Bucudinkydow
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CHAPTER 3
METHODS OF APPLICATION
Parameters for our trials have been very narrow in this respect. I can't imagine, however, any base product would be inappropriate to use with terpene additive enhancement with some simple safeguards.
Terpene additives, as natural occurring terpenes in our cannabis, are highly volatile and can be very difficult to maintain with the introduction of heat. Evaporation will also occur quickly in an open container.
The only edibles we've used with terpene additives are those that didn't require heat.
Ethanol extracted tinctures are one of our favorite delivery systems. We often evaporate the tincture to condense it to a desirable strength. We never add the terpene until after the evaporation process is complete.
We've all chosen to pass on inhalation for various reasons. At our age, life has generally impaired our pulmonary system and has limited the capabilities of proper transfer. Also, I find it more difficult to avoid an unwanted "stoney" effect.
I'll point out once again, FDA has not issued a GRAS certification for inhalation of terpene additives. Having said that, however, it appears juicing up weed for smoking or adding it to vape juice seems to be much more popular than usage for oral ingestion. I've yet to see evidence of adverse effects from inhalation.
A side note. True Terpenes is offering a product called Viscosity that is used to produce vape juice. A thorough comparison with a competitive product by a member on another forum found Viscosity to be a very inferior product. Probably advisable to avoid.
As mentioned, ethanol extracted tincture is our primary delivery method and actually my cadre is almost using this exclusively now. As a group, we've also used ethanol extracted cannabinoids that have been transferred to various carrier oils. Both have been equally successful for the addition of terpenes.
Early in our experimentation stage, I had a phone conversation with the COO of True Terpenes (name now escapes me) in regards to proper dosage. He recommended 1-4 drops per ounce of tincture or infused oil. We are using the max recommended dose. Some of us have noticed a corresponding lesser effect when using a smaller concentrate ratio.
Recently the other members of my group have found there "happy place" using Blue Dream ethanol extracted tincture with the addition of Super Lemon Haze terpene additive and have become less receptive to further trials. I'm undeterred and will always be chasing the elusive utopian state. I plan to continue my quest. My wife avers when they lay me out in the coffin, prior to closing the lid she expects me to hop up and say "Wait! Let me try one more thing!" She may be right. If there's a better mousetrap out there, I want to find it!
While tincture is still part of my daily regimen, I've recently discovered the advantages of using well decarbed ground flower. I'm totally convinced we're missing some valuable components by doing extractions and discarding the remains. This plant still holds many undiscovered mysteries.
As another side note, I'd like to share some findings with regards to Ardent Lift. The ridiculous price deters me from recommending it but we've done enough collective comparisons that we have no doubts that the end results from the Lift are far superior to any other process we've used. I offer no explanation as to why but it's an undeniable difference.
Back to ground flower. 60mg of finely ground decarbed flower placed in a size one capsule and topped off with a few drops of Green Crack terpene infused MCT oil has offered a spectacular experience.
I've also used ground flower mixed into terpene infused coconut oil and used this in non-cook edibles. The desired effect has been a bit elusive thus far but I'm still trying various combinations.
Bottom line; I wouldn't speculate as to what wouldn't be an acceptable base for terpene additives as long as you work within the afore mentioned parameters. I'd suggest pick a base of your choice and give if a try. Pushing the envelope is how we discover new avenues!
To be continued.........
METHODS OF APPLICATION
Parameters for our trials have been very narrow in this respect. I can't imagine, however, any base product would be inappropriate to use with terpene additive enhancement with some simple safeguards.
Terpene additives, as natural occurring terpenes in our cannabis, are highly volatile and can be very difficult to maintain with the introduction of heat. Evaporation will also occur quickly in an open container.
The only edibles we've used with terpene additives are those that didn't require heat.
Ethanol extracted tinctures are one of our favorite delivery systems. We often evaporate the tincture to condense it to a desirable strength. We never add the terpene until after the evaporation process is complete.
We've all chosen to pass on inhalation for various reasons. At our age, life has generally impaired our pulmonary system and has limited the capabilities of proper transfer. Also, I find it more difficult to avoid an unwanted "stoney" effect.
I'll point out once again, FDA has not issued a GRAS certification for inhalation of terpene additives. Having said that, however, it appears juicing up weed for smoking or adding it to vape juice seems to be much more popular than usage for oral ingestion. I've yet to see evidence of adverse effects from inhalation.
A side note. True Terpenes is offering a product called Viscosity that is used to produce vape juice. A thorough comparison with a competitive product by a member on another forum found Viscosity to be a very inferior product. Probably advisable to avoid.
As mentioned, ethanol extracted tincture is our primary delivery method and actually my cadre is almost using this exclusively now. As a group, we've also used ethanol extracted cannabinoids that have been transferred to various carrier oils. Both have been equally successful for the addition of terpenes.
Early in our experimentation stage, I had a phone conversation with the COO of True Terpenes (name now escapes me) in regards to proper dosage. He recommended 1-4 drops per ounce of tincture or infused oil. We are using the max recommended dose. Some of us have noticed a corresponding lesser effect when using a smaller concentrate ratio.
Recently the other members of my group have found there "happy place" using Blue Dream ethanol extracted tincture with the addition of Super Lemon Haze terpene additive and have become less receptive to further trials. I'm undeterred and will always be chasing the elusive utopian state. I plan to continue my quest. My wife avers when they lay me out in the coffin, prior to closing the lid she expects me to hop up and say "Wait! Let me try one more thing!" She may be right. If there's a better mousetrap out there, I want to find it!
While tincture is still part of my daily regimen, I've recently discovered the advantages of using well decarbed ground flower. I'm totally convinced we're missing some valuable components by doing extractions and discarding the remains. This plant still holds many undiscovered mysteries.
As another side note, I'd like to share some findings with regards to Ardent Lift. The ridiculous price deters me from recommending it but we've done enough collective comparisons that we have no doubts that the end results from the Lift are far superior to any other process we've used. I offer no explanation as to why but it's an undeniable difference.
Back to ground flower. 60mg of finely ground decarbed flower placed in a size one capsule and topped off with a few drops of Green Crack terpene infused MCT oil has offered a spectacular experience.
I've also used ground flower mixed into terpene infused coconut oil and used this in non-cook edibles. The desired effect has been a bit elusive thus far but I'm still trying various combinations.
Bottom line; I wouldn't speculate as to what wouldn't be an acceptable base for terpene additives as long as you work within the afore mentioned parameters. I'd suggest pick a base of your choice and give if a try. Pushing the envelope is how we discover new avenues!
To be continued.........
