This appears to be a sensible way to work with both THC and CBD for consumption. One can locate high CBD product in particular to make best use of that without having to dance around actual THC impairment.
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Cannabis Coconut Oil – Easy Recipe Combats Pain, Nausea, Seizures, and More
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As scientific research takes baby steps into the medicinal qualities of
cannabis, we find the door opening to an infinite view of what this
extremely powerful plant can do for our health.
There is now no question that cannabis can be used to treat and even cure many of our ills.
What can we do with this knowledge? Why, make cannabis coconut oil of course!
Fortunately, the governments in North America are loosening restrictions
on the medical use of marijuana based on recent research and it is
becoming easier to obtain. If you can, get some, store it in a cool,
dry, dark place, and use it when you need it.
How to Use Marijuana as Medicine
Combined with cold-pressed virgin coconut oil as a carrier, the
possibilities for medical cannabis are almost limitless! Coconut oil in
itself is a highly nutritious food and personal care salve.
Moisturizing and cleansing for the skin with antibacterials and
antioxidants, coconut oil can also be used on hair to thicken and
promote new growth. When eaten, it benefits every cell of your body.
Coconut oil has been found to reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, boost
metabolism, reduce inflammation and relieve pain, balance hormones,
and promote brain and digestive health via its medium-chain fatty
acids. It’s been found effective in combating depression and in killing
cancer cells.
As a flavorful oil, it is a perfect versatile carrier for herbs and spices used medicinally.
Cannabis, on the other hand, has been used as a medicine for millennia
to treat anxiety, asthma, pain, and nausea. One of its most important
antioxidant effects is reducing inflammation in the body, which is
always a precursor to illness and disease. Only in recent years has it
been found that can be used for the treatment of Crohn’s disease and
other immune system-related digestive disorders (like irritable bowel
syndrome), cancer, post traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy, multiple
sclerosis and more. It’s so potent because human cells contain receptors
specifically for cannabinoids—even in the brain, with implications for
the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disease.
Cannabis & Coconut Oil: a Virtual Panacea
As with all plants, there are many varieties of cannabis.
Knowing which is best for your target treatment will help you to choose
the appropriate one. The two most active phytochemicals in marijuana are
cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). They are fat soluble,
which is another reason that coconut oil is an ideal delivery partner.
THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis, CBD is not.
Marijuana (Latin: cannabis sativa) strains high in THC are better for
asthma, pain, nausea, digestive and sleep disorders, and glaucoma:
“Some cannabinoid agonists (WIN 55212-2, anandamide) have demonstrated,
in experimental studies, to act as «ideal drugs» in the management of
glaucoma, as they have been shown to have good tolerability after
topical application, efficiently reduce intraocular pressure, and behave
as neuroprotectors on retinal ganglion cells.” (1).
Higher concentrations of CBD have better results for the treatment of
cancer, tumors, chronic pain, seizures, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), and psychological and neurological disorders.
“CBD seems to offer natural protection against the marijuana high.
Numerous studies suggest that CBD acts to reduce the intoxicating
effects of THC, such as memory impairment and paranoia. CBD also appears
to counteract the sleep-inducing effects of THC, which may explain why
some strains of cannabis are known to increase alertness. Both CBD and
THC have been found to present no risk of lethal overdose. However, to
reduce potential side effects, medical users may be better off using
cannabis with higher levels of CBD.”(2)
Sativa family flowers contain higher levels of CBD and the indica
varieties are higher in THC. Raw cannabis is not psychoactive; heating
it causes a chemical reaction in which the tetrahydrocannbinolic acid
(THCA) in cannabis loses a carbon atom, forming THC. By decarboxlyating
marijuana before use in a tincture, skin balm, or food, you transform
the active ingredient to get its most protective effects; THC more
readily attaches to cannabinoid receptors in the body than THCA.
Making coconut cannabis oil is easy; finding the right plant variety may
require some experimentation, as everyone’s personal body chemistry is
unique.
Regardless of which variety you choose, you are doing a good thing to support overall health.
It is interesting to note that the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services has held patents on “Cannabinoids as antioxidants and
neuroprotectants” for almost twenty years (3).
If you’re curious about wanting to give it a try, here’s a simple recipe.
Making Cannabis Coconut Oil
The first step in making this medicine is the process of
decarboxylation—the chemistry term for heating marijuana to release its
THC.
Preparing The Cannabis
Heating up your cannabis in a process called Decarboxylation actives the healing compounds in the cannabis.
You’ll Need:
- One ounce of cannabis buds
- Parchment paper
- A baking sheet
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 240°F/115°C.
- Break up the cannabis buds into smaller pieces with your hands.
- Spread a single layer on a parchment-lines rimmed baking sheet. The sheet should be covered with the marijuana with no empty spaces.
- Bake the cannabis 30-40 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes so that it toasts evenly.
- When the cannabis has dried and darkened in color to a light to medium brown, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cannabis to cool. It should be crumbly when properly dried.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the cannabis until it is coarsely ground (not a fine powder). Store it in an airtight glass container and use as needed to make your medicines.
Preparing the Oil
Ingredients:
- 1 gram decarboxylated marijuana
- 1 ounce cold-pressed virgin coconut oil
(Amounts can be adjusted to this ratio.)
Instructions:
- Place measured crushed marijuana in a sturdy glass jar and add coconut oil. Tightly fit the jar’s lid and place in a saucepan full of water.
- Slowly heat the water on low on the stovetop—keeping it below boiling—for 60 minutes. (Doing so keeps the oil from overheating.)
- Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain solids from the oil into another sturdy glass jar. Squeeze the liquid from the cannabis into the oil.
- The cannabis coconut oil is now ready to be eaten or used as a topical lotion. The removed solids can be eaten as well, baked or cooked in any recipe as any other herb.
You may cook with the oil but only at medium heat; if heated too high, the active compounds of the marijuana will cook out.
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