{"id":87377,"date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:39:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:39:35","slug":"making-cbd-extracts-available-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Making CBD Extracts &#8211; Available Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before <strong> <\/strong>deciding to make <strong>CBD extracts<\/strong>, you need to be clear on the <strong>purpose of your extractions<\/strong>. A CBD plant is considered as such when its CBD content is high, but the THC-CBD ratio can range from 1:1 to 1:20 or higher. If you are only interested in the effects that CBD provides, then the extraction needs to be performed with \u201cindustrial hemp\u201d cannabis plants, as their THC levels are lower than 0.3%, which is the maximum permitted by law for cannabidiol products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a589ba3d9c51\" 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-6a589ba3d9c51\"  \/><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\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#Making_a_CBD_Extract_with_ethanol_solvents\" >Making a CBD Extract with ethanol solvents<\/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\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#What_does_the_extract_contain\" >What does the extract contain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_making_CBD_extracts_with_ethanol\" >Advantages and disadvantages of making CBD extracts with ethanol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#Making_a_CBD_extract_using_CO2\" >Making a CBD extract using CO2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_extracting_CBD_with_CO2\" >Advantages and disadvantages of extracting CBD with CO2<\/a><\/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\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#CBD_extraction_with_oils\" >CBD extraction with oils<\/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\/making-cbd-extracts-available-methods\/#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_making_CBD_extracts_with_oils\" >Advantages and disadvantages of making CBD extracts with oils<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_CBD_Extract_with_ethanol_solvents\"><\/span>Making a CBD Extract with ethanol solvents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using ethanol solvents to make BHO is very common. However, plenty of people don\u2019t reckon this method is such a good option to make a CBD extract, as there could be <strong>toxic traces<\/strong> in the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EXTRACCION-CBD-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"ethanol molecule\" title=\"ethanol molecule\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For this method, you need to have an <strong>extractor tube<\/strong>. One\u2019s budget will be decisive when it comes to choosing a high quality equipment or a more affordable version, either way, most of them are perfectly suitable to make extractions. This CBD extraction equipment can have a closed, semi-closed or open-loop system. They are sorted from more to less effective and complex to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethanol is introduced inside the extractor tube with the vegetable material through the entry valve. This <strong>solvent drags all the cannabinoids and terpenes<\/strong>, which will result in CBD oil with solvent traces. <strong>Purging<\/strong> these residues is essential in order to get as much CBD suitable for consumption, topical use or similar, as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_extract_contain\"><\/span>What does the extract contain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the CBD extract is purged, the result is described as<strong> \u201cfull spectrum\u201d<\/strong>. This means that it contains CBD and also other cannabinoids present in cannabis flowers, such as CBDV, CBDA or THC among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EXTRACCION-CBD-5.jpg.webp\" alt=\"CBD with bubbles\" title=\"cbd with bubbles\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The controversy is on the final product expected by the user. By using only industrial hemp, THC content will be lower than 0.03%. Full spectrum oils aren\u2019t any worse than other types. As a matter of fact, they provide the <strong>extra benefits of the other cannabinoids<\/strong> included in the composition. Plenty of people actually prefer this alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is possible to isolate CBD completely in a crystalline concentrate, which wouldn\u2019t include any additional component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_making_CBD_extracts_with_ethanol\"><\/span>Advantages and disadvantages of making CBD extracts with ethanol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of using ethanol to make a CBD extract is its<strong> reduced <\/strong>cost in comparison to other techniques, such as CO2, due to the price of gas. Take into account that using carbon dioxide requires more sophisticated equipment due to its dissolution capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest disadvantage to this method is how dangerous it is. Ethanol is <strong>highly flammable<\/strong>. It requires <strong>great security measures<\/strong> such as making the extraction in the street or out in the open air, using thermal gloves and keeping it away from any heat source. On the other hand, this gas is toxic and the CBD extract will soak it, requiring posterior purging to avoid a possibly serious intoxication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_CBD_extract_using_CO2\"><\/span>Making a CBD extract using CO2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extracting CBD using CO2 is very similar to doing it with ethanol. The main difference is on the quality of the gas. Contrary to ethanol, carbon dioxide facilitates the extraction of a<strong> higher amount of terpenes and cannabinoids<\/strong>, therefore, the resulting CBD extract will include a greater amount of components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EXTRACCION-CBD-6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"CBD extracts \" title=\"CBD extracts \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 is <strong>not toxic<\/strong> for human consumption. Although a good quality purging is still necessary, CO2 traces wouldn&#8217;t cause any harm. Its high extraction capacity requires specialized equipment; otherwise, CO2 could dissolve plastic tools that are usually suitable for other types of extractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 extractions divide into three different sub-categories: <strong>supercritical, critical and sub-critical<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 supercritical CBD extracts are the most efficient but high temperatures can damage certain phyto-chemicals, which could lower CBD\u2019s properties. Therefore, the other two options, which use lower temperatures, are more suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_extracting_CBD_with_CO2\"><\/span>Advantages and disadvantages of extracting CBD with CO2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2 gas has been present in the food industry to make essential oils for years; which means that this is a refined technique that guarantees unprecedented efficiency. Another great advantage of CO2 is its high extraction capacity and its toxic-free aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the <strong>necessary equipment<\/strong> is a lot <strong>more expensive<\/strong> and usually only affordable on an industrial level rather than individually. Besides, <strong>working with gas is always dangerous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBD_extraction_with_oils\"><\/span>CBD extraction with oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EXTRACCION-8.jpg.webp\" alt=\"CBD extracts made with oil\" title=\"CBD extract made with oil\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Making CBD with oils is the<strong> easiest way for rookies to do at home<\/strong> as it doesn\u2019t need toxic substances or complex methods. The most common solvent for this type of CBD extraction is olive oil, although coconut and hemp oil are also very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/cannabis-decarboxylation-what-is-it-how-is-it-done\/\">decarboxylate the vegetable material <\/a>to activate its properties with heat. Next, add oil to the decarboxylated mixture and heat up to <strong>100 Celsius degrees for approximately 2 hours<\/strong>. CBD will be extracted automatically during that period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_making_CBD_extracts_with_oils\"><\/span>Advantages and disadvantages of making CBD extracts with oils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason to choose this method over other ones is that it is <strong>cost-effective <\/strong>on a small scale; it\u2019s also safer, as <strong>these oils are not flammable<\/strong> or toxic. They actually add properties to CBD, such as Omega fatty acids.<br>The downside is that<strong> CBD extracts made with this system are less pure and have restricted properties<\/strong>. This method is not suitable for commercial extracts. Because it is mixed with oil, its lifespan is shorter. <strong>Proper storage<\/strong> is necessary in order to keep it in good condition for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EXTRACCION-CBD-7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"storing CBD extracts\" title=\"storing cbd extracts\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On a commercial level, there are CBD products suitable for all needs and preferences; specially creams, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/571-CBD-oil\">CBD oils<\/a>, shower gels and shampoos. The properties, efficiency and quality of the final product depend on the extraction method used, but also on the levels of CBD, THC and presence of other components.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before deciding to make CBD extracts, you need to be clear on the purpose of your extractions. A CBD plant is considered as such when its CBD content is high, but the THC-CBD ratio can range from 1:1 to 1:20 or higher. 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