Make the Best Cannabis Oil at Home for Personal Use

Cannabis oil is a powerful medicine that’s packed with massive levels of healthy cannabinoids. CBD and THC are the two cannabinoids with the most potent medicinal value. They are both present in well-crafted cannabis oil. This oil can be utilized to address different varieties of psychological and physiological conditions such as insomnia, headache, arthritis, anxiety, inflammation, depression, and glaucoma. It also has anti-cancer effects that fight cancerous cells while protecting the healthy ones. Furthermore, the best way to get a higher dosage of cannabinoids is to use cannabis oil since the refining process eliminates every plant material and preserves all the natural oil. You’ll also get more doses of healthy cannabinoids when you consume cannabis oil rather than smoke medical marijuana. It is highly recommended that you select only the finest strain of medical marijuana if you want to make your own cannabis oil. It is much better if you already have a cannabis card since you can easily talk to the local dispensary around your area and ask about the best strain that they can suggest for creating authentic oil, or you can cultivate your very own weed in your backyard and utilize that. The organic strain is the best ingredient to use for making cannabis oil since it is free from harsh pesticides and fertilizers that are utilized during the cultivation process of most marijuana plants. To make your own cannabis oil, you need to look for an open and well-ventilated area with windows and an electric or gas stove. These are the ingredients that you’ll need:

• 1 cup of cooking oil (any brand will do)
• 1 cup of cannabis flower, ground

Take note that when choosing your cooking oil, olive and coconut are the two most popular options; olive oil is a staple cooking oil in the kitchen; while coconut oil offers a subtle taste and can be used for many dishes. Materials To Use:

• Grinder (use a basic hand grinder since coffee grinder and blenders tend to pulverize the cannabis causing it to have bad taste)
• Cheesecloth or strainer
• Slow cooker, double-boiler, or saucepan

Procedure:

1. Start by grinding the cannabis – you can use the whole plant or the flower only, or a combination of both, it depends on your preference. Just don’t grind it into very fine pieces since anything that’s small enough to pass through the strainer will mix with your final product.
 
2. Mix the cannabis and oil in the slow cooker or double-boiler. Heat the mixture on low or warm for several hours. The heat will trigger decarboxylation or the process of activating THC without burning – which could potentially damage the active ingredients. You can cook the mixture in different methods. Using a slow cooker, cooking time will run for 4-6 hours under low heat and you need to stir it occasionally. If you use a saucepan, the cooking time will last for 3 hours under low heat and you need to frequently stir it since the mixture is prone to burning. Lastly, if you use a double-boiler, the cooking time will be 6-8 hours under low heat with occasional stirring. Add a little amount of water to the mixture to prevent scorching. Take note that no matter what method you select, the temperature of the oil shouldn’t go beyond 245°F.
 
3. Strain the oil and store it properly. Pro tip: don’t squeeze the cheesecloth since it will only add extra chlorophyll to your cannabis oil. You can throw away the rest of the plant material or use it for other dishes. The shelf life of the oil can last for about two months, but it can be prolonged by refrigerating it.