National Cancer Institute – Cannabis and Cannabinoids
‘Cannabinoids may cause antitumor effects by various mechanisms, including induction of cell death, inhibition of cell growth, and inhibition of tumor angiogenesis invasion and metastasis. Two reviews summarize the molecular mechanisms of action of cannabinoids as antitumor agents. For you and your loved ones going through a cancer battle, we’ve compiled a list of cannabis strain !!!!
Cannabinoids appear to kill tumor cells, however, do not affect their nontransformed counterparts and may even protect them from cell death. For example, these compounds have been shown to induce apoptosis in glioma cells in culture and induce regression of glioma tumors in mice and rats, while they protect normal. Full article with references ~ https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq#section/all
Excerpt from the documentary ‘What If Cannabinoids in Cannabis Cured Cancer & Other Diseases?’
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Mara Gordon Chief Process Engineer, specializes in the development of cannabis extract treatment protocols for seriously ill patients in California. She is the co-founder of Aunt Zelda’s, Calla Spring Wellness, and Zelda Therapeuticsn, founder, Chief .
Prior to Aunt Zelda’s, Mara worked as a process engineer, helping Fortune 500 companies create intelligent software by utilizing the Rational Unified Process. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed and scientific approach to medical cannabis.
Recognizing a need for patient-focused software, Gordon created CDRMed, an EMR specially developed for the healthcare community. With CDRMed, physicians and medical health professionals are able to make treatment recommendations based on the latest and highest-quality data. This takes the guesswork out of selecting the correct medicines at the dispensary.
Gordon sits on the boards of Zelda Therapeutics, Daya Foundation, International Cannabis Standards Board (ICSB), and Hmbldt. She has presented at multiple CME-accredited medical conferences, including Patients Out of Time 2014, and at POT 2016, delivered a 3.5 hour course along with Drs Cristina Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, and Joe D. Goldstrich. Gordon has spoken at medical cannabis conferences in Australia, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Israel, as well as numerous events throughout the USA and worldwide. These include CannMed held at Harvard Medical School in April 2016, and Medical Marijuana for Professionals 2014 and 2016. Her work is featured in the upcoming documentaries, “Weed the People”, “Mary Janes: Women of Weed”, and in Joe Dolce’s book, “Brave New Weed”. https://bbsradio.com/
This discovery will save more lives than the surgical sterile application.
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Although there are many types of breast cancer, they are usually grouped into four categories, depending on how they show up on diagnostic tests:
Estrogen receptor positive (ER+) or progesterone receptor positive (PR+): About two in three cases of breast cancer (more in older women) have receptors for one or both of these hormones.
HER2/neu (a.k.a. HER2 or ErbB2): HER2/neu is a protein that is over-copied by certain types of breast cancer. HER2-positive cancers spreads more rapidly than other types of cancer.
Triple negative: These breast cancers do not have estrogen or progesterone receptors and doesn’t show overproduction of HER2. Triple – negative breast cancers spreads aggressively because they don’t respond to hormones or drugs that target HER2, but chemotherapy is an option.
Triple positive: These types of breast cancer are ER+ and PR+, and they have too much HER2 production. They can be treated with hormones, HER2 drugs, and chemo.
Research has shown that PR+, HER2-positive, and triple-negative breast cancers can be effectively treated with cannabis. The protocols recommended by doctors we work with tend to have high THC-to-CBD ratios, often around 4:1.
Cancers that involve estrogen, however, may actually spread in response to large amounts of THC. Patients with ER+ or triple-positive breast cancer do better with lower ratios of THC to CBD—a ratio 1:1 or 1:3 is preferable, according to doctors and patients we’ve spoken with.
Solvent Residue In The Oil
Over the years I have been contacted by a good number of people who were concerned about the possibility that solvent residue could be left behind in the finished oil. From my experience, I feel there is little danger in consuming such an oil if the instructions we have made available to produce the oil are followed.
I have been ingesting this oil myself for about nine years with no ill effects. Also I have made this oil available to thousands of people and I have received very few complaints.
If someone has problems taking the oil it is usually because they are trying to take pharmaceuticals along with the oil treatment. High-grade hemp oil has the ability to replace the use of most pharmaceuticals. But when a patient tries to take pharmaceuticals along with the oil, sometimes problems can arise. Usually after the patient ceases the use of pharmaceutical drugs, any problems they were experiencing simply disappear.
When the oil is made properly, the finished product is a thick grease. Oils that I have produced have been laboratory tested and I have never received any report of solvent residue being present in the finished product.
It seems absurd to me that anyone would worry about solvent residue in the oil when you consider what the medical system has been feeding the public. Liver toxic chemicals, poisons, chemo, radiation, etc. It seems to me that anyone worried about being poisoned should be much more concerned with what the medical system supplies, rather than residue from a solvent.
There are many scientific ways to extract the oil from the plant material. Also there many solvents that can be safely used to perform this task. Not to mention other processes like nobel gas extractions. The problem with scientific methods is that most people lack the equipment and knowledge to perform such extractions. And that is why we showed the public the simplest possible way to produce this medication themselves.
I freely admit that the method we described to the public would be considered crude at best, but there is no doubt that high grade medication can be produced in this manner. From my point of view, the best way to produce this medication would involve a distilling process. That way the solvents can be reclaimed and there is much less danger of a mishap. But for the most part people do not understand distilling so for most it is best to use the simplest method possible.
I have used different solvents to produce oil but most of the time I use naphtha. Naphtha is usually readily available and very economical to purchase when compared to other solvents. Most paint suppliers sell naphtha as paint thinners, so the average person should have little trouble in locating this solvent.
I have also used alcohol and isopropyl alcohol to produce the oil on quite a few occasions with no difficulties. Usually an oil produced with alcohol will be darker in color than oil produced with naphtha. The reason for this is alcohol is not as selective as naphtha and it will leach out some of the chlorophyll which gives oils produced in this manner a darker color. Just because such an oil is darker in color, do not underestimate its potency, a darker oil can and often is just as potent as oils produced in another manners.
Often people tell me that they would prefer to produce the oil using grain alcohol. For some reason they seem to think that grain alcohol would be safer to use. One of the main problems with grain alcohol is that it is very hard to find alcohol such as this that is 99 or 100% pure.
In most cases it is hard to find alcohol that is over 95 % and usually the other 5 % will be water. Since this water is present, it makes such alcohol less effective as a solvent and at the end of the process there will be quite a bit of water left in the oil that must be evaporated off.
From my experience I do not consider grain alcohol to be any safer than isopropyl alcohol or naphtha to produce the oil. No matter how you look at it, alcohol is poison and when you consume alcohol, it produces a poison high that affects your motor skills and this is known as being drunk.
I am not saying that high grade oil cannot be produced using grain alcohol. Rather I am saying that you should be aware that grain alcohol is no better or safer than most other solvents that are currently available.
Often I am contacted by people who wish to extract the oil using butter or olive oil etc. Often I am asked if I think an extraction done in this manner would produce a medicine with similar potency to the medicine I produce using my method. The answer is no. I consider extractions done in this way to be simply forms of weakened hemp medicine. By volume there is no possible way that a medication produced like this could have the same potency as the medication I produce. If you had a serious cancer, would you want to treat it with some form of watered down hemp medicine or would you sooner use the real think in your treatment? End of story.
Also people quite often inquire if the oil can be used along with chemo. I tell them that yes, the oil could be used along with the chemo and it would give them a better chance of surviving the effects of the poison in the chemo. But why would anyone in their right mind even consider taking poison and radiation? Chemo and radiation do not cure cancer, they cause it and in the past I have refused to provide oil to people who are planning to take such so-called treatments. Why should I run the risk of going to jail to produce the oil for someone who plans to take treatments such as this from the medical system? If a person wants to take poison or radiation, by all means, that is your choice but don’t expect me to supply the oil.
In the past I have provided this medication to people who want a viable treatment that works and gives them a good chance to survive. For the most part, I consider what the medical system is supplying to be more about murder than it is about medicine. That is the reason I tell people with serious medical conditions to take the oil and stay away from the medical system. What the medical system provides in the end usually does much more harm than good. The damage caused and left behind by chemo and radiation will in most cases bring about the death of the patient. The vast majority of people who take chemo and radiation die from the effects of these treatments and not the cancer they are being treated for.
I want the public to know that for the next few weeks I will be very hard to reach. In the coming weeks I hope to put the finishing touches on the book I have written on this subject.
The correct naphtha is NOT sold in the U.S.A. Not at Tractor Supply or Home Depot or Lowes or even Sherwin Williams. It’s still sold in Canada though. I have a friend that does distill it to 100°F and saves what solvent does come off, to use for making oil.
If you live in the USA then you won’t be getting the right Naphtha, all naphtha made in the USA can not be trusted because of the loose regulation on ingredients in this type of solvent. You will never get pure naphtha in the USA, even the vm&p can be completely inconsistent from one bottle to the next and isn’t even advertised as pure.
In Canada they make pure naphtha and it is the best solvent to use compared to ISO or Grain alcohol, don’t make a huge mistake and waste meds or even worse make yourself or someone else even more sick by using the wrong solvent. Be warned the naphtha in the USA will even make an oil that looks completely as it should but will make you very sick.” Chase Abanatha
— The fact that pure aliphatic naphtha does not seem to be sold in the USA does not mean that pure aliphatic naphtha with CAS number 64742-49-0 and a boiling point around 60-80°C does not exist or that it does not produce a better oil than most other solvents, when used properly. If you cannot get pure light naphtha, 99% or even better 99.9% isopropyl alcohol would be our second choice.
Can it be shipped in?
http://www.amazon.com/Klean-Strip-VM-P-Naphtha-Quart/dp/B001G9TGQI
Old thread and very outdated Information.. Do NOT use Naphtha to make RSO..
Drinking grade Alcohol-Ethanol is all that’s recommended for backyard productions.. 190 proof ever clear..151 proof is the highest available in Ca..
How to Make a Small Batch of Rick Simpson Oil – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sGWxz0DMSI
How to Make a Small Batch of Rick Simpson Oil. DrT. H. Hunt DNM … I would also like to state Dr.T passed away June 1st 2015 …colon cancer 🙁
I only briefly read through this and plan on reading it when I have more time. I just wanted to say you can get 200 proof alcohol online Extractahol or Organic alcohol. com carry it. I have been making herbal tinctures and cannabis oil for years. ~ Kelley 🙂 https://www.extractohol.com/ https://organicalcohol.com/
Perhaps he doesn’t know, and if not I’m sure many who have followed his instructions are similarly ignorant, but Naphtha will quickly degrade – and leach – plastic. In fact despite the title of his video, “How to Make Rick Simpson’s Medicinal Hemp Oil Safely”, this is probably one of the most dangerous ways to attempt a cannabis extraction.
The term “solvents” refers to liquid organic chemicals used to dissolve solid materials. Solvents
can be made from natural sources such as turpentine and the citrus solvents, but most are derived
from petroleum or other synthetic sources. Solvents are used widely because they dissolve
materials like resins and plastics, and because they evaporate quickly and cleanly.
Naphtha and Hexane are other solvents used for extracting cannabinoids and are worthy of mention. Hexane is a petroleum distillate containing 6 carbon atoms, and is neurotoxic. Chronic exposure results in myelin sheath and axon degeneration. It has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Naphtha, found in kerosene, paint thinner, and used as a fuel, is also a petroleum distillate and contains heavier hydrocarbons such as n-Octane, n-Nonane, cycloalkanes, and branched alkanes of similar molecular weight. Naphtha and other byproducts found in the mixture are potentially cancer-causing. Because of these data, we do not recommend the use of these solvents for making concentrates. http://analytical360.com/cannabis-analysis-laboratory/residual-solvent-testing
As far as Cannabis Oil curing cancer — obviously there haven’t been any studies yet (thanks to the DEA and the federal government), but it’s happening underground, and first-hand experiences from across the world are telling an amazing story, and showing “terminal” cancers being put into remission with concentrated cannabis extracts.
There’s no peer reviewed studies yet — but I’ll say that if I developed cancer I’d try a 60g/60day ethanol-extracted cannabis oil treatment before I’d try chemo.
I just found this study: http://www.cannabis-med.org/data/pdf/en_2013_01_1.pdf
It claims that after analyzing samples they found significant PHC (petroleum hydrocarbon) residue in Rick Simpson’s method, and that plain olive oil is actually a better substitute (and not Isopropyl alcohol, as Rick Simpson also recommends). In fact, in the Rick Simpson method, they found as much residual Naphtha as terpene compounds – and I’m betting they didn’t use a plastic bucket…
When I tried searching for this article again today, I found what seems to be the official Rick Simpson Facebook page. They claim:
We do not recommend kerosene or Coleman fuel because it contains impurities and rust inhibitors etc. Pure light aliphatic naphtha (petrol or benzine used for industrial purposes in Europe) with a boiling point around 80-100C leaves no residue one would have to be concerned about when the oil is produced properly.
Scientists from Bedrocan owe us a big apology. Do you really want medicine from a company that does not know the difference between kerosene and light aliphatic naphtha? We were with their representative in Slovenia, he could have asked but apparently he was too proud to ask and here is the result.
And this is a company that wants to supply medical cannabis worldwide and they pretend to be the biggest experts in the field. What else do they not know if they are able to produce a flawed report like this one? I will never believe anything they will publish, they don’t know what they are doing. And I will never ever buy anything from them.
This is truly disgusting what they did, and they either did it on purpose or out of ignorance and I don’t know which is worse.
This all seems pretty ridiculous. Even butane, with a boiling point of 0C makes more sense, but why would they continue defending the use of Naphtha – especially after recommending polycarbonate containers?
The study I found seems to imply that, assuming we heat and decarboxylate the plant matter before extraction, olive oil is a better option than any industrial solvent, even though it has a slightly lower THC output (not sure about CBD). I feel like there is something shady about using carcinogens to create medicine for people with cancer – isn’t that what they claim about chemotherapy in the first place? I agree, smokehound, his whole ethos seems really sketchy to me.
I would love to see a similar study done using coconut oil, as its high saturated fat content should make an even more potent extraction than olive oil.
Also, MajorStoner, from what I’ve read, although they have not documented ‘curing’ cancer, a number of studies have demonstrated cannabinoids’ antitumor effects: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/healthprofessional/page4
Although I’m extracting with ethanol I can offer some marginal help. I mix my hash oil with other oils to produce repeatable doses. My most recent is mixed with a fish oil high in EPA, DHA & Vit. D. I think it drove bio-availability way up. Most of the hot water bath oil extraction methods lack a reasonable way to get to dose control.
If you want to do an oil extraction consider starting with Kief or bubble Hash that has been decarboxylated. You can weigh the hash and measure your oil before mixing and if you want filtering. About 3 gm of Kief mixed into 1 fluid Oz. of your favorite oil should produce a medicine that provides a medicinal dose in the 2 to 6 drop range. I use about 2 gm’s of hash oil to do the same thing.
Although I’m extracting with ethanol I can offer some marginal help. I mix my hash oil with other oils to produce repeatable doses. My most recent is mixed with a fish oil high in EPA, DHA & Vit. D. I think it drove bio-availability way up. Most of the hot water bath oil extraction methods lack a reasonable way to get to dose control.
If you want to do an oil extraction consider starting with Kief or bubble Hash that has been decarboxylated. You can weigh the hash and measure your oil before mixing and if you want filtering. About 3 gm of Kief mixed into 1 fluid Oz. of your favorite oil should produce a medicine that provides a medicinal dose in the 2 to 6 drop range. I use about 2 gm’s of hash oil to do the same thing.
The water example is a false equivalent; water is not dangerous because it is a stable molecule, and unless it undergoes electrolysis, it remains water. Naphtha is toxic and poisonous by itself, and in the research I posted a significant amount of naphtha remains in the final product (not to mention dissolved plastic residue from his buckets, and impurities in the solvent itself).
It seems to me that consuming even small amounts of naphtha – in addition to BPA and other plastic residues – over the course of Rick Simpson’s “treatment” is unwise for a healthy person, much less someone who is immunocompromised.
Even people who make BHO will purge their final product under a vacuum because even though butane boils at 0 C (much lower than naphtha), there will still be residual solvent and yes, it is toxic and dangerous. I feel like if Rick Simpson were really concerned with people’s health and felt that an industrial solvent was absolutely necessary to achieve the desired level of concentration, he would at least recommend the far more common method of BHO extraction.
Furthermore, the study I posted shows that naphtha is only nominally better than olive oil at extracting active compounds, and Rick Simpson’s method completely destroys terpene compounds. Why naphtha in a plastic bucket? Why not tell people with cancer to try cannabis coconut oil or butter – a well documented method humans have used for thousands of years?
<<<Furthermore, the study I posted shows that naphtha is only nominally better than olive oil at extracting active compounds, and Rick Simpson’s method completely destroys terpene compounds. Why naphtha in a plastic bucket? Why not tell people with cancer to try cannabis coconut oil or butter – a well documented method humans have used for thousands of years?>>>
So in this method, what exactly would you do? Just replace the naphtha with coconut oil and follow the rest of the directions exactly?
Couldn’t one use dry ice to extract using a bubble bag – say size 73 – and then decarb for an hour, mix with some coconut oil and be pretty much the same thing as RSO? research polar and non polar solvents and that will give your answer as to why one is better than the other.
This would also eliminate any strong chemical for the extraction.
Thoughts?
Footnotes:
- “Rick Simpson’s Oil: Natural Treatment For Cancer Using Concentrated Cannabis Oil” by Zach Reichard, Medical Jane, January 26, 2013 – http://www.medicaljane.com/2013/01/26/rick-simpsons-hemp-oil-medicine-natural-cure-for-cancer-using-concentrated-cannabis-oil/
- “Rick Simpson’s Story: The man who rediscovered the cure for cancer” by Lincoln Horsely, Cure Your Own Cancer, October 30, 2013 – http://www.cureyourowncancer.org/rick-simpson.html
- https://www.medicaljane.com/2013/01/26/rick-simpsons-hemp-oil-medicine-natural-cure-for-cancer-using-concentrated-cannabis-oil/#how-to-make-rick-simpson-oil
- http://themindrestrained.com/2016/01/26/no-science-no-evidence-no-clue-part-1/
- http://www.vidalspeaks.com/blog/2016/7/15/rick-simpson-medical-cannabis-as-the-medicine-of-the-future-part-1-episode-27
- http://healthyss.com/watch-incredible-microscopic-footage-of-cannabis-oil-eliminating-cancer-cells/
- More video: https://www.google.com/search?q=Medical+marijuana+as+the+new+herbalism,+part+1:+A+%E2%80%9Ccannabis&rlz=1T4PLXB_enUS652US661&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjri-7z47HSAhVEyVQKHUyqD5gQ_AUICigD&biw=1366&bih=612
- https://honestmarijuana.com/how-to-make-cannabis-oil/?age-verified=995b056a8b
- https://openheartedrebel.com/tag/hemp-oil/
- How To Make Cannabis Oil By Anthony Franciosi
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The short answer is: Hexane is safe enough that it is used to extract all kinds of vegetable oil ….. NOTE: DO NOT USE American Naphtha – it is junk, it is POISON!
THE BEST WAY TO PRODUCE CANNABIS OIL – Encod.org
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May 11, 2013 – Moreover, products sold as naphtha may contain added impurities (e.g. … I recently saw Rick Simpson’s documentary on his story – “Run from the cure” … That seems incredibly dangerous to make and not the kind of thing that I would … I can confirm the findings concerning olive oil and cannabis.
Preview RUN FROM THE CURE – The Rick Simpson Story
Artists use mineral spirits as an alternative to turpentine, one that is both less flammable and less toxic. Because of interactions with pigments, artists require a higher grade of mineral spirits than many industrial users, including the complete absence of residual sulphur. Odorless Mineral Spirits are mineral spirits that have been further refined to remove the more toxic aromatic compounds, and are recommended for applications such as oil painting, where humans have close contact with the solvent. According to Robert Gamblin of Gamblin Artists Colors, the best brands contain 100% aliphatic compounds, and dry without leaving any residue.
A typical composition for mineral spirits is the following: aliphatic solvent hexane having a maximum aromatic hydrocarbon content of 0.1% by volume, a kauri-butanol value of 29, an initial boiling point of 149 °F (65 °C), a dry point of approximately 156 °F (69 °C), and a specific mass of 0.7 g/cc. In the European Community, the composition of mineral spirits comes from Article 11(2) of Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
Doesn’t really sound all that bad to me at all. In fact, it is just a less pure form of Hexane, which is the best oil seperating solvent available, used in commercial oil extraction.
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i hate using chemicals for making hash….except when i make BHO..if you are going to use denatured alcohol..atleast do it properly so you don’t get sick….i hope you have a laboratory…LOL…….
A LIST OF LABWARE;
* 1 CONDENSER 300 MM JACKET
* 1 FLASK, FLORENCE (FLAT BOTTOM), 500 Ml
* 1 SEPARATORY FUNNEL 500 Ml
* 1 FUNNEL
* FILTER PAPERA LIST OF CHEMICALS THAT YOU WILL NEED;
* ETHYL ALCOHOL / METHANOL (wood alcohol)
* SULFURIC ACID (Concentrate 96 to 98 %(you can use a weaker acid but the delta-9
conversion is greater with the stronger sulphuric acid)).
* TOLUENE
* WATER
* SODIUM BICARBONATE (baking soda)NOTE; The most easy to find solvent for the extraction of the THC from the plant
matter, is denatured alcohol which is ethyl alcohol that has been made Poisson
with methanol (sunny side is a good brand of denatured alcohol). Methanol can
cause blindness and death ! So don’t drink this stuff, and make sure when you
separate the layers as described later on in this process, you don’t get any of
the alcohol solvent layer in with the toluene layer.Well, now that we have gathered all these solvents and glass ware, we will have
some of the best hash oil in about 8 hours that you will ever find. So on to the
process of extracting and izmerizing the cannabis essence.STEP #1
You must dry your plant matter to a state where it will crumble into a fine powder.TIP; use you microwave oven, heat the plant matter for 1 to 2 min at a time then
let cool, do this till it is completely dry. To crumble the plant matter, place it
in a 1 gallon plastic zip-lock bag and proceed to crush it with your hands. This
works very well.STEP #2 Place the powdered plant matter into your 500 Ml flat-bottomed flask.
STEP #3 Add enough denatured alcohol solvent to completely cover the plant matter,
so that it floats freely in the solvent.STEP #4 Connect the your condenser to the flask. (Connecting the condenser to a
water source).STEP #5 Now, slowly heat the solvent / plant matter to reflux. Let this reflux for
about two hours.STEP #6 Turn the heat off your reflux equipment, let every thing cool down to room
temperature.STEP #7 Remove the condenser from the flask.
STEP #8 Now add your sulfuric acid to the solvent / plant matter solution, use one
drop sulfuric acid per 50 ML solvent used.STEP #9 Replace your condenser to your flask and heat to reflux once more, leave
it at reflux for 4 more hours.Note; this is where all the magic takes place.
STEP #10 turn off heat, let every thing cool to room temperature.
Note; The alcohol will have a dark black color at this point, it will seem to be
almost thick.STEP #11 Neutralize the alcohol with sodium bicarbonate.(backing soda)
Tip; When it stops fizzing you will have a neutral or slightly basic solution.
STEP #12 Filter the solvent from the plant matter with the use of your funnel and
filter paper.Note; If you are going to be doing a lot of oil production you should get a filter
flask, aspirator and a buchner funnel. See the watchers chemistry works for
information on filtering.STEP #13 Add as much water as you have alcohol / thc extract.
Note; Toluene mixes with alcohol in all parts so you will not be able to separate
the alcohol / toluene layers if you don’t add this water.STEP #14 Add about 1/3 as much toluene as you have alcohol / water to your flask.
STEP #15 Mix all this well for about 30 seconds.
Note 1; As the THC dose not want to stay in the alcohol / water layer it will move
with ease into the toluene layer.STEP #16 Now use your separatory funnel to sperate the two layers.
Note; The toluene / THC layer will be on top. Also the bottom layer should be a
light green color.Important; If the bottom layer still has a black color you should do steps #14 to
# 16 one more time, but once is usually enough.STEP #17 Evaporate the toluene / THC layer till you can no longer smell any trace
of toluene.Note; when the toluene has evaporated you will have left in the bottom of your
glass baking dish a black oil with a slight spice smell.Well people there you have it the over night process for the extraction
of hash oil……have fun and don’t kill yourself …..Two words, Knuckle Head.
Rick Simpson’s cannabis oil – Alchimia blog
https://www.alchimiaweb.com/blogen/rick–simpsons–cannabis-oil/
Sep 2, 2014 – In this post you will know about RSO – Rick Simpson’s marijuana oil – which is … We need aproximately 500gr of first class marijuana buds, … Naphtha has proved to be a very efficient solvent to produce oil, and can be found …
RSO-Rick Simpson’s Cannabis Oil Recipe(cure for cancer, diabetes …
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What is the best way…. most will state dosed rectally and you do get high If the oil is decarboxilated. Granted nowhere near as high as if orally consumed or smoked. If not decarbed thca doesn’t become thc and no high.
BIOAVAILABILITY OF CANNABIS OIL RELATED TO RECTAL DOSING
Two primary endocannabinoid receptors have been identified: CB1, first cloned in 1990; CB2, cloned in 1993. CB1 receptors are found predominantly in the brain and nervous system, as well as in peripheral organs and tissues, and are the main molecular target of the endocannabinoid ligand (binding molecule), Anandamide, as well as its mimetic phytocannabinoid, THC. One other main endocannabinoid is 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) which is active at both cannabinoid receptors, along with its own mimetic phytocannabinoid, CBD. 2-AG and CBD are involved in the regulation of appetite, immune system functions and pain management
Dr. Robert Melamede, a biology professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, is president and CEO of Cannabis Science, “an emerging pharmaceutical cannabis company.” The startup, which is also looking to establish its offices in the Springs, has about 10 employees, including a lab director. The company’s goal: to tap into the growing use of medical marijuana in Colorado
Julie Holland, MD (born December 13, 1965) is an American psychopharmacologist, psychiatrist, and author. She is the author of Moody Bitches: The Truth About the Drugs You’re Taking, the Sleep You’re Missing, the Sex You’re Not Having, and What’s Really Making You Crazy and Weekends at Bellevue: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER, a memoir documenting her experience as the weekend head of the psychiatric emergency room at Bellevue Hospital in New York City!!!!911
Dr.
Cristina Sánchez is a molecular biologist from Complutense University in Madrid Spain. She has been studying cannabis for fifteen years and has discovered that cannabis sends a message to cancer cells to commit suicide.
*Guess What? You could be listening to this interview on your commute. 19m 44sec
Key Takeaways:
[2:13]– Cristina explains how cancer cells die when exposed to THC
[3:10]– How chemotherapy is different in treating cancer
[4:51]–How long it takes cannabis to kill cancer
[5:53]– What’s the cannabinoid profile being exposed to the cancer cells
[9:19]– Would you advise a friend with cancer to take cannabis for treatment
[13:02]– Cristina shares her thoughts on CBD
[14:17]– Cristina talks about cancer cell death
[15:11]– Are pharmaceutical companies interested in Cristina’s research
[16:39]– How is cannabis treated by the government of Spain
[18:03]– Learn more about Cristina’s research
420 the Documentary (2014) 1h 28m
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High( 2007) 1h 44mFilmmaker, Adam Scorgie, gives an incredibly informative background on the prohibition of marijuana. The documentary uncovers why the government doesn’t want the public using a natural plant, when they currently benefit from pharmaceutical companies.
Scorgie performs in-depth interviews with growers, criminologists, doctors, police officers, politicians, economists, and pop icons. He exemplifies the different views and benefits that marijuana truly offers in one of the best marijuana documentaries out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z_yt2e5xsU
The Culture High – 2015 1h59m
Brett Harvey takes us on a stimulating trip into the prohibition of marijuana, as the debate over the legality has reached an all-new high. With a cast of celebrities, professors, and undercover agents, we are given heartfelt testimonials from both sides of the fight for marijuana legalization.
Harvey shows us the eye-opening ways in which the Government controls who can grow it, sell it, and profit from it in the end. This incredibly captivating cannabis documentary truly leaves you wondering how this all can be true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA9Q6nDVR3s
Marijuana Country: The Cannabis Boom (2015) 42m 34s
Harry Smith examines the issue of cannabis in the workplace, as Colorado employers work to reconcile a more-open cannabis culture with workplace rules that enforce zero tolerance.
The most touching parts of the documentary revolve around medical cannabis, in which Smith talks with families who have moved to Colorado because that’s the only way to get drugs they feel represent a last and/or best hope for their children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoUr9ET52zg
A CNN Special Report by Dr. Sanjay Gupta WEED – 2015
This cannabis documentary features several medical marijuana patients, and leads us through the process they must endure to receive a prescription. This troubling task all due to the marijuana prohibition started by Harry Anslinger in 1937 and was, in Gupta’s words, “based on lies”.
Gupta explains the scientific reasoning cannabis affects the brain differently in those who use it regularly and those who use it occasionally. Researchers explain how the cannabinoids in cannabis, like THC and CBD, can kill cancer cells.
We follow the breathtaking story of young girl, Charlotte, who suffers from Dravet Syndrome; a rare and severe form of epilepsy found in children. Charlotte’s family is then introduced to the Stanley Brothers in Colorado, developers of a medical strain called “Charlottes Web”. This strain is able to dramatically reduce the number of seizures in children suffering from epilepsy. This is a must-see documentary.
Super High Me – 2007 Directed by: Michael Bliden 1h30m
This humorous documentary is a spoof of the movie “Supersize Me”, and follows comedian and cannabis enthusiast Doug Benson through his hilarious recounts relating to marijuana. We follow Benson’s for 60 days; the first 30 days he is marijuana free and subsequently consumes large amounts of marijuana for 30 days. Through the progression of the documentary and scheduled doctor appointments, we are guided through the effects that cannabis has on the human body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH8oL92Sl4Q
American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny 2 Director: Kevin Booth 1h 30m
From the creators of American Drug War: The Last White Hope and How Weed Won The West, we are given moving stories related to the legalization of marijuana.
We witness cutting-edge cannabis research that proves the incredible healing properties denied to the public because the government has complete control. The problems with America’s drug laws lead us to a sensational young boy, Cash Hyde, in need of cannabis oil to survive. Cash was denied medication by the government, when children in foster care are given prescription drugs for things far less critical than Hyde’s illness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCxaKoPN_yg
The Future of Weed: High Country – 2013 43m 34s
This cannabis documentary explores the culture, background, health effects and the legalization of marijuana in the United States. Marijuana was used as an ancient medicinal plant until 1970 when governments decided to make it a Schedule 1 drug. They declared the plant to have “zero medical value and a high potential for abuse”.
With the legalization of marijuana in states such as Colorado, places like the “Silicone valley of weed” in Denver now exist. It is a booming industry and the technological advancements are creating more effective ways to grow and consume marijuana. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhTYI3DeNgA
When We Grow This Is What We Can Do – 2011 49m 39s
Directed by: Seth Finegold and presented by Luke Bailey
In this cannabis documentary, we follow two young filmmakers as they intensively research the marijuana and hemp industry in the UK. It delves into the history of marijuana, the facts, uses and UK laws surrounding cannabis. Through a series of interviews, the young filmmakers get a better look into why prohibition exists, how it hurts some people and how it really benefits others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_VtKu5uTCI
Lynching Charlie Lynch – 2012 Directed by: Rick Ray 1h 40m
Rick Ray tells the story of Charlie Lynch, a responsible businessman that opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Morro Bay, California, adhering to State Laws. Local politicians and the chamber of commerce supported Lynch throughout his business ventures, until the DEA steps in.
A NORML Life – 2011 Director: Rod PitmanThis is a marijuana documentary displaying the medical effectiveness of marijuana with testimonies from patients, care givers, and medical professionals, while advocating for legalization. NORML is the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and has been leading the effort to end marijuana prohibition since 1965. With the efforts put forth by NORML members and activists, people are finally seeing and accepting the medicinal benefits as well as the ability to generate needed tax revenue. A Norml Life 1h 2m http://fmovies8.net/watch/a-norml-life-2011-online.html his clip is pulled from a film called, ” A NORML Life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIatmRpQlOI
Cannabis: The Evil Weed? is a BBC film. Doctor John Marsden, who studies addiction, is looking for answers to certain questions concerning the link between Cannabis use and schizophrenia, and Cannabis addiction. He is trying to find out whether it is just a herb or an undervalued medicine.
Run From The Cure 1 (2008) Director: Christian Laurette
Should I Smoke Dope? (2008) Director: Ross Anderson and Nicky Taylor
Should I Smoke Dope? features the efforts of Nicky Taylor, a journalist, who investigates topics related to Cannabis. Her investigation also includes the legal issues associated with the use of Cannabis. For this purpose, she flies to Amsterdam to dig into the matter deeper.
In Pot We Trust (2007) Director: Star Price
The Union – The Business Behind Getting High (2007) Director: Brett Harvey
The Union – The Business Behind Getting High features filmmaker Adam Scorgie who investigates the most socially-acceptable illegal activity in Canada. The filmmaker presents an underground market and helps you get an idea of an industry that functions, meanwhile remaining illegal. The documentary includes interviews with politicians, criminologists, doctors, police officers, economists, growers, and other parties involved in the business.
The Emperor Of Hemp (1999) Director: Jeff Jones
The Emperor of Hemp is a documentary about the life of Jack Herer (June 18, 1939 – April 15, 2010). He was a famous Cannabis activist. This documentary tells about his struggle and efforts to throw light on the issue of the plant. Jack believed Hemp can save the world.
- Grass – The History Of Marijuana (1999) Director: Ron MannGrass – The History Of Marijuana features the historical aspects associated with Cannabis and its use. This documentary can be characterized as formal and informal. The thing is that it is based both on entertaining and serious points. The documentary shows the US War on Drugs.
The Hemp Revolution (1995) Director: Anthony Clarke
Magic Weed: History Of Marijuana (1995) Director: Martin Baker
Magic Weed: History of Marijuana is about the history of Hemp and Cannabis prohibition in America. This documentary features interviews with Michka Seeliger-Chatelain and Todd McCormick. Beyond that, it includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look in the cellar of Ben Dronkers.
The film will also feature real life examples and share patient stories.
Bud Buddies: Project Storm (2014) [Free] Director: G.K. Wilkins
WEED I (2013) and WEED II (2014) [Free] Directed by CNN
Married To Marijuana (2014) [Free] Director: Jason Berry
Clearing The Smoke: The Science Of Cannabis (2011) [Free] Director: Anna Rau
When We Grow, This Is What We Can Do (2011) [Free] Director: Seth Finegold
When We Grow, This Is What We Can Do focuses on all issues concerning the topic of Cannabis. This documentary throws light on industrial Hemp, the origins of Cannabis prohibition, its medicinal use, and more. It features an interesting interview with one of the experts in the field, Professor David Nutt. He is a former drug adviser to the UK government and the head of the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs.
What If Cannabis Cured Cancer? (2010) [Free] Director: Len Richmond
What if Cannabis Cured Cancer? focuses on the important issue concerning the relation between cancer and cannabinoids. This documentary shows the viewpoints of world-famous scientists that study chemical compounds found in Cannabis. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about the breathtaking discoveries in the field.
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What is Cannabis oil?
Concentrated cannabis extracts, also known as Cannabis oils because of their sticky and viscous appearance, are increasingly mentioned by self-medicating patients as a cure for cancer. In general, preparation methods for Cannabis oil are relatively simple and do not require particular instruments. The purpose of the extraction, often followed by a solvent evaporation step, is to make cannabinoids and other beneficial components such as terpenes available in a highly concentrated form. Cannabis oil is usually taken orally, by ingesting a small number of drops several times a day. Please find here some information on the question whether cannabis can cure cancer.
How is Cannabis oil prepared?
Various methods have been described for the preparation of Cannabis oil. The most popular method, as described by former (skin)cancer patient Rick Simpson from Canada, suggests the use of naphtha or petroleum ether as a solvent for the extraction. Following the success of Simpson oil, a number of related recipes have sprung up, emphasizing small but significant changes to the original recipe. Examples include focusing on safer solvents such as ethanol, or preventing exposure to organic solvents altogether, by using olive oil.
What is naphtha or petroleum-ether?
In general, petroleum-ether and naphtha refer to very similar products, even though different names may be used around the world; e.g. in some countries naphtha is equivalent to diesel or kerosene fuel. Both solvents are a mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs), often available in a wide range of qualities. All the solvent components should be considered harmful and flammable, and some of them, such as hexane and benzene, may be neurotoxic. Both naphtha and petroleum-ether are considered potential cancer hazards according to their manufacturers. Moreover, products sold as naphtha may contain added impurities (e.g. Coleman® fuel) which may have harmful properties of their own.
Are residual solvents a health risk?
Although Cannabis oils are usually concentrated by evaporating the solvents that were used for extraction, this does not completely eliminate residual solvents. As a result of sample viscosity, the more concentrated an extract becomes, the more difficult it will be to remove the residual solvent from it. In such a case, applying more heat will increase solvent evaporation, but simultaneously more beneficial components (such as cannabinoids or terpenes) may be lost as well. The use of non-toxic solvents should therefore always be advised, so that potential residues are not harmful to health.
What is the best and healthiest way to prepare Cannabis oil?
Recently, an analytical study was performed to compare several generally used preparation methods on the basis of cannabinoids, terpenes, and residual solvent components. Solvents tested included ethanol, naphtha, petroleum-ether, and olive oil. Based on this study, the following recommendations can be made:
As extraction solvents, ethanol and olive oil were shown to perform the best, extracting the full range of terpenes and cannabinoids present in cannabis plant material very efficiently. Additionally these solvents are safe for consumption.
Unfortunately, pure ethanol also extracts large amounts of chlorophyll from cannabis material, which will give the final extract a distinct green, and often unpleasant, taste. Removing chlorophyll by filtering the ethanol extract over activated charcoal was found to be effective, but it also removed a large proportion of cannabinoids and terpenes, and is therefore not advised. Additionally, in many countries consumption-grade ethanol is an expensive solvent, as a result of added tax on alcohol products.
Of the solvents tested, this leaves olive oil as the most optimal choice for preparation of cannabis oil for self-medication. Olive oil is cheap, not flammable or toxic, and the oil needs to be heated up only to 100°C (by placing a glass jar containing the product in boiling water for 1-2 hours) so no overheating of the oil can occur. After cooling down and filtering the oil it is immediately ready for consumption. As a trade-off, however, olive oil extract cannot be concentrated by evaporation, which means patients will need to consume a larger volume of it in order to get the same therapeutic results.
Preheating of cannabis to ‘activate’ (decarboxylate) the cannabinoids may result in loss of terpenes as a result of evaporation. If the full range of terpenes is desired in the final Cannabis oil, dried buds and leaves can be used directly for extraction, without preheating.
About the author
Dr Arno Hazekamp is a phytochemical researcher at the Department of Plant Metabolomics of Leiden University, The Netherlands. He also coordinates the R&D program at Bedrocan BV.
Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN is an Integrative Clinical Nutritionist based in New Jersey. She has advanced training in functional medicine, which has her positioned her to become one of the first certified RDNs with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Boasting years of experience in food, nutrition + wellness communications, as well as in health curricula and continuing medical education development, Laura possesses a unique combination of science and communications savvy.
Laura is co-founder of the http://holisticcannabisnetwork.com
Holistic Cannabis Summit: http://holisticcannabissummit.com
Key Takeaways:
07:06 Cannabis Stigma: The cannabis plant has been bred by farmers to be high in THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive component. The plant originally has a much lower THC content. It is a complex plant with many compounds and many cannabinoids that produce different effects. CBD (cannabidiol) modulates the THC effect. Consuming the plant with all of its compounds is beneficial. It does not need to be smoked. It can be as a tincture, as an oil, an alcohol base, in an edible, as a patch, or as a topical.
09:42 The Endocannabinoid System: This is a system of receptors throughout our bodies, called CB1 and CB2 receptors and others. They sit on the cells in our body within various systems. These receptors are in our brain, our gut, our immune system and other places. There are zero deaths from cannabis overdose because we do not have these receptors in our brainstem. You may react to an overdose in some other way, depending upon your genetics.
13:16 Cannabis Seizure Treatments: Cannabis has application for seizure disorders. The ratio of CBD to THC for people with seizures depends upon the person. It gives the patient the ability to titrate. Most of the time for the effects of cannabis, less is more.
17:36 Health Benefits of Daily Cannabis Consumption: The endocannabinoid system exists in all humans and animals all the way down to sea squirts. This can be upregulated by cannabinoids and other lifestyle behaviors like exercise, sex or for babies, breastfeeding. Cannabinoids are adaptogenic.
23:12 The Benefits of THC: There are different levels of THC from hemp to cannabis, from strain to strain and plant to plant. THC can modulate many effects in the body, including immune function. The THC component is important for treating seizures.
27:12 Influences upon Our Body’s Endocannabinoid System: Besides exercise, sex, and meditation, there may be other ways to influence it as well. However, we are unable to measure the endocannabinoid system. There is much research to be done. Most of the research has been done outside the US, particularly in Israel, where it is not federally illegal.
29:23 The Anti-Inflammatory and Immune Modulatory Effects: The federal government deems cannabis as a schedule one drug, meaning that it has not benefit. The federal government has a patent on cannabis as an antioxidant. Cannabis is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Cannabis helps to tighten the junctures in leaky gut and calms the digestive system. Cannabis is being used as an exit drug from addiction to alcohol, cocaine, opiates and amphetamines.
32:50 Cannabis and Mitochondria: There is research upon the use of cannabis and mitochondrial disorders. It is already being seen as effective with those of us with MS and ALS, mitochondrial disorders.
34:49 Contaminants: By consuming the cannabis plant, you receive the benefits of the entourage compounds. However, some states require that the plant not be smoked. Extractions could involve butane or CO2 and other things could be added. During one water extraction, researchers found high levels of alcohol and butane. This turned out to be residue from equipment cleaning. In addition, there are no guidelines for organic cannabis.
37:11 The Best Delivery Method: Laura thinks that all formats can be valuable. Most practitioners would recommend vaporizing, rather than smoking. Within 3 seconds to a minute after smoked cannabis hits your lungs, your blood levels will be in full cannabinoid effect. Most edibles, cannabis infused food, are sugar laden junk food. It will take from 45 minutes to 2 hours to reach effect. For edibles, go low and start slow. Oils work well for children with seizures. You need to make sure it is quality oil.
42:58 Better Strains: Sativa is the more calming strain and Inica is the more uplifting strain. The strain for seizure disorder would have a higher level of CBD and lower THC. The strain for ADHD might have a CBD derived from cannabis and very little THC. Durban Poison strain is popular for ADD. It has a higher THC content, so the dosage is very low. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmT4cDuDj7s
Being a stoner is not an excuse to be uninformed! Gone are the days when the only bits of wisdom you could expect from stoners are what toppings to order on the pizza or the finer points of Star Wars versus Star Trek. Today’s new breed of stoners is more knowledgeable than ever, and they work just as hard as anyone to learn about an exceedingly wide array of different topics. If you would like to give your brain cells a bit of a workout, and you want to learn more about marijuana in the process, these documentaries are definitely worth your while!
Grass – The History of Marijuana
This one is as good a place to start as any. Directed by Ron Mann, Grass – The History of Marijuana details the various uses of cannabis throughout its long history. Straddling the line between pure documentary and entertainment, this 1999 production gives you a clear idea of how marijuana’s reputation has been damaged by propaganda. It then follows the aftermath of the early years of the weed scare to the now-reviled War on Drugs which has caused the imprisonment of thousands and the loss of billions of dollars.
Magic Weed: History of Marijuana
This 1995 production is directed by Martin Baker, and features a wealth of information about hemp and the various products derived from the marijuana plant. More in line with the formal documentary, Magic Weed: History of Marijuana focuses on the years of cannabis and hemp prohibition in the United States. A fascinating look into marijuana before and during the time it was banned entirely, the documentary features interviews with such noted figures as Michka Seeliger
In Pot We Trust
In this documentary directed by Star Price, the focus is on five chronically-ill patients who rely on marijuana in varying degrees for their treatment. Featuring comments made by Doctor Lester Grinspoon, In Pot We Trust is remarkable in that it features the points of view of legalization proponents and opponents alike. Released in 2007, this documentary is a compelling look at both sides of the legalization issue.
Should I Smoke Dope?
This is an entertaining and often humorous documentary detailing a few days in the life if a non-pot smoker (journalist Nicky Taylor) who does some in-depth research into the effects of cannabis. Taylor’s research leads her to work in a coffee shop, talk to law enforcement authorities, and visit the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum.
Dr. Bonni Goldstein: Cannabis Therapeutics – Project CBD
https://www.projectcbd.org/article/dr-bonni-goldstein-cannabis-therapeutics
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BBC Documentary – Cannabis: The Evil Weed?
Evil Weed or God’s Greatest Gift? – YouTube
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Medical marijuana as the new herbalism, part 1:
Science versus the politics of weed in New York and beyond….
Medical marijuana. It’s promoted as a seeming panacea that can cure whatever ails you. While there are potentially useful medicinal compounds in marijuana, in general the medical marijuana movement vastly oversells the promise. The truth is far more prosaic and nuanced.
David Gorski on July 7, 2014 https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medical-marijuana-as-the-new-herbalism-part-1-the-politics-of-weed-versus-science/Medical marijuana as the new herbalism, part 2: Cannabis does not cure cancer….Medical marijuana. It’s promoted as a seeming panacea that can cure whatever ails you. In particular, it’s touted, primarily in the form of cannabis oil extract, as a cure for cancer that “they” don’t want you to know about. While there are potentially useful medicinal compounds in marijuana, in general the medical marijuana movement vastly oversells the promise. While some cannabinoids do have modest antitumor activity in vitro, there is no compelling evidence that cannabis can cure cancer.
David Gorski on August 11, 2014 http://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medical-marijuana-as-the-new-herbalism-part-2-cannabis-does-not-cure-cancer/Medical marijuana as the new herbalism, part 3: A “cannabis cures cancer” testimonial…Medical marijuana is often touted, primarily in the form of cannabis oil extract, as a cure for cancer that “they” don’t want you to know about. While some cannabinoids do have modest antitumor activity in vitro, there is no compelling evidence that cannabis can cure cancer. Yet that doesn’t stop a proliferation of testimonials claiming that cannabis cured. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medical-marijuana-as-the-new-herbalism-part-3-a-cannabis-cures-cancer-testimonial/
Medical marijuana as the new herbalism, part 4: Cannabis for autism….
Medical marijuana. It’s promoted as a seeming panacea that can cure whatever ails you. While there are potentially useful medicinal compounds in marijuana, in general the medical marijuana movement vastly oversells the promise. Nowhere is this more true than for cancer and autism, where there is no compelling evidence that cannabis cures cancer. Worse, parents are subjecting autistic children to cannabis with no evidence and even persuading state governments to list autism as a condition for which medical marijuana is appropriate.
