My experiences with hemp oil

After conversing with another blade on another thread, I have decided to make a thread about my experiences with hemp oil. There may be many threads like it, but this one is mine () Hopefully it isnt too big of an issue.

First and foremost, I do not have cancer (that I am aware of) or any other "serious" condition. I have been studying hemp oil and its benefits for some time now and decided I would try to make it and see what kind of effect it would have on the conditions I do have.

A background on the medical issues I do have: I have severe back/body pains. The doctor suspects fibromyalgia, but we are still waiting for test results etc so it isnt official yet. For arguments sake we will just call it severe pain (this is the reason I got my pink slip to begin with). I also have intestinal issues (wont go into detail, but lots of pain, bowel issues, bleeding etc) which I am also waiting to hear back from tests, it could also be related to the fibro, so I hear. I also have severe depression/anxiety (I have been dealing with that with cannabis for years and it has done wonders, much more than any meds I took for it. I have come to terms with a lot of things and whatnot and feel like my depression/anxiety has subsided dramatically. I still get my down days and get anxious now and then but nothing like I used to). I am mostly going to take the oil to stay in good health, as well as treat those few things.

I have only made the oil a couple times, once I used raw bud and the most recent time I used abv I was saving up. I decided to use 99%iso as my solvent as I feel it is the safest. I hadn't planned on making this thread so I didnt take any pics along the way, but I will outline my process and then update the thread with pics on my next batch. (currently awaiting Health Canada to approve my grower so that I can get plant material for true compassionate prices, instead of the so called "compassion clubs" I have dealt with).

Here are the materials you will need:
1) Plant material(I used abv recently so it was already decarbed. I dont use heat with my method so decarbing should be done first.)
2) 99% iso alcohol (I used just enough to cover what little bud I had, but a general rule of thumb is 500ml/oz of flowers)
3) Mason jar
4) Coffee filter/very fine strainer
5) Glass baking dish/bowl/plate
6) Fan

Here is the process I use:

1) Put your bud in the mason jar. Dont grind it, break it up a bit. It should be decarbed at this point and very dry. This is very important!
2)Cover bud in iso, just enough to cover and then a wee bit. Reference:500ml/oz of bud
3) Shake the shit out of the mason jar. Make sure it is covered, of course. Shake for 3-5 mins.
4) Strain into glass container. Pour the mixture from the mason jar into the coffee filter and drain into glass containter. Squeeze bud to drain liquid soaked into said bud. Some people save this bud and do a second round with it. I do not, the choice is yours, it will be less effective
5) Leave sit to evaporate. This can vary in time depending on location of the dish, amount of iso used etc. A fan can be pointed towards the dish to speed up the process, but is not necessary. Make sure the fan isn't blowing the fumes towards any heat sources or enclosed areas

The attached pic is what you should be left with when the iso evaps (note:There was a tiny bit of iso left at the time of this pic)

Once all the iso evaporates, stick the glass dish in the freezer for an hour or so. This will make it easier to round up the super sticky grease-like oil (The sticky part got me thinking of adding a little flour to make it easier to handle. Since this product is meant to be taken orally, not by way of inhalation, I don't think the flour would be a bad idea, but have yet to try it.)

At this point, you can take as small or large of a dose as your heart desires. The higher the dose, the more you will feel it.. be forewarned. Since I dont have cancer to combat, I just take a couple rice sized pieces a couple times a day, as needed.

Feel free to comment, ask questions, voice concerns, share stories etc. I will update periodically with results and a step by step tutorial with pics. I would really like to hear from others who use hemp oil, or beginners just starting to use the oil like myself.

 

Essentially, yes, it is rso. Funny you should mention, I also have a mole that I decided to experiment on. I put some oil on it yesterday and covered it with a band aid. I will check on it in a few days and report with results.

 

Well I heard you are supposed to put one application on, cover it and leave it for 3-4 days then reapply if necessary. If it doesnt work that way, I will try a daily application.

 

I have already noticed some differences in the way my body feels for sure. The bowel issues seem... less intense. I think they would go away completely if I could get on a steady dose. I still have a but to keep me going for a few days, after that I am done til HC gets the ball rolling.

 

So I tried adding some flour to the mix. It went from you see in the pic in the first post, a thick oil/grease, to a little ball resembling hash (pic). This has made it much easier to handle and take doses. It tastes like shit, but it works perfect.

If you try this, do NOT smoke it. This is for oral administration only.

Also, I haven't checked under my bandage yet to check that mole, but it is very very itchy. If you have ever had a tattoo, or even just a cut, itchyness is often a sign of healing, so we will see soon.

 

If you take a lot, you feel it more (in my experience anyway, also seems like it makes sense haha). I tend to get very giddy, then very sleepy. I do not feel 'inebriated' or 'high', just good then tired. Keep in mind, everyones tolerance levels are different. What works for me may be too strong, or not strong enough, for others

I heard someone say they take it a few hours before bed, so I have been doing that lately so that I don't end up falling asleep and wasting my day away.

..If that makes sense.

I also tried the syringe method at one point, but it was still just too messy. so I decided to play with the flour method.

 

Thats awesome, I will give this a go next time I make it. I appreciate the input, this thread isnt necessarily just about me and my trials and tribulations, I like to think other people can use it as a reference as well. I welcome all comments, methods or criticism

 

So an update on the mole experiment:

It is still there with no noticable difference. I had put two applications on it, with 3-4 days in between each application/bandage removal. I am thinking it might have something to do with the fact that I used abv in this batch (which was also ground up, I have heard grinding material when making the oil can significantly reduce potancy for some reason), so I will try some more applications when I make my next batch with fresh flowers (I am also thinking of tweaking the method I used, instead of decarbing I might make the iso mixture and then put it in a rice cooker on a very low setting to add some heat to activate cannabinoids/speed up evaporation of the iso). I cant write it off as a failed experiment until I try the new method.

As for the actual oil (which is now a solid ball for easier application):

Since I am still new to the oil, I am still take a small piece a few hours before bed each night. I find it slightly difficult to wake up in the morning when my alarm goes off/slightly hard to get out of 'zombie mode'. However, I have noticed a reduction in constant nausea/pains in my abdomin. I have also noticed an increase my appetite, which gives me hope of gaining some weight back (Lost about 30-35lbs in the last few months, not by choice).

So the topical application has been a dud, but the oral administration seems to have had some positive impacts thus far.

 

I have only used a few grams per batch so far because thats all I can afford. Once Health Canada approves my grower I can get ounces for cheap.

Once that happens I am going to try a batch with a full oz (so that I dont waste 3 oz at once) and see how it goes, then if it goes well I will be making batches using 3 oz.