CBD oils that are for sale online are always hemp derived, as hemp contains maxium 0.3 percent THC, which is federally legal. However, it is also possible to extract CBD from marijuana buds at home, this can be done if marijuana is legal in your state or country. Before we show you how to make CBD oil at home, lets talk a little about the main ingredient!
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a derivative of the cannabis plant, cannabis sativa. This plant contains many chemical compounds called cannabinoids. Uniquely, CBD is a cannabinoid that does not elicit intoxication. Interestingly, this characteristic differentiates CBD from its psychoactive counterpart, THC.
For best results, select a cannabis strain that contains elevated levels of CBD and low levels of THC. Primarily, hull this plant of its’ flowers. Secondly, these buds require a process called decarboxylation. Continue with this cannabis oil recipe to create a perfectly infused CBD extraction.
It is imperative to decarboxylate your CBD bud. Decarboxylation (decarb) is the removal of the carboxyl group from the cannabis plant. This removal optimizes cannabinoids for receptors in the human body. Be sure to check out the cannabis oil recipe below for step-by-step decarb instructions.
Informatively, to decarboxylate your cannabis plant, breakup its buds and spread them over a baking sheet. The temperature of cooking is imperative to this decarb process. Cover the sheet in aluminum foil, and place in the oven for 25-45 mins at 240F/115C.
Following decarboxylation, your CBD bud is ready to infuse into oil. Initiate this process by grinding your flower. Upon completing this task, add your fine grind to a mason jar. Next, add 1 teaspoon of sunflower lecithin and 1 cup of your favorite oil to this jar.
Now, seal and place the jar in a pot of cold water. Bring this water to a boil for 2-3 hours. Once completed, let this CBD infusion cool. Strain your oil through cheesecloth into a separate jar. Congratulations, this is cannabis oil!
If you are seeking health benefits instead of a high, CBD is your best option. Excitingly, using this bud may provide access to potential healing properties. Of course, these are very promising attributes for the health and wellness community. Such potentials include, anti-inflammatory, anti-nauseant, and anti-anxiety capabilities. Follow our CBD oil recipe to access these exciting potentials.
Enticingly, there are many ways to use your new CBD extraction! If you are a beauty enthusiast, or chronic illness patient, CBD oil has many uses.
Firstly, CBD oil can be added to any dish that requires an oil. Swap out your cooking oil with this effective infusion. Consider also replacing recipes that demand butter with this cannabis extract. Cannabis oil is an easy way to infuse CBD edibles.
Secondly, this CBD infusion can be used as a CBD topical. This is an excellent ingredient in CBD creams and CBD lotions. From CBD lip balms, to CBD moisturizers, this oil is a great bolster to CBD beauty products. Relevantly, it is believed that CBD benefits the skin. You can lather this oil directly on the skin! Check out this article (2020) that discusses its’ skin benefits. Moreover, CBD’s pain relieving potentials make this an exciting option for a CBD pain salve.
To summarize, there are many uses for your new CBD infused oil. Check out our recipes to create weed edibles, lunches, dinners, and beyond.
Carefully follow the recipe below. Once you have your infused oil ready to use, you can browse our website, from CBD edibles to CBD skincare, we have it all. Let us know how you enjoy your homemade weed infusion on social and in the comments!
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