Extraction Process - How-To Make Oil at Home

Refined x Cannabis Extract is the process to extract high quality cannabis oil using nothing more than kitchen gear. You can now take 2oz dried plant material and make Winterized Decarbed oil in 2-3 hours instead of 2-3 days.  The shop manual goes into depth covering each step of the process. The equipment list page shows what gear is used in the process. 

2025 Spring Update! The process just got a bit faster with this update, but we're going to slow it down when filtering waxes in order avoid yield losses. You can still optimize for speed but the tradeoff will be minor yield losses.

Studies on Solvents for Home Extraction

The issue of what solvent to use is a raging debate in the consumer world. Here we look at which solvents are safest for the human body as well as which one is the most efficient in extraction. Turns out, the answer is not what you would expect! 

Research Studies Documenting the Medical Use of Cannabis as a Medicine

Presented below is an introduction to the endocannabinoid system which are the control points in our body that cannabis modulate. From there, we look at a review of 100 medical studies that document how cannabis kills cancer cells. Then on to the Mother Lode of all compiled and catagorized studies by GrannyStormCrow who has dedicated over 10 years of her life to compile the greatest list of medical studies on the efficacy of cannabis in the human body.

Extraction Resources

Gray Wolf is considered the Obi-Wan Kenobi of all technical issues around Cannabis Extraction. His site documents how to make oil using various strategies as well as how to use the oil in products.  Future4200 is the technical forum for the cannabis industry. This is where the chemists, lab techs and business people come together to discuss various processes and the commercialization of cannabis products.

Filtering Best Practices

Filtering simply means passing a liquid solution through filter media. This process uses 3 different filtering stages to remove particulates and waxes but also to save oils when separating out waste water.  Note: Final edition coming soon!

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