THC Capsules

[todane]

I think I mentioned that I like tinctures because it is easy to measure a dosage out for myself and also easy to conceal if I want to take a trip on an airplane.  Here is another way to conceal.  This a how to make THC capsules:

One half ounce of dried and cleaned marijuana ground to fine powder in a small coffee grinder equals about one half cup of powder. Set the half-cup of green powder by the stove. Use a very small saucepan. Add 3 or 4 tablespoons of unprocessed virgin coconut oil. Set burner on medium, and use a candy thermometer (up to 400 degrees) to bring the oil to a temperature of 350 degrees. Note: the temperature of heated oil generally rises about 25 degrees after being removed from medium stove heat, so remove from stove at about 325, then wait a moment until the temperature peaks and begins to fall. When the oil reaches 350 degrees add the entire half-cup of powder all at once. The oil will sizzle slightly as the reaction takes place. Stir thoroughly, making sure that the powder and oil are completely mixed. (Do not use thermometer for stirring because it might break.) If the mixture is not pasty, then carefully add more green powder or oil. (Only use enough oil to saturate the green powder to a dark green paste. Too much oil makes messy pills-too little, and the cannabis compounds will burn instead of bonding to the fat content of the oil.) Mix thoroughly, then return to burner on medium heat. Watch the temperature. Continue mixing until the paste looks more oily at about 300 to 325 degrees. Those who have used non-smoking marijuana vaporizers will recognize the smell of vapor trails that rise at 300 to 325 degrees. As soon as the vapor trails appear strongly, remove from heat and mix, then set aside to cool. (Accurate temperature control is most important. After heating, the paste should still be about the same color. If the paste has turned rich brown instead of dark green, the product was overheated and the majority of medicinal compounds were lost.) Let the paste cool below 100 degrees before packing into gelatin capsules using standard herbal gel cap machines available for under $20 at most health food stores. This recipe makes about 50 of the large size gelatin capsules. Do not use vegetarian gel caps that can melt from exposure to vegetable oils. Pills stored in a freezer will maintain potency for many months.

[Muddy Waters]

Very interesting.  What would be a good substitute for coconut oil?  Olive oil?  I hate coconut in any form.

[todane]

No, it’s got to be coconut oil because at room temp it is a solid (looks like Crisco).  Besides it is in a capsule you just swallow and don’t have to taste anything.  Coconut oil works well for another reason and that is it is 100% oil so it extracts more of the thc, cbd and cbn than otherwise.  I think only a strong alcohol would be a better solvent.  If you do try this be careful not to take too much as you will get higher than you might want to be. 

[dennisbmennis]

I really like this idea  thx for the info

[solarpowered_candle]

for med use i have found cannabrex a good source of ingredients. ( cannabrex .com) They use  oil and herbs that go in the capsules to aid in digestion which is very helpful for those who have bad tummy linings from too many bad  pharmaceuticals . there is a lot of good info on their site about diffirent ways to prepare ones capsules including strenghts with buds/ oil/ hash / . i use these from time to time on those special occassions where i am really down with pain etc or after difficult treatments at the osteopath . The strong hash doses are very effective when nothing else is helping  to get you through . At least it does this for me.

[xerbannac]

for med use i have found cannabrex a good source of ingredients. ( cannabrex .com) They use  oil and herbs that go in the capsules to aid in digestion which is very helpful for those who have bad tummy linings from too many bad  pharmaceuticals . there is a lot of good info on their site about diffirent ways to prepare ones capsules including strenghts with buds/ oil/ hash / . i use these from time to time on those special occassions where i am really down with pain etc or after difficult treatments at the osteopath . The strong hash doses are very effective when nothing else is helping  to get you through . At least it does this for me.

Thanks for the nice mention...I will be glad to answer any questions about Cannabrex.....

[duts]

Sounds pretty cool, 50 highs out of a half o is alot more then you'd get from smoking. Is the high like smoking or more like brownies? I'd like to try this but I like smoking it alot, nothing beats a fat blunt 

[xerbannac]

Sounds pretty cool, 50 highs out of a half o is alot more then you'd get from smoking. Is the high like smoking or more like brownies? I'd like to try this but I like smoking it alot, nothing beats a fat blunt 

It is similar in effect to any THC edibles, such as brownies, cookies, etc. Some advantages over other edibles:
-  easier to control the dosages
-  needs no refrigeration
- will not go rancid
- will not crumble in your pocket!
-gets absorbed sooner (thanks to the oil blend)
- gets absorbed faster 9thanjs to the 3X formula)