It makes sense to make your own oil at home if you like using it.It's important to keep in mind that hemp seed oil is a carrier oil made from the seeds.It can be used in food.You need a large press to make it at home.If you pick a carrier oil like olive oil or coconut oil, you can use it to make a cannabis oil.The compound in cannabis that gives you a high can be found in less than 3% of the oil.You can either finely chop the buds or use a concentrate to make the oil at home.
Step 1: Pick a carrier oil.
If you want to use it, you can.Other oils include coconut oil, olive oil and canola oil.Any healthy plant-based oil is a good choice for making the oil.You could try some of the other oils.
Step 2: The oven should be set to 215 F.
It's best to preheat the plant before you put it in the oven because it will take a few minutes to bake it.When you're done preparing the buds, it will be ready.
Step 3: Take 1 ounce of buds and grind them.
The buds should be put into a coffee grinder or food processor.The plants should be pulsed in the processor to chop them up more quickly.You should try to get the pieces as close to perfect as possible.You can find the buds in health food stores.It is best to have dried goods.You can use a very sharp knife if you don't have a processor or grinder.Take care of the plants as well as you can.
Step 4: Place the ground buds on the baking sheet.
If you want a pan larger than 23 by 33 cm, aim for a flat baking sheet.Spread the plants out into a thin layer by dumping them on the baking sheet.It's not necessary to use aluminum foil or parchment paper on the pan.
Step 5: Bud powder can be heated for an hour.
Turn on a timer and place the pan in the oven.Check the powder when the time is over.It should be crisp to the touch and a little brown.TheCannabidiol (CBD) is activated by this process.
Step 6: Add the oil and powder to the slow cooker.
A double boiler can also be used.You can put the oil in the cooker of your choice and dump the plants in as well.Make sure the oil is completely covered in the powder.Slowly warm up the mixture by turning the heat on low.Double boilers and slow cooker are good options because they provide low heat over an extended period.The water below the oil should be simmering lightly.
Step 7: Stirring every 30 minutes, let the mixture stew for 3 hours.
Give it a gentle stir when you come back to the oil every half hour.You have an opportunity to check the color.You can take the oil off the heat when it becomes greenish-brown.It's possible to let it stew for up to 8 hours, but make sure to keep the heat down.You might be able to extract moreCannabidiol this way.
Step 8: Put the powder out of the oil.
The oil should be cool before you attempt to handle it.The strainer should be over a bowl.The oil should be poured through the strainer.If you want to get as much oil out of it, you have to squeeze it.The oil should trickle out of the bottom.
Step 9: The oil should be kept in a dark place.
A clean jar or container holds about 2 cups of strained oil.A small jar is good for storing.You don't want to confuse the jar with other oil if you label it.It should be cool away from light to increase its shelf life.It will stay good for about 2 months.You can keep it in the fridge for as long as 6 months if you want.If the oil has an off smell or grows mold, it's time to toss it.
Step 10: Take 1 cup of oil and put it in a pan.
You can use any cooking oil you want.If your coconut oil is solid, spoon it out to measure and it will melt in the pan as you heat it.
Step 11: The pot should be placed over low heat.
You don't want the oil to get too hot.If the oil is too hot, it could destroy your concentrate.The pot should be kept at the lowest setting.You can use a candy or digital temperature to monitor the temperature.Don't allow the oil to get above 245 F.If you're worried the oil will get too hot, you can use a double boiler or slow cooker.
Step 12: crush and measure 0.04 ounces of the concentrate.
Measure out the concentrate using a digital scale.Once you have a powder, crush the crystals/concentrate.You can crush the crystals with a spoon, a rolling pin, or a flat tool.You can use a mortar and pestle.
Step 13: Put the powder in the pot and let it heat slowly.
You can stir the powder with a spoon after dumping it.When the powder has dissolved completely, keep stirring for a few minutes.
Step 14: It's a good idea to cool the oil before storing it.
When the powder is fully incorporated, take the pot off the heat.Leave it for about 30 minutes to cool completely and then pour it in a clean jar.The jar should be labeled with the date and the contents.You can keep it in a cool place, but not at room temperature.It's a good idea to keep it away from light.It will last for two months.It can last up to 6 months in the refrigerator.If it has an odd smell, toss it.You should toss it if it becomes mold.