Yay us!My entire goal in doing this work is to figure out as much as we can to make cannabis use practical in the average home and put it all out there for free. You’ve added invaluable information.Now we don’t have to wonder anymore.
What a wonderfully simple explanation!
Would that make butter infusion suppositories a better fit for dealing with problems of the colon over EVOO?
Where was the BBB reference? I don't think you posted it above.
Trust me the possibilities are endless and the oils all have different properties. I have an entire file cabinet full of experiments to prove this. Everyone has different favorites for different reasons. I love personally customizing delivery systems, but one consideration to remember is shelf life. The freezer is great for extending the life of finished creations and also ingredient oils you may not use up super quick. Have fun creating. I usually learn more from my flops, so dont give up!How I Choose The Carrier Oil For Cannabis Infusions
Let’s begin with a discussion of long-chain fatty acids vs medium-chain fatty acids.
From SFGate: Healthy Eating
All fatty acids share the same basic structure: One carboxyl group -- a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen and oxygen compound -- attached to a chain of carbon atoms. The number of carbon atoms in this chain is almost always even and consists of at least four carbons and a maximum of 28. Long-chain fatty acids have at least 14 carbon atoms in their tails.
What does this mean to us when we make cannabis oils?
Medium-chain fatty acids, when taken through the gut, will be absorbed and sent directly to the liver, where the enzymes are going to begin to metabolize the cannabinoids. Long-chain fatty acids taken through the gut are absorbed directly into the lymphatic system, which is usually where we're working to get them to in the first place. Eventually all fatty acids end up in the lymphatic system. Long-chain fatty acids shorten the trip.
The lymphatic system is the home of the immune system, responsible for controlling alien invasion and inflammation.
How do I apply this knowledge in a practical way?
I like to keep things simple. Here's how I work this out:
* If I'm making an oil for recreational euphoria I'm choosing coconut oil. I want those cannabinoids to get to the liver quickly so the delta-9 THC can be more quickly metabolized into 11-hydroxy THC.
* If I'm making an oil to treat liver disease I choose coconut oil for the quick transport to the liver, keeping in mind that coconut oil is a vasodilator and can be potentially painful for a patient with a stressed liver.
* If I'm treating just about anything else I reach for (extra-virgin olive oil) EVOO, preferably organic, cold pressed.
* If making a topical oil I generally reach for grape seed oil, for its absorbing potential and ease of sourcing. Pumpkin seed oil is another option for super-fast delivery, and can be slowed down by mixing with grape seed oil. Remember that the smell of topicals often need to be covered with essential oils, which offer their own therapeutic benefits.
There are many oil options available, and no one should limit themselves in choosing. By experimenting with different oil and more exotic blends you may unexpectedly find something that works better for you. Cannabis is the ultimate personal medicine. Allow yourself to play.
Try some european butter for infusing if you can. Its a higher fat content and look for grass fed which improves the fat quality. I like kerrygold and finlandia brands.
Anybody know the diff. between Fractionated Coconumt Oil and reg. coconut oil? Are both medium chain?How I Choose The Carrier Oil For Cannabis Infusions
Let’s begin with a discussion of long-chain fatty acids vs medium-chain fatty acids.
From SFGate: Healthy Eating
All fatty acids share the same basic structure: One carboxyl group -- a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen and oxygen compound -- attached to a chain of carbon atoms. The number of carbon atoms in this chain is almost always even and consists of at least four carbons and a maximum of 28. Long-chain fatty acids have at least 14 carbon atoms in their tails.
What does this mean to us when we make cannabis oils?
Medium-chain fatty acids, when taken through the gut, will be absorbed and sent directly to the liver, where the enzymes are going to begin to metabolize the cannabinoids. Long-chain fatty acids taken through the gut are absorbed directly into the lymphatic system, which is usually where we're working to get them to in the first place. Eventually all fatty acids end up in the lymphatic system. Long-chain fatty acids shorten the trip.
The lymphatic system is the home of the immune system, responsible for controlling alien invasion and inflammation.
How do I apply this knowledge in a practical way?
I like to keep things simple. Here's how I work this out:
* If I'm making an oil for recreational euphoria I'm choosing coconut oil. I want those cannabinoids to get to the liver quickly so the delta-9 THC can be more quickly metabolized into 11-hydroxy THC.
* If I'm making an oil to treat liver disease I choose coconut oil for the quick transport to the liver, keeping in mind that coconut oil is a vasodilator and can be potentially painful for a patient with a stressed liver.
* If I'm treating just about anything else I reach for (extra-virgin olive oil) EVOO, preferably organic, cold pressed.
* If making a topical oil I generally reach for grape seed oil, for its absorbing potential and ease of sourcing. Pumpkin seed oil is another option for super-fast delivery, and can be slowed down by mixing with grape seed oil. Remember that the smell of topicals often need to be covered with essential oils, which offer their own therapeutic benefits.
There are many oil options available, and no one should limit themselves in choosing. By experimenting with different oil and more exotic blends you may unexpectedly find something that works better for you. Cannabis is the ultimate personal medicine. Allow yourself to play.
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