Cannabis Capsules â?? A step-by-step guide.

Ok thanks. I've gotten to the point where I want to stop trying because how much money/bud I've wasted. I'm going keep trying but I need to rethink what I could be doing wrong. I'm trying to figure out if maybe I'm just doing something wrong. The only thing brownies have ever done to me is get me really tired and i've read on one of the forums here that it has to do with either the type of bud or the cook time. I'm thinking of starting a new topic about this. See if theres other people out there.

http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/1...ml#post1867924

Here's the thread if anyone is interested.

http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/1...ml#post1867924

Here's the thread if anyone is interested. I'm lost, someone HELP PLEASE.

I know that there are threads to this effect on some of the other cannabis forums. Check some of them out.

Anyone ever try using vaped weed to make capsules? I'm going to give it a try.

My only question is in regards to not using the stems... since I vape, I grind up the whole bud (stem and all)... which means in my jar of already-vaped-bud there are some ground up stems.

What will the microscopic thorns do to my stomach lining? Is it just a precautionary thing to not use them if possible? Or does it have the potential to cause problems?

thanks

Yes, you can use vapo-poo to make butter or oil. I just made butter with an oz of fan leaves & 1/2 oz of vapo-poo into ~8 oz clarified butter & it is wicked stuff. Your mileage may vary. Give it a whirl.

Don't worry about the microscopic thorns (which are certainly there). But if you're among the relatively few people who get some stomach upset from cannabutter, that may be why.

I was reading in another forum that supposedly papaya taken with the capsules improves absorption what they hey its worth a try.

Does anyone know if the "cooked" coconut oil actually requires refrigeration? I see that the initial ingredients are shelf stable (i.e., no refrigeration required), but it seems that everyone refrigerates the finished product. This is a bit inconvenient for travel... I'm curious about whether the oil produced can sit out at room temperature, and for how long. Thanks so much.

Hi palapa (and welcome to the forums)

As you mentioned, coconut oil has a long shelf life, so refrigerating your caps isn't a critical part of the process.

It's main use really is in preventing accidental 'leakage'.
i.e. Generally, the 'oil' will stay solid in the caps at anything under 21 degrees centigrade. Once you expose them to temps above that they can get a little runny if handled roughly.

Personally, I use a polystyrene holder when traveling which keeps them upright, for just such occasions.

As it happens, since I posted this guide last year a number of commercial suppliers have now started 'copying' the recipe and are manufacturing their own 'mail order' caps (God, I wish I could claim copyright!) , so clearly 'leakage' doesn't seem to be too much of an issue in the main.

I recently went on vacation and turned the air off in my house. My coconut oil was in the cabinet and completely turned into the liquid form (I live in FL, it was really hot in the house). It has since re-hardened.

Would this have any effect on the oil? I don't know if it can "go bad" or if it is ok to use for my next batch.