The Definitive Green Dragon (Revised, Updated, Combined)

[epilepticme]

Well folks I made my first batch of GD last night and just administered for the first time.

The color of my finished extract is much more brown than green. I used Devils Springs 160 proof Vodka (Clear) and 5 grams of cannabis. There is a slight green color but def. not emerald green. Has anyone else run into this coloring and had a successful batch?

I guess I will find out in about an hour!

[epilepticme]

I do not think I was as successful as I could have been.
It seems most of the alcohol is gone in my green dragon,
(it did taste like other tinctures I have had in the past, with a slight alcohol
taste however it did not burn like it should have).
I did feel some effect from a 3ml dose however it was
equivalent to a smoked bowl.
Did I evaporate to much alcohol? I was very careful not to bring the temp over 170 F.

[Coelho]

Well... usually green dragon is indeed browner than greener... and its very dark too... so it isnt the problem.
What is the total amount of green dragon you got and what is the amount you did drink?

[epilepticme]

I ended up with 35ml.
I took 3ml

[epilepticme]

I attempted a larger dose today to see if I could get a better effect.
9ml on an empty stomach.
I am a large guy 6'2" 200lbs + with a high tolerance.
I seemed only to get partial relief of my symptoms, about the same as a single
bowl of decent bud. edibles seem much much more effective.
I will attempt another batch when adequate supplies materialize

[Coelho]

I ended up with 35ml.
I took 3ml

I attempted a larger dose today to see if I could get a better effect.
9ml on an empty stomach.

Well... as you used 5g of weed in 35ml of green dragon, then 3ml has about 0.5g of weed, and 9ml has about 1.5g of weed.

How much weed do you usually smoke?

[epilepticme]

14 grams per week give or take. Whats that 2 grams per day or so.
So I have about 24 ml left of GD. Maybe a 12 ml dose on an empty stomach?

[Coelho]

14 grams per week give or take. Whats that 2 grams per day or so.
So I have about 24 ml left of GD. Maybe a 12 ml dose on an empty stomach?

Man... 2g/day is a lot... your tolerance must be pretty high indeed... when i make green dragon, i usually put 1.5-2x the amount i would smoke, as the green dragon effects lasts far longer (and thus need more weed).
Drink it on an empty stomach... If you prefer get less high than more high, then drink only 12ml.
If you prefer get more high than less high, i would suggest you to drink some 18ml... it should be enough.
(And if you want a real "trip", drink all the 24ml... and feel the bite of the Green Dragon... just be warned that it may be intense, and last for 8+ hours... :stoned

[epilepticme]

LOL, I drank the rest of that GD last night. Had to laugh when I saw your post this morning
Coelho. It indeed had a bit of a bite. I took the dog out for a walk after I drank and did not come home for 3 hours. It was a nice mellow feel. Time SHIFTING!
I really need to take a break I think. Sadly when I go without I can not stomach my other medications :jawdropper: I do not think I can go a day with out my other meds without some serious consequences. I need my weed.

[grumio]

How good was the weed? 5 g good bud into 35 ml should be wicked strong.

Picked up a 1.75 liter bottle of 190 Everclear in North Carolina. I'll be interested to see if it makes noticeably better tincture than the 151.

Hey Coelho - have you tried infusing your alcohol with spices/herbs before making tincture with it? It does wonders for the taste (it's still an alcohol tincture, of course).

I wonder if infusing the alc affects the extraction of thc (saturation).

I wish I actually had some real understanding of organic chemistry.