇ 8.0 g, 8.0 ⁇ 9.0 g, 9.0 ⁇ 10 g, 10 ⁇ 11 g, 11 ⁇ 12 g, 12 ⁇ 12.5, or > 12.5 of active ingredients.
  • a second aspect provides a method of making a composition of the present invention, said method comprising the steps of:
  • the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.
  • At least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the invention provides a method of making a composition of the present invention, said method comprising the steps of:
  • At least one active ingredient at least one surfactant; and, optionally, one or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof;
  • the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.
  • At least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.
  • the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • said at least one active ingredient is one or more cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes.
  • the method of making the composition of the first aspect comprises the steps of:
  • At least one active ingredient at least one surfactant; and at least one triglyceride
  • said at least one surfactant comprises one or more selected from polysorbate 80, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (e.g., GELUCIRE® 44/14), or a combination thereof; and, wherein said triglyceride is a medium ⁇ chain triglyceride and/or long ⁇ chain triglyceride; and
  • the mixture is an isotropic or
  • the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein.
  • At least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • the invention further provides for a method for increasing at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability, Cmax, absorption, onset of action, for decreasing time to Tmax, or for decreasing intra ⁇ patient variability comprising the steps of:
  • At least one active ingredient at least one surfactant; and, optionally, one or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof;
  • the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein.
  • At least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In one embodiment, said at least one active ingredient is one or more cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes.
  • compositions of the present invention can significantly decrease the amount of time for the onset of action of the active ingredient.
  • the composition, e.g., cannabinoid composition, of the present invention has an onset of action within 15
  • the formulations of the present invention can further significantly decrease the peak time (the time it takes for an active ingredient to reach maximum effect) of the active ingredient.
  • the composition e.g., cannabinoid composition
  • the composition has a peak time within 90 minutes, within 80 minutes, within 70 minutes, within 60 ⁇ 70 minutes, within 60 minutes, within 50 minutes, within 45 ⁇ 60 minutes, within 45 minutes, within 40 minutes, or within 30 minutes post administration.
  • the formulations of the present invention can further significantly increase the peak effect, i.e., the maximum effect of the active ingredient, e.g., the psychotropic effect of THC.
  • the method for enhancing at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability and absorption comprises the steps of:
  • the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.
  • the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein.
  • the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the active
  • ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract.
  • said at least one triglyceride comprises a medium ⁇ chain triglyceride and/or long ⁇ chain triglyceride
  • said at least one surfactant comprises one or more selected from polysorbate 80, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), or D ⁇ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) and/or
  • the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.
  • a third aspect of the present invention provides for a method of treating a disease or disorder in a subject (e.g., human) who would benefit from at least one active ingredient of the present invention, the method comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a composition of the present invention to said subject.
  • a subject e.g., human
  • the subject is a human.
  • said composition comprises at least one cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, terpene extract, or a combination thereof.
  • the disease or disorder is selected from: Alzheimer Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), spasticity, pain, anxiety, and
  • the disease, condition, or pathology is inflammation or an inflammatory condition.
  • the method includes reducing the level of a cytokine in a mammal, wherein said cytokine is selected from the group consisting of: tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interferon ⁇ gamma (IFN ⁇ gamma), interleukin ⁇ 1 ⁇ beta (IL ⁇ 1 ⁇ beta), and high mobility group B ⁇ 1 (HMGB ⁇ 1).
  • TNF tumor necrosis factor
  • IFN ⁇ gamma interferon ⁇ gamma
  • IL ⁇ 1 ⁇ beta interleukin ⁇ 1 ⁇ beta
  • HMGB ⁇ 1 high mobility group B ⁇ 1
  • the method includes inhibiting IL ⁇ 1 ⁇ induced inflammatory and catabolic pathways, preferably, NF ⁇ B and JNK activation, and the expression of inflammatory (iNOS) and catabolic (MMP ⁇ 1 and ⁇ 13) genes.
  • the method includes reducing MCP ⁇ 1 production via NF ⁇ kB activation.
  • the method includes reducing NO production, reducing IFN ⁇ gamma, reducing IL ⁇ 4, IL ⁇ 6, or for increasing IL ⁇ 10.
  • the inflammation or an inflammatory condition is selected from the group consisting of: asthma, cachexia secondary to acquired immune deficiency
  • AIDS cachexia secondary to infection or malignancy
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Crohn's disease
  • endotoxic shock fever and myalgia due to infection
  • gouty arthritis and other arthritic conditions graft v. host rejection
  • gram negative sepsis keloid formation
  • multiple sclerosis osteoarthritis
  • psoriasis and eczema pulmonary fibrosis
  • pulmonary sarcoidosis reperfusion injury
  • rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid
  • the disease, condition or pathology in a mammal is a central nervous system (CNS) disorder.
  • CNS central nervous system
  • the CNS disorder is selected from any one of: Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
  • adrenoleukodystrophy brain injury, cerebral infarction, corticobasal degeneration (CBD), Creutzfeldt ⁇ Jakob Disease, epilepsy, Friedrich's ataxia, frontal lobe degeneration
  • frontotemporal dementia frontotemporal dementia
  • geriatric dementia Huntington's disease
  • ischemic stroke Lewy body dementia
  • multi ⁇ infarct dementia multiple sclerosis
  • multiple system atrophy MSA
  • olivopontocerebe/laratrophy OPCA
  • Parkinsonian disorders Parkinson's disease
  • Pick's Disease progressive supranuclear palsy
  • Shy ⁇ Drager syndrome spinal cord injury, spasticity, spinal ischemia, striatonigral degeneration (SND), stroke, vascular dementia.
  • SND striatonigral degeneration
  • the CNS disorder is hyperreflexia.
  • the CNS disorder is a demyelinating condition.
  • the demyelinating condition is selected from any one of the following: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, acute transverse myelitis, acute viral encephalitis,
  • adrenoleukodystrophy ALD
  • APN adrenomyeloneuropathy
  • AIDS ⁇ vacuolar myelopathy Binswanger's disease (subcortical leukoencephalopathy ), central pontine myelinolysis (CPM), disseminated necrotizing leukoencephalopathy (DNL), HTLV ⁇ associated myelopathy, Leber's hereditary optic atrophy, leukodystrophy, multiple sclerosis (MS), multiple sclerosis variants such as Neuromyelitis Optica (Decic's Disease), Diffuse Sclerosis, Transitional Sclerosis, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, and Optic Neuritis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), radiation necrosis, Schilder’s disease, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or tropical spastic paraparesis.
  • the ALD adrenoleukodystrophy
  • APN ad
  • demyelinating condition is multiple sclerosis.
  • the method is for slowing the progression of MS.
  • a human with MS is treated over at least about a time selected from the group consisting of: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 ⁇ 25 weeks, 25 ⁇ 35 weeks, 35 ⁇ 45 weeks, 45 ⁇ 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks.
  • the human with MS (MS patient) that is treated with the active ingredients or composition of the invention displays an improvement in an outcome measure selected from the group consisting of: Ashworth score, Rivermead Mobility Index, 6 ⁇ minute walk test, timed 25 feet walk test, timed 10 ⁇ meter walk test, Dynamic Gait Index, Timed Up and Go test, EDSS (extended disability status scale), and appearance of exacerbations or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging); wherein said MS patient treated with the active ingredients or composition of the present invention is compared to a MS patient administered placebo over the same time. The comparison is preferably between a treated cohort and placebo cohort wherein a measure of therapeutic effectiveness in this regard is a statistically significant difference.
  • an outcome measure selected from the group consisting of: Ashworth score, Rivermead Mobility Index, 6 ⁇ minute walk test, timed 25 feet walk test, timed 10 ⁇ meter walk test, Dynamic Gait Index, Timed Up and Go test, EDSS (extended disability status scale), and appearance of exacerbations or MRI (magnetic
  • the patient or cohorts may be treated with using the best standard of care which may include treatment with one or more MS drugs.
  • the slowing of progression of MS is due to the composition of the invention, and not the results of natural periods of remission between attacks.
  • the MS is relapsing remitting MS.
  • the MS is primary progressive MS.
  • the EDSS is a means to grade clinical impairment due to MS (Kurtzke, Neurology. 1983 Nov; 33(11):1444 ⁇ 52).
  • the scale ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS).
  • a decrease of one full step defines an effective treatment in the context of the present invention (Kurtzke, Ann Neurol. 1994;36 Suppl:S73 ⁇ 9).
  • the invention provides for a method of reducing an MS patient’s EDSS scale by at least one full step comprising the step of treating said MS patient with a therapeutically effective amount of the active ingredients or composition of the present invention over at least about a time selected from the group consisting of: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 20 ⁇ 25 weeks, 25 ⁇ 35 weeks, 35 ⁇ 45 weeks, 45 ⁇ 52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks.
  • Exacerbations are defined as the appearance of a new symptom that is attributable to MS and accompanied by an appropriate new neurologic abnormality. The exacerbation must last at least 24 hours and be preceded by stability or improvement for at least 30 days. Exacerbations are mild, moderate, or severe according to changes in a Neurological Rating Scale (Sipe et al., Neurology. 1984 Oct;34(10):1368 ⁇ 72.). An annual exacerbation rate and proportion of exacerbation ⁇ free patients are determined. In one embodiment, therapy is deemed to be effective if there is a statistically significant difference in the rate or proportion of exacerbation ⁇ free patients between the treated group and the placebo group for either of these measurements. A measure of effectiveness as therapy in this regard is a statistically significant difference in the time to first exacerbation or duration and severity in the treated group compared to control group.
  • MRI can be used to measure active lesions.
  • the presence, location, and extent of MS lesions are determined by radiologists. Three analyses may be done: evidence of new lesions, rate of appearance of active lesions, percentage change in lesion area (Paty et al., Neurology 43:665, 1993).
  • improvement due to therapy is established when there is a statistically significant improvement in an individual patient compared to baseline or in a treated group versus a placebo group.
  • therapy is effective when there is an improvement in one or more disabling neurological impairments such as blindness, paralysis, incoordination, and bowel or bladder dysfunction, as well as a less apparent symptom such as fatigue.
  • neurological impairments such as blindness, paralysis, incoordination, and bowel or bladder dysfunction
  • a less apparent symptom such as fatigue.
  • fatigue includes loss of power, capacity to respond to stimulation, or the tiredness, or sleepiness associated with multiple sclerosis.
  • therapy is effective where there is a lessoning of a disorder caused by an impairment in the function of one or more of the following systems: pyramidal, cerebella, brainstem, sensory, bowel and bladder, visual, cerebral or other neurologic abnormality.
  • the pyramidal function is selected from the development of: paraparesis, hemiparesis, monoparesis, quadriparesis, monoplegia, paraplegia, quadriplegia, or hemiplegia.
  • the system is cerebella and the disorder is selected from the development of ataxia, including truncal or limb ataxia.
  • the system is brainstem and the disorder is selected from the development of nystagmus, extraocular weakness, or
  • treatment is effective when there is a reduction in: the inflammatory response in the brain and other regions of the nervous system, breakdown or disruption of the blood ⁇ brain barrier, appearance of lesions in the brain, tissue destruction,
  • demyelination demyelination, autoimmune inflammatory response, acute or chronic inflammatory response, neuronal death, and/or neuroglia death.
  • the pain is chronic pain. In another embodiment, the pain is acute pain. In a further embodiment, the acute pain is a migraine. In a further embodiment, the pain is selected from any one or more of the following: post ⁇ herpetic neuralgia,
  • the pain is cancer pain.
  • the nausea and/or vomiting results from a chemotherapy, e.g., cancer chemotherapy. In another embodiment, the nausea and/or vomiting results from opioid use.
  • a chemotherapy e.g., cancer chemotherapy.
  • the nausea and/or vomiting results from opioid use.
  • the method is for increasing socialization, increasing relaxation, inducing sleep, reducing the time needed to fall asleep, or for inducing a psychotropic effect (commonly known as a “high”).
  • the method is for reducing the amount of opioid(s) used by a subject suffering from pain or used by a subject addicted to an opioid.
  • composition may be administered once, twice, three, or four times a day, or as needed.
  • the invention provides a method of reducing the intensity or duration of pain in a subject (i.e., a subject, e.g., human), in need thereof, comprising the step of administering to the subject an effective amount of a cannabinoid containing composition of the present invention.
  • the method decreases pain intensity in the subject.
  • the method decreases pain duration in the subject.
  • the pain is acute pain.
  • the pain is chronic pain.
  • the subject has reduced pain intensity for at least 4 hours, at least 6 hours, at least 8 hours, at least 12 hours, at least 18 hours, or at least 24 hours post administration.
  • the cannabinoid composition of the present invention has a maximum pain relieving effect between 1 ⁇ 4 hours or between 1.5 ⁇ 2.5 hours post administration. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the present invention has an onset of pain relieving effect within 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, or within 45 minutes post administration.
  • the invention provides a method of reducing or preventing nausea or vomiting in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a cannabinoid containing composition of the present invention.
  • the nausea or vomiting is opioid induced nausea or vomiting.
  • the opioid inducing the nausea or vomiting may be an opioid analgesic such as hydrocodone,
  • the cannabinoid containing composition is administered 0 ⁇ 30 minutes, 30 ⁇ 60 minutes prior to administration of the opioid. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid containing composition is administered 60 minutes prior to administration of the opioid. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid containing composition is administered concurrently with the administration of the opioid. In one embodiment, the nausea or vomiting occurs after surgery and results from anesthesia.
  • the subject has reduced intensity of nausea in the 2, hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, or 24 hours following initial administration of the cannabinoid containing composition. In one embodiment, the subject has reduced vomiting in the 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, or 24 hours following initial administration of the cannabinoid containing composition. In one
  • the cannabinoid composition of the present invention has a maximum nausea or vomiting reducing effect between 1 ⁇ 4 hours, 1 ⁇ 3 hours, 2 ⁇ 4 hours, or between 1.5 ⁇ 2.5 hours post administration. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the present invention has an onset of nausea or vomiting reducing effect within 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, or within 45 minutes post administration.
  • the method of reducing nausea or vomiting in a subject includes reducing the occurrence of nausea or vomiting.
  • the composition of the present invention has a Tmax that is about 1 ⁇ 6 hours. In a further embodiment, the Tmax is about 1 ⁇ 3 hours in a fasted subject. In a further embodiment, the Tmax is about 2 ⁇ 4 hours in a fasted subject.
  • composition of the present invention has an about 20 ⁇ 400% greater absorption in the 90 minutes following administration than MARINOL®. In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention has an about 20 ⁇ 400% greater absorption, 100 ⁇ 200%, 200 ⁇ 300%, or 300 ⁇ 400% in the 60 minutes following administration than MARINOL®.
  • composition of the present invention has an about 20 ⁇ 400%, 100 ⁇ 200%, 200 ⁇ 300%, or 300 ⁇ 400% less first ⁇ pass metabolism than MARINOL®.
  • Cannabidiol was procured from CBD internationals and marijuana THC extract was procured from New England Treatment Access (NETA). GELUCIRE® 44/14, Peceol,
  • Poloxamer 124, PEG 25, PEG 400 and polyoxyethylene 10 oleyl ether (Oleth ⁇ 10 or BRIJ 97) were procured from VWR.
  • Vitamin E TPGS d ⁇ alpha tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate
  • Polysorbate 80 was procured from Modernist Pantry and Solutol® HS 15 (Kolliphor® HS 15) was procured from BASF.
  • Solutol® HS 15 is a tradename for macrogol 15 hydroxystearate (also called polyoxyl 15 hydroxystearate) and contains soluble non ⁇ ionic surfactants (70%) and PEG (3) formed by the reaction of 12 ⁇ hydroxystearic acid with ethylene oxide at alkaline pH (12).
  • GELUCIRE® 44/14 (Gattefossé) is a tradename for lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (synonyms: lauroyl polyoxyl ⁇ 32 glycerides, PEG ⁇ 32 lauroyl polyoxylglycerides or PEG ⁇ 32 lauric glycerides) that is obtained by polyglycolysis of hydrogenated coconut oil (medium and long chain triacylglycerols) and PEG ⁇ 32. It is composed of a defined admixture of C8 ⁇ C18 mono ⁇ , di ⁇ and triacylglycerols (20% w/w), PEG ⁇ 32 mono ⁇ and diesters and free PEG ⁇ 32 (80% w/w). The main fatty acid present is lauric acid which accounts for 45% on average of the total fatty acids. See Jannin, V. OCL 16(4):267 ⁇ 272 (2009).
  • compositions comprising of long chain triglycerides or medium chain triglycerides with a variety of surfactants were prepared and tested to determine whether they produce micro ⁇ and nano ⁇ emulsions via self ⁇ emulsifying mechanisms. Formation of self ⁇
  • CBD Cannabidiol
  • THC extract 1 g
  • 10 mL of excipient (9 g) surfactant or triglyceride
  • the resulting solution was stirred for 30 minutes at 25 °C in case of liquid excipients.
  • Semisolid and solid excipients were heated to 80 °C (to convert them into a liquid state) and stirred for 30 minutes. Stirring was continued until CBD or THC was completely soluble in the excipient forming a clear solution.
  • This clear solution was used for dissolution studies in water by adding 45 microliter in 12 mL water (0.375%)with continuous stirring at 25 °C.
  • the resulting emulsion was stirred for 2 hours before particle size measurement.
  • the particle size was measured using Dynamic Light Scattering instrument (Malvern Zetasizer Nano).
  • the single excipient data was used as an initial screen for candidate surfactants.
  • the candidate surfactants were then used in compositions (both binary and ternary) that were screened to determine whether they were self ⁇ emulsifying.
  • THC extract, TPGS, GELUCIRE® 44/14, Polysorbate 80 (PS 80), LCT oil and MCT oil were mixed in a ratio as shown in Table 4 in a 20 mL scintillation vials.
  • Polysorbates 20, 40, 60 and 80 (or polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monoesters, where the lipid group is laurate, palmitate, stearate and oleate for polysorbates 20, 40, 60 and 80, respectively) and sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) were obtained from Croda Health Care or food ⁇ grade manufacturers (Modernist Pantry).
  • HLB Hydrophile to Lipophile Balance
  • surfactant blends with varying HLB numbers between 6 and 14 were prepared by mixing Polysorbate 80 and Span 80 at different mass ratios. For higher HLB numbers from 14.9 to 16.7, pure polysorbate surfactants were used.
  • Cannabis extract distillate, or distillate was obtained from New England Treatment Access (NETA, Franklin, MA). In ⁇ house cannabinoid potency analysis by RP ⁇ HPLC showed that the distillate was rich in ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC content ( ⁇ 75%). Three other cannabinoids, cannabidiol ( ⁇ 3.6%), cannabichromene ( ⁇ 1.4%), tetrahydrocannabivarin ( ⁇ 1.3%) and cannabinol ( ⁇ 0.4%) accounted for another 6.7% of the distillate mass.
  • NETA New England Treatment Access
  • cannabidivarin cannabidivarin
  • cannabigerolic acid ⁇ 8 ⁇ tetrahydrocannabinol
  • tetrahydrocannabinolic acid quantitation limit ( ⁇ 0.1%)
  • the distillate rich in ⁇ 9 ⁇ THC content was homogenized for at least 1 hour at 75°C.
  • Distillate ⁇ surfactant formulations with varying surfactant content of 50%, 75% and 90% (where the remainder of the formulation was the distillate) were prepared by adding the required quantity of surfactant to the distillate, followed by thorough homogenization for at least 1 hour at 75°C in glass vials.
  • the volume accuracy of viscous liquids was ensured by using a calibrated positive displacement pipette.
  • the homogeneity of the formulations was assessed by visual inspection on an illuminator.
  • Aqueous emulsions were prepared at 1.0 or 0.1 % by adding the required volume of formulation to deionized water in clean, glass vials. using a positive displacement pipette in clean, glass vials. The volume accuracy of viscous liquids was ensured by using a calibrated positive displacement pipette. After each dilution, the aqueous emulsion was vortexed for 10 seconds. Vials were visually inspected for clarity and turbidity on an illuminator and assigned a “turbidity rank” from 0 to 5 based on their apparent turbidity. Turbidity rank values of 0 ⁇ 5 corresponded to transparent, transparent to translucent, translucent,
  • the lipid tail was a saturated lipid of increasing chain length, while that of polysorbate 80 was an unsaturated oleate group.
  • Span 80 had the same lipid functionality as that of polysorbate 80, its HLB number was considerably lower than those of polysorbates since it is not ethoxylated. Therefore, HLB numbers between 6 and 14 were obtained by blending polysorbate 80 and Span 80 at different mass ratios, while HLB numbers 14.9, 15, 15.6, 16.7 corresponded to those of pure polysorbates 60, 80, 40 and 20, respectively.
  • Emulsion particle size vs. surfactant HLB number at fixed formulation composition and dilution Emulsion particle size vs. surfactant HLB number at fixed formulation composition and dilution:
  • Figure 1 shows the dependence of D, the Z ⁇ average particle diameter, on surfactant HLB number for 1.0 vol.% aqueous emulsions of formulations containing 50 vol.% surfactant.
  • the D value showed a non ⁇ linear, parabolic dependence on the apparent HLB number of the surfactant.
  • D values decreased gradually
  • FIG. 2 shows the dependence of D value on HLB number at different surfactant content. Surprisingly, with increasing surfactant content the dependence of particle size on HLB number was reversed and D gradually decreased with increasing HLB number for formulations containing ⁇ 75 vol.% surfactant. The results show an overall decrease in particle size with increasing HLB number at high surfactant concentrations.
  • 1.0 % aqueous emulsions also changed with varying surfactant content.
  • Formulations containing 75 % surfactant formed 1.0% emulsions with a turbidity rank of 4 ⁇ 5, while those containing 90% surfactant formed 1.0% emulsions with a turbidity rank of 0 ⁇ 4.
  • apparent turbidity decreased with increasing HLB number.
  • compositions containing stearate fatty acids generally appeared more turbid.
  • Figure 4 shows the dependence of D on HLB number at an aqueous emulsion concentration of 0.1 %. The most pronounced change in emulsion particle size upon further dilution in water was observed for formulations with the lowest surfactant content. At 50% surfactant, D>1 ⁇ m for all 0.1 % emulsions. With increasing surfactant content, the apparent change (increase) in particle size upon dilution decreased.
  • Figure 5 shows the direct relationship of apparent turbidity and Z ⁇ average particle size measured by DLS for 0.1% emulsions.
  • a “solvent capacity” or “dilutability” parameter as the ratio of D value measured for 1.0 % to D measured for 0.1 % aqueous emulsions.
  • a dilutability parameter of 1.0 and 0.1 would correspond to a 0% and 900% increase in particle size upon dilution from 1.0 % to 0.1 %, respectively.
  • Figure 6 shows a comparison of dilutability curves as a function of surfactant HLB number at different surfactant content. These data suggest that regardless of the HLB number, the dilutability was low at 50% surfactant content. Increasing surfactant content to 75 % significantly improved dilutability, while dilutability values were high and generally ⁇ 0.9 for 90% surfactant content.
  • the formulations of the present invention can be tested in vivo using methods well known in the art.
  • animals e.g., beagle dogs
  • Blood is then collected at various time points, e.g., 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 24, 30, 48 hours post ⁇ dose and stored (e.g., ⁇ 80 ⁇ 10°C) for subsequent analysis.
  • Plasma/serum samples are then analyzed using validated methods for THC, CBD,11 ⁇ Hydroxy
  • THC THC ⁇ COOH.
  • PK analysis of the concentrations of test article are determined, for example, using a non ⁇ compartmental module of WinNonlin. Individual parameters, such as, Cmax, Tmax, AUC, t1/2, Vd, and Clearance are tabulated as appropriate.
  • Flavoring selection for use as beverage additive is
  • Flavoring oils and sweetener were added to formulations A30 and A31 to determine their effect on particle size (Table 8) and their suitability as beverage additives.
  • the artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium ⁇ chain triglycerides, 10 ⁇ 15% limonene, 0.5 ⁇ 1% acetaldehyde, 0.5 ⁇ 1 % linalool, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% citral and vitamin E.
  • Formulations BA16, BA18, and BA19 had superior taste ⁇ masking, however, the addition of the flavoring significantly increased the dissolution time (the time to form a transparent micellar dispersion after being added to an aqueous medium).
  • a series of formulations (Table 10) comprising a co ⁇ solvent were made and tested. Dissolution rate was assessed visually, by adding formulations (corresponding to 10 mg cannabinoid dose) to 237 ml water at room temperature followed by brief mixing (approx. 10 sec.) using a stir bar. After mixing, samples were observed for dissolution as determined by formation of a clear, single ⁇ phase emulsion.
  • propylene glycol formulation (BA24) took up to 5 minutes.
  • Viscosity measurements were conducted using a microchannel viscometer
  • Dissolution rate was measured by adding each formulation to deionized water to obtain a 0.1 wt% formulation, while stirring the deionized water at 100 rpm. Dissolution time and emulsion appearance were assessed visually.
  • Polysorbate 80 Ethanol System:
  • Figure 7 shows the dependence of dissolution time and viscosity on polysorbate 80 concentration in binary ethanol: polysorbate 80 systems (0 wt.% and 100 wt.% polysorbate 80 correspond to 100 wt.% and 0 wt.% ethanol, respectively).
  • compositions enabling dissolution of the formulation within 2 ⁇ 3 minutes contained ⁇ 25 wt.% ethanol and have a viscosity value ⁇ 45 cP.
  • Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil Ethanol System:
  • Figure 8 shows the dependence of dissolution time and viscosity on polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil concentration in binary ethanol: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil systems (0 wt.% and 100 wt.% polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil correspond to 100 wt.% and 0 wt.% ethanol, respectively).
  • Both viscosity and dissolution time increased with increasing polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil content. Therefore, increasing ethanol content led to faster dissolution in a manner that correlated well with a corresponding decrease in formulation viscosity.
  • Preferred compositions enabling dissolution of the formulation within 2 ⁇ 3 minutes contained ⁇ 25 wt.% ethanol. More preferred formulations enabling dissolution within 2 minutes contained ⁇ 37.5 wt.% ethanol and had a viscosity value ⁇ 80 cP.
  • Aqueous emulsions were prepared by diluting BA22 and BA25 formulations to different final THC ⁇ distillate concentrations (2, 1, 0.5, 0.25, 0.1 and 0.05 wt.% THC distillate). Dilutions were prepared using DI water at 3 different temperatures (4°C, 21°C and 60°C). After dilution, each vial was visually inspected. The transparency was recorded as either opaque, translucent or transparent. The formation of a transparent emulsion was attributed to a predominantly nanoparticulate size distribution.
  • emulsions transitioned from an opaque emulsion (at 2wt%) to a translucent emulsion (at 0.25wt.%) and from a translucent emulsion to a transparent emulsion (at 0.1wt.%) with increasing dilution.
  • the transition from an opaque to a translucent emulsion (at 0.1wt.%) and from a translucent to a transparent emulsion (at 0.05wt.%) occurred at lower THC ⁇ distillate concentration
  • THC ⁇ distillate concentration values at which the emulsions were transparent were attributed to a majority nanoparticulate size distribution.
  • the maximum THC ⁇ distillate concentration with majority nanoparticulate size distribution ([CN] max ) values for 2 tested formulations were determined as (see Table 12):
  • Table 12 [CN] max values for BA22 and BA25 formulations at different dilution temperatures.
  • polysorbate 80 formulation (BA22). Based on [CN] max values, BA25 was the preferred formulation.
  • the maximum preferred THC ⁇ distillate concentration in a rapid dispersion THC ⁇ distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol system was estimated using the following method. First, formulations at two extreme THC ⁇ distillate concentrations were prepared. A stock placebo polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol formulation (6 ⁇ 32 ⁇ 1) with minimum preferred ethanol content (25 wt.%) was used as lower (0 wt.%) extreme. A second stock formulation (6 ⁇ 32 ⁇ 2) containing THC ⁇ distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol in 1:1:1 mass ratio was used as the upper extreme. After assessing the dissolution of these 2 stock solutions, formulation iterations were prepared using these 2 stock solutions to determine the maximum THC ⁇ distillate concentration at which a transparent (nanoparticulate ⁇ rich)
  • THC ⁇ distillate polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol rapid dispersion compositions comprised approximately ⁇ 25 wt.% ethanol and ⁇ 25 wt.% THC ⁇ distillate.
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • the artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium ⁇ chain triglycerides, 10 ⁇ 15% limonene, 0.5 ⁇ 1% acetaldehyde, 0.5 ⁇ 1 % linalool, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% citral and vitamin E. **For emulsion appearance, PS: Phase separation; O: Opaque, TL: Translucent, TP: Transparent.
  • Some beverage additive compositions listed in Tables 14 and 15 rapidly self ⁇ emulsified into micellar dispersions with a particle size of less than 50 nm when added to water or another beverage of choice.
  • Some compositions contained ⁇ 25 wt.% THC ⁇ distillate, ⁇ 25 wt.% ethanol, ⁇ 25 wt.% artificial orange flavor and ⁇ 10 wt.% sucralose.
  • Figure 9 shows the minimum amount of PEG ⁇ 40 hydrogenated castor oil in some compositions plotted as the minimum mass ratio of PEG ⁇ 40 hydrogenated castor oil to THC ⁇ distillate versus the concentration of artificial orange flavor (artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium ⁇ chain triglycerides, 10 ⁇ 15% limonene, 0.5 ⁇ 1% acetaldehyde, 0.5 ⁇ 1 % linalool, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% citral and vitamin E).
  • artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium ⁇ chain triglycerides, 10 ⁇ 15% limonene, 0.5 ⁇ 1% acetaldehyde, 0.5 ⁇ 1 % linalool, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% citral and vitamin E).
  • Equation [1] describes the minimum PEG ⁇ 40 hydrogenated castor oil (PEG ⁇ 40 HCO) to THC ⁇ distillate mass ratio in some compositions as a function of the concentration of the artificial orange flavor (artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium ⁇ chain triglycerides, 10 ⁇ 15% limonene, 0.5 ⁇ 1% acetaldehyde, 0.5 ⁇ 1 % linalool, 0.1 ⁇ 0.5% citral and vitamin E):
  • compositions comprising a cannabinoid and ethyl pyruvate:
  • CBD extract, Ethyl Pyruvate (EP), and Polysorbate 80 (PS 80) were mixed in a ratio as shown in Table 16 in 20 mL scintillation vials.
  • formulations containing greater than 65% PS 80 produced emulsions with average particles sizes below 500 nm and formulations containing less than 65% PS 80 produced emulsions with average particle sizes above 500 nm.
  • THC extract, CBD, EP, terpenes, and PS 80 were mixed in a ratio as shown in Table 17.
  • Table 18 lists the amounts of ingredients for different gummy batch sizes. Additional batch sizes can be scaled accordingly.
  • Flavors used were as follows: coconut (white), blueberry (blue), strawberry ⁇ melon (green; flavor 1 ⁇ 2 and 1 ⁇ 2), watermelon (pink: use 1 ⁇ 2 number of drops of red), blood orange (red and orange equal parts), mango (light orange: use 1 ⁇ 2 number of drops of orange).
  • Bloomed gelatin is added to the sugar mixture in semi ⁇ small chunks and mix well with a spatula until all gelatin melts. Gelatin mixture is weighed and amount of cannabinoid formulation required for desired dose is calculated.
  • the cannabinoid formulation is a cannabinoid composition of the present invention.
  • the cannabinoid formulation may consist of cannabinoid extract dissolved in MCT (total percent between 10 ⁇ 80 w/v) and polysorbate 80 (total percent between 10 ⁇ 90 w/v). The ingredients are mixed well with a mixer and poured into a funnel. Foam is allowed to come to the top (5 minutes) before pouring.
  • the mixture is poured into square pans sprayed with a non ⁇ stick spray. Foam is not allowed to pour into pans.
  • the funnel is topped off as needed with the remaining gummy mixture.
  • Trays are transferred to a rolling rack and allowed to set up slightly before moving to refrigerator.
  • Gummies are cut into cubes. Each gummy cube typically contains a cannabinoid dose ranging from 1 – 10 mg.
  • A34 and A30 provided a more intense effect than A32. Specifically, subjects experienced a 124% greater peak effect for A34 versus A32 and 60% greater peak effect for A30 versus A32. The effect of A30 was also less variable than that of A32, with 83% lower interquartile range with A30.
  • Peak time Similar to onset time, peak times of the effects of A34 and A30 were also shorter than that of A32. On average, peak effects were observed within 80 ⁇ 90 for A32, within 60 minutes for A30, and within 45 minutes for A34.
  • Duration The duration of effect that subjects experienced for A30 and A34 was similar to that of A32 but less variable, with 60% lower standard deviation.

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Abstract

The invention provides for compositions comprising one or more or at least two active ingredient(s), e.g., a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. The invention includes cannabinoid formulations, including self-emulsifying formulations and micellar dispersions, as well as methods of making and using the same. Some formulations comprise a cannabinoid and surfactant. The formulations have improved dissolution, stability, absorption and/or oral bioavailability. Some of the formulations are rapid dispersing formulations.

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FORMULATIONS  CROSS‐REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 62/546,149,  filed August 16, 2017 and 62/640,158, filed March 8, 2018.  This application is also a   continuation‐in‐part of PCT/US2018/018382, filed February 15, 2018, which claims the 
benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 62/459,086, filed February 15, 2017 and 
62/546,149, filed August 16, 2017.  FIELD OF THE INVENTION  The present invention provides for compositions comprising one or more or at least   two active ingredient(s), e.g., a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene 
extract. The invention further provides for compositions comprising a surfactant and/or co‐ solvent, as well as methods of making and using the same. The compositions include self‐ emulsifying formulations and formulations that form micelle solution/dispersions. The  compositions of the present invention are suitable for oral administration. The compositions   increase drug solubilization through colloidal or micellar dispersion. The compositions may  reduce the time of onset, effect of food on absorption, and potentially lower hepatic first‐ pass metabolism of the cannabinoid, thereby improving bioavailability. 
  BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION    Cannabinoids are a class of active compounds derived from the Cannabis sativa,  Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid plant commonly known as marijuana. The most notable  cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive  compound in cannabis. Delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) and delta‐8‐
tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8‐THC) mimic the actions of anandamide and 2‐
  arachidonoylglycerol neurotransmitters produced naturally in the body. These cannabinoids  produce the effects associated with cannabis by binding to the CB1 cannabinoid receptors in  the brain. 
Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of the cannabis plant. Other  cannabinoids include Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabicyclol (CBL),   Cannabivarin (CBV), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Cannabidivarin (CBDV), 
Cannabichromevarin (CBCV), Cannabigerovarin (CBGV), Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether  (CBGM), Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabinol (CBN), and Cannabidiolic Acid  (CBDA).   
   
Synthetic Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (dronabinol) is marketed under the trade name  MARINOL®. Dronabinol is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the  control of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and for appetite stimulation  of AIDS patients suffering from the wasting syndrome. MARINOL® is a formulation of   dronabinol in sesame oil presented as a soft gelatin capsule for oral administration. After  oral administration, dronabinol has an onset of action of approximately 0.5 to 1 hours and  peak effect at 2 to 4 hours. Duration of action for psychoactive effects is 4 to 6 hours, but  the appetite stimulant effect of dronabinol may continue for 24 hours or longer after  administration. Dronabinol is almost completely absorbed (90 to 95%) after single oral   doses. Due to the combined effects of first pass hepatic metabolism and high lipid solubility,  only 10 to 20% of the administered dose reaches the systemic circulation. 
There is a need for additional, preferably less complex, self‐emulsifying and micellar  dispersion forming formulations, particularly those that are more stable, faster acting (i.e.,  have a faster onset of action), avoid or reduce hepatic first‐pass metabolism, deliver more of   the active ingredient(s) to the lymphatic system, or increase oral bioavailability for treating a  variety of conditions. There also remains a need for more effective compositions for treating  pain, inflammation and inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune inflammatory  diseases such as MS, and other diseases, conditions, and pathologies. There is still a further  need for composition comprising a lipophilic agent that disperses rapidly in aqueous   medium and forms a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion. The present invention  addresses these needs by providing improved formulations, including rapid dispersing  formulations, for use in a variety of conditions including pain, inflammation and 
inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune inflammatory diseases such as MS, nausea  and vomiting, and other diseases or conditions. 
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  A first aspect provides a composition comprising: 
at least one active ingredient. 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least two active ingredients.   In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract. 
In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is selected from a  cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least two active ingredients  selected from: one or more cannabinoids and/or one or more terpenes and/or one or more   other active ingredients selected from ethyl pyruvate, melatonin, caffeine or resveratrol.   
   
In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least one active ingredient; and  at least one surfactant. 
In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.  In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,   cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In one embodiment, the composition  comprises more than one active ingredient and/or more than surfactant.  
In another embodiment, the composition further comprises a co‐solvent.  In one embodiment, the composition comprises: 
at least one active ingredient;  
  at least one surfactant; and 
at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at  least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof. 
In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract. In  another embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid   extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises  more than one active ingredient. In another embodiment, the composition comprises more  than one surfactant. In another embodiment, the composition comprises more than one  fatty acid, more than one monoglyceride, more than one diglyceride, more than one  triglyceride, or a combination thereof. In another embodiment, the composition further   comprises a co‐solvent. 
In another embodiment, the composition is a non‐aqueous formulation. In another  embodiment, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition, preferably an oral dosage  form. In various embodiments, the oral dosage form is a solid, liquid, or semi‐solid oral  dosage form. In another embodiment, the invention provides for a unit dose of the   composition. 
A second aspect provides a method of making the composition of the first aspect or  otherwise of the present invention, comprising the steps of: 
providing at least one active ingredient,  
providing at least one surfactant, 
  optionally, providing at least one co‐solvent, and,  
optionally, providing at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one  diglyceride, or at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof;   
   
combining said active ingredient, said surfactant and, optionally, said co‐solvent  and/or a fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof to  form a homogeneous or isotropic mixture. 
In one embodiment, the method comprises providing more than one active   ingredient. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing more than one 
surfactant. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing more than one fatty  acid, more than one monoglyceride, more than one diglyceride, and/or more than one  triglyceride. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing a co‐solvent. 
In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract.   In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, 
cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
A third aspect provides for a method of treating or preventing a disease or condition  in a subject, e.g., human, including pain, nausea, and/or vomiting, autoimmune 
inflammatory diseases such as MS, and other diseases and conditions, comprising the step   of administering to said subject an effective amount of a composition of the first aspect. 
In one embodiment, the composition is a non‐aqueous composition. In another  embodiment, the composition is free of fats or oils. In another embodiment, the 
composition is free of exogenously added fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or  triglycerides (e.g., MCT or LCT). In another embodiment, the composition is a 
  pharmaceutical composition. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition  comprises a physiologically/pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In a further 
embodiment, the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent  emulsion or micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45,  50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an   aqueous medium at a final concentration of 0.1 wt% (composition) and at a temperature  selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C. In the further  embodiment, the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or  stirring) for emulsification/dispersion. In a further embodiment, the composition is  a unit  dose. In a further embodiment, the composition is an oral dosage form, or more preferably,   a solid, liquid, or semi‐solid, non‐aqueous, oral dosage form. 
  BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES  Figure 1. Emulsion particle size as a function of HLB number. Formulation surfactant  content of 50 vol.% and aqueous emulsion concentration of 1.0 vol.%. Open and solid circles   denote Polysorbate – Span 80 blends and pure polysorbates, respectively.   
   
Figure 2. Emulsion particle size as a function of HLB number at an aqueous emulsion  concentration of 1.0 vol.%. Formulation surfactant content for squares, triangles and x  symbols were 50, 75 and 90 vol.%, respectively. 
Figure 3. Particle size vs. turbidity rank for 1.0 vol.% emulsions. 
  Figure 4. Emulsion particle size as a function of HLB number at an aqueous emulsion  concentration of 0.1 vol.%. Formulation surfactant content for squares, triangles and x  symbols were 50, 75 and 90 vol.%, respectively. 
Figure 5. Particle size vs. turbidity rank for 0.1 vol.% emulsions.  
Figure 6. Dilutability as a function of HLB number at an aqueous emulsion   concentration of 1.0 vol.%. Formulation surfactant content for squares, triangles and x 
symbols were 50, 75 and 90 vol.%, respectively. 
Figure 7. Dissolution time and viscosity as a function of polysorbate 80 concentration  in binary ethanol: polysorbate 80 system. 
Figure 8. Dissolution time and viscosity as a function of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40   hydrogenated castor oil concentration in binary ethanol: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 
hydrogenated castor oil system. 
  Figure 9. Minimum mass ratio of PEG‐40 hydrogenated castor oil to THC‐distillate as  a function of artificial orange flavor concentration in some beverage additive compositions  that rapidly self‐emulsify into micellar dispersions when added to water or another 
  beverage of choice.   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  The term “comprising” is as used herein, is synonymous with “including,”  “containing,” or “characterized by,” is inclusive or open‐ended and does not exclude  additional, unrecited elements or method steps, unless the context clearly requires 
  otherwise. For example, a composition of the present invention “comprising an active 
ingredient” contains one or any number of active ingredients, unless otherwise specified.   The phrases “consists of” or “consisting of” are closed‐ended and includes only those  features specified. When used in a clause, the phrases “consists of” or “consisting of” limit  only the element set forth in that clause. 
  The phrases "consists essentially of" and "consisting essentially of" are partially open  and limited to features that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s)" of  the claimed invention. For example, the phrases include an unrecited level of impurities that  do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s), e.g., activity or stability, of a  composition of the invention.   
   
As used herein, when a range is set forth as “between” two values, it is understood  that the range is inclusive of the end values.  
As used herein, the terms “treat”, “treating” or “treatment” means to alleviate,  reduce or abrogate one or more symptoms or characteristics of a disease or disorder and   may be curative, palliative, prophylactic or slow the progression of the disease or disorder.  
The term “effective amount” means an amount of active ingredient(s) that will result  in a desired effect or result. The term “therapeutically effective amount” means an amount  of active ingredient(s) that will elicit a desired biological or pharmacological response, e.g.,  effective to prevent, alleviate, or ameliorate symptoms of a disease or disorder; slow, halt   or reverse an underlying process or progression of a disease or disorder; partially or fully  restore cellular function; or prolong the survival of the subject being treated. 
The term “patient” or “subject” means an animal, including mammals, non‐human  animals, and especially humans. In one embodiment, the patient or subject is a human. In  another embodiment, the patient or subject is a human male. In another embodiment, the   patient or subject is a human female. 
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a at least one active  ingredient. In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least two active  ingredients. In one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, or cannabis extract. In some embodiments, the composition further   comprises a surfactant. In some embodiments, the compositions further comprise a co‐ solvent. In some embodiments, the composition is a rapid dispersion formulation. 
The compositions include self‐emulsifying compositions, e.g., self‐emulsifying drug  delivery systems (SEDDS), oil‐free, and micellar dispersions, comprising an active ingredient,  e.g., cannabinoid. Some of the compositions comprise at least one co‐solvent. Some of the   compositions comprise at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one  diglyceride, at least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof. The compositions that  comprise a triglyceride include compositions that comprise a medium chain triglyceride  (MCT) or a long chain triglyceride (LCT), wherein the MCT and LCT, unless otherwise  specified, represents either a single species of medium chain triglyceride or long chain   triglyceride, respectively, or a mixture of medium chain triglycerides and/or long chain 
triglycerides. In the presence of an aqueous solvent some of the compositions produce  emulsions via self‐emulsifying mechanisms. The compositions, including self‐emulsifying  drug delivery systems (SEDDS) and micelles, (e.g., swollen micellar dispersions), of the  present invention enhance oral bioavailability by the formation of colloidal dispersions, thus   increasing solubility of the active ingredient.  
In one embodiment, the composition is a non‐aqueous composition. In another  embodiment, the composition is free of fats or oils. In another embodiment, the   
   
composition is free of exogenously added fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or  triglycerides (e.g., MCT or LCT).  
In one embodiment, the composition has a viscosity of less than or equal to: 100, 90,  80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 17.5, 15, 12.5, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.5 cP at 20   degrees C. 
In a further embodiment, the composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming  a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,  30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after  addition to an aqueous medium, e.g., water or deionized water, at a temperature selected   from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of  the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%. In the further embodiment, the rapid  dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or stirring) for 
emulsification/dispersion. In a further embodiment, the composition is a unit dose. In a  further embodiment, the composition is an oral dosage form, or more preferably, a solid,   liquid, or semi‐solid, non‐aqueous, oral dosage form. 
In another embodiment, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition. In  another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a 
physiologically/pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. 
The compositions of the present invention include formulations that avoid hepatic   first‐pass metabolism, in part, by targeting chylomicron/lipoprotein delivery. The 
compositions of the present invention include formulations that have a faster onset of  action – the time it takes an active ingredient to reach a minimum effective concentration  after the active ingredient is administered. The compositions of the present invention  include formulations that have greater stability, greater oral bioavailability, or reduced   individual variability of bioavailability, e.g., by reducing food‐effect, greater efficacy, or, in  the case of THC, a more intense psychotropic effect as compared to MARINOL®. and may be  formulated for immediate release. 
The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one active ingredient. In  one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is a cannabis extract. In another   embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is selected from a cannabinoid, 
cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least two active ingredients. In  one embodiment, at least one of the active ingredients is selected from one or more  cannabis extract, cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract, or 
  combinations thereof; and at least one of the active ingredients is selected from one or  more anti‐insomnia, anti‐tussive, opioid analgesic, decongestant, non‐opioid analgesic/anti‐ inflammatory drug, anti‐migraine drug, anti‐emetic, anti‐histamine, proton pump inhibitor,   
   
H2 antagonist/H2 blocker, tranquilizer, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anti‐ psychotic, anti‐diarrheal, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug, anti‐ Parkinson disease drug, benzodiazepine, benzodiazepine antagonist, barbiturate,  barbiturate antagonist, stimulant, stimulant antagonist, antidepressant, nutraceutical,   nicotine, BCS Class II active ingredient, BCS Class IV active ingredient, an anti‐multiple 
sclerosis (MS) drug, ethyl pyruvate, or a combination thereof.  
In some embodiments, the composition comprises: 
at least one active ingredient; and 
a surfactant.  
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐insomnia. In further  embodiments, the anti‐insomnia is selected from any one or more of: melatonin, L‐
Theanine, trazodone, zolpidem, temazepam, elprazolam, amitriptyline, halcion, lorazepam,  clonazepam, Intermezzo, eszopiclone, diphenhydramine, doxepin, mirtazapine, gabapentin,  doxylamine, quetiapine, flurazepam, estazolam, olanzapine, Seconal, triazolam, zaleplon,   secobarbital, chloral hydrate, oxazepam, quazepam, ramelteon, suvorexant, butabarbital,  pentobarbital, phenobarbital, phenyltoloxamine, amobarbital, diphenhydramine,  dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine/magnesium salicylate, diphenhydramine/naproxen,  diphenhydramine/aspirin, diphenhydramine/paracetamol, diphenhydramine/ibuprofen, or  tasimelteon. 
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐tussive. In further  embodiments, the anti ‐tussive is selected from any one or more of: benzonatate,  caramiphen edisylate, chlophedianol, codeine, dextromethorphan hydrobromide,  hydrocodone, levopropoxyphene, morphine, codeine, ethylmorphine, dihydrocodeine,  benzylmorphine, laudanum, dihydroisocodeine, nicocodeine, nicodicodeine, hydrocodone,   hydromorphone, acetyldihydrocodeine, thebacon, diamorphine (heroin), acetylmorphone,  noscapine, or pholcodine. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an opioid analgesic. In further  embodiments, the opioid analgesic is selected from any one or more of: alfentanil,  allylprodine, alphaprodine, anileridine, benzylmorphine, bezitramide, buprenorphine,   butorphanol, clonitazene, codeine, desomorphine, dextromoramide, dezocine, 
diampromide, diamorphone, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphine, dimenoxadol, 
dimepheptanol, dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl butyrate, dipipanone, eptazocine,  ethoheptazine, ethylmethylthiambutene, ethylmorphine, etonitazene, fentanyl, 
hydrocodone, hydromorphone, hydroxypethidine, isomethadone, ketobemidone, 
  levorphanol, levophenacylmorphan, lofentanil, meperidine, meptazinol, metazocine, 
methadone, metopon, morphine, myrophine, nalbuphine, narceine, nicomorphine,  norlevorphanol, normethadone, nalorphine, normorphine, norpipanone, opium, oxycodone,   
   
oxymorphone, papaveretum, pentazocine, phenadoxone, phenomorphan, phenazocine,  phenoperidine, piminodine, piritramide, proheptazine, promedol, properidine, propiram,  propoxyphene, sufentanil, tilidine, or tramadol. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a decongestant. In further   embodiments, the decongestant is selected from any one or more of: pseudoephedrine  hydrochloride, phenylephrine bitartrate, phenylephrine hydrochloride or pseudoephedrine  sulfate. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a non‐opioid analgesic/anti‐ inflammatory drug. In further embodiments, the non‐opioid analgesic/ anti‐inflammatory is   selected from any one or more of: acetaminophen or a non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory  agent selected from the group consisting of aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen, diclofenac,  naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen, flubufen, ketoprofen, indoprofen,  piroprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin, pramoprofen, muroprofen, trioxaprofen, suprofen,  aminoprofen, tiaprofenic acid, fluprofen, bucloxic acid, indomethacin, sulindac, tolmetin,   zomepirac, tiopinac, zidometacin, acemetacin, fentiazac, clidanac, oxpinac, mefenamic acid,  meclofenamic acid, flufenamic acid, niflumic acid, tolfenamic acid, diflurisal, flufenisal,  piroxicam, sudoxicam, or isoxicam. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐migraine drug. In  further embodiments, the anti‐migraine drug is selected from any one or more of: 2‐bromo‐  LSD, acetaminophen/dichloralphenazone/isometheptene mucate, almotriptin, alniditan,  amidrine, avitriptan, caffeine/ergotamine, calcitonin gene‐related peptide receptor  antagonist, clonidine, dasolampanel, dihydroergotamine, dimetotiazine, donitriptan,  dotarizine, eletriptan, ergotamine, ergotamine/chlorcyclizine/caffeine, flumedroxone  acetate, iprazochrome, lasmiditan, lisuride, lomerizine, methysergide, migraleve, 
  naratriptan, naproxen, naproxen/sumatripta, olcegepant, oxetorone, 
paracetamol/metoclopramide, prochlorperazine, promethazine, proxibarbital, rimegepant,  rizatriptan, selurampanel, sumatriptan, telcagepant, tezampanel, topiramate, or  zolmitriptan. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐emetic. In further   embodiments, the anti‐emetic is selected from any one or more of: dolasetron, granisetron,  ondansetron, tropisetron, palonosetron, mirtazapine, metoclopramide, cyclizine,  diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, meclizine, promethazine, or hydroxyzine. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐histamine. In further  embodiments, the anti‐histamine is selected from any one or more of: diphenhydramine,   loratadine, desloratadine, meclizine, fexofenadine, pheniramine, cetirizine, promethazine,  brompheniramine, clemastine fumarate or chlorpheniramine. 
 
   
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a proton pump inhibitors  (PPI). In further embodiments, the PPI is selected from any one or more of: omeprazole,  esomeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, or rabeprazole. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a H2 antagonist/H2 blocker. In   further embodiments, the H2 antagonist/H2 blocker is selected from any one or more of:  cimetidine, ranitidine, or famotidine, nizatidine, ebrotidine, mifentidine, roxatidine,  pisatidine, or aceroxatidine. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a tranquilizer. In further  embodiments, the tranquilizer is selected from any one or more of: amobarbital, 
  pentobarbital, secobarbital, phenobarbital, clonazepam, diazepam, estazolam, 
flunitrazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, nitrazepam, oxazepam, triazolam, temazepam,  chlordiazepoxide, or alprazolam. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anticonvulsant. In further  embodiments, the anti‐convulsant is selected from any one or more of: elbamate, 
  carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, vigabatrin, progabide, tiagabine, topiramate, gabapentin,  pregabalin, ethotoin, phenytoin, valproic acid, or lamotrigine. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a hypnotic. In further  embodiments, the hypnotic is selected from any one or more of: zolpidem, zaleplon,  zopiclone, or eszopiclone. 
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a muscle relaxant. In further  embodiments, the muscle relaxant is selected from any one or more of: methocarbamol,  carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, cyclobenzaprine, gabapentin, metaxalone, or orphenadrine.  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐psychotic. In further  embodiments, the anti‐psychotic is selected from any one or more of: haloperidol, 
  droperidol, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine,  trifluoperazine, mesoridazine, promazine, triflupromazine, levomepromazine, 
methotrimeprazine, pimozide, chlorprothixene, flupenthixol, thiothixene, zuclopenthixol,  clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, ziprasidone, amisulpride, asenapine, or  paliperidone. 
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐diarrheal. In further  embodiments, the anti‐diarrheal is bismuth subsalicylate or loperamide. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an Attention Deficit and  Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug. In further embodiments, the ADHD drug is selected  from any one or more of: methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, amphetamine, or   atomoxetine hydrochloride.   
   
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an anti‐Parkinson disease  drug. In further embodiments, the anti‐Parkinson disease drug is selected from any one or  more of: amantadine, Apokyn, apomorphine, bromocriptine, carbidopa/levodopa, Cycloset,  Duopa, entacapone/levodopa/carbidopa, Gocovri, levodopa, Mirapex, Mirapex ER, Neupro,   Parlodel, pramipexole, Requip, Requip XL, ropinirole, rotigotine, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet  CR, or Stalevo. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a benzodiazepine. In further  embodiments, the benzodiazepine is selected from any one or more of: alprazolam,  bromazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, estazolam, flurazepam, halazepam,   ketazolam, lorazepam, nitrazepam, oxazepam, prazepam, quazepam, temazepam, and  triazolam. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise is a benzodiazepine  antagonist. In further embodiments, the benzodiazepine antagonist is flumazenil. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a barbiturate. In further   embodiments, the barbiturate is selected from any one or more of: amobarbital, 
aprobarbotal, butabarbital, butalbital, methohexital, mephobarbital, metharbital,  pentobarbital, phenobarbital, and secobarbital.  
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a barbiturate antagonist. In  further embodiments, the barbiturate is an amphetamine.  
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a stimulant. In further 
embodiments, the stimulant is selected from caffeine or an amphetamine, such as  amphetamine, dextroamphetamine resin complex, dextroamphetamine, 
methamphetamine, or methylphenidate. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a stimulant antagonist. In   further embodiments, the stimulant antagonist is a benzodiazepine. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise an antidepressant. In further  embodiments, the antidepressant is selected from any one or more of: agomelatine,  Allegron (see nortriptyline), amitriptyline, Anafranil (see clomipramine), Brintellix (see  vortioxetine), Cipralex (see escitalopram), Cipramil (see citalopram), citalopram, 
  clomipramine, Cymbalta (see duloxetine), Depefex XL (see venlafaxine), dosulepin, doxepin,  duloxetine, Edronax (see reboxetine), Efexor XL (see venlafaxine), escitalopram, Faverin (see  fluvoxamine), fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, Foraven XL (see venlafaxine), imipramine,  isocarboxazid, lofepramine, Lomont (see lofepramine), Lustral (see sertraline), Manerix (see  moclobemide), mianserin, mirtazapine, moclobemide, Molipaxin (see trazodone), Nardil   (see phenelzine), nortriptyline, Oxactin (see fluoxetine), Parnate (see tranylcypromine),  paroxetine, phenelzine, Politid XL (see venlafaxine), Prothiaden (see dosulepin), Prozac (see   
   
fluoxetine), Prozep (see fluoxetine), reboxetine, Seroxat (see paroxetine), sertraline, Sinepin  (see doxepin), Sunveniz XL (see venlafaxine), Surmontil (see trimipramine), Tofranil (see  imipramine), Tonpular XL (see venlafaxine), tranylcypromine, trazodone, trimipramine,  Triptafen, Valdoxan (see agomelatine), Venadex XL (see venlafaxine), Venaxx XL (see   venlafaxine), venlafaxine, Venlalic XL (see venlafaxine), ViePax (see venlafaxine), 
vortioxetine, Zispin (see mirtazapine). In preferred embodiments, the antidepressant is  selected from any one or more of: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine  (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq),  duloxetine (Cymbalta), levomilnacipran (Fetzima), milnacipran (Ixel, Savella), venlafaxine   (Effexor), reboxetine (Edronax), teniloxazine (Lucelan, Metatone), or viloxazine (Vivalan). 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a nutraceutical. In further  embodiments, the nutraceutical is selected from any one or more of: 5‐
methyltetrahydrofolic acid, ademetionine, adenine, adenosine monophosphate, alfacalcidol,  alpha‐linolenic acid, ATP, beta carotene, biotin, calcidiol, calcitriol, castor oil, cholecalciferol,   choline, chondroitin sulfate, coenzyme A, coenzyme Q10, creatine, curcumin, 
cyanocobalamin, cystine, dihomo‐gamma‐linolenic acid, ephedra, ergocalciferol, eucalyptol,  fish oil, folic acid, ginkgo biloba, ginkgolide‐A, ginkgolide‐B, ginkgolide‐C, ginkgolide‐J,  ginkgolide‐M, ginseng, ginsenoside C, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rg1, glutamic acid,  glutathione, glycine, glycine betaine, histidine, hyperforin, icosapent, icosapent ethyl, inulin,   kava, krill oil, L‐Alanine, L‐Arginine, L‐Asparagine, L‐Aspartic Acid, L‐Citrulline, L‐Cysteine, L‐ Glutamine, L‐Isoleucine, L‐Leucine, L‐Lysine, L‐Phenylalanine, L‐Proline, L‐Threonine, L‐ Tryptophan, L‐Tyrosine, L‐Valine, lipoic acid, lutein, melatonin, menadione, methionine, N‐ Acetylglucosamine, NADH, niacin, octacosanol, omega‐3 fatty acids, omega‐6 fatty acids,  ornithine, oxitriptan, oxogluric acid, pantothenic acid, phosphatidyl serine, 
  phosphocreatine, prasterone, pyridoxal, pyridoxal phosphate, pyridoxine, pyruvic acid, 
riboflavin, sage oil, serine, serotonin, sesame oil, sinecatechins, spermine, St. John's Wort,  succinic acid, taurine, tetrahydrofolic acid, thiamine, tretinoin, tyramine, ubidecarenone,  ubiquinol, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, or vitamin K. 
In other embodiments, one or more active ingredients may be selected from the   following ingredients based on indication, classification, or site of action:  
Skin health/beauty: calcium, chromium, selenium, zinc, ascobyl pulminate,  magnesium, L‐carnitine, N‐acetyL‐L‐carnitine, L‐glutamine, collagen hydrolysate, tumeric,  dmae (dimethylaminoethanol), green tea, grape seed, alpha lipoic acid, aloe vera extract,  coenzymeq10, walnut, pomegranate, botanical gelatin, polyphenols, flavonoids; 
  Sleep: melatonin, L‐Theanine; 
Cholesterol: policosanols; 
 
   
CNS and brain function: Vinpocetine, Ginkgo Biloba, L‐Arginine, Acetyl‐L‐Carnitine,  Feverfew, DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol), DMAE bitartrate, P‐chlorophenoxyacetate; 
Bone: coral calcium, magnesium, Vitamin K, boron; 
Digestive: tarragon oil, amylase, proteases, lipase, cellulose, pectin, HCL, sucrase,   maltase, lactase, probiotics; 
Energy: Vitamin B‐complex, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, caffeine, theobromine;  Hormone: DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), pregnenolone, melatonin; 
Weight Loss: Hoodia gordonii, Gymnema sylvestre, hydroxycitrate: green tea leaf  extract, betaine, piperine, potassium, maltodextrin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, thiamin, 
  riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, chromium, molybdenum, Garcinia  Cambogia, Congugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), Glucosol, Guarana, Hawthorn, ECGC 
(epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate); 
Prostate: nettle root, saw palmetto, pygeum, lysopene; 
Joint: MSM (dimethylsulfone), glucosamine chondroitin; 
  Liver Detox: N‐Acetyl Cystene, Milk, Thistle, Green Tea, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Red Clover, 
Multi‐Vitamin: Vitamins A, C, D3, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid pantothenic acid,  biotin, calcium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum,  potassium, inositol; 
Immune: green tea extract, colostrum, indole 3 carbonal, shitake mushroom,   grapefruit seed extract, beta 1‐3 glucon; 
Eye: L‐taurine, N‐acetyl cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, bilberry, lycopene, astazanthin,  lutein; 
Heart: alpha lipoic acid, co‐enzyme Q10, grape seed extract, hawthorne extract, L‐ taurine; 
  Male Libido: L‐arginine, muira puama, avena sativa, tribulis terristris, choline, ginkgo  biloba; 
Female Libido: pantothenic acid, L‐arginine, muira puama, maca root, avena sativa,  dong quai, choline, ginkgo biloba; 
Mood: 5 HTP (5‐hydroxytryptophan), L‐theanine; 
  Post Memopausal: black cohash, dong quai, chastertree berry, green tea, red clover,  indole 3 carbinol; 
 
   
Body Building: Androstenedione, L‐glutamine, L‐tyrosine, L‐arginine, L‐glycine, L‐ lysine, whey protein, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone); 
Antioxidant: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, grape seed, alpha lipoic acid, green tea;  Hangover: pharmaceutical charcoal, calcium. 
  In one embodiment, the nutraceutical is selected from the group consisting of: folic  acid, B‐6, K‐1, Co‐Q, green tea, echinacea, myrrh or other medicinal oils, and derivatives of  seaweed or kelp. In another embodiment, the nutraceuticals is selected from the group  consisting of: vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid,  CoQ10, DMAE, SAMe, phospholipids, choline, triglycerides, and hormones such as 
  pregnenolone, DHEA, melatonin, naturally derived estrogen and progesterone. In another  embodiment, the nutraceutical is a plants or plant component selected from the group  consisting of: garlic, ginkgo biloba, kava kava, noni, ginseng, saw palmetto, milk thistle,  stinging nettle, eucalyptus, aloe vera, feverfew, nasturtium, Ma Huang, and echinacea.  In one embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise nicotine. 
  In another embodiment, the active ingredient(s) comprise a BCS Class II active 
ingredient. In further embodiments, the BCS Class II active ingredient is selected from any  one or more of following: aceclofenac, albendazole, amiodarone, atorvastatin, azithromycin,  bicalutamide, bisacodyl, cabergoline, candesartancilexetil, carbamazepine, carvedilol,  cefditoren, celecoxib, chloroquine, chlorpromazine, cilostazol, ciprofloxacin, cisapride,   clarithromycin, clofazimine, clopidogrel, clozapine, cyclosporine, cyproterone, danazol,  dapsone, diazepam, diclofenac, diflunisal, digoxin, diloxanide, ebastine, efavirenz,  epalrestat, eprosartan, erythromycin, ethylicosapentate, ezetimibe, fenofibrate, 
flurbiprofen, furosemide, gefitinib, gliclazide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, 
glyburide(glibenclamide), griseofulvin, haloperidol, hydroxyzine, ibuprofen, imatinib,   indinavir, indomethacin, irbesartan, isotretinoin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ketoprofen,  lamotrigine, lansoprazolei, lopinavir, loratadine, lorazepam, lovastatin, mebendazole,  medroxyprogesterone, meloxicam, menatetrenone, metaxalone, metoclopramide,  mosapride, mycophenolatemofetil, nabumetone, naproxen, nelfinavir, nevirapine,  nicergoline, niclosamide, nifedipine, nimesulide, ofloxacin, olanzapine, orlistat, oxaprozin,   phenazopyridine, phenytoin, pioglitazone, piroxicam, pranlukast, praziquantel, pyrantel,  pyrimethamine, quetiapine, quinine, raloxifene, rebamipide, retinol, rifampicin, risperidone,  ritonavir, rofecoxib, saquinavir, simvastatin, sirolimus, spironolactone, sulfasalazine,  tacrolimus, talinolol, tamoxifen, telmisartan, teprenone, terfenadine, ticlopidine,  tocopherolnicotinate, tosufloxacin, triflusal, ursodeoxycholicacid, valproicacid, valsartan,   verapamil, warfarin, or zaltoprofen. 
In another embodiment, at least one active ingredient is a BCS Class IV active  ingredient. In further embodiments, the BCS Class IV active ingredient is selected from any   
   
one or more of following: acetaminophen (paracetamol), acetazolamide, acetylsalicylic acid,  acyclovir, allopurinol, aluminium hydroxide, amoxicillin, azathioprine, cefdinir, cefixime,  cefotiam, cefpodoxime, cefuroxime axetil, dapsone, dexamethasone, doxycycline,  famotidine, folic acid, hydrochlorothiazide, L‐carbocysteine, levodopa, linezolid, 
  mesalamine, methylphenidate, metronidazole, modafinil, nalidixic acid, nitrofurantoin,  nystatin, oxcarbazepine, oxycodone, phenobarbital, propylthiouracil, roxithromycin,  sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulpiride, sultamicillin, theophylline, or trimethoprim. 
In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is ethyl pyruvate. Ethyl pyruvate is  a redox analogue of dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera), a drug for treating multiple sclerosis   treatment. Ethyl pyruvate efficiently suppressed the release of MS signature cytokines, IFN‐ γ and IL‐17, from human PBMCs in vitro and from encephalitogenic T cells after in vivo  application of EP to rats. Djordje Miljković, et al. J Immunol 194 (6) 2493‐2503 (2015). Ethyl  pyruvate has also been described for use in treating reperfusion injury (WO01/24793), some  inflammatory disorders (WO02/074301, US2003/0232884), and renal failure 
  (WO02/081020). 
In another embodiment, the active ingredient(s) is selected from one or more of  group consisting of: ace‐inhibitors, anti‐Alzheimer's agents, antianginal drugs, anti‐ arrhythmias, anti‐asthmatics, anti‐cholesterolemics, analgesics, anesthetics, anti‐
convulsants, anti‐depressants, anti‐diabetic agents, anti‐diarrhea preparations, antidotes,   anti‐emetics, anti‐histamines, anti‐hypertensive drugs, anti‐inflammatory agents, anti‐lipid  agents, anti‐manics, anti‐migraines, anti‐nauseants, anti‐stroke agents, anti‐thyroid  preparations, anti‐tumor drugs, anti‐viral agents, acne drugs, alkaloids, amino acid  preparations, anti‐tussives, anti‐uricemic drugs, anti‐viral drugs, anabolic preparations,  systemic and non‐systemic anti‐infective agents, anti‐neoplastics, anti‐parkinsonian agents,   anti‐rheumatic agents, anxiolytics, anti‐psychotics, appetite stimulants, biological response  modifiers, blood modifiers, bone metabolism regulators, bronchodilators, cardiovascular  agents, central nervous system stimulates, cholinesterase inhibitors, contraceptives,  decongestants, dietary supplements, dopamine receptor agonists, endometriosis  management agents, enzymes, erectile dysfunction agents, fertility agents, gastrointestinal   agents, H2‐antagonists, homeopathic remedies, hormones, hypercalcemia and 
hypocalcemia management agents, immunomodulators, immunosuppressives, migraine  preparations, motion sickness treatments, muscle relaxants, non‐steroidal anti‐
inflammatories (NSAID's), obesity management agents, osteoporosis preparations,  oxytocics, parasympatholytics, parasympathomimetics, prostaglandins, psychotherapeutic   agents, respiratory agents, sedatives, serotonin 5‐HT3 receptor antagonists, smoking 
cessation aids, sympatholytics, tremor preparations, urinary tract agents, vasodilators,  laxatives, antacids, ion exchange resins, anti‐pyretics, appetite suppressants, expectorants,  anti‐anxiety agents, anti‐ulcer agents, anti‐inflammatory substances, coronary dilators,  cerebral dilators, peripheral vasodilators, psycho‐tropics, stimulants, anti‐hypertensive 
 
   
drugs, vasoconstrictors, migraine treatments, antibiotics, tranquilizers, anti‐psychotics, anti‐ tumor drugs, anti‐coagulants, anti‐thrombotic drugs, hypnotics, anti‐emetics, anti‐ nauseants, anti‐convulsants, neuromuscular drugs, hyper‐ and hypo‐glycemic agents,  thyroid and anti‐thyroid preparations, diuretics, anti‐spasmodics, anti‐obesity drugs,   erythropoietic drugs, anti‐asthmatics, cough suppressants, mucolytics, DNA and genetic  modifying drugs, and combinations thereof. 
In another embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from one or more of the  following: acetylcholine agonists, acromegaly agents, AIDS/HIV adjunct agents, alcohol  dependence preparations, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapeutic agents, acetaminophen,   centrally acting analgesic, narcotics, narcotic agonist‐antagonist, narcotics, nonsteroidal  anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), salicylates, aspirin, general anaesthetics, local 
anaesthetics, anticonvulsants barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Gaba analogues, hydantoins,  anticonvulsants, phenyltriazines, antidiabetic agents (including biguanides , glucosidase  inhibitors, insulins intermediate acting insulins, intermediate and rapid acting insulin, long   acting insulins, rapid acting insulins, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, or thiazolidinediones),  acetaminophen antagonists, antivenins, benzodiazepine antagonists, chelating agents,  digoxin antagonists, antifibrosis therapy, antihistamines, anti‐infective agents, aids adjunct  anti‐infectives (including non‐nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors nucleoside reverse  transcriptase inhibitors, nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors or protease   inhibitors), anthelmintics, antibiotics, aminoglycosides or lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins,  macrolides, penicillins, quinolones, sulphonamides, tetracyclines, antifungals, antimalarial  agents, antiprotozoal agents, antituberculosis agents, antivirals, leprostatics, urinary anti‐ infectives, antineoplastics (including alkylating agents, alkylating agents, nitrogen mustards,  or nitrosoureas, antimetabolites, cytotoxic agents, hormonal agonists/antagonists, multi‐  kinase inhibitor, immunomodulators, or  antiestrogens), estrogens, gonadotropin releasing  hormone (GNRH) analogues, photosensitizing agents, skin & mucous membrane steroids,  antiparkinsonian agents, catechol‐o‐methyltransferase, agents inhibitors, dopamine  agonists, dopaminergic agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), antirheumatic agents  antirheumatic agents, biologicals, alpha1‐proteinase inhibitor, antitoxins & antivenins,   immune serums, vaccines, blood modifiers anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, colony 
stimulating factors, granulocyte (G‐CSF), granulocyte macrophage (GM‐CSF), hematinics,  erythropoiesis stimulants, folic acid derivatives & iron, hemostatics, systemic hemostatics,  plasma fractions, human albumin, antihemophilic factor, anti‐inhibitor coagulant complex,  antithrombin III, factor IX complex, immune globulin, plasma protein fraction, selective   factor XA inhibitor, thrombin inhibitors, thrombolytic agents, vitamin K, bone metabolism  regulators, cardioprotective agents, adrenergic blockers, peripheral & adrenergic stimulants,  central & alpha/beta adrenergic blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors,  angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors with calcium channel blockers, angiotensin  converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors with diuretics, angiotensin II receptor antagonists,   
   
angiotensin II receptor antagonists with diuretics, group I antiarrhythmics, antiarrhythmics,  antihypertensive agents, antilipidemic agents, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption  inhibitors, fibric acid derivatives, HMG‐COA reductase inhibitors, antilipidemic agents,  nicotinic acid agents, beta adrenergic blocking agents, beta adrenergic blocking agents with   diuretics, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, loop diuretics, potassium‐sparing diuretics,  thiazides & related diuretics, endothelin receptor antagonist, inotropic agents, vasodilators,  coronary vasodilators, natriuretic peptides, pulmonary vasodilators, vasopressors,  vasoprotective agents, central nervous system depressant, amphetamines, appetite  suppressants, cholinesterase inhibitors, amino acids, blood modifiers, iron, digestive aids,   fiber supplements, herbal immune system support, minerals & electrolytes, calcium, 
magnesium, multiminerals, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, prenatal formulations,  multivitamins, multivitamins with minerals, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D  analogues, vitamin E, dopamine receptor agonists, antacids (ingredients calcium carbonate  alone or in combination with magnesium hydroxide, and/or aluminum hydroxide, or H2‐  antagonists), antidiarrheals (e.g., loperamide), antiemetics, antiflatulents, anti‐inflammatory  agents, antispasmodics & anticholinergics, bowel evacuants, cytoprotective agents,  digestive enzymes, duodenal ulcer adherent complex, histamine (H2) receptor antagonists,  laxatives, bulk producing laxatives, emollient laxatives, enemas, saline laxatives, stimulant  laxatives, proton pump inhibitors, homeopathic remedies, androgens, calcitonin, estrogens ,   glucocorticoids, glucose elevating agents, gonadotropin inhibitors, gonadotropin releasing  hormones (GNRH), gonadotropin releasing hormones (GNRH) analogues, gonadotropins,  menotropins, urofollitropins, growth factor, growth hormone, growth hormone receptor  antagonist, progestins, somatostatin analogues, thyroid preparations, synthetic T3 or T4,  synthetic T3, synthetic T4, vasopressin & derivatives, hypercalcemia management agent,   hypocalcemia management agent, hyponatremia management agent, immunomodulators,  immunosupressives, medical foods, migraine preparations, ergot derivatives, serotonin (5‐ HT) receptor agonists, motion sickness products, multiple sclerosis management agent,  muscle relaxants, acetylcholine inhibitors muscle relaxants, neuromuscular blocking agents,  skeletal muscle relaxants, nasal preparations (including antibiotics, anticholinergics, anti‐  inflammatory agents, steroidal anti‐ inflammatory agents, hormones, sympathomimetics),  obesity management agent, appetite suppressants, lipase inhibitors, ophthalmic agent  (including acetylcholine blocking agents, antihistamine & mast cell stabilizer, quinolones,  sulfonamides & anti‐inflammatory agents nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),  steroidal anti‐inflammatory agents & artificial tears/lubricants & beta adrenergic blocking   agents, beta adrenergic blocking agent & carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, photodynamic 
therapy agents, prostaglandins, vasoconstrictors or sympathomimetics), osteoporosis agent,  bisphosphonates, calcitonin, otic preparations (including antibiotic & steroids), patent  ductus arteriosus agents, phosphate binders, porphyria agents, prostaglandins, antianxiety  agents, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, monoamine oxidase, inhibitors (MAOI), selective   serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), tricyclic antidepressants, antipanic agents, 
 
   
antipsychotic agents, phenothiazines, bipolar agents, obsessive‐compulsive disorder  management agents, antitussives, narcotic antitussives, non‐narcotic antitussives,  bronchodilators, anticholinergics, anticholinergics with sympathomimetics, 
sympathomimetics, xanthine derivatives, decongestants, expectorants, leukotriene   antagonists, leukotriene formation inhibitors, lung surfactants, cold & cough products with  analgesics, sedatives & hypnotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, acne preparations,  analgesics, anesthetics, anorectal preparations, antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine  maleate, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine HCl), anti‐infectives, antibiotics,  antifungals, antivirals, anti‐infectives, antineoplastics, antiperspirants, antipruritics,   antipsoriatic agents, burn preparations deodorants, drying agents, emollients & 
moisturizers, enzymes, hair growth stimulants, keratolytics, skin & mucous membrane  agents including canker sore preparations, dental preparations, lozenges & sprays, mouth &  throat products, oral rinses, saliva products, photosensitizing agents, scar tissue treatment,  steroids , wart preparations, wound care products, smoking cessation aids, urinary tract   agents including acidifiers, alkalinizers, analgesics, antibacterials, antispasmodics, benign  prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) therapy, calcium oxalate stone prevention, cytoprotective  agents, impotence agents, urinary tract agents, vaginal preparations including anti‐ infectives, estrogens, prostaglandins, or vasodilators, including cerebral vasodilators. 
In another embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from one or more of:   adrenergic agonists such as clonidine; anxiolytics such as alprazolam (available as Xanax®);  anti‐psychotics such as clozapine (available as Clozaril®) and haloperidol (available as  Haldol®); non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatories (NSAID's) such as dicyclofenac (available as  Voltaren®) and etodolac (available as Lodine®), anti‐histamines such as loratadine (available  as Claritin®), astemizole (available as Hismanal®), nabumetone (available as Relafen®),   fexofenadine (available as Allegra®), and clemastine (available as Tavist®); anti‐emetics such  as granisetron hydrochloride (available as Kytril®), serotonin 5‐HT3 receptor antagonists  such as ondansetron (available as Zofran®) and nabilone (available as Cesamet™);  bronchodilators such as salbutamol (aka albuterol, available as Ventolin®), albuterol sulfate  (available as Proventil®); anti‐depressants such as fluoxetine hydrochloride (available as   Prozac®), sertraline hydrochloride (available as Zoloft®), and paroxetine hydrochloride  (available as Paxil®); anti‐migraines such as sumatriptan (available as Imigran®), ACE‐ inhibitors such as enalapril (available as Vasotec®), captopril (available as Capoten®) and  lisinopril (available as Prinivil® and Zestril®); anti‐Alzheimer's agents, such as nicergoline;  calcium channel blocker (CCB) such as nifedipine (available as Procardia® and Adalat®), and   verapamil hydrochloride (available as Calan®); opioid analgesics such as fentanyl (available  as Sublimaze®), alfentanil, sufentanil, remifentanil, carfentanil, and lofentanil; cough  suppressants such as dextromethorphan; local anesthetics such as benzocaine (available as  Cepacol® and Anbesol®); peptide hormones such as insulin; oral contraceptives such as  estrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (progestin); vaccines such as killed vaccines (e.g.,   
   
influenza vaccine, cholera vaccine, bubonic plague vaccine, polio vaccine, hepatitis A  vaccine, and rabies vaccine); attenuated vaccines (e.g., yellow fever, measles, rubella, and  mumps); toxoid vaccines (e.g., tetanus and diphtheria); subunit vaccines (e.g., subunit  vaccine against Hepatitis B virus, virus‐like particle (VLP) vaccine against human 
  papillomavirus, and the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase subunits of the influenza virus);  fluoridating agents such as sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) and  stannous fluoride; stimulants such as caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, yohimbine, and  nicotine; energy boosters such as methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine), B vitamins (e.g., Vitamin  B12), herbs, guarana, yerba mate, acai, taurine, various forms of ginseng, maltodextrin,   inositol, carnitine, creatine, glucuronolactone, ginkgo biloba, bitter orange extract, 
coenzyme Q10, amino acids (e.g., L‐carnitine), bee pollen, royal jelly, green tea extract,  spirulina, gotu kola, and glucose; opioid antidiarrheals such as loperamide (available as  Imodium®); sports supplements such as fish oil, dietary protein, creatine, caffeine,  glutamine, essential fatty acids (e.g., (alpha‐linolenic acid and linoleic acid), prohormones   (e.g., chrysin and 4‐androstene‐3,6,17‐trione), and testosterone boosters (e.g., Fenugreek,  Eurycoma longifolia, D‐Aspartic acid, Boron, L‐Carnitine and Tribulus terrestris); analgesics  such as non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); COX‐2 inhibitors such as rofecoxib,  celecoxib and etoricoxib; opiates such as morphine, diacetylmorphine, codeine, oxycodone,  hydrocodone, dihydromorphine, pentazocine, butorphanol, and pethidine; dietary 
  supplements such as melatonin (N‐acetyl‐5‐methoxytryptamine), vitamins, minerals, fiber,  fatty acids, and amino acids; electrolytes such as sodium (NO, potassium (K+), calcium  (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (Cl−), hydrogen phosphate (HPO4 2−), hydrogen  carbonate (HCO3 −), erectile dysfunction therapies (including, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil,  apomorphine, yohimbine and alprostadil), ondansetron (available as Zuplenz® and Zofran®),   diphenhydramine (available as Benadryl®), simethicone (available as Gas‐X®), melatonin  (available as MelatoninPM®), benzocaine (available as Orajel®); buprenorphine and  naloxone (available as Suboxone®), buprenorphine (available as Subutex®), phenylephrine  or pseudoephedrine (available as Sudafed®), acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate,  dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (available as   Theraflu®), and paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride (available as Lemsip®). 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least two active ingredients  selected from: one or more cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more  terpenes.  
In one embodiment, said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids and   ethyl pyruvate. In another embodiment, said composition comprises ethyl pyruvate and one  or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises one or more  cannabinoids and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition  comprises one or more cannabinoids, ethyl pyruvate, and one or more terpenes. In another  embodiment, said composition comprises at least two cannabinoids. In another 
 
   
embodiment, said composition comprises at least two terpenes. In another embodiment,  said composition comprises one or more cannabinoids and at least one other active  ingredient; ethyl pyruvate and at least one other active ingredient; or one or more terpenes  and at least one other active ingredient.  
  In another embodiment, the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin and, 
optionally, one or more selected from CBN, limonene and/or beta‐myrcene. In one  embodiment, the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin, and CBN; THC, CBD,  melatonin,  CBN, limonene and beta‐myrcene, THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and limonene,  THC, CBD, melatonin,  limonene and beta‐myrcene, or THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and beta‐  myrcene. 
In one embodiment, the combined active ingredients in a composition of the present  invention has synergistic activity, as compared to the additive activity of equivalent  compositions comprising each active ingredient alone. 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises a one or more of a cannabinoid,   cannabinoid extract, terpene, terpene extract, or a combination thereof. In some 
embodiments, the composition further comprises a surfactant. Some of the compositions of  the present invention form emulsions, preferably nanoemulsions, microemulsions, or  micelle dispersions in an aqueous medium. Preferably, the dispersion or emulsion is  transparent at 0.1 wt% in an aqueous medium, e.g., water. In a further embodiment, the   composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent dispersion/emulsion  within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or  within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a  temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the  final concentration of the composition in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%. In the further   embodiment, the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g., shaking or  stirring) to form a transparent dispersion or emulsion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15,  20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes  after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20  degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in   the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%. In a further embodiment, the composition, form a 
transparent dispersion or emulsion within 3 min, 90 sec or 60 sec at 20 degrees C. In one  embodiment, the compositions of the present invention that are rapid dispersing  formulations are added to an aqueous medium dropwise using a dropper or dropper bottle  or as a single bolus.  
  In another embodiment, the composition is a non‐aqueous formulation, i.e., the  composition does not contain water. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises  less than; 10 wt%, 9 wt%, 8 wt%, 7 wt%, 6 wt%, 5 wt%, 4 wt%, 3 wt%, 2 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5  wt%, 0.25 wt%, 0.1 wt%, or 0.05 wt% water. 
 
   
In another embodiment, the composition is a pharmaceutical composition. In  another embodiment, the composition or pharmaceutical composition is an oral dosage  form, e.g., a liquid, a solid or a semi‐solid oral dosage form. Another embodiment includes a  unit dose (or serving) of the composition. 
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient is an extract from a cannabis plant 
(“cannabis extract”). Cannabis plants belong to the family Cannabaceae, preferably 
Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid. The cannabis extract may comprise  one or more cannabinoids, or terpenes or other actives. In another embodiment, the  cannabis extract comprises a cannabinoid, i.e., a “cannabinoid extract”. In another 
  embodiment, the terpene is in the form of an extract from a cannabis or other plant 
comprising a terpene, i.e., a “terpene extract” In a further embodiment, the cannabis,  cannabinoid, or terpene extract is from a cannabis plant selected from Cannabis sativa,  Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid. In one embodiment, the cannabis, cannabinoid or  terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis sativa. In another embodiment, the cannabis,   cannabinoid or terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis indica. In another embodiment, the  cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is an extract of Cannabis hybrid. In another  embodiment, the cannabis, cannabinoid or terpene extract is a distillate. In a further  embodiment, the cannabinoid distillate is the product of short path distillation of a  cannabinoid extract. In a further embodiment, the cannabinoid or terpene is synthetic.   In further embodiments, the cannabinoid extract comprises total cannabinoid(s) in  an amount selected from: 50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99  wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s). In further  embodiments, the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present  invention is 1‐200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of 
  cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10  mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL,  10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐ 100 mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL. In another embodiment, the total  concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is <0.001 mg/mL,   0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL. In another embodiment, the total concentration of  cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 0.01‐1 wt%, 0.5‐1  wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5.7.5 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%,10‐12.5 wt%, 12.5‐15 wt%, 7.5‐15 wt%,  10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, 40‐50 wt%, or >50 wt%. 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least one terpene. In one   embodiment, the terpene is found in Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid.  In a further embodiment, the terpene is extracted from a plant species, preferably a species  of Cannabis (e.g., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid or other). In a further  embodiment, the terpene is synthetic. In a further embodiment, the terpene is selected   
   
from any, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen,  fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, or more of the group  consisting of: alpha‐bisabolol, alpha‐phellandrene, alpha‐pinene, alpha‐terpinene, alpha‐ terpineol, beta‐caryophyllene, beta‐pinene, borneol, cadinene, camphene, camphor,   carvacrol, caryophyllene acetate, caryophyllene oxide, cedrane, citral, citronellol, dextro  carvone, dextro fenchone, eucalyptol (1,8‐cineole), eugenol, farnesene, gama‐3‐carene,  gamma‐terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, guaiene, humulene, isopulegol, limonene,  linalool, linalyl acetate, menthol, myrcene, nerol, nerolidol, ocimene, ocimene, p‐cymene,  phytol, pulegone, terpineol, terpinen‐4‐ol, terpinolele, terpinolene, thymol, valencene,   valencene,1‐menthol, and combinations thereof.  
In another embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one terpene. In  a further embodiment, the at least one terpene is any one, two, three, four, five, six, or all  six terpenes selected from the group consisting of beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene,  alpha‐pinene, eucalyptol, and myrcene. In a further embodiment, the at least one terpene is   any one, two, three, four, or all five selected from beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene,  alpha‐pinene, or eucalyptol. In one embodiment, the composition comprises beta‐ caryophyllene. In another embodiment, the composition comprises myrcene. In another  embodiment, the composition comprises linalool. In another embodiment, the composition  comprises limonene. In another embodiment, the composition comprises alpha‐pinene. In   another embodiment, the composition comprises eucalyptol. In another embodiment, the  composition comprises beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and  eucalyptol. 
The surfactants of the present invention include pharmaceutically acceptable or food  grade surfactants. Surprisingly, some compositions comprising high concentrations of   surfactant, including compositions containing no exogenously added fatty acid, 
monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, particularly, no added MCT or LCT, performed as  well or better than formulations comprising an MCT or LCT.  
In some embodiments, the surfactant has an HLB value greater than 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,  14, 15, 16, or greater than 16. In other embodiments, the surfactant has an HLB value   between 9‐17, 9‐16.7, 9‐16, 9‐15, 9‐14, 10‐17, 10‐16.7, 10‐16, 10‐15, 12‐14, 12‐16, 14‐16,  14‐17, 15‐17, and between 10‐14. In a preferred embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB  value between 14‐16, In a further preferred embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB value of  about 15. In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least two surfactants,  independently, with an HLB value selected from 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, greater than   16, 9‐17, 9‐16.7, 9‐16, 9‐15, 9‐14, 10‐17, 10‐16.7, 10‐16, 10‐15, 12‐14, 12‐16, 14‐16, 14‐17,  15‐17, and between 10‐14. 
In some embodiments, the surfactant is selected from: PEG 15 hydroxystearate  (Solutol HS15), polyoxyl‐10‐Oleyl Ether (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene glycol 25 hydrogenated 
 
   
castor oil, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40, Cremophor  RH40), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), PEG 8 caprylic/capric glycerides  (Labrasol), PEG 300 oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether  (Transcutol), lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400   (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol  1000 succinate (TPGS), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene‐ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (e.g., Mw 28‐34 kDa, Mw 44‐ 54kDa (e.g., Kollidon 30), or 1‐1.5M kDa (e.g., Kollidon 90), Iota Carrageenan, Xanthan gum,  locust Bean gum, Kelcogel LT100, acacia gum, guar gum, gamma‐Cyclodextrin, Tracacanth   gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), 
microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lecithin, polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer  124), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20, TWEEN 20), polyethylene  glycol sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40, TWEEN 40), polyethylene glycol sorbitan  monostearate (polysorbate 60, TWEEN 60), polyethylene glycol sorbitan tristearate 
  (polysorbate 65, TWEEN 65), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80,  TWEEN 80), polyethylene glycol sorbitan trioleate (polysorbate 85, TWEEN 85), polyethylene  glycol sorbitan hexaoleate, polyethylene glycol sorbitan tetraoleate, sorbitan monolaurate  (Span 20), sorbitan monopalmitate (Span 40), sorbitan monostearate (Span 60), sorbitan  tristearate (Span 65), sorbitane monooleate (Span 80), sorbitan trioleate (Span 85), sucrose   laurate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate, gamma‐cyclodextrin, beta‐cyclodextrin (e.g.,  CAPTISOL) pectin, whey protein, caseinates, quillaia/quillaja saponins, quillaia extract, PEG 8  stearate, PEG 40 stearate, or a combination thereof.  
In other embodiments, the surfactant is selected from: polyoxyl‐10‐Oleyl Ether  (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene glycol 25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40   hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40, Cremophor RH40, Croduret 40), polyethylene‐ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), PEG 8 caprylic/capric glycerides (Labrasol), PEG 300  oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Transcutol), sorbitane  monooleate (Span 80), Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene  glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN®   20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate 60 (TWEEN® 60), polysorbate 80 (TWEEN®  80), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), polyethylene‐polypropylene  glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), Iota Carrageenan, Xanthan  gum, locust Bean gum, Kelcogel LT100, acacia gum, guar gum, gamma‐Cyclodextrin, 
  Tracacanth gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC),  microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lecithin, or a combination thereof. 
In other embodiments, the surfactant is selected from: Lauroyl macrogol 32  glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate  (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate 
 
   
60 (TWEEN® 60), polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000  succinate (TPGS), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene‐ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), Iota Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, locust Bean gum, Kelcogel LT100,   acacia gum, guar gum, gamma‐Cyclodextrin, Tracacanth gum, hydroxypropyl 
methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC),  lecithin, or a combination thereof. 
In further embodiments, the surfactant is selected from: Lauroyl macrogol 32  glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate   (Lauroglycol FCC), polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), polysorbate  60 (TWEEN® 60), polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000  succinate (TPGS), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene‐ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), or a combination thereof. 
  In a further embodiment, the surfactant is TPGS and/or lauroyl macrogol 32 
glycerides (e.g., GELUCIRE® 44/14). In another further embodiment, the surfactant is  polysorbate 80. In a further embodiment, the surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) and/or polysorbate 80. In a further embodiment,  the surfactant is TPGS and polysorbate 80. In a further embodiment, the surfactant is   polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). Surprisingly, 
polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil unexpectedly better at solubilizing  cannabinoids as compared with polysorbate 80. For example, compositions generally  required 3‐5 times less polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil compared with  polysorbate 80 to form a transparent emulsion or micellar dispersion in water. 
  In some embodiments, the composition comprises at least one co‐solvent. In one  embodiment, the co‐solvent is selected from at least one of: ethanol, ethyl lactate, ethyl  olelate, glycerol, or propylene glycol. In a further embodiment, said co‐solvent is selected  from at least one of: ethanol, ethyl lactate, or propylene glycol. In one embodiment, the co‐ solvent is ethanol. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient,   e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, a surfactant, and a co‐solvent(s) in an amount  selected from: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30  wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐ 70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97 wt% co‐ solvent(s). In a further embodiment, said co‐solvent(s) is present in an amount selected   from 15‐40 wt%, 15‐25 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, or 25‐35 wt%. In a further embodiment, the 
composition comprises 20‐30 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, or 25‐30 wt% co‐solvent(s). 
In one embodiment, a composition comprises a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract,  polysorbate 80, and a co‐solvent, e.g., ethanol, wherein said composition comprises at least 
 
   
about 25, 30, or 35 wt% co‐solvent and a wt% ratio of cannabinoid or cannabinoid  extract:polysorbate 80 that is at least 1:7‐11, 1:8‐10, or at least about 1:9. In another  embodiment, a composition comprises a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, polyethylene  glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, and a co‐solvent, e.g., ethanol, wherein said   composition comprises at least about 25 wt% co‐solvent and a wt% ratio of cannabinoid or  cannabinoid extract:polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil that is at least 1:1‐ 2, 1:2‐5, 1:1.5‐4, 1:2‐4, or at least 1:2‐3. In a further embodiment, the co‐solvent is present  in an amount that is about 20‐99%, 25‐99%, 20‐50%, 25‐75%, 25‐50%, 25‐40%, 25‐35%. In a  further embodiment, the co‐solvent is ethanol. 
  In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, e.g., 
cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is in an amount  selected from: at least 5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25  wt%, at least 30 wt%, at least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at  least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85   wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 95 wt%, at least 97 wt%, 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐ 15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%,  45‐55 wt%, 45‐65 wt%, 46‐65 wt%, 47‐65 wt%, 48‐65 wt%, 49‐65 wt%, 50‐65 wt%, 51‐65  wt%, 52‐65 wt%, 53‐65 wt%, 54‐65 wt%, 55‐65 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐ 70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97 wt% surfactant.   In some embodiments, the surfactant has an HLB value greater than 9, greater than 10,  between 9‐17, between 9‐16.7, between 9‐16, between 9‐15, between 10‐17, between 10‐ 16.7, between 10‐16, between 10‐15, between 10‐14, between 9‐13.4, between 14‐16,  between 14‐17, between 15‐17, or between 10‐13.4. In a preferred embodiment, the  surfactant has an HLB value of between 12‐13, 13‐14, 14‐15, or 15‐16. In a further preferred   embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB value of about 12, 13, 14, or 15. In one 
embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract,  terpene, or terpene extract. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises an  active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, and at least 40%, at least 45%, at  least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75   wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at least 95 wt%, or at least 97 wt%,  35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 45‐55 wt%, 45‐65 wt%, 46‐65 wt%, 47‐65 wt%, 48‐65  wt%, 49‐65 wt%, 50‐65 wt%, 51‐65 wt%, 52‐65 wt%, 53‐65 wt%, 54‐65 wt%, 55‐65 wt%, 50‐ 55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, or 70‐75 wt% surfactant, wherein the surfactant  has an HLB value greater than 11, greater than 11.2, greater than 12, greater than 12.4,   greater than 12.6, greater than 13, greater than 13.3, 11‐12, 12‐13, 12.4‐16.7, 12.4‐16, 13‐ 14, or 14‐15. In another preferred embodiment, the surfactant has an HLB value of about  12‐15, 12‐13, 12.5‐13.5, 13.5‐14.5, or 14.5‐15.5. In another preferred embodiment, the  active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene  extract.   
   
Self‐emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) provides a means to enhance the  dissolution of some actives in an aqueous environment. Examples of patents demonstrating  the potential use of SEDDS or lipid delivery systems for lipophilic drugs include U.S. Pat. Nos.  5,484,801; 5,798,333; 5,965,160; 6,008,228; 6,730,330; 9,265,724; U.S. Patent Application   No. 20050209345; 20060160888; US20140357708; 20160184258; and PCT Publications  WO96/39142 and WO2016147186. United States Patent US9265724 and U.S. Patent  Application 20160184258 exemplify a few SEDDS formulations comprising Δ9 THC. The  present invention includes improved formulations comprising at least one active ingredient  and at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at least   one triglyceride, including improved SEDDS formulations. 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises: 
at least one active ingredient; 
at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at  least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof; and, optionally, 
  at least one surfactant. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 
a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract and at least one surfactant. 
  In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 
at least one active ingredient; 
at least one surfactant; and, optionally, 
at least one fatty acid, at least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, or at  least one triglyceride, or a combination thereof. 
  In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, 
cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises at least one fatty acid. In another  embodiment, the composition comprises at least one monoglyceride. In another 
embodiment, the composition comprises at least one diglyceride. In another embodiment,   the composition comprises at least one triglyceride. In other embodiments, the composition  comprises at least one fatty acid and at least one monoglyceride; at least one fatty acid and  at least one diglyceride; at least one fatty acid and at least one triglyceride; at least one  monoglyceride and at least one diglyceride; at least one monoglyceride and at least one  triglyceride; at least one diglyceride and at least one triglyceride; at least one fatty acid, at 
 
   
least one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, and at least one triglyceride; or at least  one monoglyceride, at least one diglyceride, and at least one triglyceride.  
In one embodiment, the fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a  combination thereof is an oil. In a further embodiment, the oil is selected from anise oil,   apricot kernel oil PEG‐6 esters, apricot kernel oil, beeswax, borage oil, canola oil, castor oil,  polyoxyl 35 castor oil, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 40 castor oil, polyoxyl  60 hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyl 60 castor oil, cinnamon oil,  clove oil, coconut oil fractioned, coconut oil, coconut oil‐lecithin, coriander oil, corn oil PEG‐ 6 esters, corn oil PEG‐8 esters, corn oil, cottonseed oil hydrogenated, cottonseed oil,   cottonseed oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, kernel oil PEG‐6  esters, kernel oil, lemon oil, mineral oil (light), mineral oil, neutral oil, nutmeg oil, olive oil  PEG‐6 esters, olive oil, orange oil, palm kernel oil PEG‐6 esters, palm kernel oil, palm kernel  oil/ palm kernel oil hydrogenated, palm fruit oil, peanut oil PEG‐6 esters, peanut oil,  peppermint oil, poppy seed oil, safflower oil, soybean oil hydrogenated, soybean oil refined,   soybean oil, sunflower oil, triisostearin PEG‐6 esters, vegetable oil hydrogenated, vegetable  oil PEG esters, vegetable oil, vegetable oils glyceride hydrogenated, or a mixture thereof.  In one embodiment, the fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a  combination thereof is a fat. In another embodiment, the fatty acid, monoglyceride,  diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof is exogenously added fatty acid, 
  monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof. The term “exogenously  added”, as used herein, means other than any fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides,  triglycerides, or combinations thereof, that were originally present in a cannabis plant, or  other plant extract, and remains in the extract, e.g., a cannabinoid extract, after the  extraction/distillation process. For clarity, pressed cannabis/hemp seed oil added to a   composition of the present invention is exogenously added. In one embodiment, the only  exogenously added fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination  thereof, is a flavoring oil, e.g., flavor compounds diluted with and MCT or other oil. In a  further embodiment, the flavoring oil is an essential oil. In a further embodiment, the  essential oil is produced by distillation (e.g., steam distillation), solvent extraction (example,   a hydrocarbon such as hexane or supercritical carbon dioxide), or by expression. 
In one embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is essentially free of fatty acids,  monoglycerides, diglycerides, or triglycerides. In a further embodiment, the cannabinoid  extract is essentially free of fatty acids. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is  essentially free of monoglycerides. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is   essentially free of diglycerides. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract is 
essentially free of triglycerides. In another embodiment, the composition is essentially free  of exogenously added fatty acids. In another embodiment, the composition is essentially  free of exogenously added monoglycerides. In another embodiment, the composition is   
   
essentially free of exogenously added diglycerides. In another embodiment, the 
composition is essentially free of exogenously added triglycerides. In another embodiment,  the composition is essentially free of exogenously added fats or oils. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and at least   5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at  least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65  wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at  least 91 wt%, at least 92 wt%, at least 93 wt%, at least 94 wt%, or at least 95 wt% of  exogenously added fat, oil, fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, MCT, LCT, or   a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a 
cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and not  more than: 1 wt %,  2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4 wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %, 10 wt %,  11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt %, 20 wt %,   25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65 wt%, 70 wt%, 75 wt%, 80  wt%, 85 wt%, 90 wt%, or 95 wt% of exogenously added fat, oil, fatty acid, monoglyceride,  diglyceride, triglyceride, MCT, LCT, or a combination thereof, or a combination thereof. In  one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract,  terpene, or terpene extract. 
  In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and 0‐2.5  wt%, 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐11 wt%, 0‐12 wt%,0‐13 wt%, 0‐14 wt%,  0‐15 wt%, 0‐16 wt%,  2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%,  40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80  wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 87‐92 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 91‐96 wt% of exogenously added fat,   oil; exogenously added fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination  thereof; or exogenously added MCT, LCT, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the  active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene  extract. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and at least   5 wt%, at least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at  least 35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60 wt%, at least 65  wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75 wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%, at least 90 wt%, at  least 91 wt%, at least 92 wt%, at least 93 wt%, at least 94 wt%, or at least 95 wt% of fat, oil,  or combination thereof; fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a 
  combination thereof; or MCT, LCT, or combination thereof. In one embodiment, the active  ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
 
   
In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and not  more than: 1 wt %, 2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4 wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %, 10 wt %,  11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt %, 20 wt %,  25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65 wt%, 70 wt%, 75 wt%, 80   wt%, 85 wt%, 90 wt%, or 95 wt% of fat, oil, or a combination thereof; fatty acid, 
monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof; MCT, LCT, or a  combination thereof. In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a  cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and 0‐2.5   wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40  wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐ 80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 87‐92 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 91‐96 wt% of fat, oil, or a  combination thereof; fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination  thereof; fat, oil, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the active ingredient is   selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In another embodiment, the monoglyceride, diglyceride, or triglyceride is a medium  chain monoglyceride, diglyceride, or triglyceride and/or a long chain monoglyceride,  diglyceride triglyceride. In a further embodiment, the triglyceride is a medium chain  triglyceride (MCT). In another further embodiment, the triglyceride is a long chain 
  triglyceride (LCT). 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises: a cannabinoid, and at least one  surfactant from, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), D‐α‐ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), polysorbate 80, or lauroyl macrogol  32 glycerides, or a combination thereof. In a further embodiment, the composition 
  comprises a cannabinoid, TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, and a MCT and/or LCT. In a  further embodiment, the composition comprises a cannabinoid, TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32  glycerides, and a MCT. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises a cannabinoid,  TPGS, lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides, and a LCT. In one embodiment, the lauroyl macrogol  32 glycerides is GELUCIRE 44/14. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises a   cannabinoid, polysorbate 80, and TPGS. In a further embodiment, the composition 
comprises a cannabinoid, polysorbate 80, and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated  castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). In a further embodiment, the composition comprises a  cannabinoid and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40).  In some embodiments, the composition of the invention comprises:  
  an amount of active ingredient(s) selected from 0.5‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 2.5‐7.5 wt%,  5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐12.5 wt%, or 10‐12.5 wt%;  
 
   
an amount of surfactant(s) selected from 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐55 wt%, 45‐50  wt%, 46‐56%, 47‐57%, 48‐58%, 49‐59%, 45‐55 wt%, 45‐65 wt%, 46‐65 wt%, 47‐65 wt%, 48‐ 65 wt%, 49‐65 wt%, 50‐65 wt%, 51‐65 wt%, 52‐65 wt%, 53‐65 wt%, 54‐65 wt%, 55‐65 wt%,  50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, or 75‐80 wt%; and, 
  an amount of co‐solvent selected from 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%,  25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, or 35‐40 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60  wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or  95‐99 wt%. 
In some further embodiments, the composition further comprises: an amount of oil,   preferably MCT, LCT, MCT and LCT, selected from: 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐11 wt%, 0‐12 
wt%,0‐13 wt%, 0‐14 wt%,  0‐15 wt%, 0‐16 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐5 wt%, 1‐ 10 wt%, 1‐20 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 5‐11 wt%, 5‐12 wt%, 5‐ 13 wt%, 5‐14 wt%, 5‐15 wt%, 5‐16 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, or  20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, or 25‐50% wt%. 
  In some further embodiments, the composition further comprises: an amount of  flavoring or flavor agents selected from 0‐1 wt%, 0‐2 wt%, 0‐3 wt%, 0‐3.5 wt%, 0‐3.75 wt%,  0‐4 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐5 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐ 10 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, or 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, or 25‐ 50% wt%. In some further embodiments, the composition further comprises: an amount of   sweetener selected from 0‐5 wt%, 0‐7.5 wt%, 1‐2 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 2.5‐5%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%,  5‐6 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%, or 5‐10 wt%. As used herein, the term “flavoring” may  represent a single species of flavor agent (e.g., limonene) or a mixture of flavor agent  species (e.g., limonene, linalool, citral, citronellol, geranyl acetate and perillaldehyde)  combined to produce a certain flavor. The flavoring may further comprise a vehicle, e.g.,   MCT, for solubilizing the flavor agent(s). A “flavor agent” is a single molecule, e.g., limonene,  used alone or in combination with other flavor agent(s) to produce a certain flavor, e.g.,  citrus or orange, of a flavoring. A flavoring is normally supplied as a concentrate for dilution  and for the purpose of imparting a flavor or taste‐masking a substance. 
In some further embodiments, the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene   glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). In some further embodiments, the  co‐solvent is selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol. In some  embodiments the co‐solvent is a mixture of co‐solvents, e.g., ethanol and propylene glycol.  In some further embodiments, the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol  (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) and the co‐solvent is selected from   ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol. In some further embodiments, at least one  active ingredient is a cannabinoid, the surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene  glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) and the co‐solvent is selected from  ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol.  
 
   
In some further embodiments, the composition comprises: 3‐5 wt% or 5‐10 wt%  cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 45‐65 wt%, 50‐65 wt%, 45‐55 wt%, 52‐62 wt%, 55‐65  wt%, or >65 wt% polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor  oil (Kolliphor RH40); 15‐30 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 20‐35 wt%, 35‐45 wt%, or >45 wt%   co‐solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol; 2.5‐7.5%, 2.5‐5  wt%, or 2‐4 wt% sweetener(s) (e.g., sucralose); 1‐2 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 2.5‐5%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%,  5‐6 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%, or 5‐10 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15% wt%, 7‐17 wt%, 15‐20 wt%,  or 20‐25 wt% flavoring or flavoring agent, and 0 wt%, <5 wt%, <10 wt%, < 15 wt%, <20 wt%,  <25 wt%, 1‐5 wt%, 1‐10 wt%, 1‐20 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, or 20‐  25 wt%. Unexpectedly, the addition ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol as a co‐ solvent to a composition comprising polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40) significantly reduced the dissolution time from  hours to minutes or seconds. These rapid dispersion formulations also require significantly  less polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil than polysorbate 80. 
  In some further embodiments, an aqueous emulsion comprising 0.1‐0.2 vol.% of a  composition of the invention is transparent, with an estimated average particle size  ^50 nm,  ^75 nm,  ^100 nm,  ^125 nm,  ^150 nm,  ^200 nm,  ^250 nm. 
In some embodiments, the composition comprises polysorbate 80 and TPGS. One  surprising advantage of these compositions is a significant reduction or elimination of   leakage when unsealed hard gelatin capsules are filled with the composition. The 
formulations, when added to an aqueous medium, have fast dissolution rates and form  transparent mirco‐ or nanoemulsions. In further embodiments, the formulations comprise  30‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 50‐70 wt% TPGS, and 1‐20 wt% active ingredient. In further  embodiments, the formulations comprise 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and   1‐20 wt% active ingredient. In further embodiments, the formulations comprise 30‐50 wt%  polysorbate 80, 50‐70 wt% TPGS, and 5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In  further embodiments, the formulations comprise 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt%  TPGS, and 5‐20 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, the  formulations comprise 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 5‐10% cannabinoid   or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, the formulations comprise 40‐50 wt%  polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 5‐10 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In a  further embodiment, the composition consists of 45 wt% polysorbate 80, 45% TPGS, and 10  wt% THC‐distillate. 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises an active ingredient, and   polysorbate 80. In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a 
cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the  composition consists of an active ingredient, and polysorbate 80. In one embodiment, at  least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or   
   
terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises an active ingredient,  polysorbate 80 and a MCT and/or LCT. In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is  selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further  embodiment, the composition comprises an active ingredient, polysorbate 80 and an MCT.   In a further embodiment, the composition comprises an active ingredient, polysorbate 80  and an LCT. In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a 
cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, optionally  THC, optionally at least one terpene, and polysorbate 80. and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG)   40 hydrogenated castor oil. In one embodiment, the composition further comprises THC  and/or one or more terpene. In another embodiment, the terpene in selected from any one,  two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of:  myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further  embodiment, the composition comprises one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected   from the group consisting of beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and  eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, the composition consists of CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC,  one or more terpene, and polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated  castor oil. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a cannabinoid extract or terpene  extract. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, one   or more terpene, polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor  oil, and a MCT and/or LCT. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a cannabinoid  extract or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the composition comprises CBD, ethyl  pyruvate, THC, one or more terpene, polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil, and an MCT. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a   cannabinoid extract and/or terpene extract. 
In another embodiment, the composition comprises THC, CBD, melatonin and,  optionally, one or more selected from CBN, D‐limonene and/or beta‐myrcene. In one  embodiment, the composition comprises: (a) THC, CBD, melatonin, and CBN; (b) THC, CBD,  melatonin, CBN, limonene and beta‐myrcene; (c) THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and limonene;   (d) THC, CBD, melatonin, limonene and beta‐myrcene; or (e) THC, CBD, melatonin, CBN, and  beta‐myrcene. In a further embodiment, a unit dose of one of the above compositions  comprises 0‐10, 0‐5, 1‐9, 2‐8, 3‐7, 4‐6 or about 5 mg THC; 20‐60, 30‐50, 35‐45, 37.5‐42.5 or  about 40 mg CBD; 0‐10, 0‐5, 1‐9, 2‐8, 3‐7, 4‐6 or about 5 mg CBN (if present); 0‐13, 4‐12, 5‐ 11, 6‐10, 7‐9, 7.5‐8.5, or about 8 mg D‐limonene (if present); 0‐10, 0.25‐6‐8, 0.5‐6, 0.5‐4,   1.0‐3.5, 1.0‐3, 1.5‐2.5, or about 2 mg beta‐myrcene (if present); and 0‐10, 0.25‐7, 0.25‐5, 1‐ 5, 1‐2.5, 0.25‐2.5, 0.25‐2, 0.5‐2, 1‐2, or about 0.25‐1 mg melatonin. In a further 
embodiment, the composition comprises about 5 mg THC, about 40 mg CBD, about 5 mg  CBN, about 0.25‐1 mg melatonin, about 8 mg D‐limonene, and about 2 mg beta‐myrcene.   
   
In another embodiment, the composition comprises at least one active ingredient;  a MCT and/or LCT; 
a first surfactant; and 
a second surfactant; 
  wherein the wt% of active ingredient, MCT and/or LCT, first surfactant, and second  surfactant (where the first and second surfactant are different) is selected from one of the  compositions in Table 1 below. Each of the composition in Table 1 is an individual  embodiment of the present invention.  
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In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient of any one composition  selected from 1‐115 of Table 1 is a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene  extract. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid. In further   embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid extract. In further 
embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a terpene. In further embodiments, at least  one active ingredient is a terpene extract. 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions 1‐115  of Table 1 is a non‐aqueous composition. 
  In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions 1‐115  of Table 1 is a solid or semi‐solid composition. 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions from  1‐115 of Table 1 comprises: 0.01‐0.1 wt%, 0.1‐1 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐3 wt%,  2.5‐5 wt%, 3‐8 wt%, 5.7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐15 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, 9‐  11 wt%, more than 8 wt%, more than 10 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 12.5‐15 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20  wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, 40‐50 wt%, or >50 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably  comprising a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, a composition  selected from one of the compositions from 1‐6, 10‐15, 17‐103, and 107‐115 of Table 1  comprises 1‐5 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably comprising a cannabinoid or   cannabinoid extract.  
 
   
In further embodiments, the cannabinoid extract comprises total cannabinoid(s) in  an amount selected from: 50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99  wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s). 
In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active ingredient, e.g.,   cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1‐115 of Table  1 is 1‐200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active 
ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 1‐115 of Table 1 is  selected from: 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50  mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40   mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL. In  another embodiment, the total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g., 
cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from one of the compositions from 1‐115 of Table  1 is <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL. 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from 1‐115 of Table 1 comprises the   active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in an amount selected from: 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg,  2.5‐5 mg, 5‐7.5 mg, 7.5‐10 mg, 10‐12.5 mg, 12.5‐15 mg, 15‐20mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐ 50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, or 70‐75 mg. In further embodiments, the cannabinoid is THC.  In other embodiments, the cannabinoids are THC and CBD. In another embodiment, a  composition selected from 1‐115 of Table 1 comprises <0.001 mg, 0.001‐0.25 mg, or 0.25‐1   mg of cannabinoid(s). 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from compositions 1‐115 of Table 1  comprises MCT. In further embodiments, the composition comprises MCT, but not LCT. In  further embodiments, the MCT is an oil. In further embodiments, where permissible based  on the ranges for a particular composition, a composition of Table 1 comprises no more   than 25 wt% MCT, 20 wt% MCT, 15 wt% MCT, 10 wt% MCT, 5 wt% MCT, 3 wt% MCT, or 1  wt% MCT. In further embodiments, a composition selected from compositions 1‐115  comprises LCT. In further embodiments, the composition comprises LCT but not MCT. In  further embodiments, the LCT is an oil. In further embodiments, where permissible based  on the ranges for a particular composition, a composition of Table 1 comprises no more   than 25 wt% MCT, 20 wt% MCT, 15 wt% MCT, 10 wt% MCT, 5 wt% LCT, 3 wt% LCT, or 1 wt%  LCT. In further embodiments, the composition comprises both MCT and LCT. In further  embodiments, both the MCT and the LCT is an oil. In a further embodiment, a composition  of Table 1, where permissible, comprises a total amount of combined MCT and LCT selected  from: 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐11 wt%, 0‐12 wt%,0‐13 wt%, 0‐14 wt%,  0‐15 wt%, 0‐16 wt%,   0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐5 wt%, 1‐10 wt%, 1‐20 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐ 7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 5‐11 wt%, 5‐12 wt%, 5‐13 wt%, 5‐14 wt%, 5‐15 wt%, 5‐16 wt%, 10‐12.5  wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, or 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, or 25‐50% wt%  combined MCT/LCT.   
   
In further embodiments, the first surfactant of a composition selected from 1‐115 of  Table 1 is D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS). In further 
embodiments, the second surfactant of a composition selected from one of the 
compositions 1‐115 of Table 1 is lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides. In further embodiments, for   a composition selected from 1‐115 of Table 1, the first surfactant is D‐α‐Tocopherol 
polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) and the second surfactant is lauroyl macrogol 32  glycerides. In further embodiments, the lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides is GELUCIRE 44/14.  In further embodiments, the first surfactant of a composition selected from 1‐115 of Table 1  is polysorbate 80 and the second surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated   castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). In one embodiment, a composition of Table 1, where 
permissible, comprises a total amount of surfactant selected from: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐ 10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%,  45‐50 wt%, 45‐55 wt%, 45‐65 wt%, 46‐65 wt%, 47‐65 wt%, 48‐65 wt%, 49‐65 wt%, 50‐65  wt%, 51‐65 wt%, 52‐65 wt%, 53‐65 wt%, 54‐65 wt%, 55‐65 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐  65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97  wt% surfactant. 
In another embodiment, the invention provides a composition comprising:   an active ingredient; and 
polysorbate 80 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, E433) and/or   polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). In one embodiment,  the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or  terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a  cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In a further embodiment, the composition further  comprises a medium‐chain triglyceride (MCT) or long‐chain triglyceride (LCT). In a further   embodiment, the MCT or LCT is an oil. 
In further embodiments, the composition comprises: 
at least one active ingredient;  
at least one surfactant; and, optionally,  
a MCT and/or a LCT; 
  wherein the wt% of the active ingredient, the surfactant, and the MCT and/or LCT is  selected from one of the compositions in Table 2 below. Each of the compositions in Table 2  is an individual embodiment of the present invention. 
 
   
 
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Table 2. 
In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient of any one composition  selected from 116‐273 of Table 2 is a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene  extract. In further embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid. In further   embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a cannabinoid extract. In further 
embodiments, at least one active ingredient is a terpene. In further embodiments, at least  one active ingredient is a terpene extract. 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions from  116‐273 of Table 2 is a non‐aqueous composition. 
  In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions from  116‐273 of Table 2 is a solid or semi‐solid composition. 
In another embodiment, a composition of Table 2, where permissible, comprises:  0.01‐0.1 wt%, 0.1‐1 wt%, 1 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐3 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 3‐8 wt%, 5.7.5  wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐10 wt%, 7.5‐15 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, 9‐11 wt%, more than 8 wt%,   more than 10 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 12.5‐15 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40  wt%, 40‐50 wt%, or >50 wt% of an active ingredient(s), preferably comprising a cannabinoid  or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the  compositions from 116‐273 of Table 2 comprises: 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, 9‐11 wt%, more than  8 wt%, more than 10 wt%, or 10‐15 wt% of at least one active ingredient, e.g., a cannabinoid   or cannabinoid extract. In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the  compositions from 1‐213, 227, 228, and 237‐255 of Table 2 comprises 1‐5 wt%, 3‐8%, or 8‐ 12 wt% of at least one active ingredient, e.g., a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
 
   
In further embodiments, the cannabinoid extract comprises a cannabinoid(s) in an  amount selected from: 50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99  wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or >99 wt% cannabinoids. 
In further embodiments, the total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g.,   cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 116‐273 of Table 2 is 1‐200 mg/mL. In 
further embodiments, the total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g., 
cannabinoid(s), in a composition selected from 116‐273 of Table 2 is selected from: 1‐5  mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL,  5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75   mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL. In another embodiment, the  total concentration of the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in a composition  selected from one of the compositions from 116‐273 of Table 2 is <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01  mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL. 
In further embodiments, a composition selected from one of the compositions from   116‐273 of Table 2 contains the active ingredient(s), e.g., cannabinoid(s), in an amount  selected from: 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5‐7.5 mg, 7.5‐10 mg, 10‐12.5 mg, 12.5‐15  mg, 15‐20mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, or 70‐75 mg. In further  embodiments, the cannabinoid is THC. In other embodiments, the cannabinoids are THC  and CBD. In another embodiment, a composition selected from 116‐273 of Table 2 
  comprises <0.001 mg, 0.001‐0.25 mg, or 0.25‐1 mg. 
In further embodiments, the surfactant in a composition selected from compositions  116‐273 of Table 2 is polysorbate 80, polysorbate 80 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan  monooleate, E433) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor  RH40), or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40). In further   embodiments, the surfactant in a composition selected from compositions 116‐273 of Table  2 is polyoxyethylene (10) oleyl ether (e.g., BRIJ O10). In further embodiments, the surfactant  in a composition selected from compositions 116‐273 of Table 2 is macrogol 15 
hydroxystearate (e.g., Solutol HS 15). In one embodiment, a composition of Table 2, where  permissible, comprises a total amount of surfactant selected from: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐  10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%,  45‐50 wt%, 45‐55 wt%, 45‐65 wt%, 46‐65 wt%, 47‐65 wt%, 48‐65 wt%, 49‐65 wt%, 50‐65  wt%, 51‐65 wt%, 52‐65 wt%, 53‐65 wt%, 54‐65 wt%, 55‐65 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐ 65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97  wt% surfactant. 
  In further embodiments, where permissible based on the ranges for a particular  formula, a composition of Table 2 comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10  wt%, 5 wt%, 3 wt%, or 1 wt% MCT. In further embodiments, the MCT is an oil. In further  embodiments, the composition comprises no MCT. In further embodiments, where 
 
   
permissible based on the ranges for a particular formula, a composition of Table 2  comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10 wt%, 5 wt%, 3 wt%, or 1 wt% LCT. In  further embodiments, the LCT is an oil. In further embodiments, the composition comprises  no LCT. In further embodiments, the composition comprises both MCT and LCT. In further   embodiments, where permissible based on the ranges for a particular formula, a 
composition of Table 2 comprises no more than 25 wt%, 20 wt%, 15 wt%, 10 wt%, 5 wt%, 3  wt%, or 1 wt% combined MCT and LCT. In further embodiments, both the MCT and the LCT  are an oil. In a further embodiment, a composition of Table 2, wherein permissible,  comprises a total amount of combined MCT and LCT selected from: 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐11   wt%, 0‐12 wt%,0‐13 wt%, 0‐14 wt%,  0‐15 wt%, 0‐16 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 1‐2 wt%, 1‐2.5 wt%, 1‐ 5 wt%, 1‐10 wt%, 1‐20 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 5‐11 wt%, 5‐ 12 wt%, 5‐13 wt%, 5‐14 wt%, 5‐15 wt%, 5‐16 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 10‐20 wt%, 15‐ 20 wt%, or 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, or 25‐50% wt% combined MCT/LCT. 
The medium chain triglycerides (MCT) of the present invention are triglycerides   whose fatty acids have an aliphatic tail of 6–12 carbon atoms. The MCT may be a single MCT  or a mix of MCT. In one embodiment, the MCT is formed from fatty acids having from C6 to  C8, C8 to C10, C10 to C12, or C8 to C12 carbon atoms. The fatty acids of the MCT may be  saturated, mono‐unsaturated, and/or poly‐unsaturated fatty acids. In one embodiment 80  to 100 % of the medium chain fatty acids are saturated, 0 to 10 % are monounsaturated,   and 0 to 5 % are polyunsaturated. Preferred medium chain fatty acids include caproic acid,  caprylic acid, capric acid, and mixtures thereof. An oil comprising MCT, may comprise at  least 5 wt% medium chain triglycerides, e.g., coconut oil, or palm kernel oil. In one  embodiment, the oil comprising an MCT is coconut oil. MCT may be in the form of oil that is  enriched or fractionated to increase the concentration of medium chain triglycerides. In one   embodiment, the MCT is fractionated coconut oil (e.g., glyceryl tricaprylate or NATURE’S OIL  MCT). Medium chain triglycerides may also be formed by esterifying glycerol with mixtures  of C6‐C12 fatty acids, e.g., C8‐C10 fatty acids such as caprylic (C:8) and capric (C:10) fatty  acids fractionated from coconut or palm kernel oils. 
The long chain triglycerides (LCT) of the present invention are triglycerides whose   fatty acids have an aliphatic tail of 13‐24 carbon atoms. The LCT may be a single LCT or a mix  of MCT.  In one embodiment, the LCT is formed from long chain fatty having from C14 to  C16, C16 to C18, C18 to C20, C14 to C20, or C20 to C24 carbon atoms. The fatty acids of the  LCT may be saturated, mono‐unsaturated, and poly‐unsaturated fatty acids. In one  embodiment 5 to 25 % of the long chain fatty acids are saturated, 15 to 80 % are 
  monounsaturated, and 15 to 80 % are polyunsaturated. The oil comprising an LCT may  comprise at least 5 wt% long chain triglycerides, e.g., olive oil, poppy seed, safflower,  sunflower, corn, and soybean oils, sesame oil, or castor oil. LCT may be in the form of oil  that is enriched or fractionated to increase the concentration of long chain triglycerides. In  one embodiment, the LCT is olive oil. 
 
   
The oil comprising an MCT and/or LCT may be selected from the group consisting of  borage oil, castor oil, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil,  castor oil, corn oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, poppy seed oil, canola oil, hydrogenated  soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, sesame oil, triolein, trilinolein, and trilinolenin.   The compositions of the present invention are preferably for oral administration.  
As used herein, "emulsion" refers to a colloidal dispersion of two immiscible liquids,  for example, an oil and water (or other aqueous medium, e.g., a polar solvent, simulated  gastric fluid, gastric fluid, simulated intestinal fluid, intestinal fluid), one of which is part of a  continuous phase and the other of which is part of a dispersed phase. Emulsions typically   are stabilized by one or more surfactants and/or co‐surfactants and/or emulsion stabilizers.  Surfactants form an interfacial film between the oil and water phase of the emulsion,  providing stability. Typically, emulsions contain micelles that contain one or more  surfactants surrounding a non‐polar compound which is dispersed in the water phase. In  general, emulsions (e.g., oil‐in‐ water emulsions) are colloidal dispersions of two immiscible   liquids (e.g., an oil and an aqueous medium, such as water) that contain a continuous and a  dispersed phase. Emulsions can be used to disperse non‐polar compounds in aqueous  media. In an oil‐in‐water emulsion, the dispersed phase is an oil phase and the continuous  phase is an aqueous (e.g., water) phase. Some of the compositions of the present invention  self‐emulsify in aqueous media, e.g., water, gastric fluids or intestinal fluids, to form an oil‐  in‐water emulsion. 
As used herein, "surfactant" refers to synthetic and naturally occurring amphiphilic  molecules that have hydrophobic portion(s) and hydrophilic portion(s). Due to their  amphiphilic (amphipathic) nature, surfactants typically can reduce the surface tension  between two immiscible liquids, for example, the oil and water phases in an emulsion,   stabilizing the emulsion. Surfactants can be characterized based on their relative 
hydrophobicity and/or hydrophilicity. For example, relatively lipophilic surfactants are more  soluble in fats, oils and waxes, and typically have HLB values less than or about 10, while  relatively hydrophilic surfactants are more soluble in aqueous compositions, for example,  water, and typically have HLB values greater than or about 10. Relatively amphiphilic   surfactants are soluble in oil‐ and water‐based liquids and typically have HLB values close to  10 or about 10.  
The "HLB" refers to a value that is used to index and describe a surfactant according  to its relative hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, relative to other surfactants. HLB number of a  surfactant is defined as HLB = 20*MH/MT, where MH and MT are the mass of the 
  hydrophilic head group and the total surfactant mass, respectively. A surfactant's HLB value  is an indication of the molecular balance of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions of the  surfactant, which is an amphipathic molecule.    
   
As used herein, "micelle" refers to aggregates formed by surfactants that typically  form when a surfactant is present in an aqueous composition, typically when the surfactant  is used at a concentration above the critical micelle concentration (CMC). In micelles, the  hydrophilic portions of the surfactant molecules contact the aqueous or the water phase,   while the hydrophobic portions form the core of the micelle, which can encapsulate non‐ polar ingredient(s), for example, a cannabinoid.  
In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention is self‐emulsifying in  an aqueous medium. In a further embodiment, the composition forms a micellar dispersion  in an aqueous medium. 
  In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention further comprises  an aqueous medium. In a further embodiment, the aqueous medium is selected from a  polar solvent, water, simulated gastric fluid, gastric fluid, simulated intestinal fluid, or  intestinal fluid. In another embodiment, the surfactant is at a concentration that is greater  than its critical micelle concentration (CMC). In one embodiment, the composition is a   micellar dispersion. In another embodiment, the composition is an emulsion. In a further  embodiment, the emulsion is an oil‐in‐water emulsion. 
In another embodiment, the invention provides for a beverage additive product  comprising a composition of the present invention. For example, a beverage additive  composition can contain one or more active ingredients, e.g., an active ingredient(s) derived   from a cannabis plant, such as, one or more cannabinoid(s), terpene(s) or any other active  ingredient of cannabis plant extract. The active ingredient(s) of the beverage additive can  also be one or more cannabinoid(s), terpene(s) or any other active ingredient of cannabis  plant extract that is/are derived synthetically. In one embodiment, the beverage additive  comprises CBD, ethyl pyruvate, THC, beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene,   and eucalyptol.  In addition to a surfactant, an optionally an oil, the beverage additive may  further contain a flavoring or flavoring agent(s), sweetener, or an edible carrier. The  beverage additive may be provided in liquid, semi‐solid, or solid form.  
The concentration of each active ingredient, independently, or total active  ingredients (e.g., CBD and ethyl pyruvate) in the beverage additive may be selected from:   <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL, 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL,  1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20  mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, 100‐150  mg/mL, 150‐200 mg/mL, 200‐250 mg/mL, 250‐300 mg/mL, 300‐350 mg/mL, 350‐400  mg/mL, 400‐450 mg/mL, 450‐500 mg/mL, 500‐550 mg/mL, 100‐200 mg/mL, 200‐300   mg/mL, 30‐400 mg/mL, 400‐500 mg/mL, 600‐700 mg/mL, 700‐800 mg/mL, 800‐900 mg/mL,  or >900 mg/mL.  
 
   
In one embodiment, the concentration of total active ingredients, e.g., cannabinoids,  in the beverage additive is selected from <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐
1mg/mL, 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐25 mg/mL, 25‐50 mg/mL, 25‐75 mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐ 100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20   mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, 100‐150  mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL.  
In one embodiment, the amount for each cannabinoid, independently, or total active  cannabinoids in a dose/serving of the beverage additive is selected from: <0.001 mg, 0.001‐ 0.25 mg, or 0.25‐1 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5‐7.5 mg, 7.5‐10 mg, 10‐12.5 mg,   12.5‐15 mg, 15‐20mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐75 mg, 75‐ 100 mg, 100‐150 mg, 150‐200 mg, or >200mg.  
In another embodiment, the total ethyl pyruvate in a dose/serving of the beverage  additive is selected from: 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 100‐150 mg, 150‐200 mg, 200‐250 mg, 250‐ 300 mg, 300‐350 mg, 350‐400 mg, 400‐450 mg, 450‐500 mg, 500‐550 mg, 100‐200 mg,200‐  300 mg,30‐400 mg, 400‐500 mg, 600‐700 mg, 700‐800 mg, 800‐900 mg, 900‐1000 mg, 1.0‐ 2.0 g, 2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g, 8.0‐9.0 g, 9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g,  11‐12 g, 12‐12.5, or > 12.5 g. 
Prior to ingestion, the beverage additive can be added to water or any drink of  choice. The dilution ratio of beverage additive:beverage will depend on the composition of   the beverage additive and selection of beverage type. In one embodiment, the beverage  additive is diluted from 1:1‐10,000 (i.e., 1 part beverage additive to 1‐10,000 parts  beverage). In further embodiments, the ratio is 1:1,000‐10,000, 1:750‐1,000, 1:500‐750,  1:250‐500, 1:100‐250, 1:75‐100, 1:50‐75, 1:25‐50, 1:10‐25, 1:7.5‐10, 1:5‐7.5, 1:2.5‐5, 1:1‐ 2.5, or 1:1. In another embodiment the ratio beverage additive to beverage is 1:0.5‐1. In one   embodiment, the beverage additive is added to a beverage to provide an aqueous emulsion.  In one embodiment, the aqueous emulsion is transparent. 
Depending on the composition, aqueous emulsification may require mechanical  input or agitation, such as shaking, mixing or stirring. Depending on the composition, the  organoleptic properties of the emulsion may vary. For example, high surfactant content   beverage additives can form clear, transparent emulsions, while compositions containing  oils can form more turbid, i.e., translucent or opaque emulsions. In one embodiment, the  composition is a rapid dispersing formulation, forming a transparent emulsion 
(nanoemulsion or microemulsion) or micellar dispersion within a time selected from: 5, 10,  15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5   minutes after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees,  20 degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition  in the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%. In a further embodiment, the composition, form a  transparent dispersion or emulsion within 3 min, 90 sec or 60 sec at 20 degrees C. In the 
 
   
further embodiment, the rapid dispersing formulation does not require agitation (e.g.,  shaking or stirring) to form a transparent emulsion within a time selected from: 5, 10, 15,  20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes  after addition to an aqueous medium at a temperature selected from: 4 degrees, 20   degrees, 40 degrees, or 60 degrees C, wherein the final concentration of the composition in  the aqueous medium is 0.1 wt%. . In one embodiment, said emulsion or micellar dispersion  is a thermodynamically stable, isotropic liquid. 
The taste or flavor of the emulsion can vary with the composition, such as the exact  content of active ingredient(s), surfactant(s), oil(s), flavoring agent(s), sweetener(s) and   edible carrier(s). Due to high “solvent capacity” or “dilutability” of some compositions 
presented in this invention, the emulsion can retain its desirable particle size distribution  upon ingestion and dilution in the gut. This can provide pharmacokinetic benefits, such as  faster onset of action, increased bioavailability and reduced pharmacokinetic variability,  e.g., reduced dependence of pharmacokinetics on digestion, and reduced food effects.   The beverage additive may be added to any beverage suitable for human 
consumption. Examples include, water, milk, tea, coffee, fruit juice (e.g., orange, apple,  cranberry, pear, currant, etc.), vegetable juice (e.g., carrot, tomato, etc.), and carbonated  drinks (etc. sparkling water, soda water, sports drinks, and soft drinks such as colas). In one  embodiment, the invention includes a combination of a beverage additive and a beverage or   a kit comprising the beverage additive and the beverage, wherein the beverage additive and  the beverage are in separate containers. In another embodiment, the beverage additive and  the beverage are separate compartments of a container. For example, where the beverage  additive is contained in a compartment in a cap/closure of a container. In another  embodiment, the invention provides for a method of making a cannabis plant‐based   beverage comprising a composition of the present invention, the method comprising the  steps of: obtaining a beverage additive and a beverage; adding the beverage additive to the  beverage; and mixing the combined beverage additive and beverage to form a cannabis  plant based beverage. In a further embodiment, the combined beverage is homogeneous. In  a further embodiment, the combined beverage is an emulsion. 
  In another embodiment, the invention provides for a beverage comprising the 
beverage additive. In some embodiments, the beverage is an aqueous beverage. In further  embodiments, the aqueous beverage is selected from water, coffee, tea, fruit juice (e.g.,  orange, apple, cranberry, pear, pineapple, currant, etc.), algae (e.g., blue‐green algae),  vegetable juice (e.g., carrot, tomato, wheat or other grass, mixed vegetable or mixed   vegetable‐fruit etc.), sports drinks, and carbonated drinks (etc. sparkling water, soda water,  and soft drinks such as colas). In other embodiments, the beverage is a dairy based  beverage. In further embodiments, the dairy based beverage is selected from milk and  yogurt drinks (including beverages that comprise milk or yogurt).   
   
In one embodiment, the invention relates to a drinking straw for use with a beverage  in a beverage container, wherein the drinking straw comprises a composition (e.g.,  cannabinoid composition) of the present invention (including a beverage additive). In some  embodiments, the drinking straw comprises a compartment or an erodible surface within an   interior portion of the straw that contains the composition of the present invention, e.g.,  cannabinoid composition. The straw may further comprise a one‐way valve that prevents  the composition of the present invention, e.g., cannabinoid composition from entering the  beverage container. Examples of drinking straws of include those disclosed in United States  patents US 5921955, US 8342422, US 6482451, and US 8980348; United States patent   applications US 2012/0056008, US 2008/0181932, US 2004/0142958, and US 
2009/0041904; and in PCT publication WO 2001/014220. 
The term "particle size" refers herein to oil in water droplet diameter, or water in oil  droplet diameter, in an emulsion. The average particle size of the emulsion is in the range of  about 50 nm to about 1000 nm, depending on the composition. In one embodiment, the   average particle size is between 10‐50 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size  is between 50‐100 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 75‐125  nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 100‐150 nm. In another  embodiment, the average particle size is between 200‐400 nm. In another embodiment, the  average particle size is between 200‐300 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle   size is between 250‐350 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between  300‐400 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 400‐500 nm. In  another embodiment, the average particle size is between 500‐600 nm. In another  embodiment, the average particle size is between 600‐650 nm. In another embodiment, the  average particle size is between 600‐700 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle   size is between 700‐800 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between  800‐900 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is between 750‐850 nm. In  one embodiment, the average particle size is less than 500 nm. In another embodiment, the  average particle size is less than 400 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is  less than 300 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 200 nm. In   another embodiment, the average particle size is less than 150 nm. In another embodiment,  the average particle size is less than 100 nm. In another embodiment, the average particle  size is less than 50 nm.  
The term "chemically stable" or “chemical stability” of a composition of the present  invention refers to the ability of the composition and/or cannabinoid(s) in the composition   to resist change in its chemical properties over time. Chemical instability of a composition  may be manifested by decrease in the amount of the active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid,  e.g., THC or CBD. Chemical degradation of THC, e.g., may occur due to conversion of TCH to  cannabinol (CBN). Chemical degradation of CBD, e.g., may occur due to oxidation, resulting  in monomeric and dimeric hydroxyquinones. Physical instability of an emulsion may be 
 
   
manifested in any of the following: flocculation, creaming, coalescence and Ostwald  ripening. Determination whether an emulsion has lost its physical stability may be carried  out in any of the following techniques: measurement of particle size, light scattering,  focused beam reflectance measurement, centrifugation, rheology or a combination thereof.   In one embodiment, the composition is stable at room temperature (21‐25 C), for  about 12 months at 25°C ± 2°C/40% RH ± 5% RH, with <20% decrease, <10% decrease  preferably <5% decrease, in active ingredient content, e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g.,  total, THC or CBD, and no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the 12 months. It is also  an object of the present invention to provide the composition as mentioned above, wherein   the composition is stable at 5°C ± 3°C/40% RH ± 5% RH for about 6 months, preferably 12  months, more preferably about 24 months, with <20% decrease, <10% decrease, preferably  <5% decrease, in active ingredient, e.g., in cannabinoid content, e.g., total, THC or CBD, and  no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the relevant time frame. It is also an object of  the present invention to provide the composition as mentioned above, wherein the   composition is stable at about 40°C ± 2°C/75% RH ± 5% RH for about 2 months, preferably  about 6 months, with <20% decrease, <10% decrease, preferably <5% decrease, in active  ingredient, e.g., in cannabinoid content and no change on dispersion in 37°C water over the  relevant time frame.  
Active ingredients of the present invention, e.g., cannabinoids and terpenes, may be   purchased, synthesized using well‐known techniques, or extracted from a plant using well‐ known methods. Terpenes, e.g., may be extracted from a plant of the Cannabis genus, e.g.,  Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid, or other, or from a plant that is not a  member of the Cannabis genus, e.g., is not from Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis  hybrid, or other Cannabis species. Phytocannabinoids and terpenes may be extracted as   terpene blends or, in the case of a Cannabis species, as a cannabinoid or 
cannabinoid/terpene blend. The blends may be used directly or can be separated into  individual or fewer components using distillation (e.g., short‐path rotary distillation) or  other techniques. The relative amount of each principal phytocannabinoid and/or terpene  in the plant extract, e.g., cannabis extract, varies according to the cannabinoid and/or   terpene profile and levels of the particular plants and methodology of extraction. Extracts  comprising terpenes, e.g., extracts essentially free of cannabinoids, extracts that contain  cannabinoids as a minor constituent, or extracts from a plant that is not a species of  Cannabis (e.g., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis hybrid, or other), i.e., a non‐ Cannabis species, may be used individually or combined with one or more other active   ingredients, e.g., cannabinoids or cannabinoid extracts. 
Cannabinoids and/or terpenes may be obtained by separating resins from leaves or  leaves and flowers of cannabis plants by solvent extraction. Extracts derived from cannabis  plants include primary extracts prepared by such processes as, for example, maceration,   
   
percolation, and solvent extraction. Solvent extraction may be carried out using a solvent  that dissolves cannabinoids/cannabinoid acids, such as for example C1 to C5 alcohols (e.g.  ethanol, methanol), C3‐C12 alkanes (e.g. hexane, butane or propane), Norflurane 
(HFA134a), HFA227, and carbon dioxide. General protocols for the preparation of extracts of   cannabis plant material are described in US20060167283 (WO 02/064109), which is 
incorporated herein by reference. Carbon dioxide provides another method to extract  cannabinoid/terpene resins from cannabis plant material. Sub Critical (Liquid) or 
Supercritical CO2 is forced through the plant matter, which separates the 
cannabinoid/terpenes from the plant matter resulting in a transparent, amber oil. The   extracts obtained by supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) may undergo a secondary extraction,  e.g. an ethanolic precipitation, to remove non‐cannabinoid/terpene materials. In a  preferred embodiment, light petroleum gas extraction, using a LHBES (light hydrocarbon  butane extraction system) 1300/C from Extractiontek Solutions is used to extract  cannabinoids from cannabis plant material.  
  A modified extraction process consists of decarboxylating the starting concentrate at  300° F until fully converted and the bubbling stops. Once the oil is decarboxylated, it is run  through the VTA‐VKL 70‐5 short path rotary distillation plant twice. The first run separates  the heavy terpenes and lighter terpenes from the cannabinoids and waste material. The  cannabinoids and waste are run through again with a higher vacuum and higher 
  temperature to separate the cannabinoids from the remaining waste. The waste is collected  and run again in a larger batch to extract all cannabinoids and terpenes. The VTA‐VKL 70‐5  short path rotary distillation plant uses a top stirring rotary column to wipe incoming  product into a thin film for better heat distribution and evaporation. The inner condensing  column is set to condense the cannabinoids into liquids. The waste and cannabinoids are   diverted into the two dispensing arms for collection into receiving vessels. The light 
terpenes are collected in a receiving flask attached to the inline chiller on the plant. The  system (except for feed vessel) are under vacuum during the operation. The vacuum for the  first run should be between 0.5 ‐ 0.7 mbar. For the second run, pressure should be between  0.5 ‐ 0.07 mbar.  
  The compositions and methods using of the present invention include a cannabinoid  selected from the group consisting: of tetrahydrocannabinol, Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol  (THC), Δ8‐tetrahydrocannabinol, a cannabis extract, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA),  cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinolic acid (CBNA), Δ8‐ tetrahydrocannabinol‐DMH, Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol propyl analogue (THCV), 11‐hydroxy‐  tetrahydrocannabinol, 11‐nor‐9‐carboxy‐tetrahydrocannabinol, 5′‐azido‐Δ8‐
tetrahydrocannabinol, AMG‐1, AMG‐3, AM411, AM708, AM836, AM855, AM919, AM926,  AM938, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), 
cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol  monomethyl ether (CBGM),cannabidiol propyl analogue (CBDV), cannabinol (CBN), 
 
   
cannabichromene (CBC), cannabichromene propyl analogue, cannabigerol (CBG),  cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabielsoin (CBE), cannabinodiol (CBDL), and cannabitriol (CBTL), CP  47497, CP 55940, CP 55244, CP 50556, CT‐3 or IP‐751 (ajulemic acid), dimethylheptyl HHC,  HU‐210, HU‐211, HU‐308, WIN 55212‐2, desacetyl‐L‐nantradol, dexanabinol, JWH‐051, JWH‐  133, levonantradol, L‐759633, nabilone, O‐1184, cannabicyclohexanol (CP‐47,497 C8 
homolog), 10‐hydroxycannabidiol, 1′,2′,3′,4′,5′‐pentanorcannabinol‐3‐carboxylic acid, 1′‐ hydroxycannabinol, 11‐hydroxycannabinol, 9‐carboxy‐11‐norcannabinol, 1′‐oxocannabinol,  11‐nor‐Δ8‐THC‐9‐carboxylic acid, 2′‐carboxy‐3′,4′,5′‐trinor‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐carboxy‐Δ9‐THC, 9‐ carboxy‐11‐nor‐Δ9‐THC, 9‐carboxy‐11‐nor‐Δ8‐THC, [(6aR,10aR)‐3‐[(1S,2R)‐1,2‐
  dimethylheptyl]‐6a,7,10,10a‐tetrahydro‐6, 6,9‐trimethyl‐6H‐dibenzo[b,d]pyran‐1‐ol], 9‐ carboxy‐11‐nor‐(2 or 4)‐chloro‐Δ8‐THC, 8α‐11‐dihydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8β‐11‐Dihydroxy‐Δ9‐THC,  5′‐Dimethylamino‐Δ8‐THC, 11‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 1′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC (Isomer B), 11‐hydroxy‐ Δ8‐THC, 2′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 3′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 4′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8α‐ hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8β‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐methylamino‐Δ8‐THC, 5′‐N‐methyl‐N‐4‐(7‐
  nitrobenzofurazano)amino‐Δ8‐THC, (−)‐trans‐Δ8‐THC, 5′‐trimethylammonium‐Δ8‐THC 
phenolate, 5′‐Trimethylammonium‐11‐hydroxy‐Δ8‐THC phenolate, or a mixture thereof. In  one embodiment, the composition comprises any one, two, three, four, five, six, seven,  eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen,  nineteen, twenty, twenty‐one, twenty‐two, twenty‐three, twenty‐four, twenty‐five, or more   of the above cannabinoids. In a preferred embodiment, the cannabinoid is selected from  the group consisting of THC, CBD, THCA, CBDA, CBV, THCV, CBDV, CBCV, CBGV, CBN, CBC,  and CBDL. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of  THC, CBD, THCA, and CBDA. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid is THC or CBD. In  another embodiment, the THC is Δ9‐THC or Δ8‐THC. In another embodiment, the THC is Δ9‐  THC. In another embodiment, the THC is Δ8‐THC. 
In a preferred embodiment, the cannabinoid is in the form of a Cannabis sativa,  Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid extract. In one embodiment, the cannabis extract  comprises Δ9 THC. In another embodiment, the extract comprises CBD. In another  embodiment, the cannabinoid is a synthetic cannabinoid, e.g., dronabinol. 
  In one embodiment, a composition of the present invention comprises: 1‐5 wt%, 5‐ 10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9‐11 wt%, more than 10  wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, 40‐50 wt%, of a cannabinoid or  cannabinoid extract. 
In one embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises 50‐99 wt% cannabinoids. In   another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises >99 wt% total cannabinoids. In  another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises a total amount of cannabinoid(s)  selected from: 50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99 wt%, 90‐99  wt%, 85‐95 wt%, or 90‐95 wt% cannabinoids.   
   
In one embodiment, the total concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of  the present invention is 1‐200 mg/mL. In further embodiments, the total concentration of  cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is selected from: 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10  mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL,   10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐ 100 mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL. In another embodiment, the total  concentration of cannabinoid(s) in a composition of the present invention is <0.001 mg/mL,  0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL. 
In one embodiment, the concentration of each cannabinoid(s), e.g., Δ9 THC, in a   composition of the present invention is selected from: 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐50 
mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15  mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100  mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL. In a further embodiment, the cannabinoid(s) is  selected from one or more of CBD, THC, THCA, CBDA, CBV, THCV, CBDV, CBCV, CBGV, CBN,   CBC, or CBDL.  
In a further embodiment, the concentration of at least one cannabinoid, e.g., CBD, is  selected from 0.1‐25 mg/mL, 25‐50 mg/mL, 40‐80 mg/mL, 80‐120 mg/mL, or >120 mg/ml. In  a further embodiment, the concentration of at least one cannabinoid, e.g., THC, is selected  from 0.1‐1.0 mg/ml, 1.0‐2.5 mg/ml, 2.5‐5.0 mg/mL, 5.0‐10 mg/mL, 10‐25 mg/mL, or 25‐50   mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, or >100 mg/ml. 
In one embodiment, a composition of the present invention comprises: 1‐5 wt%, 5‐ 10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9‐11 wt%, more than 10  wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, 40‐50 wt%, of a CBD or CBD extract  (i.e., a cannabinoid extract comprising CBD). In one embodiment, the CBD extract comprises   50‐99 wt% CBD. In another embodiment, the CBD extract comprises >99 wt% total CBD. In  another embodiment, the CBD extract comprises a total amount of CBD selected from: 50‐ 75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99 wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%,  or 90‐95 wt% CBD. 
In one embodiment, a composition of the present invention comprises: 1‐5 wt%, 5‐  10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9‐11 wt%, more than 10  wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, 40‐50 wt%, of a THC or THC extract  (i.e., an extract comprising THC). In one embodiment, the THC extract comprises 50‐99 wt%  THC. In another embodiment, the THC extract comprises >99 wt% total THC. In another  embodiment, the THC extract comprises a total amount of THC selected from: 50‐75 wt%,   50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99 wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, or 90‐95  wt% THC. 
   
   
The present invention includes at one terpene selected from the group consisting of:  alpha‐pinene, valencene, myrcene, camphene, beta‐pinene, citral, humulene, alpha‐ bisabolol, beta‐caryophyllene, camphor, limonene, linalool, alpha‐phellandrene, eucalyptol,  terpineol, nerolidol, y‐terpinene, terpinolele, gama‐3‐carene, pulegone, geraniol, ocimene,   eugenol, p‐cymene, ocimene, isopulegol, geranyl acetate, valencene, myrcene, cadinene,  cedrane, citronellol, guaiene, dextro carvone, carvacrol, borneol, thymol, menthol, phytol,  dextro fenchone, caryophyllene acetate, caryophyllene oxide, farnesene, terpinolene, nerol  and combinations thereof.  
In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention comprises 0‐50 wt%   total terpene(s). In further embodiments, a composition of the present invention comprises  a total amount of terpene(s) selected from: 0‐0.1 wt%, 0‐0.5 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 0‐1 wt%, 0‐5  wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐25 wt %, 1‐2 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐ 12.5 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, or 20‐25 wt%, or 25‐50% wt% terpene(s).  
In another embodiment, the cannabinoid extract comprises a total amount of   cannabinoid(s) and a total amount of terpene(s) selected from: 50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐ 99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99 wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or >99 wt%  cannabinoid(s); and 0‐0.1 wt%, 0‐0.5 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 0‐1 wt%, 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐25 wt  %, 1‐2 wt%, 2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐12.5 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐ 20 wt%, or 20‐25 wt%, or 25‐50 wt% terpene(s). 
  In one embodiment, the terpenes and cannabinoids are co‐extracted, i.e., extracted  together. In another embodiment, some or all of the terpenes are extracted separately from  the cannabinoids. In another embodiment, some or all of the terpenes are synthetic. In one  embodiment, the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of the present  invention is selected from: 0.05‐50 mg/mL, 0.05‐0.1 mg/mL, 0.1‐0.5 mg/mL, 0.5‐1 mg/mL, 1‐  5 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 1‐50 
mg/mL, or 10‐50 mg/mL. 
In one embodiment, the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of  the present invention is selected from: <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01 mg/mL, or 0.01‐1mg/mL,  0.05‐50 mg/mL, 0.05‐0.1 mg/mL, 0.1‐0.5 mg/mL, 0.5‐1 mg/mL, 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐  50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL, 5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15  mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 40‐60 mg/mL,  50‐75  mg/mL, 75‐100 mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL, or >200 mg/ml. 
In one embodiment, the total concentration of the terpene(s) in a composition of  the present invention is selected from: 0.05‐50 mg/mL, 0.05‐0.1 mg/mL, 0.1‐0.5 mg/mL, 0.5‐  1 mg/mL, 1‐5 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐20 mg/mL, 20‐30 mg/mL, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 
mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, or 10‐50 mg/mL. 
 
   
In another embodiment, the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five,  or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta‐
caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment,  said terpenes include any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group   consisting of: beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a  further embodiment, said formulation comprises 0‐2.0% any one, two, three, four, or all five  terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene,  alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, said formulation comprises 0.3‐ 0.5% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of:   beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further 
embodiment, said formulation comprises 0.3‐0.5% of each of the following terpenes: beta‐ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment,  said formulation comprises: 0.25‐0.45% beta‐caryophyllene, 0‐0.15 % linalool, 0.5‐1.0%  limonene, 0.75‐1.5% alpha‐pinene, and 0‐0.05% eucalyptol. 
  In one embodiment, said composition is a formulation selected from any one of A1‐ A34 or any one of BA9‐BA25 (see Examples). 
In one embodiment, the composition comprises: 0‐15% THC, 0‐20% CBD, 0‐50%  ethyl pyruvate, 0‐10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0‐10%  THC, 0‐15% CBD, 0‐50% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the   composition comprises: 0‐5% THC, 0‐10% CBD, 0‐40% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes. In  another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05‐5% THC, 0.5‐10% CBD, 1‐40% ethyl  pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes.  In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05‐1%  THC, 2.5‐10% CBD, 1‐40% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the  composition comprises: 0.1‐0.5% THC, 4‐7.5% CBD, 1.0‐10 or 10‐30% ethyl pyruvate, 1‐2.5%   terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 50‐90% polysorbate 80. In  another embodiment, said composition comprises 0‐5% sweetener, e.g., sucralose.  
In another embodiment, said composition comprises: 0‐7.0 % THC, 0‐7.0 % CBD, 9‐ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1‐5% terpenes, at least 59% polysorbate 80, and 0‐5.0% sucralose.  In another embodiment, said composition comprises 0.25‐1.0 % THC, 4‐9% CBD, 25‐  35 % ethyl pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 50‐70 % polysorbate 80. In 
another embodiment, said composition comprises 0.25‐0.75 % THC, 4‐9% CBD, 7.5‐12.5 %  ethyl pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 70‐85 % polysorbate 80. In another  embodiment, said composition comprises 0‐0.25 % THC, 3.5‐9% CBD, 0.25‐2.5 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 81.5‐95.5 % polysorbate 80. In another   embodiment, said composition comprises 0.4‐0.6 % THC, 5.5‐7.5% CBD, 7.5‐12.5 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 75‐82 % polysorbate 80. In another  embodiment, said composition comprises 0.05‐0.15 % THC, 4.0‐6.0% CBD, 0.5‐2.5 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1.5‐3.5 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 82‐92 % polysorbate 80. In another 
 
   
embodiment, said composition comprises 0.4‐0.6 % THC, 5.5‐7.5% CBD, 27‐32 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 55‐65 % polysorbate 80.  
In one embodiment, the composition comprises: 0‐15% THC, 0‐20% CBD, 0‐50%  ethyl pyruvate, 0‐10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0‐10%   THC, 0‐15% CBD, 0‐50% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐10% terpenes. In another embodiment, the 
composition comprises: 0‐5% THC, 0‐10% CBD, 0‐40% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes. In  another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05‐5% THC, 0.5‐10% CBD, 1‐40% ethyl  pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes.  In another embodiment, the composition comprises: 0.05‐1%  THC, 2.5‐10% CBD, 1‐40% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes. In another embodiment, the   composition comprises: 0.1‐0.5% THC, 4‐7.5% CBD, 1.0‐10 or 10‐30% ethyl pyruvate, 1‐2.5%  terpenes. In another embodiment, said composition comprises 50‐90% polysorbate 80. In  another embodiment, said composition comprises 0‐5% sweetener, e.g., sucralose.  
In another embodiment, said composition comprises: 0‐7.0 % THC, 0‐7.0 % CBD, 9‐ 30% ethyl pyruvate, 1‐5% terpenes, at least 59% polysorbate 80, and 0‐5.0% sucralose.   In another embodiment, said composition comprises 0.25‐1.0 % THC, 4‐9% CBD, 25‐ 35 % ethyl pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 50‐70 % polysorbate 80. In  another embodiment, said composition comprises 0.25‐0.75 % THC, 4‐9% CBD, 7.5‐12.5 %  ethyl pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 70‐85 % polysorbate 80. In another  embodiment, said composition comprises 0‐0.25 % THC, 3.5‐9% CBD, 0.25‐2.5 % ethyl   pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 81.5‐95.5 % polysorbate 80. In another 
embodiment, said composition comprises 0.4‐0.6 % THC, 5.5‐7.5% CBD, 7.5‐12.5 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 75‐82 % polysorbate 80. In another  embodiment, said composition comprises 0.05‐0.15 % THC, 4.0‐6.0% CBD, 0.5‐2.5 % ethyl  pyruvate, 1.5‐3.5 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 82‐92 % polysorbate 80. In another   embodiment, said composition comprises 0.4‐0.6 % THC, 5.5‐7.5% CBD, 27‐32 % ethyl 
pyruvate, 1‐3 % terpenes, 0‐5% sucralose, and 55‐65 % polysorbate 80.  
In another embodiment, the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five,  or all six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta‐
caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment,   said terpenes include any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group  consisting of: beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a  further embodiment, said formulation comprises 0‐2.0% any one, two, three, four, or all five  terpenes selected from the group consisting of: beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene,  alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, said formulation comprises 0.3‐  0.5% any one, two, three, four, or all five terpenes selected from the group consisting of:  beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further  embodiment, said formulation comprises 0.3‐0.5% of each of the following terpenes: beta‐ caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, 
 
   
said formulation comprises: 0.25‐0.45% beta‐caryophyllene, 0‐0.15 % linalool, 0.5‐1.0%  limonene, 0.75‐1.5% alpha‐pinene, and 0‐0.05% eucalyptol. 
A composition of the present invention may further comprise, inter alia, an  additional surfactant, antioxidant, viscosity modifying agent, cytochrome P450 metabolic   inhibitor, P‐GP efflux inhibitor, or semi‐solid inducer. Preferred antioxidants include ascorbyl  palmitate, butylated hydroxy anisole, butylated hydroxy toluene, propyl gallate, α‐ tocopherol, γ‐tocopherol, and mixed tocopherols. In one embodiment, the composition of  the present invention further comprises an antioxidant(s) in the range of about 0.01% w/v  to about 0.1% w/v. 
  Viscosity modifying agents include unmodified starches, pregelatinized starches,  crosslinked starches, guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia, tragacanth, carrageenans, alginates,  chitosan, precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene oxide,  polyethylene glycols (PEG), polycarbophils, EUDRAGIT® series polymers (E, L, S, RL, RS, NE),  hydroxymethylpropyl cellulose (HPMC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), 
  hydroxypropylmethylcelluose (HPC), carboxymethylcellose sodium (Na‐CMC), ethylcellulose,  cellulose acetate, and cellulose acetate phthalate, polyvinylacetate/polyvinylpyrrolidone  (PVA/PVP), PVA/PEG graft copolymer, hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyglycolized esters of  fatty acids, carnauba wax, stearyl alcohol, and beeswax, polyvinyl caprolactam‐polyvinyl  acetate‐polyethylene glycol graft co‐polymer, and combinations thereof. 
  Cytochrome P450 inhibitors include an agent that inhibits pre‐systemic hepatic first  pass metabolism, e.g., d‐α‐tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, anise oil,  cinnamon oil, coriander oil, grapefruit oil, lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint oil, ascorbyl  palmitate, propyl gallate, and combinations thereof. 
PGP efflux inhibitors includes an agent that inhibits PGP induced cellular efflux   mechanisms, e.g., polyethoxylated castor oil derivatives, polyoxyethylene sorbitan 
monooleate, polyoxyethylene glycerides, and combinations thereof. 
A composition of the present invention may comprise a semi‐solid inducer, e.g.,  colloidal silicon dioxide, granulated fumed silicas, precipitated silicas, amorphous silica gel,  magnesium aluminum silicates, sodium magnesium aluminum silicates, microcrystalline   cellulose, talc, dicalcium phosphate anhydrous, isomaltose and combinations thereof.  
In addition to a primary surfactant(s), a composition of the present invention may  further comprise an additional co‐surfactant(s) to improve the emulsification of the  provided compositions. Examples of co‐surfactants include glycerol, sodium stearate,  potassium laurate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium sulfosuccinate, polyglycol, fatty acid   esters, quaternary ammonium salts, amine hydrochlorides and combination thereof. 
 
   
A composition may comprise chelating agents in a final range of about 0.01% to  about 0.5% w/v. Examples of chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid  (EDTA), phosphoric acid, polyphosphates, polysaccharides, citric acid and combinations  thereof. 
  A composition may also additionally comprise inactive ingredients selected from a  group consisting of antiadherents, binders, coatings, disintegrants, flavours, colours,  lubricants, glidants, sorbents, preservatives, sweeteners, edible carriers, and combinations  thereof. 
A composition may further comprise a pH adjusting agent, e.g., disodium hydrogen   phosphate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate tribasic, dipotassium  hydrogen phosphate, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, malic  acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, salts thereof, and combinations  thereof. In one embodiment, the composition pH is in the range of about 6.5 to about 7.5. In  a further embodiment, the composition pH is in the range of about 7.0 to about 7.5. In a   further embodiment, the composition pH is in the range of about 6.5 to about 7.0. 
A composition may additionally comprise an osmotic agent, e.g., glycerin, glucose,  sucrose, sorbitol, sodium phosphate and combinations thereof. 
A composition may further comprise a sweetener, flavoring and/or taste‐masking  agent, e.g., glucose, fructose, sucrose, sorbitol, sucralose, saccharin sodium, aspartame,   neotame, acesulfame potassium, stevioside, sodium chloride, D‐limonene, citric acid, xylitol  and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the sweetener is selected from one or more  of: acesulfame potassium, advantame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, stevia,  glucose, fructose, sucrose, sorbitol, or xylitol. In one preferred embodiment, the sweetener  is sucralose. 
  A composition may also further comprise preservatives, e.g., methylparabens, 
ethylparabens, propylparabens, butylparabens, sorbic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid,  sulfites, nitrites, sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate, calcium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium  benzonate, potassium benzonate, calcium benzonate, sodium metabisulfite, propylene  glycol, benzaldehyde, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylated hydroxyanisole, formaldehyde   donors, essential oils, monoglyceride, and combinations thereof. 
A composition of the present invention may be formulated, e.g., as a delayed  release, sustained release, pulsatile release, immediate release, fast‐disintegrating (e.g.,  orally disintegrating), or other release dosage form. The dosage form may include drug  polymer conjugates, microencapsulation, controlled‐release tablet/capsule coating, pH or   other stimuli sensitive materials, enteric coated, or combinations thereof. 
 
   
In another embodiment, the invention provides for an edible product comprising a  composition of the present invention. Edible products include a lozenge, candy (including  hard candies/boiled sweets, lollipop, gummy candy, candy bar, etc.), chocolates, brownie,  cookie, trail bar, crackers, dissolving strip, mint, pastry, bread, etc. Further included is   chewing gum, although the base gum is not consumed. 
In another embodiment, a composition of present invention is a pharmaceutical  composition. In another embodiment, the composition/pharmaceutical composition is a  unit dose of the composition/pharmaceutical composition. In one embodiment, the unit  dose is for oral administration, i.e., an oral unit dosage form. In another embodiment, the   unit dose is for sublingual (held under the tongue) or buccal (held between the cheek and  gum) administration, i.e., a sublingual or buccal unit dosage form. In a further embodiment,  the unit dose is a liquid, solid, or semi‐solid.  
The unit dose (or serving) may be in the form of a syrup, drops, micellar dispersion,  emulsion, solution, suspension, tablet, bolus, troche, tincture, oral/buccal/sublingual spray,   lozenge, dissolving strip, or capsule. In one embodiment, the capsule is a hard gelatin 
capsule, a soft gelatin capsule, a starch capsule or an enteric coated capsule. In a one  embodiment, the unit dose is a hard gelatin capsule. In a further embodiment, the unit dose  is a soft gelatin capsule. In another embodiment, the syrup, drops, micellar dispersion,  emulsion, solution, suspension, tablet, bolus, troche, tincture, spray, lozenge, or capsule is   an oral unit dosage form and, in another embodiment, the same is a sublingual or buccal  unit dosage form. 
The specific dose of a composition of the present invention for any particular subject  may depend upon a variety of factors including: the subject’s age, body weight, general  health, and gender; the time of administration; the combination of actives; the severity of   the particular disease, disorder, or condition being treated; and the form or route of 
administration. Treatment dosages generally may be titrated to optimize safety and efficacy.  A suitable dose for internal administration is generally in the range of 0.01 to 150 mg/kg per  day, including 0.1‐100 mg/kg, 0.1‐50 mg/kg, and 0.1‐10 mg/kg. Determining an appropriate  dose can be performed by one of skill in the art. 
  The actives ingredients may be administered as a fixed dose combination or as 
separate doses. The actives ingredients may be administered as a single dosage form or as  multiple dosage forms. The active ingredients may be administered concurrently or  sequentially (either at a same or different time). 
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.25‐100 mg of active ingredient,   e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises  about 0.25‐0.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another  embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5‐1 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid   
   
or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 1‐2.5 mg of  active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 2.5‐5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5‐7.5 mg of active 
  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5‐15 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 0.5‐2.5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 2.5‐1 mg of active 
  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 2.5‐5 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5‐7.5 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 5‐10 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid   extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 5‐15 mg of active 
ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 7.5‐10 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 10‐12.5 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit   dose comprises about 12.5‐15 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 15‐20 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 20‐30 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 30‐40 mg of active 
  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 40‐50 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 50‐60 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 60‐70 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid   extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 70‐75 mg of active 
ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 70‐80 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 80‐90 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit   dose comprises about 90‐100 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 100‐150 mg of active  ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid extract. In another embodiment, the unit  dose comprises about 150‐200 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or cannabinoid  extract. In another embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 0.5, about 1, about 5, about   
   
7.5, about 10, about 12.5 mg or about 15 mg of active ingredient, e.g., cannabinoid(s) or  cannabinoid extract. In some embodiments, the cannabinoid is THC. In some embodiments,  the cannabinoid is CDB. In other embodiments, the cannabinoids are THC and CBD. 
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises an amount of one or more   cannabinoids, wherein the amount of each cannabinoid, independently, or total 
cannabinoids (if specified) is selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1‐ 0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐ 25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐ 40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125   mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. In a further embodiment, said one  or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, and said unit  dose comprises an amount of said CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, each  independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐ 1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50   mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50  mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150  mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. In a further embodiment, said one or more  cannabinoids is CBD and THC, and said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD and THC  independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐  1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50  mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50  mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150  mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. In a further embodiment, said one or more  cannabinoids is delta‐8‐THC and delta‐9‐THC, and said unit dose comprises an amount of   said delta‐8‐THC and delta‐9‐THC independently selected from the group consisting of:  none, trace amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg,  5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and  15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100  mg, 1‐100 mg, and >100 mg. 
  In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises an amount of one or more terpenes,  independently, or total terpenes selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount,  0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg,  1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg,  30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐  125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. In a further embodiment, said  one or more terpenes is selected from: myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene,  alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol, and said unit dose comprises an amount of said myrcene,  beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol, each independently  selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 
 
   
mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75  mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60  mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐ 175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. 
  In one embodiment, said comprises the step of administering a therapeutically 
effective amount of at least two active ingredients selected from: one or more 
cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes (including 
physiologically/pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, and co‐crystals  thereof). In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise one or more 
  cannabinoids and ethyl pyruvate. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise  ethyl pyruvate and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients  comprise one or more cannabinoids and one or more terpenes. In another embodiment,  said active ingredients comprise one or more cannabinoids, ethyl pyruvate, and one or more  terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise at least two 
  cannabinoids. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise at least two 
terpenes. In another embodiment, said active ingredients comprise one or more 
cannabinoids and at least one other active ingredient; ethyl pyruvate and at least one other  active ingredient; or one or more terpenes and at least one other active ingredient.  
In one embodiment, the one or more cannabinoids is selected from the group   consisting of: CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV. In another embodiment,  the one or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, or CBD and THC. In one embodiment, the active  ingredients comprise: one or more cannabinoids selected from CBD, THC, or CBD and THC;  and ethyl pyruvate.  
In another embodiment, the active ingredients comprise one or more terpenes. In   another embodiment, the terpene in selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six  of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene,  linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, the one or more  terpenes is any one, two, three, four, or all five selected from beta‐caryophyllene, linalool,  limonene, alpha‐pinene, or eucalyptol. In a further embodiment, the active ingredients   comprise: one or more cannabinoids selected from CBD, THC, or CBD and THC; ethyl 
pyruvate; and one or more terpenes selected from any one, two, three, four, five, or all six  of: myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, or eucalyptol. 
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises an amount of ethyl pyruvate selected  from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.5‐1.0 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5   mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 5.0‐75 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg,  and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐ 100 mg, and 1‐100 mg 50‐100 mg, 100‐200 mg, 200‐300 mg, 300‐400 mg, 500‐600 mg, 600‐  
   
700 mg, 700‐800 mg, 800‐900 mg, 900‐1000 mg; 1.0‐2.0 g, 2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐ 6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g, 8.0‐9.0 g, 9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g, 11‐12 g, 12‐12.5, or > 12.5 g. 
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises: 
THC/THC extract: 0‐10 mg; 
  CBD/CBD extract: 0‐50 mg; 
ethyl pyruvate: 50 – 250 mg; and 
terpenes: 0‐20 mg total or 0‐3.5 mg/terpene. 
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises:  
a) an amount of one or more cannabinoids, the amount of each cannabinoid   independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg,  0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg,  5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg,  20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100  mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg; 
  b) an amount of ethyl pyruvate selected from the group consisting of: none, trace  amount, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.5‐1.0 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐ 100 mg, 5.0‐75 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐ 50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, and 1‐100 mg 50‐100 mg, 100‐ 200 mg, 200‐300 mg, 300‐400 mg, 500‐600 mg, 600‐700 mg, 700‐800 mg, 800‐900 mg, 900‐  1000 mg; 1.0‐2.0 g, 2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g, 8.0‐9.0 g,  9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g, 11‐12 g, 12‐12.5, or > 12.5; and 
d) an amount of one or more terpenes, each independently, or total terpenes  selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05  mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5   mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20  mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐ 100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. 
In a further embodiment, said one or more cannabinoids is CBD, THC, CBN, CBG,  CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, and said unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD, THC,   CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA, CBDA, and THCV, each independently selected from the group 
consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5  mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25  mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40  mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg,   125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg.   
   
In a further embodiment, said one or more cannabinoids is CBD and THC, and said  unit dose comprises an amount of said CBD and THC each independently selected from the  group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg,  0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg,   1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg,  30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐ 125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. 
In a further embodiment, said one or more cannabinoids is delta‐8‐THC and delta‐9‐ THC, and said unit dose comprises an amount of said delta‐8‐THC and delta‐9‐THC each   independently selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace 
amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5  mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg,  10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐ 90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200   mg. 
In a further embodiment, said one or more terpenes is beta‐caryophyllene, linalool,  limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol, and said unit dose comprises an amount of said  beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol, each independently  selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05   mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5  mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20  mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐ 100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. 
In another embodiment, said unit dose further comprises one or more additional   active ingredients selected from: one or more non‐opioid analgesic/ anti‐inflammatory drug,  one or more anti‐migraine drug, one or more anti‐emetic, one or more anti‐Parkinson  disease drug, one or more anti‐MS disease drug, one or more anti‐spasticity drug, one or  more nutraceutical, one or more corticosteroid, or a combination thereof. In a further  embodiment, said unit dose comprises an amount of each of said one or more additional   active ingredients that is independently selected from the group consisting of: 0.001‐0.01  mg, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg,  2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐ 15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90  mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, 200‐300 mg,   300‐400 mg, 500‐600 mg, 600‐700 mg, 700‐800 mg, 800‐900 mg, 900‐1000 mg; 1.0‐2.0 g,  2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g, 8.0‐9.0 g, 9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g, 11‐ 12 g, 12‐12.5, or > 12.5. 
 
   
In one embodiment, the unit dose comprises about 25‐7,500 mg of active  ingredients. In some embodiments, the unit dose comprises about 25‐50 mg, 50‐100 mg,  100‐600 mg, 200‐700 mg, 300‐800 mg, 400‐900 mg, 500‐1000 mg, 1.0‐2.0 g, 2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐ 4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g, 8.0‐9.0 g, 9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g, 11‐12 g, 12‐12.5,   or > 12.5 of active ingredients.  
A second aspect provides a method of making a composition of the present  invention, said method comprising the steps of: 
providing at least one active ingredient and at least one surfactant; and 
combining said at least one active ingredient and said at least one surfactant to form   a mixture. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture.  
In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one  active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
In some embodiments, the invention provides a method of making a composition of   the present invention, said method comprising the steps of: 
providing at least one active ingredient; at least one surfactant; and, optionally, one  or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof; 
combining said at least one active ingredient; said at least one surfactant; and,  optionally, one or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination   thereof, to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous  mixture.  
In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one  active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
  In one embodiment, the method of making the composition of the first aspect 
comprises the steps of: 
providing an active ingredient, at least one surfactant, and at least one triglyceride;  and 
combining said active ingredient, said surfactant(s), and said triglyceride to form a   mixture. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture. In some  embodiments, the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein. In one embodiment the  active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene  extract. In a further embodiment, the active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid  extract.   
   
In one embodiment, said at least one active ingredient is one or more cannabinoids,  and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or more terpenes. 
In another embodiment, the method of making the composition of the first aspect  comprises the steps of: 
  Providing at least one active ingredient; at least one surfactant; and at least one  triglyceride; wherein said at least one surfactant comprises one or more selected from  polysorbate 80, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Kolliphor RH40), D‐α‐ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (e.g.,  GELUCIRE® 44/14), or a combination thereof; and, wherein said triglyceride is a medium‐  chain triglyceride and/or long‐chain triglyceride; and 
combining said at least one active ingredient; said at least one surfactant(s); and said  triglyceride to form a mixture. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or 
homogeneous mixture. In some embodiments, the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided  herein. 
  In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one  active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
The invention further provides for a method for increasing at least one parameter  selected from the group consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability, Cmax,   absorption, onset of action, for decreasing time to Tmax, or for decreasing intra‐patient  variability comprising the steps of: 
providing at least one active ingredient; at least one surfactant; and, optionally, one  or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof; 
combining said active ingredient; said surfactant; and, optionally, a fatty acid,   monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof to form an isotropic or  homogeneous mixture. In some embodiments, the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided  herein. 
In one embodiment, at least one active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, at least one   active ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. In one embodiment, said at least  one active ingredient is one or more cannabinoids, and/or ethyl pyruvate, and/or one or  more terpenes. 
The formulations of the present invention can significantly decrease the amount of  time for the onset of action of the active ingredient. In one embodiment, the composition,   e.g., cannabinoid composition, of the present invention has an onset of action within 15   
   
minutes, 15‐20 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, or within 45 minutes post  administration.  
The formulations of the present invention can further significantly decrease the peak  time (the time it takes for an active ingredient to reach maximum effect) of the active   ingredient. In one embodiment, the composition, e.g., cannabinoid composition, of the  present invention has a peak time within 90 minutes, within 80 minutes, within 70 minutes,  within 60‐70 minutes, within 60 minutes, within 50 minutes, within 45‐60 minutes, within  45 minutes, within 40 minutes, or within 30 minutes post administration. 
The formulations of the present invention can further significantly increase the peak   effect, i.e., the maximum effect of the active ingredient, e.g., the psychotropic effect of THC. 
In one embodiment, the method for enhancing at least one parameter selected from  the group consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability and absorption comprises  the steps of: 
providing at least one active ingredient, at least one surfactant, and at least one   triglyceride, and 
combining said active ingredient(s), said surfactant(s) and said triglyceride(s) to form  a mixture. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or homogeneous mixture. In  some embodiments, the triglyceride is an MCT or LCT, as provided herein. 
In one embodiment, the active ingredient is selected from a cannabinoid,   cannabinoid extract, terpene, or terpene extract. In a further embodiment, the active 
ingredient is a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract. 
In another embodiment, said at least one triglyceride comprises a medium‐chain  triglyceride and/or long‐chain triglyceride, and said at least one surfactant comprises one or  more selected from polysorbate 80, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil   (Kolliphor RH40), or D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) and/or 
lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides. In one embodiment, the mixture is an isotropic or  homogeneous mixture. 
A third aspect of the present invention provides for a method of treating a disease or  disorder in a subject (e.g., human) who would benefit from at least one active ingredient of   the present invention, the method comprising the step of administering an effective amount  of a composition of the present invention to said subject. Preferably, the subject is a human.  In a preferred embodiment, said composition comprises at least one cannabinoid,  cannabinoid extract, terpene, terpene extract, or a combination thereof. 
In one embodiment, the disease or disorder is selected from: Alzheimer Disease,   Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), spasticity, pain, anxiety,   
   
nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restless leg syndrome (RLS), diabetes mellitus, dystonia,  epilepsy, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation or inflammatory condition,   inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gliomas, cancer,  Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Huntington Disease, hypertension,   incontinence, methicillin‐resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA), multiple sclerosis, 
osteoporosis, pruritus, rheumatoid arthritis, insomnia, sleep apnea, or Tourette Syndrome.   In one embodiment, the disease, condition, or pathology is inflammation or an  inflammatory condition. 
In a further embodiment, the method includes reducing the level of a cytokine in a   mammal, wherein said cytokine is selected from the group consisting of: tumor necrosis  factor (TNF), interferon‐gamma (IFN‐gamma), interleukin‐1‐beta (IL‐1‐beta), and high  mobility group B‐1 (HMGB‐1). 
In a further embodiment, the method includes inhibiting IL‐1β‐induced inflammatory  and catabolic pathways, preferably, NF‐κB and JNK activation, and the expression of   inflammatory (iNOS) and catabolic (MMP‐1 and ‐13) genes. In a further embodiment, the  method includes reducing MCP‐1 production via NF‐kB activation. In a further embodiment,  the method includes reducing NO production, reducing IFN‐gamma, reducing IL‐4, IL‐6, or  for increasing IL‐10. 
In one embodiment, the inflammation or an inflammatory condition is selected from   the group consisting of: asthma, cachexia secondary to acquired immune deficiency 
syndrome (AIDS) , cachexia secondary to infection or malignancy, chronic obstructive  pulmonary disease (COPD), Crohn's disease, endotoxic shock, fever and myalgia due to  infection, gouty arthritis and other arthritic conditions, graft v. host rejection, gram negative  sepsis, keloid formation, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis and eczema, pulmonary   fibrosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, reperfusion injury, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid 
spondylitis, scar tissue formation, sepsis, septic shock, silicosis, toxic shock syndrome, and  ulcerative colitis. 
In one embodiment, the disease, condition or pathology in a mammal (e.g., human)  is a central nervous system (CNS) disorder. In a further embodiment, the CNS disorder is   selected from any one of: Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, 
adrenoleukodystrophy, brain injury, cerebral infarction, corticobasal degeneration (CBD),  Creutzfeldt‐Jakob Disease, epilepsy, Friedrich's ataxia, frontal lobe degeneration 
(frontotemporal dementia), geriatric dementia, Huntington's disease, ischemic stroke, Lewy  body dementia, multi‐ infarct dementia, multiple sclerosis, multiple system atrophy (MSA),   olivopontocerebe/laratrophy (OPCA), Parkinsonian disorders, Parkinson's disease, Pick's  Disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, Shy‐ Drager syndrome, spinal cord injury, spasticity,  spinal ischemia, striatonigral degeneration (SND), stroke, vascular dementia. In a further   
   
embodiment, the spasticity due to any one of the following: multiple sclerosis, spinal cord  injury, stroke, brain injury, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In a preferred embodiment, the  spasticity is due to multiple sclerosis. In another embodiment, the CNS disorder is  hyperreflexia. In a further embodiment, the hyperreflexia due to any one of the following:   multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In  a preferred embodiment, the hyperreflexia is due to multiple sclerosis. 
In one embodiment, the CNS disorder is a demyelinating condition. In a further  embodiment, the demyelinating condition is selected from any one of the following: acute  disseminated encephalomyelitis, acute transverse myelitis, acute viral encephalitis, 
  adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), AIDS‐vacuolar myelopathy,  Binswanger's disease (subcortical leukoencephalopathy ), central pontine myelinolysis  (CPM), disseminated necrotizing leukoencephalopathy (DNL), HTLV‐associated myelopathy,  Leber's hereditary optic atrophy, leukodystrophy, multiple sclerosis (MS), multiple sclerosis  variants such as Neuromyelitis Optica (Decic's Disease), Diffuse Sclerosis, Transitional   Sclerosis, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, and Optic Neuritis, progressive multifocal  leukoencephalopathy (PML), radiation necrosis, Schilder’s disease, subacute sclerosing  panencephalitis, or tropical spastic paraparesis. In a preferred embodiment, the 
demyelinating condition is multiple sclerosis. In a further embodiment, the method is for  slowing the progression of MS. In one embodiment, a human with MS is treated over at   least about a time selected from the group consisting of: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16  weeks, 20‐25 weeks, 25‐35 weeks, 35‐45 weeks, 45‐52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks. In a  further embodiment, the human with MS (MS patient) that is treated with the active  ingredients or composition of the invention displays an improvement in an outcome  measure selected from the group consisting of: Ashworth score, Rivermead Mobility Index,   6‐minute walk test, timed 25 feet walk test, timed 10‐meter walk test, Dynamic Gait Index,  Timed Up and Go test, EDSS (extended disability status scale), and appearance of  exacerbations or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging); wherein said MS patient treated with  the active ingredients or composition of the present invention is compared to a MS patient  administered placebo over the same time. The comparison is preferably between a treated   cohort and placebo cohort wherein a measure of therapeutic effectiveness in this regard is a  statistically significant difference. The patient or cohorts may be treated with using the best  standard of care which may include treatment with one or more MS drugs. In any case, the  slowing of progression of MS is due to the composition of the invention, and not the results  of natural periods of remission between attacks. In a further embodiment, the MS is   relapsing remitting MS. In another embodiment, the MS is primary progressive MS.  
The EDSS is a means to grade clinical impairment due to MS (Kurtzke, Neurology.  1983 Nov; 33(11):1444‐52). The scale ranges from 0 (normal) to 10 (death due to MS). In  one embodiment, a decrease of one full step (one point) defines an effective treatment in  the context of the present invention (Kurtzke, Ann Neurol. 1994;36 Suppl:S73‐9). In one 
 
   
embodiment, the invention provides for a method of reducing an MS patient’s EDSS scale by  at least one full step comprising the step of treating said MS patient with a therapeutically  effective amount of the active ingredients or composition of the present invention over at  least about a time selected from the group consisting of: 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16   weeks, 20‐25 weeks, 25‐35 weeks, 35‐45 weeks, 45‐52 weeks, and more than 52 weeks. 
Exacerbations are defined as the appearance of a new symptom that is attributable  to MS and accompanied by an appropriate new neurologic abnormality. The exacerbation  must last at least 24 hours and be preceded by stability or improvement for at least 30 days.  Exacerbations are mild, moderate, or severe according to changes in a Neurological Rating   Scale (Sipe et al., Neurology. 1984 Oct;34(10):1368‐72.). An annual exacerbation rate and  proportion of exacerbation‐free patients are determined. In one embodiment, therapy is  deemed to be effective if there is a statistically significant difference in the rate or  proportion of exacerbation‐free patients between the treated group and the placebo group  for either of these measurements. A measure of effectiveness as therapy in this regard is a   statistically significant difference in the time to first exacerbation or duration and severity in  the treated group compared to control group. 
MRI can be used to measure active lesions. The presence, location, and extent of MS  lesions are determined by radiologists. Three analyses may be done: evidence of new  lesions, rate of appearance of active lesions, percentage change in lesion area (Paty et al.,   Neurology 43:665, 1993). In one embodiment, improvement due to therapy is established  when there is a statistically significant improvement in an individual patient compared to  baseline or in a treated group versus a placebo group. 
In one embodiment, therapy is effective when there is an improvement in one or  more disabling neurological impairments such as blindness, paralysis, incoordination, and   bowel or bladder dysfunction, as well as a less apparent symptom such as fatigue. As used  herein “fatigue” includes loss of power, capacity to respond to stimulation, or the tiredness,  or sleepiness associated with multiple sclerosis. In another embodiment, therapy is effective  where there is a lessoning of a disorder caused by an impairment in the function of one or  more of the following systems: pyramidal, cerebella, brainstem, sensory, bowel and bladder,   visual, cerebral or other neurologic abnormality. In a further embodiment, the pyramidal  function is selected from the development of: paraparesis, hemiparesis, monoparesis,  quadriparesis, monoplegia, paraplegia, quadriplegia, or hemiplegia. In another embodiment,  the system is cerebella and the disorder is selected from the development of ataxia,  including truncal or limb ataxia. In another embodiment, the system is brainstem and the   disorder is selected from the development of nystagmus, extraocular weakness, or 
dysarthria. In another embodiment, treatment is effective when there is a reduction in: the  inflammatory response in the brain and other regions of the nervous system, breakdown or  disruption of the blood‐brain barrier, appearance of lesions in the brain, tissue destruction,   
   
demyelination, autoimmune inflammatory response, acute or chronic inflammatory  response, neuronal death, and/or neuroglia death. 
In one embodiment, the pain is chronic pain. In another embodiment, the pain is  acute pain. In a further embodiment, the acute pain is a migraine. In a further embodiment,   the pain is selected from any one or more of the following: post‐herpetic neuralgia, 
trigeminal neuralgia, spinal cord injury pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, phantom limb,  ischemic pain, pain resulting from sports injuries, back pain (e.g., low back pain), menstrual  pain, gastrointestinal or urethral cramps, skin wounds, burns, or cancer pain. In a preferred  embodiment, the pain is cancer pain. 
  In another embodiment, the nausea and/or vomiting results from a chemotherapy,  e.g., cancer chemotherapy. In another embodiment, the nausea and/or vomiting results  from opioid use.  
In another embodiment, the method is for increasing socialization, increasing  relaxation, inducing sleep, reducing the time needed to fall asleep, or for inducing a   psychotropic effect (commonly known as a “high”). In another embodiment, the method is  for reducing the amount of opioid(s) used by a subject suffering from pain or used by a  subject addicted to an opioid. 
The composition may be administered once, twice, three, or four times a day, or as  needed. 
  In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of reducing the intensity or  duration of pain in a subject (i.e., a subject, e.g., human), in need thereof, comprising the  step of administering to the subject an effective amount of a cannabinoid containing  composition of the present invention. In a further embodiment, the method decreases pain  intensity in the subject. In a further embodiment, the method decreases pain duration in   the subject. In one embodiment, the pain is acute pain. In another embodiment, the pain is  chronic pain. In some embodiments, the subject has reduced pain intensity for at least 4  hours, at least 6 hours, at least 8 hours, at least 12 hours, at least 18 hours, or at least 24  hours post administration. In one embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the present  invention has a maximum pain relieving effect between 1‐4 hours or between 1.5‐2.5 hours   post administration. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the present  invention has an onset of pain relieving effect within 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes,  30 minutes, or within 45 minutes post administration.  
In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of reducing or preventing  nausea or vomiting in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an   effective amount of a cannabinoid containing composition of the present invention. In one  embodiment, the nausea or vomiting is opioid induced nausea or vomiting. The opioid  inducing the nausea or vomiting may be an opioid analgesic such as hydrocodone,   
   
oxycodone, oripavine, dihydromorphine, hydromorphinol, nicomorphine, 
dipropanoylmorphine, diacetyldihydromorphine, desomorphine, methyldesorphine,  heterocodeine, benzylmorphine, dihydroheterocodeine, myrophine, pentamorphone,  tramadol, fentanyl, etc. In one embodiment, the cannabinoid containing composition is   administered 0‐30 minutes, 30‐60 minutes prior to administration of the opioid. In another  embodiment, the cannabinoid containing composition is administered 60 minutes prior to  administration of the opioid. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid containing  composition is administered concurrently with the administration of the opioid. In one  embodiment, the nausea or vomiting occurs after surgery and results from anesthesia.   In one embodiment, the subject has reduced intensity of nausea in the 2, hours, 3  hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, or 24 hours following initial  administration of the cannabinoid containing composition. In one embodiment, the subject  has reduced vomiting in the 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, or 24 hours  following initial administration of the cannabinoid containing composition. In one 
  embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the present invention has a maximum nausea  or vomiting reducing effect between 1‐4 hours, 1‐3 hours, 2‐4 hours, or between 1.5‐2.5  hours post administration. In another embodiment, the cannabinoid composition of the  present invention has an onset of nausea or vomiting reducing effect within 15 minutes, 20  minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes, or within 45 minutes post administration.  
  In one embodiment, the method of reducing nausea or vomiting in a subject includes  reducing the occurrence of nausea or vomiting.  
In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention has a Tmax that is  about 1‐6 hours. In a further embodiment, the Tmax is about 1‐3 hours in a fasted subject.  In a further embodiment, the Tmax is about 2‐4 hours in a fasted subject. 
  In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention has an about 20‐ 400% greater absorption in the 90 minutes following administration than MARINOL®. In  another embodiment, the composition of the present invention has an about 20‐400%  greater absorption, 100‐200%, 200‐300%, or 300‐400% in the 60 minutes following  administration than MARINOL®. 
  In another embodiment, the composition of the present invention has an about 20‐ 400%, 100‐200%, 200‐300%, or 300‐400% less first‐pass metabolism than MARINOL®. 
  EXAMPLES  Cannabidiol was procured from CBD internationals and marijuana THC extract was   procured from New England Treatment Access (NETA). GELUCIRE® 44/14, Peceol,   
   
Transcutol, Lauroglycol 90, Capryol 90, Labrafac 1349 and Geloil samples were from 
Gattafosse SAS, Saint‐Priest, France. Poloxamer 124, PEG 25, PEG 400 and polyoxyethylene  10 oleyl ether (Oleth‐10 or BRIJ 97) were procured from VWR. Vitamin E TPGS (d‐alpha  tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate) was procured from Antares health products.   Polysorbate 80 was procured from Modernist Pantry and Solutol® HS 15 (Kolliphor® HS 15)  was procured from BASF. Solutol® HS 15 is a tradename for macrogol 15 hydroxystearate  (also called polyoxyl 15 hydroxystearate) and contains soluble non‐ionic surfactants (70%)  and PEG (3) formed by the reaction of 12‐hydroxystearic acid with ethylene oxide at alkaline  pH (12).  
  GELUCIRE® 44/14 (Gattefossé) is a tradename for lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides  (synonyms: lauroyl polyoxyl‐32 glycerides, PEG‐32 lauroyl polyoxylglycerides or PEG‐32  lauric glycerides) that is obtained by polyglycolysis of hydrogenated coconut oil (medium  and long chain triacylglycerols) and PEG‐32. It is composed of a defined admixture of C8‐C18  mono‐, di‐ and triacylglycerols (20% w/w), PEG‐32 mono‐ and diesters and free PEG‐32 (80%   w/w). The main fatty acid present is lauric acid which accounts for 45% on average of the  total fatty acids. See Jannin, V. OCL 16(4):267‐272 (2009). 
Compositions comprising of long chain triglycerides or medium chain triglycerides  with a variety of surfactants were prepared and tested to determine whether they produce  micro‐ and nano‐emulsions via self‐emulsifying mechanisms. Formation of self‐
  emulsification was assessed using visual and particle size analysis.  
 
Single excipient dissolution studies: 
1 g Cannabidiol (CBD) or THC extract was added to a 20 mL scintillation vial to which  was added 10 mL of excipient (9 g) (surfactant or triglyceride). The resulting solution was   stirred for 30 minutes at 25 °C in case of liquid excipients. Semisolid and solid excipients  were heated to 80 °C (to convert them into a liquid state) and stirred for 30 minutes. Stirring  was continued until CBD or THC was completely soluble in the excipient forming a clear  solution. This clear solution was used for dissolution studies in water by adding 45 microliter  in 12 mL water (0.375%)with continuous stirring at 25 °C. The resulting emulsion was stirred   for 2 hours before particle size measurement. The particle size was measured using Dynamic  Light Scattering instrument (Malvern Zetasizer Nano). 
In single excipient studies, all oils and surfactants demonstrated high solubility. To  determine whether these excipients are self‐emulsifying with cannabinoids, dilution studies  in water were performed. The data for both CBD and Cannabinoid extract (Table 3) showed   that oils do not form microemulsions, which was expected.  
   
 
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The results showed that some surfactants and co‐solvents form micro‐ or nano‐ emulsions while others do not. Successful surfactants and surfactant/co‐solvent  combinations were empirically selected based on experimental observation. The results    confirm that empirical studies are necessary to identity compositions that efficiently self‐ emulsify to form stable micro‐ or nano‐emulsions. 
 
   
The single excipient data was used as an initial screen for candidate surfactants. The  candidate surfactants were then used in compositions (both binary and ternary) that were  screened to determine whether they were self‐emulsifying.  
 
  Binary and Ternary Formulation dissolution studies: 
THC extract, TPGS, GELUCIRE® 44/14, Polysorbate 80 (PS 80), LCT oil and MCT oil  were mixed in a ratio as shown in Table 4 in a 20 mL scintillation vials. 
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Table 4. 
The resulting solutions were stirred for 30 minutes at 80C. Stirring was continued   until THC extract was completely soluble in the oil/surfactant mix, forming a clear solution.  To this clear solution was added 12 mL water with continuous stirring at 25oC. The resulting  emulsion was stirred for 2 hours before particle size measurement. The particle size was  measured using Dynamic Light Scattering instrument (Malvern Zetasizer Nano). 
Mixing of oils and surfactants and testing in aqueous dilution studies (Table 4)   yielded unexpected results in which formulations consisting of a cannabinoid in medium  chain triglyceride oil and surfactants (e.g. TPGS, GELUCIRE 44/14, Polysorbate 80) were self‐ emulsifying with a particle size between 200‐350 nm, while formulations consisting of a  cannabinoid in a long chain triglyceride oil and a surfactant or surfactants form either a  coarse microemulsion or aggregate (i.e. no emulsion). The percentages of surfactant and oil   in Table 5 are based on the percent volume (%w/v) of surfactant and oil, excluding THC.  Physical and chemical stability assays at 1 month showed no changes. 
Additional formulations were prepared for in vitro and in vivo testing, as shown in  Tables 5 and 6. The amount of surfactant relative to oil was increased in the formulations of  Tables 5 and 6 to determine the effect on particle size and stability. The results showed a   significant decrease in particle size with increasing surfactant concentration. Formulations   
   
containing oil only (no surfactant) phase separated, i.e., no particles were formed. 
Additional surfactants, BRIJ 97 and Solutol HS 15, were also tested with the results shown in  Table 6. 
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 Table 5. 
   
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Table 6.   
   
 
Dispersion and dilution behavior of cannabinoid compositions as a function of  surfactant content, composition, and chemistry: 
Polysorbates 20, 40, 60 and 80 (or polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monoesters, where   the lipid group is laurate, palmitate, stearate and oleate for polysorbates 20, 40, 60 and 80,  respectively) and sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) were obtained from Croda Health Care or  food‐grade manufacturers (Modernist Pantry). For Hydrophile to Lipophile Balance (HLB)  experiments, surfactant blends with varying HLB numbers between 6 and 14 were prepared  by mixing Polysorbate 80 and Span 80 at different mass ratios. For higher HLB numbers from   14.9 to 16.7, pure polysorbate surfactants were used. 
Cannabis extract distillate, or distillate, was obtained from New England Treatment  Access (NETA, Franklin, MA). In‐house cannabinoid potency analysis by RP‐HPLC showed  that the distillate was rich in Δ9‐THC content (~75%). Three other cannabinoids, cannabidiol  (~3.6%), cannabichromene (~1.4%), tetrahydrocannabivarin (~1.3%) and cannabinol (~0.4%)   accounted for another 6.7% of the distillate mass. Five other tested major cannabinoids,  cannabidivarin, cannabigerolic acid, Δ8‐tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinolic  acid were all below quantitation limit (<0.1%). 
An Agilent 1200 HPLC system equipped with a reverse‐phase analytical column and a  UV detector was employed for cannabinoid potency determination. The absorbance signal   at 220 nm was calibrated against freshly prepared standard curve using certified reference  material for 10 major cannabinoids (Cerilliant). The accuracy and limit of quantitation (LOQ)  values were typically 90‐110% and <0.1%, respectively. 
The distillate rich in Δ9‐THC content was homogenized for at least 1 hour at 75°C.  Distillate‐surfactant formulations with varying surfactant content of 50%, 75% and 90%   (where the remainder of the formulation was the distillate) were prepared by adding the  required quantity of surfactant to the distillate, followed by thorough homogenization for at  least 1 hour at 75°C in glass vials. The volume accuracy of viscous liquids was ensured by  using a calibrated positive displacement pipette. The homogeneity of the formulations was  assessed by visual inspection on an illuminator. 
  Aqueous emulsions were prepared at 1.0 or 0.1 % by adding the required volume of  formulation to deionized water in clean, glass vials. using a positive displacement pipette in  clean, glass vials. The volume accuracy of viscous liquids was ensured by using a calibrated  positive displacement pipette. After each dilution, the aqueous emulsion was vortexed for  10 seconds. Vials were visually inspected for clarity and turbidity on an illuminator and   assigned a “turbidity rank” from 0 to 5 based on their apparent turbidity. Turbidity rank  values of 0‐5 corresponded to transparent, transparent to translucent, translucent,   
   
translucent to opaque, and opaque, respectively. Subsequently, emulsions were subjected  to particle size analysis. 
For particle size determination, an emulsion aliquot was loaded in UV‐transparent  disposable cuvettes. Time‐averaged autocorrelation function data was acquired using a   Malvern Instruments Zetasizer Nano DLS system at 22°C and 90° detector angle. The 
manufacturer’s software was used to calculate Z‐average particle diameter and 
polydispersity values. Each sample was tested in 3 quasi‐replicates and select samples were  run in replicates to estimate data precision. Inter‐replicate variation in Z‐average particle  size was typically ≤20%. 
  For this study, we identified a polysorbate‐Span surfactant system as a suitable 
model to determine the dependence of emulsion particle size on apparent HLB number of  the surfactant or surfactant blends. Here, all polysorbate surfactants had the same  hydrophilic head group, while differences in HLB number was due to differences in the chain  length or the degree of saturation of the lipid tail as summarized in Table 7. For 
  polysorbates 20, 40 and 60, the lipid tail was a saturated lipid of increasing chain length,  while that of polysorbate 80 was an unsaturated oleate group. Although Span 80 had the  same lipid functionality as that of polysorbate 80, its HLB number was considerably lower  than those of polysorbates since it is not ethoxylated. Therefore, HLB numbers between 6  and 14 were obtained by blending polysorbate 80 and Span 80 at different mass ratios,   while HLB numbers 14.9, 15, 15.6, 16.7 corresponded to those of pure polysorbates 60, 80,  40 and 20, respectively. 
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Table 7. Surfactant characteristics 
 
Emulsion particle size vs. surfactant HLB number at fixed formulation composition   and dilution: 
Figure 1 shows the dependence of D, the Z‐average particle diameter, on surfactant  HLB number for 1.0 vol.% aqueous emulsions of formulations containing 50 vol.%  surfactant. The D value showed a non‐linear, parabolic dependence on the apparent HLB  number of the surfactant. Starting at D≈1.9 µm for HLB=6, D values decreased gradually   
   
with increasing HLB number to a minimum of ≈180 nm at HLB=11‐12. D value remained  essentially constant for HLB = 10‐14, followed by a gradual increase in D with increasing HLB  number to D≈1.1 µm at HLB=16.7. High D values for HLB <9 suggests that predominantly  hydrophobic surfactants did not favor distillate microemulsions. Similarly, at a surfactant   content of 50 vol.%, D values increased with increasing surfactant HLB number beyond 14.  The particle size distribution indicates a preferred HLB of between about 9 to about 15,  more preferably an HLB of about 10 to about 14 for distillate‐surfactant formulations  containing 50% surfactant. However, regardless of the surfactant HLB number, all  compositions containing 50% surfactant formed turbid emulsions with high apparent   turbidity with a “turbidity rank” value of 5. This suggested that despite having a Z‐average  diameter, D value ≈200 nm, a significant population of particles exist in low surfactant  content emulsions with HLB number 10‐14 that are comparable in size or larger than the  wavelength range of the visible light (400‐700 nm). Presumably, a higher surfactant content  was required to obtain clear, transparent micro‐emulsions having a predominantly 
  nanoparticle distribution.  
 
Effect of increasing surfactant content on particle size and its dependence on HLB:  Next, the content of surfactant (HLB≥10) was increased in distillate‐surfactant  formulations from 50 vol.% to 75 vol.%, and to 90 vol.%, while keeping the aqueous 
  emulsion concentration constant at 1.0 vol.%. Figure 2 shows the dependence of D value on  HLB number at different surfactant content. Surprisingly, with increasing surfactant content  the dependence of particle size on HLB number was reversed and D gradually decreased  with increasing HLB number for formulations containing ≥75 vol.% surfactant. The results  show an overall decrease in particle size with increasing HLB number at high surfactant   concentrations. 
The appearance of 1.0 % aqueous emulsions also changed with varying surfactant  content. Formulations containing 75 % surfactant formed 1.0% emulsions with a turbidity  rank of 4‐5, while those containing 90% surfactant formed 1.0% emulsions with a turbidity  rank of 0‐4. In general, apparent turbidity decreased with increasing HLB number. Also,   compositions containing stearate fatty acids (polysorbate and Span 80) generally appeared  more turbid. Apparent turbidity differences were most noticeable at 90% surfactant  content, where turbidity rank of HLB=13 and 15 compositions were 4 and 1, respectively,  while for all other, non‐stearate high HLB compositions, HLB=14.9, 15.6 and 16.7, turbidity  rank values were 0. As shown in Figure 3, the apparent turbidity (turbidity rank) of the   emulsions directly correlated with the Z‐average particle, D data for 1.0% emulsions. Similar  to low surfactant compositions, relatively high turbidity rank values for 1.0% emulsions of all  75% surfactant compositions and 90% surfactant compositions at low HLB values suggest a  significant population of large particles that are able to interfere with visible light, despite 
 
   
their relatively low Z‐average particle size measured by DLS. In contrast, the high 
transparency (low apparent turbidity) of 1.0% emulsions formed from 90% surfactant, high  HLB compositions (HLB≥14.9) suggest that a significant population of large particles do not  exist in these emulsions. 
   
Change of particle size upon further aqueous dilution: 
Changes in particle size upon further dilution of 1.0 % aqueous emulsions were next  investigated. Figure 4 shows the dependence of D on HLB number at an aqueous emulsion  concentration of 0.1 %. The most pronounced change in emulsion particle size upon further   dilution in water was observed for formulations with the lowest surfactant content. At 50%  surfactant, D>1µm for all 0.1 % emulsions. With increasing surfactant content, the apparent  change (increase) in particle size upon dilution decreased. Figure 5 shows the direct  relationship of apparent turbidity and Z‐average particle size measured by DLS for 0.1%  emulsions. Despite their increasing Z‐average size with further dilution, the apparent   turbidity of both 50% and 75% surfactant content 0.1% emulsions decreased in comparison  to their 1.0% emulsions, presumably due to decreasing particle concentration. The turbidity  rank of 0.1% emulsions were 4‐5 and 3‐4, for 50% and 75% surfactant compositions,  respectively. Similar to their 1.0 % emulsions, formulations containing 90 % surfactant  formed clear, transparent emulsions at an aqueous concentration of 0.1 %, suggesting the   absence of a significant population of large particles in these high surfactant content 
emulsions.  
We defined a “solvent capacity” or “dilutability” parameter as the ratio of D value  measured for 1.0 % to D measured for 0.1 % aqueous emulsions. For example, a dilutability  parameter of 1.0 and 0.1 would correspond to a 0% and 900% increase in particle size upon   dilution from 1.0 % to 0.1 %, respectively. Figure 6 shows a comparison of dilutability curves  as a function of surfactant HLB number at different surfactant content. These data suggest  that regardless of the HLB number, the dilutability was low at 50% surfactant content.  Increasing surfactant content to 75 % significantly improved dilutability, while dilutability  values were high and generally ≥0.9 for 90% surfactant content. 
   
In vivo testing 
The formulations of the present invention can be tested in vivo using methods well  known in the art. For example, animals (e.g., beagle dogs) can be dosed with a unit dose of a  cannabinoid formulation. Blood is then collected at various time points, e.g., 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6,   8, 24, 30, 48 hours post‐dose and stored (e.g., ‐80 ± 10°C) for subsequent analysis. 
Plasma/serum samples are then analyzed using validated methods for THC, CBD,11‐Hydroxy   
   
THC, THC‐COOH. PK analysis of the concentrations of test article are determined, for  example, using a non‐compartmental module of WinNonlin. Individual parameters, such as,  Cmax, Tmax, AUC, t1/2, Vd, and Clearance are tabulated as appropriate. 
 
  Flavoring selection for use as beverage additive: 
Flavoring oils and sweetener were added to formulations A30 and A31 to determine  their effect on particle size (Table 8) and their suitability as beverage additives. 
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Table 8. 
The results for A33 and A34 showed that the addition of flavor oils to the polysorbate 80‐  based formulation of A30 and A31 had little impact on particle size or dissolution of the  cannabinoid extract. 
Additional beverage additives (Table 9) were prepared and tested. 
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Table 9. 
The artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium‐chain triglycerides, 10‐15%  limonene, 0.5‐1% acetaldehyde, 0.5‐1 % linalool, 0.1‐0.5% citral and vitamin E. 
  Enhancing the beverage additive dissolution rate by use of co‐solvents: 
Formulations BA16, BA18, and BA19 had superior taste‐masking, however, the  addition of the flavoring significantly increased the dissolution time (the time to form a  transparent micellar dispersion after being added to an aqueous medium). In an attempt to  improve dissolution, a series of formulations (Table 10) comprising a co‐solvent were made   and tested. Dissolution rate was assessed visually, by adding formulations (corresponding to  10 mg cannabinoid dose) to 237 ml water at room temperature followed by brief mixing  (approx. 10 sec.) using a stir bar. After mixing, samples were observed for dissolution as  determined by formation of a clear, single‐phase emulsion. For BA18, complete dissolution   
   
took place between 1‐2 hours, while co‐solvent added formulations, BA22‐BA24 dissolved  within 5 minutes. The ascending order of dissolution time among co‐solvent added  formulations was: BA22 (ethanol) ≤ BA23 (ethyl lactate) < BA24 (propylene glycol). At a co‐ solvent concentration of 24‐30 wt%, ethanol (BA22) and ethyl acetate (BA23) formulations   immediately formed a clear, single‐phase emulsion while stirring, while dissolution of 
propylene glycol formulation (BA24) took up to 5 minutes. The transparency of the aqueous  single‐phase emulsions indicated an average particle size of  ^100 nm. The formulations  demonstrated a rapid onset of action (about 15‐25 minutes).  
 
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  Table 10. 
 
Enhancing the dissolution rate with ethanol co‐solvent in binary ethanol:  
surfactant placebo formulations: 
Viscosity measurements 
  Viscosity measurements were conducted using a microchannel viscometer 
(Rheosense microVISC). The viscosity of each formulation was measured in triplicate at  ambient temperature. 
Visual assessment of dissolution rate 
Dissolution rate was measured by adding each formulation to deionized water to   obtain a 0.1 wt% formulation, while stirring the deionized water at 100 rpm. Dissolution  time and emulsion appearance were assessed visually.  
Polysorbate 80: Ethanol System: 
Figure 7 shows the dependence of dissolution time and viscosity on polysorbate 80  concentration in binary ethanol: polysorbate 80 systems (0 wt.% and 100 wt.% polysorbate   80 correspond to 100 wt.% and 0 wt.% ethanol, respectively).    
   
Both viscosity and dissolution time increased with increasing polysorbate 80 content.  Therefore, increasing ethanol content led to faster dissolution in a manner that correlated  well with a corresponding decrease in formulation viscosity. Preferred compositions  enabling dissolution of the formulation within 2‐3 minutes contained ≥25 wt.% ethanol and   have a viscosity value ≤45 cP. 
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: Ethanol System: 
Figure 8 shows the dependence of dissolution time and viscosity on polyethylene  glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil concentration in binary ethanol: polyethylene glycol  (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil systems (0 wt.% and 100 wt.% polyethylene glycol (PEG)   40 hydrogenated castor oil correspond to 100 wt.% and 0 wt.% ethanol, respectively). Both  viscosity and dissolution time increased with increasing polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil content. Therefore, increasing ethanol content led to faster  dissolution in a manner that correlated well with a corresponding decrease in formulation  viscosity. Preferred compositions enabling dissolution of the formulation within 2‐3 minutes   contained ≥25 wt.% ethanol. More preferred formulations enabling dissolution within 2  minutes contained ≥37.5 wt.% ethanol and had a viscosity value ≤80 cP. 
These experiments suggest that for rapid dispersion formulations comprising  polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil systems, a  lower limit of ≥25 wt.% ethanol concentration is preferred. 
   
Dependence of organoleptic properties on surfactant chemistry: 
Possible effects of surfactant selection on organoleptic properties was assessed by  substituting polysorbate 80 in BA22 formulation with an equal amount of polyethylene  glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Table 11). Formulations comprising polyethylene   glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil were superior to polysorbate 80 with regards to  taste. Formulations comprising polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil formed  clear, transparent dispersions at an aqueous concentration of 0.1 %. Formulation BA25 had  equivalent onset, peak time, and duration, but was superior to BA22 in taste. 
 
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  Table 11. 
   
   
Determination of maximum dispersible concentration of BA22 and BA25 formulations:  
Dilution experiments 
Aqueous emulsions were prepared by diluting BA22 and BA25 formulations to  different final THC‐distillate concentrations (2, 1, 0.5, 0.25, 0.1 and 0.05 wt.% THC distillate).   Dilutions were prepared using DI water at 3 different temperatures (4°C, 21°C and 60°C).  After dilution, each vial was visually inspected. The transparency was recorded as either  opaque, translucent or transparent. The formation of a transparent emulsion was attributed  to a predominantly nanoparticulate size distribution. 
For BA25, all emulsions (0.05 ‐ 2 wt.% THC distillate) were transparent at all tested   temperatures (4°C, 21°C and 60°C).  
For BA22, at 2 lower temperatures (4°C and 21°C), emulsions transitioned from an  opaque emulsion (at 2wt%) to a translucent emulsion (at 0.25wt.%) and from a translucent  emulsion to a transparent emulsion (at 0.1wt.%) with increasing dilution. For BA22, the  transition from an opaque to a translucent emulsion (at 0.1wt.%) and from a translucent to   a transparent emulsion (at 0.05wt.%) occurred at lower THC‐distillate concentration 
compared to that for lower temperatures.  
The THC‐distillate concentration values at which the emulsions were transparent  were attributed to a majority nanoparticulate size distribution. Correspondingly, the  maximum THC‐distillate concentration with majority nanoparticulate size distribution   ([CN]max) values for 2 tested formulations were determined as (see Table 12): 
 
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Table 12: [CN]max values for BA22 and BA25 formulations at different dilution  temperatures. 
The results indicate that the [CN]max values were significantly higher for the   polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil HCO formulation (BA25) vs. 
polysorbate 80 formulation (BA22).  Based on [CN]max values, BA25 was the preferred  formulation. 
Estimation of compositional boundaries for rapid self‐emulsification into micellar  dispersions:   
   
The maximum preferred THC‐distillate concentration in a rapid dispersion THC‐ distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol system was  estimated using the following method. First, formulations at two extreme THC‐distillate  concentrations were prepared. A stock placebo polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated   castor oil: ethanol formulation (6‐32‐1) with minimum preferred ethanol content (25 wt.%)  was used as lower (0 wt.%) extreme. A second stock formulation (6‐32‐2) containing THC‐ distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol in 1:1:1 mass ratio  was used as the upper extreme. After assessing the dissolution of these 2 stock solutions,  formulation iterations were prepared using these 2 stock solutions to determine the   maximum THC‐distillate concentration at which a transparent (nanoparticulate‐rich) 
dispersion was obtained upon dissolution. Table 13 shows the resulting compositions and  dissolution data for this system: 
 
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  Table 13. Determination of maximum quickly dispersible THC‐distillate concentration  in THC‐distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol system.  Based on these results, the maximum rapid dispersion THC distillate concentration  was approx. 16‐24 wt.%. Thus, some rapid dispersion compositions contained approximately  0‐25 wt.% THC‐distillate. At around the lower ethanol limit of 25 wt.% (29 and 31 wt.% for 6‐  32‐3 and 6‐32‐4, respectively), a minimum of 43.5‐54 wt.% polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil was required to obtain a transparent dispersion. Therefore, some  ternary THC‐distillate: polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil: ethanol rapid  dispersion compositions comprised approximately ≥25 wt.% ethanol and ≤ 25 wt.% THC‐ distillate.  
     
   
 
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Table 14. *The artificial orange flavoring contained 80% medium‐chain triglycerides, 10‐15%  limonene, 0.5‐1% acetaldehyde, 0.5‐1 % linalool, 0.1‐0.5% citral and vitamin E. **For   emulsion appearance, PS: Phase separation; O: Opaque, TL: Translucent, TP: Transparent. 
 
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Table 15. *The artificial orange flavoring contained ≥25 wt.% d‐limonene and 0.1‐1 wt.%  citral. **For emulsion appearance, PS: Phase separation; O: Opaque, TL: Translucent, TP:   Transparent.   
   
 
Some beverage additive compositions listed in Tables 14 and 15 rapidly self‐ emulsified into micellar dispersions with a particle size of less than 50 nm when added to  water or another beverage of choice. Some compositions contained ≤25 wt.% THC‐distillate,   ≥25 wt.% ethanol, ≤25 wt.% artificial orange flavor and ≤ 10 wt.% sucralose.  
Figure 9 shows the minimum amount of PEG‐40 hydrogenated castor oil in some  compositions plotted as the minimum mass ratio of PEG‐40 hydrogenated castor oil to THC‐ distillate versus the concentration of artificial orange flavor (artificial orange flavoring  contained 80% medium‐chain triglycerides, 10‐15% limonene, 0.5‐1% acetaldehyde, 0.5‐1 %   linalool, 0.1‐0.5% citral and vitamin E).  
Some compositions contained a minimum amount of PEG‐40 hydrogenated castor oil  that satisfies equation [1]. Equation [1] describes the minimum PEG‐40 hydrogenated  castor oil (PEG‐40 HCO) to THC‐distillate mass ratio in some compositions as a function of  the concentration of the artificial orange flavor (artificial orange flavoring contained 80%   medium‐chain triglycerides, 10‐15% limonene, 0.5‐1% acetaldehyde, 0.5‐1 % linalool, 0.1‐ 0.5% citral and vitamin E): 
 
[PEG‐40 HCO / [THC‐distillate] ≥ 0.28*[Artificial orange flavor*] + 1.5                 Equation [1]      Compositions comprising a cannabinoid and ethyl pyruvate: 
CBD extract, Ethyl Pyruvate (EP), and Polysorbate 80 (PS 80) were mixed in a ratio as  shown in Table 16 in 20 mL scintillation vials. 
The resulting solutions were stirred for 30 minutes at 80ºC. Stirring was continued  until CBD extract was completely soluble in the EP and PS 80 mix, forming a clear solution.   This clear solution was used for dissolution studies in water by adding 45 microliters in 12  mL water (0.375%) with continuous stirring at 25ºC. The resulting emulsion was stirred for  20 hours before particle size measurement. The particle size was measured using Dynamic  Light Scattering instrument (Malvern Zetasizer Nano). 
In this study, all CBD, EP and PS 80 ratios demonstrated high solubility. To determine   how different ratios of EP and PS 80 influence the self‐emulsifying properties of the mixture,  dilution studies in water were performed. 
   
 
 
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The results showed formulations all formed na
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o‐ or microemulsions. Formulations  containing greater than 65% PS 80 produced emulsions with average particles sizes below  500 nm and formulations containing less than 65% PS 80 produced emulsions with average   particle sizes above 500 nm.  
Based on the results presented in Table 16. THC extract, CBD, EP, terpenes, and PS  80 were mixed in a ratio as shown in Table 17.  
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Edibles ‐ Gummies: 
Table 18 lists the amounts of ingredients for different gummy batch sizes. Additional  batch sizes can be scaled accordingly.  
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Table 18. 
  Flavors (colors) used were as follows: coconut (white), blueberry (blue), strawberry‐ melon (green; flavor ½ and ½), watermelon (pink: use ½ number of drops of red), blood  orange (red and orange equal parts), mango (light orange: use ½ number of drops of  orange). 
1. Ingredients are scaled to the desired size. Gelatin and water are combined and   mixed well. The mixture will immediately begin to bloom.  
2. Sugar, xylitol and corn syrup are combined in a pot and heated on a stove until it  reaches 250⁰F. 
3. Bloomed gelatin is added to the sugar mixture in semi‐small chunks and mix well  with a spatula until all gelatin melts. Gelatin mixture is weighed and amount of   cannabinoid formulation required for desired dose is calculated.  
4. Color, flavor, cannabinoid formulation, and citric acid are added to the gelatin 
mixture. The cannabinoid formulation is a cannabinoid composition of the present  invention. For example, the cannabinoid formulation may consist of cannabinoid  extract dissolved in MCT (total percent between 10‐80 w/v) and polysorbate 80   (total percent between 10‐90 w/v). The ingredients are mixed well with a mixer and  poured into a funnel. Foam is allowed to come to the top (5 minutes) before  pouring. 
5. The mixture is poured into square pans sprayed with a non‐stick spray. Foam is not  allowed to pour into pans. The funnel is topped off as needed with the remaining   gummy mixture.   
   
6. Trays are transferred to a rolling rack and allowed to set up slightly before moving to  refrigerator. 
7. Gummies are cut into cubes. Each gummy cube typically contains a cannabinoid dose  ranging from 1 – 10 mg. 
   
Hard gelatin capsules 
Unsealed hard gelatin capsules containing formulations comprising a large amount  of polysorbate 80 were found to be prone to leakage. Attempts were made to prevent  leakage of these polysorbate 80‐rich liquid formulations during storage of capsules, without   having to add any new process steps, such as capsule sealing or banding. Formulation were  made that substituted a portion of the polysorbate 80 with TPGS. Formulations with a 1:0  and 3:0 ratio of polysorbate 80:TPGS leaked at ambient temperature. A formulation with a  ratio of 1:1 polysorbate 80:TPGS, however, did not leak under the same conditions. 
 
  Clinical Observational Study  
Observational studies including 23 subjects were conducted to compare the  psychoactive effects of formulations A30 (90% Polysorbate 80 and 10% THC‐distillate), A32  (90% MCT oil and 10% THC‐distillate) and A34 (86.2% Polysorbate 80, 4.8% THC‐distillate,  4.8% Sucralose, 2.0% Lemon oil and 2.1% Peppermint oil). A30 and A32 were supplied as   capsules, while A34 was supplied as a beverage additive. The protocol was reviewed and  approved by an independent ethics committee, and all subjects provided written informed  consent. Subjects were recruited from two Medical Marijuana (MM) dispensaries in the  Greater Boston Area. Subjects were asked to complete follow‐up surveys (e.g., MM use  behavior and effects) after each dispensary visit. All self‐report data were collected via   secure online research portal and identified only by the subject’s unique ID number.  
Effect: A34 and A30 provided a more intense effect than A32. Specifically, subjects  experienced a 124% greater peak effect for A34 versus A32 and 60% greater peak effect for  A30 versus A32. The effect of A30 was also less variable than that of A32, with 83% lower  interquartile range with A30.  
  Onset time: Subjects reported significantly faster onset of the effects of A30 than  that of A32 (α=0.016). The mean onset of effects was within 31‐45 minutes for A30, while  that of A32 was within 46‐66 minutes. For A34, the onset time of effects was significantly  faster, and consistently 15‐20 minutes.  
 
   
Peak time: Similar to onset time, peak times of the effects of A34 and A30 were also  shorter than that of A32. On average, peak effects were observed within 80‐90 for A32,  within 60 minutes for A30, and within 45 minutes for A34.  
Duration: The duration of effect that subjects experienced for A30 and A34 was   similar to that of A32 but less variable, with 60% lower standard deviation. 
 
 
 

Claims

 
We Claim:  1. A composition comprising at least one active ingredient, including physiologically 
acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, and co‐crystals thereof. 
2. The composition of claim 1, comprising at least two active ingredients. 
3. The composition of claim 1 or 2, wherein said at least one active ingredient comprises  at least one cannabinoid, cannabinoid extract or a combination thereof. 
4. The composition of any one of claims 1‐3, further comprising at least one surfactant. 
5. The composition of claim 4, comprising: 
(a) at least one cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; and 
(b) at least one surfactant. 
6. The composition of claim 4 or 5, comprising about: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐10 wt%, 10‐ 15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50  wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%,  85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, 92.5‐97.5 wt%, or 95‐97.5 wt% total surfactant(s). 
7. The composition of claim 4 or 5, comprising about: at least 2.5 wt%, at least 5 wt%, at  least 10 wt%, at least 15 wt%, at least 20 wt%, at least 25 wt%, at least 30 wt%, at least  35 wt%, at least 40 wt%, at least 45 wt%, at least 50 wt%, at least 55 wt%, at least 60  wt%, at least 65 wt%, at least 70 wt%, at least 75‐ wt%, at least 80 wt%, at least 85 wt%,  at least 90 wt%, at least 92 wt%, at least 94 wt%, at least 95 wt%, at least 96 wt%, or at  least 97 wt% total surfactant(s). 
8. The composition of any one of claims 4‐7, wherein said surfactant has an HLB value  selected from the group consisting of: >9, >10, >11, >12, >13, >14, >15, >16, 9‐17, 9‐ 16.7, 9‐16, 9‐15, 9‐14, 9‐13.4, 10‐17, 10‐16.7, 10‐16, 10‐15, 10‐14, 10‐13.4, 12‐14, 12‐ 16, 12‐17, 13‐17, 14‐17, 14‐16, about 13, about 14, about 15, and about 16.  
9. The composition of any one of claims 4‐8, wherein said surfactant is selected from PEG  15 hydroxystearate (Solutol HS15), polyoxyl‐10‐Oleyl Ether (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene  glycol 25 hydrogenated castor oil, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil  (Cremophor RH40), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), PEG 8  caprylic/capric glycerides (Labrasol), PEG 300 oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944),  diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Transcutol), lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides 
(GELUCIRE® 44/14), polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), propylene glycol laurate  (Lauroglycol FCC), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS),  polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 188), polyethylene‐polypropylene glycol  (poloxamer 407), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon  90), Iota Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, locust Bean gum, Kelcogel LT100, acacia gum, guar  gum, gamma‐Cyclodextrin, Tracacanth gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC),     
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), lecithin, polyethylene‐ polypropylene glycol (poloxamer 124), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate  (polysorbate 20, TWEEN 20), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate  40, TWEEN 40), polyethylene glycol sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60. TWEEN  60), polyethylene glycol sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65. TWEEN 65), polyethylene  glycol sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80. TWEEN 80), polyethylene glycol sorbitan  trioleate (polysorbate 85. TWEEN 85), polyethylene glycol sorbitan hexaoleate,  polyethylene glycol sorbitan tetraoleate, sorbitan monolaurate (Span 20), sorbitan  monopalmitate (Span 40), sorbitan monostearate (Span 60), sorbitan tristearate (Span  65), sorbitane monooleate (Span 80), sorbitan trioleate (Span 85), sucrose laurate,  sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate, gamma‐cyclodextrin, beta‐cyclodextrin (e.g.,  captisol) pectin, whey protein, caseinates,  quillaia/quillaja saponins, quillaia extract,  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, or a combination thereof. 
10. The composition of any one of claims 4‐9, wherein said surfactant is selected from  Polyoxyl‐10‐Oleyl Ether (BRIJ® 97), polyethylene glycol 25 hydrogenated castor oil,  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil (Cremophor RH40), Polyethylene‐ Polypropylene Glycol (Poloxamer 124), PEG 8 caprylic/capric glycerides (Labrasol), PEG  300 oleic glycerides (Labrafil M 1944), Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether (Transcutol),  sorbitane monooleate (Span 80), Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14),  Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400), Propylene Glycol Laurate  (Lauroglycol FCC),  Polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), Polysorbate 40 (TWEEN® 40), Polysorbate 60 (TWEEN®  60), Polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate  (TPGS), Polyethylene‐Polypropylene Glycol (Poloxamer 188), Polyethylene‐
Polypropylene Glycol (Poloxamer 407), Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), Polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), Iota Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Kelcogel  LT100, acacia Gum, Guar Gum, gamma‐Cyclodextrin, Tracacanth Gum, hydroxypropyl  methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), microcrystalline cellulose  (MCC), Lecithin, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, or a combination  thereof. 
11. The composition of any one of claims 4‐10, wherein said surfactant is selected from  Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400),  Propylene Glycol Laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), Polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), Polysorbate  40 (TWEEN® 40), Polysorbate 60 (TWEEN® 60), Polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D‐α‐ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), Polyethylene‐Polypropylene  Glycol (Poloxamer 188), Polyethylene‐Polypropylene Glycol (Poloxamer 407), Polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), Iota Carrageenan,  Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Kelcogel LT100, acacia Gum, Guar Gum, gamma‐ Cyclodextrin, Tracacanth Gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl  cellulose (CMC), microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), Lecithin, or a combination thereof.     
12. The composition of any one of claims 4‐11, wherein said surfactant is selected from  Lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides (GELUCIRE® 44/14), Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400),  Propylene Glycol Laurate (Lauroglycol FCC), Polysorbate 20 (TWEEN® 20), Polysorbate  40 (TWEEN® 40), Polysorbate 60 (TWEEN® 60), Polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80), D‐α‐ Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), Polyethylene‐Polypropylene  Glycol (Poloxamer 188), Polyethylene‐Polypropylene Glycol (Poloxamer 407), Polyvinyl  pyrrolidone (Kollidon 30), Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (Kollidon 90), polyethylene glycol (PEG)  40 hydrogenated castor oil, or a combination thereof. 
13. The composition of any one of claims 4‐13, wherein said surfactant is polysorbate 80,  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, D‐α‐Tocopherol polyethylene  glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), and/or lauroyl macrogol 32 glycerides. 
14. The composition of claim 13, wherein said surfactant is TPGS and/or lauroyl macrogol  32 glycerides. 
15. The composition of claim 13, wherein said surfactant is polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40  hydrogenated castor oil. 
16. The composition of claim 13, wherein said surfactant is polysorbate 80. 
17. The composition of any one of preceding claims, wherein said composition contains less  than about: 10 wt%, 9 wt%, 8 wt%, 7 wt%, 6 wt%, 5 wt%, 4 wt%, 3 wt%, 2 wt%, 1 wt%,  0.5 wt%, 0.25 wt%, 0.1 wt%, or 0.05 wt% water. 
18. The composition of any one of preceding claims, wherein said composition is selected  from: a non‐aqueous composition or an aqueous composition. 
19. The composition of any one of preceding claims, wherein said composition is a solid or  semi‐solid composition. 
20. The composition of any one of preceding claims, wherein said composition comprises a  cannabis plant extract comprising a cannabinoid (cannabinoid extract). 
21.  The composition of claim 20, wherein said cannabis plant is selected from Cannabis  sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis hybrid. 
22. The composition of claim 20, wherein said composition comprises 1‐50% total 
cannabinoid extract(s). 
23. The composition of claim 20 or 21, wherein said composition comprises about: 1‐5  wt%, 5‐10 wt%, more than 5 wt%, 8‐15 wt%, 8‐12 wt%, more than 8 wt%, 9‐11 wt%,  more than 10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐30 wt%, 30‐40 wt%, or 40‐50 wt% total  cannabinoid extract(s). 
   
24. The composition of claim 20 or 21, wherein said cannabinoid extract comprises about:  50‐75 wt%, 50‐99 wt%, 75‐99 wt%, 75‐95 wt%, 80‐99 wt%, 85‐99 wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐ 95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s). 
25. The composition of claim 24, wherein said cannabinoid extract comprises about: 85‐99  wt%, 90‐99 wt%, 85‐95 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or >99 wt% total cannabinoid(s). 
26. The composition of any one of claims 20‐25, wherein said cannabinoid extract has a  total cannabinoid(s) concentration selected from about: 10‐100 mg/mL, 100‐250  mg/mL, 250‐500 mg/mL, 500‐750 mg/mL, 500‐990 mg/mL, 750‐990 mg/mL, 750‐950  mg/mL, 800‐990 mg/mL, 850‐990 mg/mL, 900‐990 mg/mL, 850‐950 mg/mL, 900‐950  mg/mL, or >990 mg/mL. 
27. The composition of claim 26, wherein said cannabinoid extract has a total 
cannabinoid(s) concentration selected from about: 850‐990 mg/mL, 900‐990 mg/mL,  850‐950 mg/mL, 900‐950 mg/mL, or >990 mg/mL. 
28. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said composition 
comprises a synthetic cannabinoid. 
29. The composition of claim 28, wherein said composition comprises a cannabinoid 
extract and a synthetic cannabinoid. 
30. The composition of any one of claims 3‐29, wherein the composition has a total 
cannabinoid(s) concentration selected from about: <0.001 mg/mL, 0.001‐0.01 mg/mL,  0.01‐1mg/mL, 0.001‐200 mg/mL, 1‐5 mg/mL, 1‐10 mg/mL, 1‐50 mg/mL, 1‐100 mg/mL,  5‐50 mg/mL, 10‐50 mg/mL, 10‐100 mg/mL, 5‐10 mg/mL, 10‐15 mg/mL, 15‐20 mg/mL,  20‐30 mg/mL, 25‐75 mg/ml, 30‐40 mg/mL, 40‐50 mg/mL, 50‐75 mg/mL, 75‐100  mg/mL, 100‐150 mg/mL, or 150‐200 mg/mL.  
31. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition has a total cannabinoid(s) 
concentration of about 50‐100 mg/mL.  
32. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition has a total cannabinoid(s) 
concentration of about 10‐50 mg/mL.  
33. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition has a total cannabinoid(s) 
concentration of about 1‐10 mg/mL.  
34. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition has a total cannabinoid(s) 
concentration of about 0.5‐200 mg.  
35. The composition of any one of the proceeding claims, wherein the composition 
comprises about: <0.001 mg, 0.001‐0.25 mg, or 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐1 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 0.5‐5  mg, 0.5‐10 mg, 0.5‐15mg, 1‐5 mg, 1‐10 mg, 5‐10 mg, 5‐15 mg, or 10‐15 mg, total  cannabinoid(s).  
   
36. The composition of claim 35, wherein the composition comprises about 0.5‐15 mg total  cannabinoid(s). 
37. The composition of any one of the proceeding claims, wherein the composition 
comprises at least one cannabinoid selected from the group consisting of: 
tetrahydrocannabinol, Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Δ8‐tetrahydrocannabinol, a  cannabis extract, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA), Δ8‐ tetrahydrocannabinol‐DMH, Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinol propyl analogue (THCV), 11‐ hydroxy‐tetrahydrocannabinol, 11‐nor‐9‐carboxy‐tetrahydrocannabinol, 5′‐azido‐Δ8‐ tetrahydrocannabinol, AMG‐1, AMG‐3, AM411, AM708, AM836, AM855, AM919,  AM926, AM938, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV),  cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV),  cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM),cannabidiol propyl analogue (CBDV),  cannabinol (CBN), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabichromene propyl analogue,  cannabigerol (CBG), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabielsoin (CBE), cannabinodiol (CBDL), and  cannabitriol (CBTL), CP 47497, CP 55940, CP 55244, CP 50556, CT‐3 or IP‐751 (ajulemic  acid), dimethylheptyl HHC, HU‐210, HU‐211, HU‐308, WIN 55212‐2, desacetyl‐L‐ nantradol, dexanabinol, JWH‐051, JWH‐133, levonantradol, L‐759633, nabilone, O‐ 1184, cannabicyclohexanol (CP‐47,497 C8 homolog), 10‐hydroxycannabidiol, 
1′,2′,3′,4′,5′‐pentanorcannabinol‐3‐carboxylic acid, 1′‐hydroxycannabinol, 11‐ hydroxycannabinol, 9‐carboxy‐11‐norcannabinol, 1′‐oxocannabinol, 11‐nor‐Δ8‐THC‐9‐ carboxylic acid, 2′‐carboxy‐3′,4′,5′‐trinor‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐carboxy‐Δ9‐THC, 9‐carboxy‐11‐nor‐ Δ9‐THC, 9‐carboxy‐11‐nor‐Δ8‐THC, [(6aR,10aR)‐3‐[(1S,2R)‐1,2‐dimethylheptyl]‐
6a,7,10,10a‐tetrahydro‐6, 6,9‐trimethyl‐6H‐dibenzo[b,d]pyran‐1‐ol], 9‐carboxy‐11‐nor‐ (2 or 4)‐chloro‐Δ8‐THC, 8α‐11‐dihydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8β‐11‐Dihydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐
Dimethylamino‐Δ8‐THC, 11‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 1′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC (Isomer B), 11‐ hydroxy‐Δ8‐THC, 2′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 3′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 4′‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐ hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8α‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 8β‐hydroxy‐Δ9‐THC, 5′‐methylamino‐Δ8‐THC, 5′‐ N‐methyl‐N‐4‐(7‐nitrobenzofurazano)amino‐Δ8‐THC, (−)‐trans‐Δ8‐THC, 5′‐
trimethylammonium‐Δ8‐THC phenolate, 5′‐Trimethylammonium‐11‐hydroxy‐Δ8‐THC  phenolate, and mixtures thereof. 
38. The composition of claim 37, wherein said at least one cannabinoid comprises THC,  CBD, THCA, CBDA, THCV, CBDV, or a combination thereof. 
39. The composition of claim 37, wherein said at least one cannabinoid comprises THC,  wherein said THC is Δ9 THC or Δ8 THC. 
40. The composition of claim 37, wherein said at least one cannabinoid comprises CBD. 
41. The composition of claim 37, wherein said cannabinoid is THCA or CBDA. 
42. The composition of claim 37, wherein said cannabinoid is CBV, THCV, CBDV, CBCV,  CBGV, CBDV, CBC, CBG, CBN, CBC, CBN, CBL, CBE, CBDL, or CBTL.     
43. The composition of claim 37, wherein said cannabinoid is HU‐211 or WIN 55212‐2. 
44. The composition of claim 37, wherein said cannabinoid is CBN, CBG, CBDV, OR THCV. 
45. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said composition 
comprises one or more terpene(s).  
46. The composition of claim 45, wherein said composition comprises about: 0‐0.1 wt%, 0‐ 0.5 wt%, 0.5‐1 wt%, 0‐1 wt%, 0‐5 wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 0‐25 wt %, 0‐50%, 1‐2 wt%, 1‐5 wt%,  2‐3 wt%, 3‐4 wt%, 4‐5 wt%, 5‐7.5 wt%, or 5‐10 wt% of total terpene(s). 
47. The composition of claim 46, wherein said composition comprises about 0‐1 wt% of  total terpene(s). 
48. The composition of claim 46, wherein said composition comprises about 0‐5 wt% of  total terpene(s). 
49. The composition of claim 46, wherein said composition comprises about 1‐5 wt% of  total terpene(s). 
50. The composition of claim 46, wherein said composition comprises about 5‐10 wt% of  total terpene(s). 
51. The composition of any one of claims 46‐50, wherein said terpene(s) is selected from  one or more of: alpha‐pinene, valencene, myrcene, camphene, beta‐pinene, citral,  humulene, alpha‐bisabolol, beta‐caryopyllene, camphor, limonene, linalool, alpha‐ phellandrene, eucalyptol, terpineol, nerolidol, y‐terpinene, terpinolele, gama‐3‐carene,  pulegone, geraniol, ocimene, eugenol, p‐cymene, ocimene, isopulegol, or a 
combination thereof. 
52. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said composition further  comprises one or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a  combination thereof. 
53. The composition of claim 52, comprising about: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 0‐5 wt%, 5‐10  wt%, 0‐10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%,  40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐ 80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, or 90‐95 wt% of total fatty acid(s), monoglyceride(s),  diglyceride(s), triglyceride(s), or a combination thereof. 
54. The composition of claim 52, comprising about: at least 2.5 wt%, 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15  wt%, 20 wt%, 25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40 wt%, 45 wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65  wt%, 70 wt%, 75‐ wt%, 80 wt%, 85 wt%, or 90 wt % of total fatty acid(s), 
monoglyceride(s), diglyceride(s), triglyceride(s), or a combination thereof. 
55. The composition of claim 52 comprising not more than about: 1 wt %, 2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4  wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt 
   
%, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt %, 20 wt%, 25 wt%, 30 wt%, 35 wt%, 40  wt%, 50 wt%, 55 wt%, 60 wt%, 65 wt%, 70 wt%, 75 wt%, 80 wt%, 85 wt%, 90 wt%, or 95  wt% total fatty acid(s), monoglyceride(s), diglyceride(s), triglyceride(s), or a 
combination thereof. 
56. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said composition 
comprises at least one triglyceride. 
57. The composition of claim 56, wherein said at least one triglyceride is an oil. 
58. The composition of claim 56 or 57, wherein said triglyceride is a medium chain 
triglyceride (MCT). 
59.  The composition of claim 58, wherein said MCT comprises one or more fatty acids with  an aliphatic tail of C6‐C12 carbon atoms. 
60. The composition of claim 58, wherein said MCT comprises one or more fatty acids with  an aliphatic tail of C6‐C8 carbon atoms. 
61. The composition of claim 58, wherein said MCT comprises one or more fatty acids with  an aliphatic tail of C8‐C10 carbon atoms. 
62. The composition of claim 58, wherein said MCT comprises one or more fatty acids with  an aliphatic tail of C10‐C12 carbon atoms. 
63. The composition of claim 58‐62, wherein said MCT is saturated, mono‐unsaturated,  poly‐unsaturated fatty acids, or a combination thereof.  
64. The composition of any one of claims 58‐63, wherein about 80 to 100 % of the MCT  fatty acids are saturated; about 0 to 10 % are monounsaturated; and about 0 to 5 % are  polyunsaturated.  
65. The composition of claim 58, wherein a medium chain fatty acid of said MCT is caproic  acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, or a mixture thereof.  
66. The composition of claim 58, wherein said MCT is coconut oil, palm kernel oil. 
67. The composition of any one of claims 56‐66, wherein said composition comprises a long  chain triglyceride (LCT). 
68.  The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C13 to C16 carbon atoms. 
69. The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C14 to C20 carbon atoms. 
70. The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C14 to C16 carbon atoms. 
   
71. The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C16 to C18 carbon atoms. 
72. The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C18 to C20 carbon atoms. 
73. The composition of claim 67, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid with an aliphatic  tail of C20 to C24 carbon atoms. 
74. The composition of any one of claims 67‐73, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid  that is saturated. 
75. The composition of any one of claims 67‐73, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid  that is monounsaturated. 
76. The composition of any one of claims 67‐75, wherein said LCT comprises a fatty acid  that is polyunsaturated. 
77. The composition of any one of claims 67‐76, wherein about 5 to 25 % of the LCT fatty  acids are saturated, about 15 to 80 % are monounsaturated, and about 15 to 80 % are  polyunsaturated.  
78. The composition of any one of claims 67‐77, comprising an LCT selected from the group  consisting of: olive oil, poppy seed, safflower, sunflower, corn, soybean oil, sesame oil,  and castor oil.  
79. The composition of any one of claims 52‐78, wherein said one or more fatty acid, 
monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof, is an exogenously  added fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof.  
80. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said composition is self‐ emulsifying or forms a clear, transparent, emulsion or micellar dispersion in a 0.1 wt%  aqueous medium. 
81. A liquid, comprising water or an aqueous solution and the composition of any one of  the preceding claims. 
82. The liquid of claim 81, wherein said water or an aqueous solution is selected from: a  water‐based solution, water, simulated gastric fluid, gastric fluid, simulated intestinal  fluid, or intestinal fluid. 
83. The liquid of claim 82, wherein said solvent is water, gastric fluid, or intestinal fluid. 
84. The liquid of any one of claims 81‐83, comprising a surfactant, wherein said surfactant  is at a concentration that is greater than its critical micelle concentration (CMC). 
85. The liquid of claim 84, wherein said liquid is a colloidal dispersion, wherein said water  or aqueous solution is a continuous phase and said composition is a dispersed phase. 
   
86. The liquid of claim 85, wherein said colloidal dispersion is a micellar dispersion. 
87. The liquid of claim 85, wherein said colloidal dispersion is a emulsion. 
88. The liquid of any one of claims 81‐87, wherein said composition is present as particles  with an average diameter between about 10‐1000 nm. 
89. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  10‐50 nm.  
90. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  50‐100 nm.  
91. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  100‐250 nm.  
92. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  250‐500 nm.  
93. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  500‐750 nm.  
94. The liquid of claim 88, wherein said particles have an average diameter between about  750‐850 nm. 
95. A composition comprising: 
(a) at least one active ingredient; 
(b) at least one surfactant; 
(c) at least one co‐solvent; and, optionally,  
(d) one or more selected from: an oil, fat, flavoring, sweetener, or combination  thereof. 
96. The composition of claim 95, comprising: 
(a) 5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 
(b) 45‐65 wt% polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated  castor oil; 
(c) 15‐35% co‐solvent;  
(d) optionally, 0‐7.5 wt% sweetener; and 
(e) optionally, 0‐25 wt% flavoring. 
97.  A composition of claim 95 comprising: 
(a)   5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 
(b)  45‐65 wt% polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated  castor oil;  
(c)   20‐30 wt% ethanol;  
(d)   0‐20 wt% MCT;     
(e)  0‐7.5 wt% sweetener; and 
(f)  0‐7.5 wt% flavoring. 
98. The composition of claim 95 comprising: 
  (a) 5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 
(b) 45‐65 wt% polysorbate 80 and/or polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor  oil;  
(c) 0‐7.5 wt% sweetener; and 
(d) 0‐25 wt% flavoring. 
99. A composition comprising: 
(a) a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract;  
(b) a surfactant;  
(c) 0‐25 wt% MCT formed from fatty acids having from C8 to C12 carbon atoms, LCT  formed from fatty acids having from C13 to C26 carbon atoms, or combined said MCT  and said LCT; and 
(d) 15‐35 wt% co‐solvent. 
100. The composition of claim 99, comprising: 
(a) 5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract; 
(b) 0‐25% wt% oil comprising MCT and/or LCT;  
(c) 45‐65% wt% surfactant, and 
(d) 20‐30 wt% co‐solvent. 
101. The composition of claim 99 or 100, wherein said surfactant is polysorbate 80 and/or  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil. 
102. The composition of any one of the proceeding claims, wherein the composition is 
suitable for oral administration. 
103. The composition of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition further  comprises: an antioxidant, a viscosity modifying agent, a cytochrome P450 metabolic  inhibitor, a P‐GP efflux inhibitor, an amphiphilic/non‐amphiphilic solute, a chelating  agent, semi‐solid inducer, a pH adjusting agent, or a flavoring agent.  
104. The composition of any one of the proceeding claims, wherein said composition is a  pharmaceutical composition. 
105. The composition of any one of claims 1‐51, 80‐85, or 88‐96, wherein said composition is  free of exogenously added fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, or triglyceride. 
106. An edible product comprising the composition of any one of claims 1‐80 or 95‐105. 
   
107. The edible product of claim 106, wherein said edible product is selected from a lozenge,  candy, chocolate, brownie, cookie, trail bar, cracker, dissolving strip, pastry, bread, or  chewing gum. 
108. The edible product of claim 107, wherein said candy is selected from a hard candy,  lollipop, gummy candy, or candy bar. 
109. The composition of any one of claims 1‐80 or 95‐105 or liquid of 81‐94, wherein said  composition is a beverage additive. 
110. The composition of any one of claims 1‐109, wherein said composition is stable at a  temperature selected from 5°C ± 3°C or 25°C ± 2°C, and a relative humidity (RH) of 40%  RH ± 5% RH, for at least 12 months. 
111. The composition of claim 110, comprising a cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract,  wherein there is less than a 20% decrease in total cannabinoid(s) content over the at  least 12 months 
112. The composition of claim 111, wherein there is less than a 10% decrease in total  cannabinoid(s) content over the at least 12 months. 
113. The composition of claim 112, wherein there is less than a 5% decrease in total 
cannabinoid(s) content over the at least 12 months. 
114. The composition of any one of claims 110‐113, wherein the composition displays no  change on dispersion in 37°C water over the at least 12 months. 
115. The composition of any one of claims 110‐114, wherein the at least 12 months is at  least 18 months. 
116. The composition of any one of claims 110‐114, wherein the at least 12 months is at  least 24 months. 
117. The composition of any one of claims 110‐116, wherein the temperature is 5°C ± 3°C. 
118. The composition of any one of claims 110‐116, wherein the temperature is 25°C ±  2°C. 
119. The composition of any one of claims 1‐109, wherein the composition is stable at a  temperature of 40°C ± 2°C, and a relative humidity (RH) of 75% ± 5%, for at least 2  months. 
120. The composition of claim 119, wherein there is less than a 20% decrease in total  cannabinoid(s) content over the at least 2 months. 
121. The composition of claim 120, wherein there is less than a 10% decrease in total  cannabinoid(s) content over the at least 2 months. 
   
122. The composition of claim 121, wherein there is less than a 5% decrease in total 
cannabinoid(s) content over the at least 2 months. 
123. The composition of any one of claims 119‐122, wherein there is no change on 
dispersion in 37°C water over the at least 2 months. 
124. The composition of any one of claims 119‐123, wherein the at least 2 months is at  least 4 months. 
125. The composition of any one of claims 119‐123, wherein the at least 2 months is at  least 6 months. 
126. The composition of any one of claims 119‐123, wherein the at least 2 months is at  least 12 months. 
127. The composition of any one of claims 1‐126, wherein said composition comprises:  not more than: 1 wt %, 2 wt %, 3 wt %, 4 wt %, 5 wt %, 6 wt %, 7 wt %, 8 wt %, 9 wt %,  10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 16 wt %, 17 wt %, 18 wt %, 19 wt  %, 20 wt %, 25 wt%, or 30 wt%, of exogenously added fat, oil, or a combination thereof. 
128. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is selected from any one 
composition of Table 1 or Table 2. 
129. The composition of any one of claims 1‐128, comprising at least one co‐solvent. 
130. The composition of claim 129, wherein said at least one co‐solvent comprises one or  more co‐solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, ethyl olelate, glycerol, and/or  propylene glycol. 
131. The composition of claim 130, wherein said at least one co‐solvent comprises one or  more co‐solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, and/or propylene glycol. 
132. The composition of any one of claims 129‐131, comprising: 0‐2.5 wt%, 2.5‐5 wt%, 5‐ 10 wt%, 10‐15 wt%, 15‐20 wt%, 15‐40 wt%, 15‐25 wt%, 20‐3‐ wt%, 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30  wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%, 45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%,  65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85 wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97 wt% total  co‐solvent(s). 
133. The composition of any one of claims 129‐131, wherein said composition comprises:   (a) 1‐15 wt% active ingredient, 40‐80 wt% surfactant, and 10‐40 wt% co‐solvent;   (b) 1‐15 wt% active ingredient, 40‐80 wt% surfactant, 10‐40 wt% co‐solvent, 1‐10  wt% sweetener, and 1‐30 wt% flavoring; 
(c) 1‐15 wt% active ingredient, 45‐65 wt% surfactant, 15‐40 wt% co‐solvent, 1‐5 wt%  sweetener, and 5‐20 wt% flavoring;  
(d) 3‐10 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, 45‐65 wt% polysorbate 80 or  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil or combination thereof, 20‐35 wt% 
   
co‐solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, or propylene glycol, or combination  thereof, 2.5‐7 wt% sweetener, and 5‐25 wt% flavoring; or 
(e) 5‐10 wt% cannabinoid or cannabinoid extract, 50‐65 wt% polysorbate 80 or  polyethylene glycol (PEG) 40 hydrogenated castor oil, or combination thereof, 20‐35 wt%  co‐solvent selected from ethanol, ethyl lactate, or propylene glycol or combination  thereof, 2.5‐7 wt% sweetener, and 5‐25 wt% flavoring. 
134. The composition of any one of claims 1‐133, wherein said composition comprises:  (a) 30‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 50‐70 wt% TPGS, and 1‐20 wt% active ingredient;  (b) 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 1‐20 wt% active ingredient;  (c) 30‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 50‐70 wt% TPGS, and 5‐15 wt% cannabinoid or  cannabinoid extract;  
(d) 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 5‐20 wt% cannabinoid or  cannabinoid extract;  
(e) 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 5‐10% cannabinoid or cannabinoid  extract; 
(f) 40‐50 wt% polysorbate 80, 40‐50 wt% TPGS, and 5‐10 wt% cannabinoid or  cannabinoid extract; or  
(g) 45 wt% polysorbate 80, 45% TPGS, and 10 wt% THC‐distillate. 
135. A unit dose of the composition of any one of the proceeding claims. 
136. The unit dose of claim 135, wherein said unit dose is selected from an oral dosage form,  sublingual dosage form, or a buccal dosage form. 
137. The unit dose of claim 135 or 136, wherein said composition is a liquid, solid or semi‐ solid. 
138. The unit dose of any one claims 135‐137, wherein said unit dose is a syrup, drops, 
solution, suspension, tablet, bolus, troche, tincture, spray, lozenge, dissolving strip, or  capsule.  
139. The unit dose of claim 137, wherein said unit dose is a capsule. 
140. The unit dose of claim 139, wherein said unit dose is a hard gelatin capsule, a soft 
gelatin capsule, a starch capsule, or an enteric coated capsule.  
141. The unit dose of claim 140, wherein said unit dose is an unsealed hard gelatin capsule  or a sealed hard gelatin capsule.  
142. The unit dose of claim 140, wherein said unit dose is a soft gelatin capsule. 
143. The unit dose of any one of claim 135‐142, wherein said unit dose contains about 0.5‐ 100 mg of total cannabinoid(s).  
   
144. The unit dose of claim 143, wherein the unit dose contains about 0.5‐2.5 mg of total  cannabinoid(s).  
145. The unit dose of claim 143, wherein the unit dose contains about 2.5‐5 mg of total  cannabinoid(s).  
146. The unit dose of claim 143, wherein the unit dose contains about 5‐10 mg of total 
cannabinoid(s).  
147. The unit dose of claim 143, wherein the unit dose contains about 5‐15 mg of total 
cannabinoid(s).  
148. The unit dose of claim 143, wherein the unit dose contains about 10‐50 mg of total  cannabinoid(s).  
149. The unit dose of claim 145, wherein the unit dose contains about 0.5, about 1, about 2,  about 3, about 4, about 5, about 6, about 7, about 8, about 9, about 10, about 11,  about 12, about 13, about 14, or about 15 mg of total cannabinoid(s). 
150. The unit dose of any one of claims 135‐149, wherein said unit dose is an immediate  release dosage form. 
151. The unit dose of any one of claims 135‐149, wherein said unit dose is a controlled 
release dosage form. 
152. A method of making the composition of any one of claims 1‐80, said method comprising  the steps of: 
(a) providing at least one active ingredient and at least one surfactant; and 
(b) combining said at least one active ingredient and said at least one surfactant to  form a mixture. 
153.  A method of making the composition of any one of claims 1‐80, said method 
comprising the steps of: 
(a) providing at least one active ingredient; at least one surfactant; and one or more  fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof;  (b) combining said at least one active ingredient; said at least one surfactant; and said  one or more fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination  thereof to form a mixture. 
154. A method for method for increasing at least one parameter selected from the group  consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability, Cmax, and absorption; or for  decreasing time to Tmax; said method comprising the steps of: 
(a) providing at least one active ingredient and at least one surfactant; and  
(b) combining said at least one active ingredient and said at least one surfactant to  form a mixture.     
155. A method for method for increasing at least one parameter selected from the group  consisting of solubility, dissolution, oral bioavailability, Cmax, and absorption; or for  decreasing time to Tmax; said method comprising the steps of: 
(a) providing at least one active ingredient, at least one surfactant, and at least one  triglyceride; and 
(b) combining said at least one active ingredient, at least one surfactant, and said at  least one triglyceride to form an isotropic or homogeneous mixture. 
156. A method for:   (a) treating a disease or disorder in a subject, wherein said disease or disorder is  selected from the group consisting of: including Alzheimer Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral  Sclerosis (ALS), pain, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, restless leg syndrome (RLS),  diabetes mellitus, dystonia, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders,  inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gliomas,  cancer, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Huntington Disease,  hypertension, incontinence, methicillin‐resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRS A), multiple  sclerosis, osteoporosis, pruritus, rheumatoid arthritis, insomnia, sleep apnea, wound  healing, and Tourette Syndrome; or   (b) increasing socialization, increasing relaxation, inducing sleep, reducing the time  needed to fall asleep, inducing a psychotropic effect, or reducing opioid use, in a  subject;   (c) said method comprises the step of administering to said subject, a therapeutically  effective amount of: the composition of any one of claims 1‐80, 95‐105, 109‐134; the  liquid of any one of claims 81‐94; the edible product of any one of claims 106‐108; or  the unit dose of any one claims 135‐151. 
157. The method of claim 156, wherein said pain is chronic pain.  
158. The method of claim 156, wherein said pain is acute pain. 
159. The method of claim 158, wherein said acute pain is a migraine.  
160. The method of claim 156, wherein said pain is cancer pain.  
161. The method of claim 156, wherein said disease or disorder is nausea and/or vomiting  resulting from chemotherapy or from opioid use.  
162. The method of any one of claims 156‐161, wherein said subject is a human. 
163. The method of any one of claims 156‐162, wherein said composition, liquid, edible, or  unit dose, is administered once, twice, three, or four times per day, or as needed. 
   
164. A kit comprising the beverage additive of claim 109 and a beverage, wherein said 
beverage additive and said beverage are in separate containers. 
165. A method of making a cannabis plant‐based beverage, the method comprising the steps  of: obtaining the beverage additive of claim 109 and a beverage; adding the beverage  additive to the beverage; and mixing the combined beverage additive and beverage to  form a cannabis plant‐based beverage. 
166. A method of preparing a beverage comprising the steps of: obtaining a beverage,  adding the beverage additive of claim 109 to said beverage, and mixing said beverage  and beverage additive to form a homogeneous solution. 
167. The composition of any one of claims 1‐134, comprising at least two active 
ingredients selected from: cannabinoids, terpenes, anti‐insomnia, anti‐tussive, opioid  analgesic, decongestant, non‐opioid analgesic/anti‐inflammatory drug, anti‐migraine  drug, anti‐emetic, anti‐histamine, proton pump inhibitor, H2 antagonist/H2 blocker,  tranquilizer, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anti‐psychotic, anti‐diarrheal,  Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug, anti‐Parkinson disease drug,  benzodiazepine, benzodiazepine antagonist, barbiturate, barbiturate antagonist,  stimulant, stimulant antagonist, antidepressant, nutraceutical, nicotine, BCS Class II  active ingredient, BCS Class IV active ingredient, an anti‐multiple sclerosis (MS) drug,  ethyl pyruvate, melatonin, caffeine, resveratrol, or a combination thereof. 
168. The composition of claim 167, comprising one or more cannabinoids, and ethyl 
pyruvate, melatonin, caffeine, or resveratrol.  
169. The composition of claim 167, comprising one or more cannabinoids and melatonin.  
170. The composition of any one of claims 167, comprising one or more cannabinoids and  caffeine.  
171. The composition of any one of claims 167, comprising one or more cannabinoids and  resveratrol.  
172. The composition of any one of claims 167‐171, further comprising at least one other  active ingredient selected from: one or more non‐opioid analgesic/ anti‐inflammatory  drug, one or more anti‐migraine drug, one or more anti‐emetic, one or more anti‐ Parkinson disease drug, one or more anti‐MS disease drug, one or more anti‐spasticity  drug, one or more nutraceutical, one or more corticosteroid, or a combination thereof. 
173. The composition of any one of claims 167‐172, comprising at least two cannabinoids.  
174. The composition of any one of claims 167‐173, comprising at least two terpenes.  
175. The composition of any one of claims 167‐174, wherein said one or more 
cannabinoids is selected from the group consisting of: CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBC, THCA,  CBDA, and THCV.  
176. The composition of any one of claims 167‐175, wherein said one or more 
cannabinoids is CBD, THC, or CBD and THC.  
   
177. The composition of any one of claims 167‐176, comprising: CBD, THC, and, either  melatonin or ethyl pyruvate.  
178. The composition of any one of claims 167‐177, wherein said one or more terpenes is  any one, two, three, four, five, or all six of the terpenes selected from the group  consisting of: myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene, linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and  eucalyptol. 
179. The composition of any one of claims 167‐178, wherein said composition comprises:  CBD, THC, either melatonin or ethyl pyruvate, and any one, two, three, four, five, or all  six of the terpenes selected from the group consisting of: myrcene, beta‐caryophyllene,  linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol. 
180. The composition of any one of claims 167‐179, comprising beta‐caryophyllene. 
181. The composition of any one of claims 167‐180, comprising linalool. 
182. The composition of any one of claims 167‐181, comprising limonene. 
183. The composition of any one of claims 167‐182, comprising alpha‐pinene. 
184. The composition of any one of claims 167‐183, comprising eucalyptol. 
185. The composition of any one of claims 167‐184, comprising beta‐caryophyllene,  linalool, limonene, alpha‐pinene, and eucalyptol, and optionally myrcene. 
186. The composition of any one of claims 167‐185, comprising THC. 
187. The composition of any one of claims 167‐186, comprising delta‐8‐THC, delta‐9‐THC,  or delta‐8‐THC and delta‐9‐THC. 
188. The composition of any one of claims 167‐187, comprising 0‐10% THC, 1‐15% CBD, 5‐ 50% EP, and 0‐7.5% Terpenes.  
189. The composition of any one of claims 167‐188, comprising 0‐15% THC, 0‐20% CBD, 0‐ 50% ethyl pyruvate, and 0‐10% terpenes.  
190. The composition of any one of claims 167‐189, comprising 0‐10% THC, 0‐15% CBD, 0‐ 50% ethyl pyruvate, and 0‐10% terpenes.  
191. The composition of any one of claims 167‐190, comprising 0‐5% THC, 0‐10% CBD, 0‐ 40% ethyl pyruvate, 0‐5% terpenes.  
192. The composition of any one of claims 167‐191, comprising 0.05‐5% THC, 0.5‐10%  CBD, 1‐40% ethyl pyruvate, and 0‐5% terpenes.   
193. The composition of any one of claims 167‐192, comprising 0.05‐1% THC, 2.5‐10%  CBD, 1‐40% ethyl pyruvate, and 0‐5% terpenes.  
194. The composition of any one of claims 167‐193, comprising 0.1‐0.5% THC, 4‐7.5%  CBD, 1.0‐10 or 10‐30% ethyl pyruvate, and 1‐2.5% terpenes.  
195. The composition of any one of claims 167‐193, comprising at least one surfactant. 
196. The composition of any one of claims 167‐195, comprising polysorbate 80. 
197. The composition of any one of claims 167‐196, comprising a fatty acid, 
monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof. 
198. The composition of any one of claims 167‐197, comprising at least one surfactant  and a fatty acid, monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride, or a combination thereof.     
199. The composition of any one of claims 167‐198, comprising at least one sweetener. 
200. The composition of any one of claims 167‐199, comprising sucralose. 
201. The composition of any one of claims 167‐200, comprising at least one flavoring. 
202. The composition of any one of claims 167‐201, wherein the composition is a 
homogeneous or isotropic mixture. 
203. The composition of any one of claims 167‐202, wherein the composition forms an  emulsion or micellar dispersion in water. 
204. The composition of any one of claims 167‐203, wherein the composition is a non‐ aqueous formulation. 
205. The composition of any one of claims 167‐204, wherein the composition is a self‐ emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS). 
206. The composition of any one of claims 167‐205, comprising 50‐97% polysorbate 80.  
207. The composition of any one of claims 167‐206, comprising 50‐75% polysorbate 80.  
208. The composition of any one of claims 167‐207, comprising 75‐90% polysorbate 80.  
209. The composition of any one of claims 167‐208, comprising 30‐85% polysorbate 80.  
210. The composition of any one of claims 167‐209, comprising 0‐5% sweetener 
211. The composition of any one of claims 167‐210, comprising 0‐5% sucralose. 
212. The composition of any one of claims 167‐211, wherein the composition comprises:  0‐2.5% sucralose. 
213. The composition of any one of claims 167‐212, wherein the composition comprises:  0‐2% THC, 0‐2% CBD, 5‐40% EP, 1‐5% Terpenes, 0‐2.5% sucralose and ≥50% PS80. 
214. The composition of any one of claims 167‐213, wherein the composition is a 
pharmaceutical composition. 
215. A unit dose of the composition of any one of claims 167‐214. 
216. A unit dose of the composition of any one of claims 167‐214, comprising:   a) an amount of one or more cannabinoids, the amount of each cannabinoid independently  selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1 mg,  0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐10  mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐ 30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐100  mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg; 
b) an amount of ethyl pyruvate selected from the group consisting of: none, trace amount,  0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.5‐1.0 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100  mg, 5.0‐75 mg, 5.0‐10 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg, 20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐ 50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, and 1‐100 mg 50‐100 mg,  100‐200 mg, 200‐300 mg, 300‐400 mg, 500‐600 mg, 600‐700 mg, 700‐800 mg, 800‐900  mg, 900‐1000 mg; 1.0‐2.0 g, 2.0‐3.0 g, 3.0‐4.0 g, 4.0‐5.0 g, 5.0‐6.0 g, 6.0‐7.0 g, 7.0‐8.0 g,  8.0‐9.0 g, 9.0‐10 g, 10‐11 g, 11‐12 g, 12‐12.5, or > 12.5; and 
d) an amount of one or more terpenes, each independently, or total terpenes selected from  the group consisting of: none, trace amount, none, trace amount, 0.01‐0.05 mg, 0.05‐0.1     
mg, 0.1‐0.5 mg, 0.25‐1 mg, 0.5‐15 mg, 0.5‐2.5 mg, 1.0‐2.5 mg, 2.5‐5 mg, 5.0‐7.5 mg, 5.0‐ 10 mg, 1.0‐25 mg, 25‐50 mg, 50‐75 mg, 75‐100 mg, 10‐20 mg, 10‐15 mg, and 15‐20 mg,  20‐30 mg, 30‐40 mg, 40‐50 mg, 50‐60 mg, 60‐70 mg, 70‐80 mg, 80‐90 mg, 90‐100 mg, 1‐ 100 mg, 100‐125 mg, 125‐150 mg, 150‐175 mg, 175‐200 mg, and >200 mg. 
217. A unit dose of the composition of claim 215 or 216 in a form selected from the group  consisting of: gel, oral/buccal/sublingual spray, tablet, oral liquid, tablet, capsule, or  liquid or powder for inhalation, beverage additive/concentrate, beverage, or edible.   
218. A method of decreasing the level of a cytokine in a mammal comprising: 
administering to said mammal a cytokine decreasing amount of the composition of any  one of claims 167‐217, wherein said cytokine is selected from the group consisting of:  TNF‐alpha, IL‐6, IL‐2, IL‐1beta, and HMGB1.  
219. A method of increasing the level of IL‐10 in a mammal comprising: administering to  said mammal an IL‐10 increasing amount of the composition of any one of claims 167‐ 217. 
220. A method of treating spasticity in a mammal comprising: administering to the 
mammal a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of any one of claims  167‐217. 
221. The method of claim 220, wherein the spasticity is due to a disease or condition  selected from the group consisting of: multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, brain  injury, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. 
222. The method of claim 221, wherein the spasticity is due to multiple sclerosis. 
223. A method of treating pain in a mammal comprising: administering to the mammal a  therapeutically effective amount of the composition of any one of claims 167‐217. 
224. The method of claim 223, wherein the pain is due to a disease or condition selected  from the group consisting of: multiple sclerosis, diabetes, back injury, amputation, spinal  surgery, viral infection, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and alcoholism. 
225. A method of treating inflammation in a mammal comprising: administering to the  mammal a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of any one of claims  167‐217. 
226. A method of treating inflammation in a mammal comprising: administering to the  mammal a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of any one of claims  167‐217. 
227. The method of claim 226, wherein the inflammation is due to a disease or condition  selected from the group consisting of: multiple sclerosis; diabetes; back injury;  amputation; spinal surgery; HIV infection; shingles; rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,  and alcoholism. 
228. The method of claim 227 wherein the inflammation is due to a disease or condition  selected from the group consisting of: multiple sclerosis. 
   
229. A method of slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis comprising: administering  to a multiple sclerosis patient a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of  any one of claims 167‐217.  
230. The compositions of any one of claims 1‐105, 109‐134, or 167‐214, wherein said  composition is a rapid dispersing formulation. 
231. The composition of claim 230, wherein said rapid dispersing formulation, forms a  transparent emulsion or transparent micellar dispersion within 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,  40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after  addition to an aqueous medium at a final concentration of 0.1 wt% (composition) at 20  degrees C.  
232. The composition of claim 230 or 231, wherein said rapid dispersing formulation does  not require agitation to form said emulsification or dispersion.  
233. The unit dose of any one of claims 135‐151 or 215‐217, wherein said unit dose is a  rapid dispersing formulation. 
234. The composition of claim 230, wherein said rapid dispersing formulation, forms a  transparent emulsion or transparent micellar dispersion within 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,  40, 45, 50, 55 or 60, or 90 seconds, or within 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, or 5 minutes after  addition to an aqueous medium at a final concentration of 0.1 wt% (composition) at 20  degrees C.  
235. The composition of claim 230 or 231, wherein said rapid dispersing formulation does  not require agitation to form said emulsification or dispersion. 
236. The compositions of any one of claims 1‐105, 109‐134, 167‐214, or 230‐235, wherein  said composition has a viscosity less than or equal to an amount selected from the group  consisting of: 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1.5 cP. 
237. The compositions of any one of claims 1‐105, 109‐134, 167‐214, or 230‐236, wherein  said composition comprises 20‐25 wt%, 25‐30 wt%, 30‐35 wt%, 35‐40 wt%, 40‐45 wt%,  45‐50 wt%, 50‐55 wt%, 55‐60 wt%, 60‐65 wt%, 65‐70 wt%, 70‐75 wt%, 75‐80 wt%, 80‐85  wt%, 85‐90 wt%, 90‐95 wt%, or 95‐97 wt% co‐solvent(s). 
238. The composition of claim 237, wherein said co‐solvent is selected from at least one  of: ethanol, ethyl lactate, ethyl olelate, glycerol, or propylene glycol. 
239. The composition of claim 238, wherein said co‐solvent is ethanol. 
   
 
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