We've written quite extensively about the benefits coconut oil ( click here for International products ) and cannabis individually. But what happens when you combine the two super ingredients together? Awesomeness, my friends. Versatile awesomeness that has the alternative health community raving.
But why is everyone raving? And how exactly do you make cannabis coconut oil? The answer to those questions and more – coming right up!
Cannabis is no medical slouch. Strains heavy in THC have been proven to effectively treat pain, PTSD, nausea, eating disorders, asthma and insomnia. Strains high in CBD, on the other hand, are effective at fighting psychosis, anxiety, tumors and seizures.
But smoking anythingisn't exactly good for your lungs – even smoke from the healthiest of herbs like cannabis will deposit a good amount of carcinogenic tar in your lungs.
That's where coconut oil comes in. The fatty acids in it bind very easily to cannabis, creating a smooth oil that can be consumed absolutely smoke-free.
You can also use the oil as a topical cream to treat everything from joint pain to sunburns and dry skin.
But don't be mistaken; coconut oil is much more than a mere binding ingredient. Its health benefits such as memory enhancement, anti-inflammation and increased energy combine with the benefits of cannabis to produce an absolutely epic list of goodness.
First, as I alluded to before, you need to pick a strain of cannabis that will provide help in the area you need it. I recommend taking a look at SOMA Colorado's 'strain selector' tool.
Next, assuming you've bought fresh cannabis, you'll need to decarb it. This is the process that releases the medically potent compounds.
Why Cannabis Coconut Oil Is So Great
Cannabis is no medical slouch. Strains heavy in THC have been proven to effectively treat pain, PTSD, nausea, eating disorders, asthma and insomnia. Strains high in CBD, on the other hand, are effective at fighting psychosis, anxiety, tumors and seizures.
But smoking anythingisn't exactly good for your lungs – even smoke from the healthiest of herbs like cannabis will deposit a good amount of carcinogenic tar in your lungs.
That's where coconut oil comes in. The fatty acids in it bind very easily to cannabis, creating a smooth oil that can be consumed absolutely smoke-free.
You can also use the oil as a topical cream to treat everything from joint pain to sunburns and dry skin.
But don't be mistaken; coconut oil is much more than a mere binding ingredient. Its health benefits such as memory enhancement, anti-inflammation and increased energy combine with the benefits of cannabis to produce an absolutely epic list of goodness.
How To Make Cannabis Coconut Oil
First, as I alluded to before, you need to pick a strain of cannabis that will provide help in the area you need it. I recommend taking a look at SOMA Colorado's 'strain selector' tool.
Next, assuming you've bought fresh cannabis, you'll need to decarb it. This is the process that releases the medically potent compounds.
