Cannabis oil is an increasingly demanding product due to the impact that CBD has and the benefits that these substances provide. These extractions, more precisely CBD Oil, stand out for having multiple medicinal properties. So, to prepare it, here you’ll find everything to learn how to make cannabis oil in an easy way.
How to make cannabis oil
Before starting with this homemade cannabis oil recipe, it is extremely important to take into account the type of cannabis you are going to use. You can use marijuana rich in THC, CBD flowers or balanced THC/CBD herbs.
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Ingredients and materials:
- 500-700 ml (2-3 cups) extra virgin olive oil
- 20-25 g (0.7-0.8 oz) dry and cured cannabis
- Cooking thermometer
- Spatula
- Large pot and small pot
- Weed grinder
- Coffee filter
- Thin metal sieve
- Glass container with lid
- 5L (1 gallon) bottled water
How to make cannabis oil step by step
To make our cannabis oil, we must use high-quality marijuana and follow the steps described below:
- Wash the marijuana in hot water while you decarb it over low heat and without boiling. You can use the oven instead to do this.
- Get a glass container that’s large enough for the amount of oil you plan on making.
- Pour your preferred extra virgin olive oil into the container and add 20-25 g (0.7-0.8 oz) of dried, cured and not ground cannabis.
- Let it soak in a dark, dry place for a couple of weeks and mix every now and then so that the cannabis fully releases its properties.
- Once this time has elapsed, the oil will be ready to use. Please note that you must leave the marijuana inside the glass container.
- If the cannabis oil turns out too strong, pour the oil into a new glass container and add ¼ extra virgin olive oil in order to soften the effect. Shake well and let it sit in the dark for a couple of days so that it mixes properly.
Other ways to make cannabis oil
The resulting oil from this making method is much more refined than the first recipe we’ve seen above. The step to follow are:
Boil your cannabis
Place your weed in a large pot and add enough water to cover the cannabis, and put the pot on the stove. Once it begins to boil, lower the heat setting to the lowest and keep it there for 10 minutes, stirring every now and then.
Strain your cannabis
After 10 minutes, you’ll need to strain your cannabis. Pour the pot’s contents into the thin metal sieve and drain out all the water. Repeat this entire process until the water comes out clean (you should do it 3 times approx.).
Remove any leftover water
Once you’ve strained your cannabis, you’ll need to remove as much water as possible. In order to keep all of its cannabinoids intact, we recommend covering a flat surface with a non-aromatic paper towel and placing your clean cannabis on top. This allows the kitchen paper to absorb any leftover water without needing to press your weed down.
Remember: this is done to fully clean your cannabis, removing dust, insects, any products, chlorophyll and minerals. This process is entirely safe, as marijuana is damp-proof, which means that no cannabinoids are lost.
Add your extra virgin olive oil
Once your cannabis is completely clean and all water has been extracted, you’ll need to place the weed into a small pot and add your virgin extra olive oil.
Double boiler
In order to heat your cannabis in the right way so that it dissolves all of its cannabinoids in the oil, first you’ll need to fill the large pot with water and place the smaller pot (the one with the oil and cannabis) in the larger pot. Next, wait until the water in the large pot starts boiling.
Double boiler timing
In order to complete the cannabinoid-assimilation process, you’ll have to continue the double boiler process for two to three hours, mixing every now and then. If you want to get perfect results, keep the temperature at 100°C (212ºF). You can use a cooking thermometer for this purpose.
Bottling
After the double boiler, you’ll need to let the liquid cool down in the pot. Once it’s cooled down, it’s time to strain the mixture using the coffee filter. Do it with incredible care, making sure that no bits of cannabis get through the filter.
How to store cannabis oil
Once the oil is ready to use, you’ll need to store it in a dark, cool place. This allows cannabinoids to keep their original properties for much longer. We recommend keeping the main storage container in a dark place and using a small oil bottle for your food.
When making cannabis oil, you’ll need to be extremely cautious if you want to use it. Mark and label every bottle carefully, so you know which oil you are using, while preventing any confusion or undesired situation.
