Fantastic write-up, and so happy to be part of the conversation!
I've been running my own experiments, not for pain but for anxiety, so it's been great to be able to trade notes.
@DonkeyDick 's full-plant Candida infusion is by far the most effective of the CBD oils I have. My AVB oil has also been surprisingly effective. I say surprised, because I didn't realise the potential of this "byproduct" the whole time I've vaped!
I've also tried the following combinations (from Northern Lights trim/flower):
- Fan leaf infusion (reinfused till decent strength)
- Fan leaf + flower infusion
- Flower infusion
- AVB infusion
My favourites are actually the fan leaf infusion and the fan leaf + flower infusion. These, to me, are way more effective than the straight flower infusion. Whatever it is I'm getting from the fan leaves - flavonoids, more CBD, etc. - it's definitely had a significant impact.
I've also been talking to
@Amy Gardner about infusing straight fan leaves without decarboxylation in order to get some THCA.
I'm definitely interested in expanding the definition of "full spectrum".
Incorporating these infusions into my daily regimen has changed my life, and changed my relationship to the plant. No understatement. I cannot even begin to describe how much better my mental health has been.
After smoking herb for so many years, I'm floored by the potential that was lurking the whole time. I still love smoking/vaping to get lifted, but the infusions have fast become the foundations for invoking a general sense of wellbeing.