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HOW TO MAKE CBD OIL YOURSELF AT HOME

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You heard about CBD oil and would like to make it yourself, but still have many questions about it. If you are struggling with making CBD oil yourself at home, you are in the right place. Today, we will deal with this topic in detail.

You will learn interesting facts about the extraction processesĀ andĀ get to knowĀ theĀ plant partsĀ that are necessary for them.Ā We will give you an overview of theĀ manufacturing processĀ of CBD oil and show you point by point what to look out for when making CBD oil yourself at home.

Finally, we explain theĀ pros and cons of making your own CBD oil and, in conclusion, offer you some reasons why we prefer which method.

Would you like to dive deep into the topic with us?Ā Great, Letā€™s get started right away!

The different CBD extraction processes

You may have thought about pressing the leaves of hemp plants to extract cannabidiol.Ā However, the process isnā€™t that simple.

There are many differences between the following extraction processes:

Dry ice extraction:

In this process, dry ice is used to loosen the trichome resins from the flowers and finally to obtain a fine powder.Ā To do this, however, you need the appropriate equipment.Ā The disadvantage of this process is that you have to expect a loss of quality.

Oil extraction:

The flowers are dissolved and heated in coconut, hemp seed, or olive oil.Ā This process is also called CBD infused extraction.

COā‚‚ extraction:

In this process, carbon dioxide is used to remove those components from the hemp using an apparatus and obtain CBD oil.

Extraction with liquid solvents:

This procedure is easiest for home use.Ā Examples of liquid solvents are alcohol, ethanol, isopropanol, hexane, and butane.Ā However, as solvents are highly flammable, extreme caution is required.

Which parts of the plant do I use for the extraction?

Generally, one choosesĀ industrial orĀ commercial hempĀ approvedĀ in theĀ US for the production of CBD oil.Ā Mainly it is theĀ female buds and flowers, as they containĀ theĀ highest proportion of cannabinoids.

These are located in the pollen, which is also called trichomes.Ā The pollen lies like a glittering layer of snow on the flowers.Ā If the leaves underneath are also covered by this layer, they are also used to produce a CBD extract. The cannabidiol content of the US industrial hemp is usually between 0.5 and 4 percent.

The production of CBD oil using liquid solvents

Do you want toĀ make CBD oil yourself?Ā Here we haveĀ listedĀ theĀ  stepsĀ in the correct orderĀ for youĀ :

  • You are using dried buds and flowers.
  • Crush the plant matter.
  • For the decarboxylation, you put the ingredients on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and put it in the oven (105 degrees Celsius) for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remnants of flowers and leaves are then covered with alcohol in a bowl.
  • Stir it for a few minutes, then let it steep to allow the cannabinoids to dissolve.
  • Then you separate the components from the liquid with the help of a sieve and a coffee filter.
  • Now the mixture is heated in a rice cooker, saucepan, or water, and the alcohol evaporates.
  • Then you can mix the CBD extract with vegetable oil.

Further details about theĀ extraction process of CBD Oil:

The ingredients

To make CBD oil, you need hemp flowers.Ā When you buy them, check the CBD content and ensure that the THC is below 0.2 percent.

Drying the hemp plant

Since the plant material has to be completely dry, you can play it safe and dry it in the oven at 50 to 70 degrees for a few hours.Ā A dehydrator is also a good help.

Dissolving the cannabinoids

To release the cannabinoids from the plant components, they are now mixed with alcohol.Ā You should pay attention to high quality, as contaminated food alcohol can cause health damage.

The plant parts are carefully crushed in the alcohol, preferably in two passes, so that the CBD can completely dissolve.Ā After you have carefully sieved the extract and there is no more residue, you can dispose of the plant remains.

Filter

With the help of a filter and a funnel, you fill the dissolved CBD into empty glass bottles.

Distilling/reduction

A rice cooker is suitable for the distillation because the alcohol must now be dissolved.Ā Fill the rice cooker up to about two thirds and turn it on to speed up the distillation process.

Once the amount is reduced to a quarter, add more liquid.Ā But watch out for escaping vapors.Ā The temperature must be regulated to avoid exceeding 284 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the CBD will go bad.

If, in the end, there are only about two finger-widths of the mixture in the cooker, add a tablespoon of water. It binds the remaining alcohol and lets it boil off.Ā The CBD oil is now visible.

Mix

To continue using the CBD oil, you mix it with vegetable oil of your choice because it is fat-soluble.Ā For example, if you mix it with sunflower or hemp oil in a ratio of 1: 1, you get 10 ml of CBD oil with about 40 percent.

It can, of course, be further diluted so that you can build a good supply of CBD oil at 10 percent.

Advantages and disadvantages of extraction using liquid solvents

We have compared the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure for you:

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE
Inexpensive because you can use conventional kitchen appliances. Danger from highly flammable solvents.
Quick and easy process. Carry out only in well-ventilated rooms, preferably outdoors.
High-quality CBD extract is possible. Risk of solvent residues remaining in the extract.

Alternative: production with oils

In this process, you dissolve the flowers in vegetable oil, such as coconut, hemp seed, or olive oil.Ā You proceed in the same way as our ancestors did in times long past.Ā It is best to use organic quality oil.

That’s how it works:

  • You chop up the flowers and spread them on a baking sheet (preferably on baking paper).
  • Decarboxylation follows.Ā In doing so, you will carefully heat the flowers without burning them.
  • Then cover the plant parts in a pot with oil and heat them gently over low heat.Ā It is how cannabinoids can loosen.Ā If you use olive oil, add a little water. Otherwise, the olive oil may burn.
  • Then you sift out the flowers.
  • Put the olive oil mixed with the CBD in the fridge so that it solidifies.
  • Now you can pour off the water that has separated from the oil.
  • Let the oil sit at room temperature and then strain it again to remove any remaining plant matter.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE
Inexpensive Cannabinoids can evaporate quickly
Can be made in the kitchen Must be stored in a cool and dark place and consumed quickly
Safe and unproblematic Low yield

Alternative: direct method

With thisĀ method, you mix the cannabidiol directly with theĀ carrier oilĀ you have selected.Ā To do this, however, the plant components must have been dried and ground into powder.

You mix the powder with the oil in a saucepan and slowly heat it.Ā Always stir carefully, because it must never burn. Otherwise, the mixture will be spoiled.

Then you sieve everything again and pour the oil into a dark bottle, which you also keep in a place protected from light.

Alternative: maceration

In theĀ maceration process, you mix the plant parts with food oil and pour them into a dark glass bottle.Ā Make sure that the mixture doesnā€™t come into contact with air for the next three weeks.

After these three weeks, you remove the plant remains.

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE
Simple and safe method. No decarboxylation.
No solvent contamination is possible. As a result, possibly only CBDa (precursor of CBD).
Mild end product. Low concentration of CBD.

Buy products vs.Ā DIY

We have now explained to you how you can makeĀ CBD oil yourself.Ā However, in this section, we would like to explain why we think it makes more sense toĀ buyĀ CBD oil.

If you decide to buy CBD oil and give preference to a reputable manufacturer, they offer you a lot ofĀ security.

For example, if you buy from an online shop, there is usually a lot of information about the manufacturer himself, his processes, tests at the laboratory level, and possibly feedback from customers.

For example, you can choose what CBD content your oil has or whether it contains aromatic additives.Ā Various packaging sizes are available, and if you have a complaint, you have experienced contacts.

Take a look at theĀ advantages and disadvantagesĀ of our point of view:

ADVANTAGES (MANUFACTURER) CONS (DIY)
Organic quality Possibly lack of experience
purity Product contamination
Defined CBD content Incorrect handling
Packaging sizes Danger from incorrect handling
Large selection No precise result possible

If you are interested inĀ buying CBD oil, take a look at ourĀ buying guide. Maybe you will find a product that suits you.

Conclusion

In this article, we have given you many details on how to makeĀ CBD oil yourself.Ā As you can see, there are several methods, and it is up to you to decide which one suits you best.

But since there are quite a few issues you can face in the private production of CBD oil,Ā we suggestĀ thatĀ you go for CBD oil available from reputable and professional manufacturers. My Insonnia Fix offers premium-grade CBD oil and all other products.Ā  For individuals, it is difficult or even impossible to produce a CBD oil that has exactly the CBD content that you want. Impurities can arise from improper handling and even cause damage to health if you work with alcohol or ethanol and ignore the safety precautions.

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