THC, the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana (cannabis), is not readily digested by itself. Because THC is alcohol soluble it can be extracted into alcohol in order to make it more accessible to the body.
theCannabisChef recommends using a liquor with at least 50% alcohol.
Ingredients:
3/4oz/22g finely ground cannabis
3fl oz/90ml alcohol (such as brandy, rum, vodka*)
*Different cannabis concoctions will taste better using a certain kind of alcohol. Refer to recipe.
DECARB your bud first! Place on cookie sheet in the oven at 150 degrees (F) for an hour or so, until the bud is dry and crumbles into a powder when rolled between your thumb and index finger.
Instructions:
1. Soak the cannabis powder in water for 12 hours to remove any water-soluble impurities.
2. Drain excess water.
3. Put cannabis powder in an airtight container such as a mason jar.
4. Pour alcohol over cannabis.
5. Store in a cool dark place for at least 10 days. The longer the better.
6. Shake the container several times a day.
7. Filter through a strainer to remove solid particles. Repeat as necessary.
For more about alcohol tinctures and some cool drink recipes see The Cannabis Cookbook: Over 35 Tasty Recipes for Meals, Munchies, and More
Comments
Tincture
What is considered a dose once it is in tincture form? I'm thinking in regards to someone who has difficulty swallowing or inhaling. One ml/cc or more? I have no idea. Thank you
Also, as a nurse for hospice
Also, as a nurse for hospice patients, if your person has trouble swallowing you can put it between their teeth and cheek where it will absorb. You can put in up to a ml at a time as the patient tolerates, but start with drops.
Estimate
Between 2-4 ml should do the trick. Start off with 2 and wait an hour or two and see how you feel. Go slow, you wouldn't want to over do it haha. For medical users 2 ml should work wonders, for experienced recreational users 4 ml should get you nice and high :)
is it ok to leave the cannabis in the bottle?
If I dont want to take the grounds off the alcohol... will it harm it? I've tasted a popular drink from the D.R. called Mamajuana, they use different herbs on it and they leave it there, the flavor is stronger as you reach the bottom of the bottle. I am OK with flavor, my question is about the THC, will it be affected? thanks in advance!
sure
That is OK. It shouldn't pose a problem with the THC at all.