Cannabis is now legal in some form or another in 29 states, with many other states likely to follow. If you are lucky enough to live in one of those states, or in a country where medical cannabis is legal, you can use it just like you would any other herb for its amazing medicinal benefits.
CBD rich varieties of cannabis are particularly nice because they deliver a powerful dose of medicine without as much of the high, which sometimes isn’t desired. Making a homemade cannabis CBD tincture is a great way to get those benefits in a concentrated and easy to administer way.
We live in Oregon, where recreational cannabis is legal, and we are allowed to grow up to four marijuana plants per household. We always make sure to grow at least one variety that is high in CBD for making cannabis infused oil, CBD salve, and this CBD tincture.
If you are interested in growing your own I recommend buying seeds from Seedsman. They have a large selection of high CBD varieties and ship to nearly everywhere.
Be sure to read my post on How to Make Cannabis CBD Infused Oil for more info on the legality of CBD in the United States.
This guide from NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) will tell you what the marijuana laws are in your state.
How to Use Cannabis CBD Tincture
CBD is best known for its pain relieving and inflammation reducing benefits, but it can also help with sleep issues, depression, anxiety, and nausea, to name a few.
Check out this list of CBD benefits to see what else it can help with.
To take the CBD tincture, start by putting a few drops under your tongue and seeing how you feel after an hour or two.
It can have different effects for different people, and the strain of cannabis you use can cause differences as well. Gradually up the dose until you feel some relief.
Where to Buy CBD Tincture
If you aren’t able to make your own tincture, I have found an amazing place to buy super high quality organic CBD products! I searched high and low for a cannabis company I could recommend, and Flower Child CBD is it.
FlowerChild has several CBD tinctures to choose from, each with different strengths and medicinal benefits. They also carry CBG tincture if you are interested in that. There is even one made just for pets!
They are an Colorado company, where recreational marijuana is legal, but they use pure CBD extract from organic hemp, so they are able to ship their products nationwide!
FlowerChild CBD created a 10% off coupon code to share with my readers. Use this code when you check out to get the discount: growforage10
I also have a list of my favorite CBD brands here.
Cannabis CBD Tincture Recipe
Disclaimer: I only endorse you making cannabis CBD tincture at home if recreational or medical marijuana is legal in your state, and you have any required cards and/or licenses to do so!
To be honest, this is a really simple recipe. Just like making a regular herbal tincture, all you really need is plant material (a high CBD cannabis variety in this case, we like to use Harlequin or ACDC) and a high proof neutral spirit like vodka.
For an alcohol free tincture vegetable glycerine can be used instead of the spirits.
Before making this tincture, the first step is to decarboxylate the buds which will help to make the CBD more bioavailable. You can see my process for how to do that in my CBD infused oil post (don’t worry, it’s a lot easier than it sounds!).
Once the buds have been decarboxylated, put them into jar. Don’t worry too much about amounts, just fill whatever size jar you want to use about ¾ full with buds.
I used a pint jar, but it all depends on how much cannabis you have access to and how much tincture you want to make.
Fill the jar with vodka, making sure to cover all of the buds. Cover the jar with a lid and put it in a cool and dark place to infuse for at least 6 weeks.
The tincture can be left to infuse for several months if you want, it won’t ever go bad and will continue to get stronger.
The homemade CBD tincture will be a green-brown color after infusing and will be very potent! Strain out the buds before using.
I find it convenient to store the finished tincture in dropper bottles, and it makes it easier for dosing as well.
Herbal medicine is great to have on hand, whether homemade or bought from a reputable place. I’m a firm believer in using cannabis as medicine and hope that everyone will soon have access to it!
Homemade Cannabis CBD Tincture
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Pint Mason Jar
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried cannabis buds
- 1 cup vodka approximately
Instructions
- Decarboxylate your buds by spreading them out in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake at 230°F for 40 minutes.
- Put the buds into a jar. (Don’t worry too much about amounts, just fill whatever size jar you want to use about 3/4 full with buds. It all depends on how much cannabis you have access to and how much tincture you want to make.)
- Fill the jar with vodka, making sure to cover all of the buds. Cover the jar with a lid and put it in a cool and dark place to infuse for at least 6 weeks.
- Strain the tincture with a fine mesh sieve when ready to use..
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