{"id":122886,"date":"2023-07-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=122886"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:48:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T07:48:36","slug":"what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Cannabis Distillate and how it is made"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannabis and everything about it may seem a big world full of surprises and possibilities thanks to the versatility of these wonderful plants that humans have been using through history for multiple purposes: from obtaining food and nutrients to using it for religious and recreational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowadays, the commercialization of cannabis-based products and its compounds raises many questions about <strong>how these products are made<\/strong> or how the cannabis compounds (cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, etc.) are extracted. So, in order to expand our readers\u2019 knowledge about the possibilities that this plant offers, in this article, we are going to discover <strong>what cannabis distillate is and how it is made<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad38b1883abd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad38b1883abd\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#What_is_a_cannabis_distillate\" >What is a cannabis distillate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#What_are_distillates_used_for\" >What are distillates used for?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#Vaping\" >Vaping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#Edibles_and_infusions\" >Edibles and infusions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#Topical_oils_or_creams\" >Topical oils or creams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#Pros_and_cons\" >Pros and cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#How_are_distillates_made\" >How are distillates made?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-cannabis-distillate-and-how-it-is-made\/#Why_to_distillate_cannabis\" >Why to distillate cannabis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_cannabis_distillate\"><\/span>What is a cannabis distillate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/yfII4XtFPOrakw8psYY3qm1Qd7HwXO2ycl_pNM1zFnsfSKR1GXXCRoGKRunSq2yW3qN89sqeR9yvhWvaywGMt67lnHG4fgJ9N4u6BB0etXTkjG8jZkgOdp8XAl3uE9xCA-GzpAcQ7V2Fnk0igW4V-LU\" alt=\"distillate\" title=\"distillate\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We could say that a cannabis distillate is <strong>a type of concentrate<\/strong>, but unlike other extraction methods, the obtained <strong>oil-like viscous product <\/strong>is considered the <strong>most pure and potent form <\/strong>of this plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, the distillation process consists of <strong>separating a particular compound<\/strong> such as CBD, THC or even terpenes and flavonoids from the rest in order to obtain a pure product with nearly a <strong>100% of these distilled compounds<\/strong>. This is how CBD-rich oils and creams are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_distillates_used_for\"><\/span>What are distillates used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the few years, cannabis medicine has been evolving and developing new ressources to take advantage of the therapeutic properties of this plant. That\u2019s why distillates are intended to be<strong> used or consumed in several ways<\/strong> in order to obtain some<strong> different benefits<\/strong>, however, we are going to talk about the most common ways to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaping\"><\/span>Vaping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dab rigs, bongs, e-cigarettes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/729-vape-shop\">vapes<\/a>\u2026 these are some of the devices and gadgets that you can use to enjoy your distillates in a <strong>discreet and efficient way<\/strong>. Besides, it is commonly known that<strong> vaping is safer than smoking <\/strong>since you avoid most of the harmful compounds that are released by combustion and that cause different respiratory diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edibles_and_infusions\"><\/span>Edibles and infusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some patients that don\u2019t like to smoke or vape their medicinal cannabis materials, so they prefer consuming them in edibles and infused products, which is a <strong>more pleasant and delicious way<\/strong> to benefit from the wonderful healing properties that this plant provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topical_oils_or_creams\"><\/span>Topical oils or creams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may be probably the <strong>most recent and innovative way to use weed distillates <\/strong>as we are living in the golden age of cosmetic products. Lotions, creams, balms, oil\u2026 all sorts of <strong>hemp-based products <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/571-CBD-oil\"><strong>rich in CBD<\/strong><\/a> are widely being used due to the different healthy properties that are offered when applied to our skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons\"><\/span>Pros and cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/vkRgQ8-wyH8KAyoEPVO4lBsRwNC5WVcEkgTZ3rh3oz29lt_fNU6NUUPvEvWKkROCoqILx0ywutQgH2lT5YgL-QkGhZPt8CPZBP1aEIFUc5cOZBvfHueXlPLFLtBOmEyA3x-m_MOWNxnyVPnYvCQRToE\" alt=\"vape pen\" title=\"vape pen\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have already mentioned, one of the main advantages of distilling cannabis is that we are able to <strong>obtain the purest concentrate with a really high potency and versatility<\/strong> as it can be used in many ways to make the most of this viscous liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, due to its purity, this limited spectrum product may not interest you if you are looking for more compounds. Likewise, the <strong>loss of terpenes and flavonoids<\/strong> also means that distillates have a <strong>lack of flavor and aroma<\/strong>. Lastly, buying cannabis distillation equipment may be extremely expensive compared to other cheap, homemade extraction methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_distillates_made\"><\/span>How are distillates made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, in the extraction step, the <strong>trichomes are extracted <\/strong>from the cannabis plant material as <strong>these glands contain high concentrations of cannabinoids <\/strong>(including both CBD and THC among others), <strong>flavonoids and terpenes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CYv187dMshyYETp07yZULJJNYk8ILiFYiAOZXYh-hpF7HSoG5qi3QJVvmHgdcal1mzAotKSgn1K0I9aDFr3ttJs3NtRY0habxl--uETPwwc06RaxCtV33i43hOl6NAISr4CKoeBIzyBcSprUIFDblsw\" alt=\"cannabis glands\" title=\"cannabis glands\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, during the <strong>winterization and filtration<\/strong>, the obtained <strong>crude cannabis oil <\/strong>must be<strong> mixed with ethanol<\/strong> (or other solvent) and <strong>freezed for up to 48 hours<\/strong>. This way, all the impurities and undesirable substances such as waxes or lipids will be removed from this pure oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirdly, the decarboxylation consists of a <strong>heating process that modifies the molecular structure of cannabinoids <\/strong>to maximize their potency and effects. This is how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-thc-and-thca\/\">THCA is turned into THC<\/a>, producing the common \u2018high\u2019; and CBDA into CBS, boosting the beneficial properties of this cannabinoid.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VFy7FTFXVA0lRK2QnI2otUI0gbzpCSuZLqjNXtwT2CBl7e6omPPqNZM-G4-ntUxk6j6Pk-kds2NwiwCz1joRJ2m1AobuSnZmLPRJhj31zc1suybFV_srR5oCAAMBxHvcpE3IdDWBa0oLxng7kwxTnQA\" alt=\"molecular structure\" title=\"molecular structure\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, to distillate the oil, it must be <strong>heated to a specific temperature<\/strong> in order to vaporize the different remaining compounds, producing vapors which are then condensed and turned into a <strong>highly purified and concentrated form of cannabis oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_to_distillate_cannabis\"><\/span>Why to distillate cannabis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distillating cannabis provides some benefits that cannot be reached with other weed extraction ways. That being said, there are <strong>many patients that struggle when consuming their plant materials <\/strong>because they can\u2019t feel any effect at all. Because of that, distillates come in handy as they<strong> boost the natural potency<\/strong> of this medicinal plant, containing high amounts of cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, as the obtained distilled product is <strong>completely impurity-free<\/strong>, it doesn\u2019t contain any harmful chemicals that may worsen patients&#8217; diseases. This is then a <strong>versatile, cleaner and safer way to consume<\/strong> your medicines achieving the desired effects with smaller doses.<br>The commercialization of cannabis-based products and its compounds raises many <strong>questions about how these products are made or how the cannabis compounds are extracted<\/strong>. We hope that you\u2019d find this article useful to expand your knowledge about what cannabis distillate is and how it is made. 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