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Alcohol Tincture

Discussion in 'Weed Edibles' started by inkyscratches, Jul 19, 2014.

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  1. #1 inkyscratches, Jul 19, 2014
    hey i saw this article which says u can make thc-heavy tinctures with alcohol. i've previously read that alcohol tinctures dont release the kind of thc that will get you high. whats the story?

     
  2. #2 TokingSince96, Jul 19, 2014
    They dnt work, unless...... You carboxylate the herb first. If u do then yes. The tincture is sublingual after. meaning it can be dropped on tongue. Edible herb is also, but it absorbs slower since it in a solid or grease/butter form. If ur edibles or tincture dnt wrk, it cuz they missed the necesary decarb step


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  3. #3 inkyscratches, Jul 20, 2014
    thats what i thought but that step is completely missing in that article
     
  4. #4 TokingSince96, Jul 20, 2014
    Yeah there a lot if ppl making vids, that have no idea. Bubble hash n butane hash lot more straightfoward. Less possible steps to mess up, the recipe. Oils n tinctures r different story, a lot easier to mess up ur herb
     
  5. #5 PsychedelicSam, Jul 20, 2014
    An alcohol tincture is called Green Dragon and, if done right, will kick your butt with just a few drops. It's not hard.  :)
     
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  6. #6 inkyscratches, Jul 20, 2014
    whats your recipe?
     
  7. #7 PsychedelicSam, Jul 20, 2014
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    This is the basic version: Dragon Lite.   :)
     
    It's similar to the cold brew method in the article you linked but more detailed. 
     
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  8. #8 inkyscratches, Jul 20, 2014
    looks really awesome. have to study it further. so u can get the thc high real strong that way? without decorboxilizing (what a word!)? did you say ideal temp 4 the alcohol evaporation?
     
  9. #9 PsychedelicSam, Jul 20, 2014
     
    You should decarb first. The article you linked did mention that but they just mentioned heating the cannabis first and that's what decarb is. The amount of decarb, if any, will depend on the source material. If it's imported brick weed it won't need it but fresher buds will need some. If you use heat for evaporation, some additional decarb will take place and aging will also increase the activation. Decarb doesn't take long and really increases the effects. 
     
    If you use a heated evaporation, a hot or boiling water bath is ideal, whether using a jar or double boiler set up. The alcohol vaporizes at less than 180F. Be sure you have good ventilation and no open flames.
     
    The amount of concentration will depend on the type of alcohol used. If you use 95%, 190 proof, then you can concentrate it as much as you want but with lower volume of alcohol you'll be limited.  :)
     
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  10. #10 cybergro, Feb 14, 2017
    I've been making tincture for a while now and was taking it every evening, a tablespoon in cranberry juice which makes it taste like grapefruit juice. It works great for pain and I sleep like a rock. My only complaint is it tends to constipate me. Anyone else have this problem.
     
  11. #11 cybergro, Feb 17, 2017
    I decarb at 225 for 1 hour then put it in a quart mason jar with grain alcohol in the freezer.


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  12. #12 cybergro, Feb 17, 2017
    I decarb at 225 for an hour the put it in a jar with grain alcohol in the freezer. I take 1 tablespoon in cranberry juice and it tastes like grapefruit juice.


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  13. #13 PsychedelicSam, Feb 17, 2017
    That's an interesting flavor change. :)
     
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  14. #14 Ganja smoking youth, Feb 18, 2017
    *decarboxylate*
     
  15. #15 420Guyincognito, Feb 19, 2017
    That's exactly why some people take it for IBS. Crazy eh?
     
  16. #16 cybergro, Feb 19, 2017
    I was told on this thread it was because I was leaving the plant matter in which made it indigestible for me.


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  17. #17 PsychedelicSam, Feb 19, 2017
    No, you were advised that it could be possible the plant material could cause digestive issues in some folks. Everybody is different. :)
     
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  18. #18 cybergro, Feb 19, 2017
    I really do suspect it is the tincture. My problems started when I started taking it. At first it helped increase my appetite but the more plugged I became the less I could eat till I couldn't eat at all.


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  19. #19 PsychedelicSam, Feb 20, 2017
    Use stool softeners. That could help. A lot of medications can cause it, too, or possibly an interaction with the tincture. There's always Miralax. :sneaky:
     
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  20. #20 cybergro, Feb 22, 2017
    I'm much better now and I am going to follow your recipe but I don't think I will reduce it. I enjoy my evening cocktail!


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