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QuestionCan I use 75 proof vodka as solvent?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Yes, you can use 75 proof vodka as solvent. However, your yield will likely be much lower.
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QuestionI used Everclear as a solvent, and the oil did not turn as dark and thick as the demonstrations show. Can I put it back in the rice cooker?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.You can, but it may lose some potency. The difference may simply be due to a different plant type.
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QuestionAbout how much oil can 1 ounce of marijuana make?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.It varies, but after some experience, you should be able to get 2-6 grams of oil per ounce of marijuana.
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QuestionCan you use fresh picked marijuana to make oil?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.Yes, you can use freshly picked marijuana to make the oil. Be aware that fresh buds will take up a greater volume than dried buds, and you should take the volume difference into account.
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QuestionIs there a recipe to make oil with a low THC content?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.To make oil with low TCH content (or high CBD content), you need to start with marijuana with low THC (or high CBD) content.
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QuestionAfter the solvent evaporated, all that was left was a powdery substance. Did I heat for too long?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.That is probably what went wrong. Alternatively, the temperature may have been too high. Go through all your materials and start fresh. Check the temperature frequently.
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QuestionI suffer from epilepsy and arthritis. I take methotrexate, which is slowly killing me. I would like to try this, but it's not legal in our country. What can I do?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.You don't mention your country, but it is possible that you may be able to get a prescription from your doctor. Ask your doctor to find out if this is possible.
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QuestionHow long will the oil keep?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.If you keep the marijuana oil refrigerated, tightly capped and in a brown or blue bottle (to keep out light), it should be stable for 6-12 months.
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QuestionWhat solvents can be used?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.High-proof alcohol is the safest solvent to use when extracting the THC from medical marijuana.
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QuestionIs medical marijuana good for asthma?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.There are studies indicating that medical marijuana may be helpful in asthma by acting to reduce the spasms and bronchial constrictions. Talk to your doctor first before trying the medical marijuana.
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QuestionCan you use a crockpot to reduce the mixture?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.A crockpot can be used to reduce the mixture, but prepared to be patient if you use this method. It will take a while.
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QuestionCan a patient with epilepsy smoke the marijuana instead of using marijuana oil?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.It is possible, but smoking marijuana shares some of the same dangers as smoking cigarettes.
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QuestionHow do you improve the bioavailability of cannabis oil? Can you mix it with olive oil?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.You can mix the cannabis oil with olive oil, although there are no studies on the effect on bioavailability specifically diluted in olive oil.
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QuestionCan I reuse solvent I used to make another batch or is it good for only one?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.No, you should not re-use the solvent. Use fresh Everclear for every batch.
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QuestionCan I use Bacardi 151?Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.When making medical marijuana oil, I recommend using Everclear or a similar high-proof alcohol.
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