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Cannabis tinctures are basically cannabis extracts made with alcohol and are a great way for medicinal and recreational consumers to get the desired effects without actually smoking cannabis. Sebastian Good shows you a great recipe how to make Cannabis Tincture.
From edibles to oils and extracts, every single method enhances certain qualities in cannabis, activating the different benefits of the plant.
HOW TO MAKE CANNABIS TINCTURE
Similar to most cannabis oils, tinctures use a solvent, alcohol in this case, to extract terpenes and cannabinoids such as CBD or THC from the rest of the plant material.
The main difference is that with tinctures the solvent is still present in the final product as well, while the other concentrates must purge it out because the product is meant to be inhaled.
DECARBOXYLATING YOUR BUDS
The decarboxylation process is extremely important because as we said, this activates the weed’s compounds, pushing them to their maximum potential. If you skip this step your tincture could end up being weak or have no effects at all.
To decarboxylate your buds you’ll need to heat them in the oven at 110°C, or 230°F, for about almost two hours, however, keep an eye on them to keep them from getting burned. Simply part your flowers into small pieces, spread them on an oven tray, and wait patiently.
TOOLS AND INGREDIENTS
In order to make your homemade cannabis tinctures, there are a few simple tools and ingredients you’ll need. Don’t worry, they’re all things you can find at home or at any nearby store:
14 grams, or half an ounce of decarboxylated marijuana buds;
High alcohol by volume liquor;
A grinder;
1 cheesecloth;
1 mason jar;
Glass dropper bottles;
A cup or glass;
And gloves.
If you would rather avoid using alcohol, you can replace it by using glycerin, a plant-based oil. Nevertheless, given glycerin isn’t as efficient at bonding with cannabis’ compounds, the results may be less potent.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
STEP 1
First, set your grinded decarboxylated cannabis buds into the mason jar and fill it up until you’ve completely covered the weed with the highest percentage alcohol you could find, such as Poland’s Spyritus, or the American Everclear.
STEP 2
Now you’ll need to let the jar sit for at least 10 days to 2 weeks as the compounds start going through the separation process.
Some sources suggest freezing the jar full of alcohol and cannabis for 1-2 weeks and taking it out once every day to shake it out.
This is because the cold in the freezer will help to separate the components of the plant we are trying to separate from the final product, like the chlorophyll.
STEP 3
Once the components have finally separated, the next step is straining the materials through a cheesecloth or strainer and into a cup or glass. When the liquid is no longer passing through the cheesecloth, squeeze the remaining liquid through the cheesecloth using gloves.
Once you’ve successfully strained your tincture, place it inside the glass dropper bottles and store it in a cool and dark environment. If your product is exposed to air, light, and/or heat, its quality, and potency could be decreased. If stored right, tinctures can last up to several years.
ADVICE
Don’t forget to wear gloves if you’re going to be squeezing the cheesecloth to drain the product. If you don’t you could end up absorbing some of the tincture through your skin and getting extremely high.
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