So... You want to make some meds? Here's what will get you started!

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Making meds. From using what you have to using special equipment. General guidelines can be found in this informational blog. Realize that the methods listed below are not the only way to do things, the purpose of the blog is to give you a starting point from which to build on.

The guidelines below are intended for a responsible adult. If you are new to any of the methods used & feel even the slightest bit of nerves: STOP. Find a friend to join you on this journey. It is not worth getting cocky & making a nincompoop out of yourself.

“New to the game &/or DON’T want to get high? Start at 1/8 oz per cup of carrier. I use 1/4-1/2 oz per cup for my meds, for a reference.

Start with small doses of your finished medicated oil, maybe 1/4-1/2 teaspoon 2x daily... ”
— Mary Webber

Using basic camping supplies

What you'll need to medicate over a fire:

  1. fire 
  2. pan with lid, if possible 
  3. stirring spoon
  4. cannabis
  5. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
  6. fine strainer
  7. storage container
  • put your oil into the pan
  • break in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the pan (if you have one) to preserve terpenes
  • let cook 30 minutes - 1 hour
  • remove from heat (don't let the oil/butter simmer or boil- keep it low)
  • pour contents of pan through strainer into your storage container

What you'll need to medicate in a Dutch oven:

  1. Dutch oven pit/area with hot coals
  2. Dutch oven
  3. cannabis
  4. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
  5. heat protection for your hands so you can pour out the Dutch oven without scalding yourself
  6. fine strainer
  7. storage container
  • put your oil into the Dutch oven
  • break in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the oven & set on the hot coals - if burying, be sure to put hot coals on the lid)
  • let cook as long as possible
  • unearth &/or remove from coals
  • pour contents of oven through strainer into your storage container

Using basic household supplies

What you'll need to medicate stovetop:

  1. stove or electric burner 
  2. pan with lid, if possible
  3. stirring spoon
  4. cannabis
  5. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
  6. fine strainer
  7. storage container
  • put your oil into the pan
  • break in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the pan (if you have one) to preserve terpenes
  • let cook 1-4 hours on medium-low (don't let the oil/butter simmer or boil- keep it low)
  • briskly agitate every 45 minutes
  • remove from heat
  • pour contents of pan through strainer into your storage container

What you'll need to medicate in a slow cooker:

  1. slow cooker
  2. cannabis
  3. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
  4. fine strainer
  5. storage container
  • put your oil into the slow cooker
  • break in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the slow cooker & set heat to low
  • cook for 4-8 hours
  • pour contents of through strainer into your storage container

Using a herbal extractor

In general:

  1. herbal extractor
  2. cannabis
  3. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
    1. be sure to read your herbal extractor's manual
    2. some are ONLY meant for certain extractions
  4. fine strainer (depending on extractor, may not be needed)
  5. storage container
  • read the herbal extractor's manual that you've chosen
  • put in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the slow cooker & set heat to low
  • cook for 4-8 hours
  • pour contents of through strainer into your storage container

Example:  Using the Magical Butter Machine: 

  1. Magical Butter Machine (MBM)
  2. cannabis
  3. oil (coconut, MCT, olive, grape seed, avocado..., try to choose a healthy cooking oil) or butter
  4. MBM strainer
  5. storage container
  • put in your cannabis
  • place the lid on the MBM & select desired temp (I use 130' for 8 hours - play with different heat settings & times for yourself)
  • select time 
  • pour contents of through strainer into your storage container one cycle has finished

 

I hope these general guidelines help you along your journey when medicating with cannabis! Please, share your experiences in the comments! 

“Medicate well!”
— Mary Webber
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