Best extraction method for pills/ capsules

So I’ve finished my first grow turned out real nice. Shard a lot with friend and saved enough for myself. I made it all into tinctures using the green dragon method and evaporated off a bit amount of alcohol but left enough keep keep it very liquid. Very nice stuff I must say. It’s to strong to not dilute into anything so I find mixing it into my tea or hot chocolate after work is ideal.

I’m not a smoker at all. I quit smoking 2 years ago and that was it for inhaling anything for me.

I am coming up close to my second harvest and this time would like to make capsules or pills with my exact amount I take every night to make it that much easier to dose.

My question is what is the best method to extract and then rehydrate for pills. Really do not like the idea of just tossing the cannabis into coconut oil with heat. What would the shelf life be for the coconut pressed in pills?

I was looking at the source Extraction system it’s pricy but if it does a nice extraction and I can dilute the extract with a carrier exactly and make consistent batches I’m all game.

If I do another tincture extract would the alcohol dissolve the capsule? Or would I need to evaporate all the alcohol and re dilute with a carrier?

Looking forward to everyone’s input as I’m new at extracts but feel they meet me needs best

I have to make caps for my mom she is against smoking so I will alter my recipe to fit your needs.

1. We need to get ur THCA to decarb so do it to the flower or after ur tincture evaporates.

2. make your tincture in a mason jar

3. let the alcohol evaporate off completely with several hot water baths - more is better. Be safe do it outside.

4. decarb now if you haven’t already. I do, I use a sous vide at 200 overnight

5. Add coconut oil and a lechtithin to your mason jar. Get everything warmed up to get the oils thin and mix well. You can use an electric drink stirrer for this but I use a heated magnetic stirrer.

6. Get a pill holder and a reusable lab glass pippet. Keep your oil warm while you fill or use fractionated coconut oil.

if you have any question ask. My stuff is all set up so I can send pics.

Let’s ask @cannabineer @raratt

Why not just use the tincture? I decarb and use 190 everclear in a QWET extraction. I use an eyedropper and vary the amount I use depending on the day, 2-5 eye droppers about half full. I wash it down with a beer (or a few), it is a little warm so any drink like milk or something else fatty could be used as a mixer. If you're going to infuse oil decarb the bud and add it over low heat to the oil. There is no reason to add the extra step to infuse it.

I use an ardent nova. I put anywhere from 2 grams up to an ounce in and decarb once with just air, then add oil Takes the guess work out and for me it lets me make small amounts, and I can leave the house and forget about it without trouble. they have a large version for amounts higher than an ounce of flower too.

Rsawr said:

I use an ardent nova. I put anywhere from 2 grams up to an ounce in and decarb once with just air, then add oil Takes the guess work out and for me it lets me make small amounts, and I can leave the house and forget about it without trouble. they have a large version for amounts higher than an ounce of flower too.

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Rsawr said:

I use an ardent nova. I put anywhere from 2 grams up to an ounce in and decarb once with just air, then add oil Takes the guess work out and for me it lets me make small amounts, and I can leave the house and forget about it without trouble. they have a large version for amounts higher than an ounce of flower too.

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I don't have the spare funds to spend on something like that so I adapt what I have on hand. There are plenty of how to websites on line. Decarbing/infusing can be done with a slow cooker also.

raratt said:

I don't have the spare funds to spend on something like that so I adapt what I have on hand. There are plenty of how to websites on line. Decarbing/infusing can be done with a slow cooker also.

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Oh definitely, but I do appreciate it for the ease of use. The question wasn't the cheapest option. Just asked what I use. It is definitely an investment, but as a non smoker it was similar to the price of a few glass pieces for me. And most smokers I know have several pieces.

Funny story. I just finished a batch of cbd infused mct oil. Yesterday morning I woke up and made a coffee. On my way out of the kitchen I saw the bottle of cbd oil on the counter so I decided to give myself a squirt in my mouth. It's one of those bottles that you need to squeeze to open the hole and squirt liquid out, so I squeezed and a big shot of cbd oil hit the back of my throat. Drank my coffee, had a puff of some GG4 then did gardening chores with the wife for awhile and suddenly started getting really high. 4 hours go by and I am still getting higher and I realize that the cbd oil is actually pure thc oil. I still haven't found out how the mistake was made, I did order the dinafem auto cbd seeds...but anyway wow I blew an entire day because I was totally incapable of functioning normally.

Enough about my story though. I'll be ordering the capsules and a syringe with the needle to make my capsules. I decarbed my buds wrapped in tin foil and placed in the oven at 200 degrees or so for 45-60min, put them in a food processor for a minute and then put the 4 cups of minced cannabis into a 1qt canning jar. I then add a 691ml of mct oil which was just enough to cover the 4c of minced weed. I put a lid on the jar and place it into a pot of boiling water, just above a simmer and staying around 190 to 200 degrees for about 6 hours or so, then turn the stove off and let it sit overnight. Then I pour the contents of the jar into my finest mesh bubble bag and let all the oil slowly seep out into a bowl. This is how I make my cbd and/or thc oil. No alcohols, no solvents, no lecithin required...just pure cbd or thc goodness mixed with all the benefits of mct oil. Super easy also.

In the future I will be getting my finished oil tested. $200 a pop and they run it through their lab. It's worth the cost for the piece of mind to knowing exactly what you're ingesting. Lasts for a year or more although I'm sure you'll find someone willing to argue that the oil will degrade over time a tad.

raratt said:

I don't have the spare funds to spend on something like that so I adapt what I have on hand. There are plenty of how to websites on line. Decarbing/infusing can be done with a slow cooker also.

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I went with the Nova as well. My adult son does not like the odor while decarbing, and the Nova contains the smell really well.

As mentioned above.
If you want to keep it simple and safe as possible I'd recommend dry sifting then decarb in the oven. Pack it into gel caps if you like.

raratt said:

Why not just use the tincture? I decarb and use 190 everclear in a QWET extraction. I use an eyedropper and vary the amount I use depending on the day, 2-5 eye droppers about half full. I wash it down with a beer (or a few), it is a little warm so any drink like milk or something else fatty could be used as a mixer. If you're going to infuse oil decarb the bud and add it over low heat to the oil. There is no reason to add the extra step to infuse it.

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Is this as strong as when it's reduced to hash? I use the totally reduced tincture as hash & smoke it before bedtime. If I smoke enough (about as large as a LARGE pea, I can sleep straight for 6-7 hrs, otherwise due to pains, etc it's only 3-4. So, I need to make sure it's strong enough.
Is it?

thanks!

Susanne said:

Is this as strong as when it's reduced to hash? I use the totally reduced tincture as hash & smoke it before bedtime. If I smoke enough (about as large as a LARGE pea, I can sleep straight for 6-7 hrs, otherwise due to pains, etc it's only 3-4. So, I need to make sure it's strong enough.
Is it?

thanks!

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Offhand I would say no, because the alcohol takes up some of the volume. I don't have sleep problems so I just use it to get a buzz.

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Offhand I would say no, because the alcohol takes up some of the volume. I don't have sleep problems so I just use it to get a buzz.

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That's what I was afraid of....thanks for answering. I'll keep looking. I know I saw a thread once on making hash caps, but it was several years ago before I needed it.