Do Edibles Have Side Effects? What Are They?

Edibles generally refer to food or drink infused with cannabis. Edibles come in a variety of forms, i.e. hard candies, baked goods, drinks, chocolate, oils, tinctures, and more. The dose and strength of edibles vary a great deal. According to Life Hacker, points out that edibles are sold in a variety of categories. They are often marketed as Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, or CBD. The variety of edibles on the market is one of the numerous reasons why people opt for edibles. If you’re new to edibles, you may be wondering about how to use edibles and the side effects of edibles.

How to Use Edibles

When you’ve decided to use edibles, especially for the first time, ALWAYS start with a smaller dose. The ideal dose varies from person to person. Many clinical experts encourage newbies to start with 2.5 mg to 5 mgs of THC the first time. Remember, edibles are MUCH stronger than smoking or vaping. Even experienced smokers or vapers should start with a lower dose of edibles.

Taking too much at once can produce a very uncomfortable experience as we explain later on in this article.

How long does it take to get high?

What many first-timers don’t know about edibles is that it takes MUCH longer to feel the effects of edibles compared to smoking or vaping. When smoking or vaping, the effects can be felt almost immediately. Alternately, the effects of edibles tend to kick in between 30-60 minutes after oral consumption, however, in some rare cases, it can take up to 6 HOURS for some individuals to feel the full effects.

The time it takes to work, varies from person to person and is based on a number of factors. For example, other factors that may affect your experience are weight, sex, metabolism, and the health of your digestive system. Whether or not you’ve eaten also affects how long it takes to feel the effects of edibles. Also, keep in mind, edibles don’t work for everyone.

The characteristics of the edible itself can also affect how and when you experience it. The edible’s potency and how much you take will definitely change how you experience it.

The reason why it takes so long to feel the effects in contrast to smoking a blunt is that edibles have to travel through the digestive system. After that, they’ll need to be metabolized by the liver before they get to the brain. This will convert delta 9 THC into 11-hydroxy THC. Then the 11-hydroxy THC travels to your brian. That’s when you’ll start feeling the effects.

Not only does this process take a lot longer, but additionally, 11-hydroxy THC is more potent than delta-9 THC. THAT’S why the side effects are often more pronounced with oral consumption.

The feeling from 11-hydroxy THC also has a longer effect. The length of high that edibles provide is usually much longer than smoking. The high typically lasts about 6-8 hours and peaks around 3 hours. Of course, those timelines vary from person to person.

Consumers should wait at least two hours after consuming a dose before trying more.

Side Effects of Edibles

Naturally, edibles, like all cannabis products can have side effects. Some of the side effects are the exact reason some people use them. Others might not be so desirable. Side effects vary a great deal from person to person and are often dose-dependent. That means if you take a smaller amount, you might not experience the side effects any longer.

One well-known side effect of taking an edible is euphoria, which people often refer to as getting high. That’s what most recreational consumers hope to achieve when they eat an edible.

For many people, edibles can have stronger side effects than smoking or vaping. Cognitive side effects, motor impairment, and sedation can be much more pronounced. It’s imperative that people know their tolerance and side effects before operating any sort of machinery after consuming an edible. No one should ever operate machinery, including a car, when they are intoxicated.

Again, the side effects of edibles are usually dose-dependent. If you experience a negative side effect, you probably ate too many edibles. If you take a smaller amount, you might not experience side effects. Most of these side effects are associated with too much THC, but too much CBD can have side effects as well.

Side effects of too many edibles may include:

• Anxiety
• Agitation/Restlessness
• Nausea/Vomiting’s
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue/Sedation
• Changes in heart rate
• Changes in blood pressure

CBD Edibles

CBD edibles with low doses of THC, or no THC at all, are growing in popularity. CBD is non-intoxicating which means CBD edibles won’t make you feel high. However, CBD can still cause side effects. The most commonly reported side effects of CBD edibles according to one study are fatigue, diarrhea, and changes in appetite or weight.

Safety Concerns

An adverse reaction can cause a person to never want to use cannabis again. This is a common outcome for someone who’s experienced a THC-induced panic attack after consuming too much THC.

Too much THC can make someone new to cannabis or edibles feel like they are experiencing a medical emergency. Many people have gone to the emergency room after eating too many edibles. These individuals are usually experiencing panic attacks.

No one, in the history of the universe, has ever died from a marijuana overdose. Most people, simply need to remain calm and wait for the THC-induced anxiety to pass. Of course, if you’re having difficulty breathing, experiencing a rapid heart rate, chest pain, or psychosis, it’s best to seek medical attention.

Sometimes people forget that marijuana is a drug that may interact with other drugs. Therefore, be aware of other medications and drugs you take before you eat or drink an edible. Antidepressants, blood thinners, alcohol, and antibiotics may interact with marijuana. It may be worth it to seek medical advice before using if you’re on any medication.

Be careful of where you obtain your edibles. Edibles sold on the illicit market are often not tested and may contain toxins.

Conclusion

Edibles are a popular way of consuming marijuana. Like all substances, there are potential side effects but you can prevent many of the less desirable ones by starting with low doses and not consuming too many edibles at once. Be patient! Edibles typically take a while to kick in. Don’t take too much too soon. As always, keeping up with the latest cannabis science research is a good idea.Trending Now

Recipe for Citrus Lime CBD Pies

A lot goes into making CBD edibles. First you have to decarb the hemp flower, then you have to infuse oil or butter. After all that work, you’re finally ready to start on the actual edible itself.

Using an already prepared CBD oil removes the first two steps. This makes making CBD edibles at home a lot easier. This particular recipe for Citrus Lime CBD Pie is made with Crescent Canna’s High-Potency CBD Drops, which come in a mandarin lime flavor that pairs perfectly.

To make dosing easier, we designed this recipe to be single serving size with mini-pie crust shells. In the end, you’ll want to divide the filling as evenly as possible for the most consistent doses. Alternately, you could make a regular sized pie with the filling and estimate the dose based on the number of slices.

Remember, CBD can interact with some medications, so always talk to your doctor before adding a new substance into your wellness plan.

CBD Edibles Dosing

We’re using Crescent Canna’s maximum strength CBD oil in this recipe. The strength of the oil in this recipe is very high, with 9000 mgs of CBD per 1 fl oz bottle. Each dropper has 300 mgs of CBD.

We’re using a very concentrated dose because we want to use the lowest amount of oil possible, so that we can preserve the texture of our filling.

Crescent Canna offers CBD drops in varying strengths. If you’re using a different product,  you’ll need to determine your dose.

As you’re preparing your CBD edibles, pay attention to the total amount of milligrams of CBD added. You can then divide this number by the number of servings. For this recipe, we’re adding a total of 600 mgs of CBD. We’re making 6 mini-pies. So, 600 mgs/6 pies=100 mgs/pie (for most people, this is a large dose–I only eat half a pie at a time)

This is a no-bake edibles recipe. It’s super easy and fast to prepare.

Ingredients for Citrus Lime CBD Pie

• 1 Block of cream cheese – 8 oz (ROOM TEMPERATURE!!) 
• 1 Can of sweetened condensed milk – 14 oz
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar
• 6 mini-pie crusts – graham cracker shells
• 2 Droppers of Crescent Canna’s 9000 mg Max Strength CBD Drops – MANDARIN LIME Flavor
• Lime zest and slices for garnish

Citrus Lime CBD Pie Recipe Directions

First, it’s VERY important that the cream cheese has warmed to room temperature. If the cream cheese is too cold it will not mix properly and you will have lumps in the filling.

Step 1: Add cream cheese, condensed milk, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly until the filling no longer has lumps. If you do not mix the filling well enough, you will have tiny lumps of cream cheese in your pies and an inconsistent final texture.

Step 2: Add powdered sugar. Mix well to combine.

Step 3. Add two full droppers of Crescent Canna’s Mandarin Lime CBD Drops – 9000 mg Max Strength. Mix WELL to combine. You want to ensure the CBD is mixed in consistently. 

Step 4. Divide filling evenly into 6 mini-pie crust graham cracker shells.

Step 5. Garnish Citrus Lime CBD Pies with lime zest and lime slices.

Step 6. Place in the refrigerator to chill.

Step 7. Enjoy responsibly and remember to always label your infused treats!

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Small Batch Edibles Recipe: Orange Cream CBD Dream Bars

These delicately flavored orange CBD bars are a sweet way to ingest your CBD. This small-batch edible recipe makes two servings. It only requires three ingredients and you can whip it up in less than five minutes. Best of all you don’t even need to bake it. This is truly an easy edible to make.

We call these CBD Dream bars because research shows CBD may have an interesting impact on sleep. If CBD makes you feel tired, then Orange Cream CBD Dream Bars might make a luxurious bedtime snack.

They’re delicious, so remember not to overdo it. Save that second serving for tomorrow or share with a friend.

As always, talk to your licensed healthcare provider before adding a new substance to your wellness routine.

Orange Cream CBD Dream Bars – Ingredients

• 6 marshmallows (We like these all-natural marshmallows)
• ⅔ Cup of Brown Rice Crisps
• 2 servings of A88CBD Orange Cream CBD Oil Tincture 

Directions to Make Orange Cream CBD Dream Bars

1. Melt

Microwave the marshmallows for 30 seconds until melted. 

2. Mix

Add Orange Cream CBD Oil and mix thoroughly until the CBD oil is completely combined and the marshmallow mixture is smooth. 

3. Combine

Add Rice Crisps and stir until well combined. 

4. Refrigerate

Transfer mixture to a parchment lined pan and refrigerate until hardened. 

5. Enjoy

Once hardened, cut the bar into two equal pieces and enjoy. Remember, don’t overdo it! One bar is one dose.

Be Extra

Want to make these CBD bars EXTRA dreamy? Drizzle them with this THC-infused chocolate shell. 

If you’re in need of CBD edibles and don’t feel like cooking it yourself, try these Vegan CBD gummies. They’re all natural, plant-based, and come in a variety of dosages.

Making Edibles from Flower

Purchasing professional made CBD oil is easier than making it at home. It’s also the best way to assure you’re consuming accurate doses. However, if you only have access to CBD flower or cannabis flower, you can use that flower to make CBD oil at home. 

First, you will need to decarboxylate your flower. This is how I decarboxylate flower perfectly every time. 

Second, you will have to infuse the cannabis oil.

After you have your homemade cannabis oil, you’ll be able to incorporate it into any edible recipe you choose.

Always be sure to label your edibles and store them responsibly.

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Cooking with CBD

The popularity of CBD has quickly grown, and not only among youth; the popularity of CBD for seniors is also growing. 

Seniors tend to be more uncomfortable with vaping or smoking CBD, but are often open to ingesting it orally. Fortunately, you can easily cook with CBD.  

What you need to know about cooking with CBD.

How to cook with CBD depends on the product you’re starting with. Are you starting with dry hemp flower? Or are you starting with an already infused hemp oil or butter? 

If you’re using CBD oil, then you can go straight to cooking. You 

If, however, you’re using dry flower, you’ll need to complete a few steps first, including the most important step: decarboxylation. 

What is Decarboxylation? 

Decarboxylation is a chemical process that causes the acidic form of a molecule to lose a carboxyl group and become a slightly different molecule. CBDA decarboxylates into CBD. THCA decarboxylates into THC. 

Why do We Decarboxylate? 

The hemp plant in its natural state, doesn’t actually contain much CBD. Instead, dry hemp flower contains CBDA. When heated, CBDA converts into CBD. 

The same is true for CBD’s cannabinoid cousin, THC. Natural cannabis flower actually contains low levels of THC. Some cultivars do however contain high levels of THCA. When heated, the THCA converts into THC. 

CBDA and THCA do have some therapeutic value, but when choosing to consume cannabis, most people are looking for CBD or THC.

How To Decarboxylate 

Decarboxylation occurs quickly when smoking hemp flower. Decarboxylation is triggered by the heat of the flame. Additionally, because of the high heat, many cannabinoids are lost or destroyed. This makes smoking a very inefficient method of consuming cannabis. 

However, when you decarb the cannabis by cooking it, you have better control of temperature. This allows for a more efficient use of the plant, which makes it easier to capture more cannabinoids compared to smoking. Ultimately, cooking cannabis is more efficient than smoking. 

Many consumers decarboxylate cannabis in the oven at 240 degrees for 30-40 mins. 

The true perfect oven method has not been determined yet. Recommendations for proper decarbing vary wildly. 

Unfortunately, oven temperatures are notoriously inaccurate so it’s wise to purchase an oven thermometer. Monitoring the oven temperature while cooking, can help ensure an effective decarb. Alternately, there are devices available that allow consumers to decarboxylate their cannabis perfectly at home. 

Infuse the Oil

After decarbing, you’ll need to infuse the carrier ingredient you plan to cook with.

Cannabinoids are fat-soluble, so high-fat oils and butters will infuse the best. But, you can infuse a wide variety of substances, including milks, cheeses, creams, syrup, and even honey. The processes for these infusions vary.

The most common ingredient to infuse is oil. The amount of oil you’ll need varies depending how much cannabis flower you have. I personally like my oil as potent as possible, so I only add enough oil to cover the flower. 

There are many ways to infuse oil. You can make cannabis oil in a crockpot, a double broiler, or a mason jar in a boiling pot. There are also a variety of devices on the market specifically designed to infuse oil. 

How to Infuse CBD Oil in a Double Broiler

Here’s the process for infusing CBD oil using a double broiler: 

1. Add oil and decarboxylated cannabis to top pot
2. Cook over medium for two hours, stirring frequently
3. Strain oil using cheesecloth or a mesh strainer 

That’s it! Now you have your very own homemade CBD oil, and are ready to cook. 

Challenges of Homemade CBD Oil 

There are some challenges of homemade oil. It’s easy to overcook or undercook. Additionally, because there are multiple steps, it’s easy to make a mistake during the course of either process. . 

Dosing is also a challenge with homemade CBD oil.

If you know the percentage of CBDA in the flower, then you can estimate how much CBD the end product might contain. However, it’s unlikely that 100% of the CBDA will be decarbed into CBD. It’s also unlikely that 100% of the CBD will be infused into the oil. Additionally, different ingredients infuse at different rates.

With homemade CBD oil, it’s very challenging to determine the exact dose and you have to estimate. If instead you choose to purchase a high-quality CBD oil, you will know the exact dose. 

How to Cook with CBD Oil 

You can add CBD oil to almost anything, brownies, pasta, smoothies, coffee. The only thing you want to avoid when cooking with CBD, is high-heat. High heat can destroy the CBD and other cannabinoids. 

Baking with CBD Oil 

CBD’s boiling point is estimated to be between 320 to 356 °F. BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t bake with CBD! 

People often ask if baking with cannabis oil will ruin it because of the high heat of the oven. It does not. It’s perfectly acceptable to bake with cannabis oil. 

Even though the oven temperature is 350 degrees, the inside of the cake never gets that hot. The internal temperature of a fully cooked cake is 210 degrees. 

Other Ways to Cook with CBD Oil 

Frying with cannabis oil is not recommended. If you want to add CBD oil to a sauce, it’s recommended to do so after the sauce has finished cooking. Boiling or sauteing CBD oil, can destroy the CBD. 

However, it’s great to add after it’s done cooking. CBD oil is a great ingredient to mix into smoothies or drizzle over salads. 

How Much to Use 

It’s very important to make sure you don’t consume too much CBD oil. Too much CBD oil can cause discomfort. When planning your infused meal, make sure your portion size correlates with the doses of CBD oil you add. As always talk to your doctor before adding CBD to your wellness routine. 

Conclusion

You can cook with CBD oil and it’s a fairly easy process. You can use dry hemp flower, or skip a few steps and instead use a high-quality brand of CBD oil. You can add CBD oil to almost anything. Just remember to pay close attention to the levels of heat you use in the cooking process. 

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Built on a Desire to Help Others

He was just an ordinary money manger until his passion for helping others propelled him into the cannabis industry. It all started in a bid to help a friend suffering from Crohn’s Disease. That’s when Garyn realized there was no practical way to prepare cannabis edibles at home, so he invented the Magical Butter Machine.

Buy a Magical Butter Machine HERE. Use Code JESSIE for $30.00 OFF.

The Magical Butter Machine is a revolutionary appliance that has transformed the way patients prepare edibles at home. It’s is an easy to operate device; simply add cannabis and butter (or try this amazing ghee) and press the start button. In no time, patients have potent cannabutter, ready to include in gourmet edibles. Without the Magical Butter Machine, preparing edibles at home is tedious and time-consuming. 

Garyn realized his invention could help others, especially cannabis patients, “As I started to create it, I realized how well it worked and how big of a problem this was on a global scale,” and thus he launched his business, Magical Butter, selling the devices around the world and building a supportive virtual community for his clients. “You don’t just get a product with us. You get an incredible team that when you need help, you can call and we’re there to answer your questions. You get the support community of all of our other loving good hearts that have combined forces around the world to be ambassadors and help other people.”

Garyn credits his success to his passion for helping others. When discussing his previous career as a money manager, he elaborates, “I was great at that career, but this is really where my passion is. I wake up in the morning every day at 4:00 AM, I can’t wait to get to work. And this is an industry where you can really help people and that’s the reward in life.”

Buy a Magical Butter Machine HERE. Use Code
JESSIE for $30.00 OFF.

Garyn’s been blessed with many rewards as the result of his dedication. He’s recognized as a leader by organizations around the world, and as his bio states, “his work with medical marijuana landed him a spot on the exclusive CNBC NEXT List of global business visionaries alongside CEOs from companies like Apple, Netflix and Tesla.”

Garyn isn’t exaggerating when he says, “I live full throttle, but I think you get out of life what you put into it. So I put it all in.” In addition to serving as CEO of Magical Butter, Garyn is Founder & Director of the Shunde Polytechnic Creative Center a collaboration with the People’s Republic of China Education Department; he’s the Chief Strategy Officer at Ananda Scientific; he’s the founder of Magical Butter’s charity, Cheers to Goodness; he sits on the Cabinet of the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida; and he’s a contributor to Entrepreneur.

Despite the variety in his focus, Garyn is committed to the people he helps, and he has big plans for Magical Butter. “We’re a brand that plans to be around forever and to do that, it requires that you get depth to the relationship. These aren’t customers, these are our partners.”

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His advice to others? “For anyone who’s listening, regardless of your industry or what it is you’re about in life, that’s how you win–focus on helping people, and the fruit that falls off that tree, it’s enough to share with everyone.”

About Garyn Angel

Garyn Angel is an inventor and philanthropist from Port Richey, Florida. He is an inspirational leader and advocate for international cannabis law reform, and his work with medical marijuana landed him a spot on the exclusive CNBC NEXT List of global business visionaries alongside CEOs from companies like Apple, Netflix and Tesla.  

Garyn created the first self-contained herbal extraction appliance for at-home use: MagicalButter—a device that takes cannabis from flower to high-quality infusions with consistency, allowing patients of medical cannabis simple, safe and smoke-free alternatives. Garyn is Founder & Director of the Shunde Polytechnic Creative Center a collaboration with the People’s Republic of China Education Department. The center combines modern science, devices, and traditional Chinese medicine. Over the past year, MagicalButter’s charity, Cheers to Goodness, has supported patients on multiple continents.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Ananda Scientific, Garyn works with a team of top scientists from Hebrew University on novel nano delivery vehicles for cannabinoids and other plant-derived compounds.

His leadership extends beyond business, he volunteers as a community mentor and is an active problem solver. Garyn sits on the Cabinet of the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida and he recently began guest writing for Entrepreneur.

Connect with Garyn

Facebook: www.facebook.com/magicalbutter
Instagram: @magicalbutter @garynangel
YouTube: www.youtube.com/magicalbutter
Website: MagicalButter.com

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Jessie Gill, RN:                   00:23                     Hi, I’m Jessie, a Cannabis Nurse and the founder of Marijuana Mommy and you’re watching Patients are the Proof, where we talk about the real health benefits of cannabis. Today I’m talking with Garyn Angel. Garyn is an inventor and philanthropist from Port Richey, Florida. He’s an inspirational leader and advocate for international cannabis law reform and his work with medical marijuana landed him a spot on the exclusive CNBC Next list of global business visionaries alongside CEOs from companies like apple, Netflix, and Tesla. Garyn created the first self contained herbal extraction appliance for at home use, Magical Butter, a device that takes cannabis from flower to high-quality infusions with consistency, allowing patients of medical cannabis, simple, safe and smoke free alternatives. Garyn is the founder and director of the Shunde Polytechnic Creative Center, a collaboration with the People’s Republic of China Education Department. The center combines modern science, devices, and traditional Chinese medicine. Over the past year. Magical Butter’s charity, Cheers to Goodness, has supported patients on multiple continents. As chief strategy officer at Annada Scientific, Garyn, works with a team of top scientists from Hebrew University on novel nanodelivery vehicles for cannabinoids and other plant drive compounds. His leadership extends beyond business. He volunteers as a community mentor and is an active problem solver. Garyn sits on the cabinet of the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida and he recently began guest writing for entrepreneur. Garyn, you are busy!

Garyn Angel:                      02:10                     I live full throttle but I think you get out of life, what you put into it. So I put it all in.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   02:16                     Ah, that’s beautiful. I love that. Thank you so much for making time for me today. I truly appreciate it cause I know you are going nonstop.

Garyn Angel:                      02:24                     Thanks for having me. I love your message, your community, what you do. So it’s nice. It’s nice to join communities.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   02:30                     Thank you. Um, so gosh, I don’t even know where to start. I’d love to hear a little bit about the beginning and how you–I read that you were a financial planner, right? Before your cannabis magical empire. You were a financial planner?

Garyn Angel:                      02:45                     I was a money manager and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great space. I learned a lot about life and capital, the capital markets. I was great at that career, but this is really where my passion is. I wake up in the morning every day at 4:00 AM, I can’t wait to get to work. And this is an industry where you can really help people and that’s the reward in life. Capitol rewards are, are kind of empty after you’ve had them. And if you can in life, as soon as you’ve had enough of a capital reward, start to go towards the reward of goodness, where everything you do is just a beautiful ripple in life.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   03:28                     I love that. And you know, you’re one of my favorite people to follow on social media because, I mean you are so positive. You’re so inspirational. Like, not only are you a leader in the community in the cannabis industry, but I mean you really, really inspire. I love your #TogetherWeWin Hashtag. But how did it start? How did you invent the Magical Butter Machine? Cause it’s, it’s one of the most phenomenal inventions for patients who are at home, especially here in New Jersey. We don’t have access to ready-made edibles. We have flower only and we have to make it at home. What inspired you? How did you come up with it?

Garyn Angel:                      04:08                     It was out of necessity. I had a friend who had Crohn’s disease. He was looking for a way to ingest cannabinoids as a dietary essential to help combat his inflammation and there was no turnkey push button way to do this and that’s what inspired the process. As I started to create it and realize how well it worked and how big of a problem this was on a global scale, like you just mentioned, the New Jersey market place, there’s a lack of edibles. You have entire countries now like Canada where cannabis is legal and there is no edibles. There is a challenge for people who really want these dietary essential in their daily consumption. A) it’s expensive at a dispensary. B) a lot of times you’re limited for how many milligrams you can put in for dose. And C) there’s just a lack of access and regulatory affairs clarity. So as you can have your own plant that’s a tested material and you can make your own oils and butters and tinctures and skincare products. In reality, it stretches your, your imagination from brownies and cookies, which probably aren’t the healthiest thing to consume every day, to soups, sauces and salad dressings. And that’s, that’s where my heart resonates.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   05:25                     That’s amazing. I mean it’s, it’s just so beneficial to so many people. And I think, you touched on having the tested and also people are able to do strain specific edibles as well with this. They can just use whatever specific product works for them, whatever specific flower, they can turn it into, whatever they want it to be.

Garyn Angel:                      05:45                     When people start ingesting cannabinoids, it has a profound impact on their overall well-being. Many different facets of it. Look in reality when you ingest, cannabinoids, and specifically THC, the molecule converts from Delta 9 THC to 11 Hydroxy THC whch is a more potent cannabinoid and you’re going to going to have a much longer experience with it, and sometimes a lot more intense. So walk into the process of eating edibles. But when you do and, and you’re able to find the dosage that works for you, the mental clarity that you get and the energy, it really does wonders for the human body. Just feeding your endocannabinoid system improves your immune system. And if we can just get people to start to think along the lines of “we’re eating things, but why are we eating them?” What are the molecules within the food groups? Look past your simple nutrition and really get into the molecular response. You know, trigger an uptake of anandamide and really get your body functioning in bliss.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   07:00                     I love that. I think, you know, one of the biggest challenges that we face when we approach this as a medicine is that people have no idea what the endocannabinoid system is or that it even exists. And as a nurse in nursing school, they don’t teach that. They don’t talk about it, they don’t talk about it in medical school. So I love that you mentioned that and how important it is because it is the system that all other systems are built on. And when it goes out of balance, you have a lot of issue. Eating cannabinoids, or ingesting cannabinoids can kind of help bring it back into balance. But you mentioned that it creates clarity. And I think that’s really important too because you know, cannabis isn’t just like an entertainment thing. It’s something–it’s a tool that helps you expand your life and expand your health

Garyn Angel:                      07:50                     Without question. These are all tools. Caffeine is a tool. All of these are our compounds and they help you, and they help you in different ways, but understand how your body reacts to it. Also make sure that you abstain from these compounds for weeks throughout the year. I think it’s important that at least, you know, and for me it’s about two months of the year where I don’t use cannabis, I don’t use coffee, I don’t use alcohol. And I go through these different spots where it’s all about just focusing on connecting with the earth, running, getting my lungs and everything, going. Making sure there’s complete mental clarity. When you’re using these different stimulants to help give you an edge in life, right? Whether it’s making you happier or more energy or improving your microbiome, whatever the KPI is for you, whatever it is you’re really focused on, it’s also important, I think that you come back to ground zero, let the body find a new equilibrium and then titrate back into a diet. So it’s, it’s kind of like fasting from cannabinoids, if you will. I think that that’s not discussed enough and people don’t take breaks and then they flood their system with cannabinoids all the time, their cellular receptors start to pull in and they’re not getting that same desirable effect. It’s important to kind of keep your body guessing, but keep it with the right nutrients in the right molecules. Know where you’re at, and take your foot off the gas pedal and then put it on. Take your foot off the gas pedal and then put it on. Just like, when you’re working out, you know, if you, if you do biceps all day, it’s obvious you skipped leg day. So it’s important to let the body function on its own. You know, let it do biceps, then legs and then take a break.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   09:49                     That’s great. You know, you don’t hear people talk about that at all, especially in the industry. You know, and right along with that, and you mentioned this earlier about dosing, I imagine you in the world of edibles encounter this a lot. Patients who, you know, the first time or, or even maybe not the first time, they eat too much and then they have a bad experience. Like what is your words of warning for new people who are just starting to approach edibles.

Garyn Angel:                      10:19                     I mean, I hate to use the alcohol comparison cause it’s such a bad comparison. One is in an inflammatory; ones an anti-inflammatory. One seems to have tremendous health benefits for you, while one has limited-if any-health benefits for you. But in reality, the experience that many people have had with edibles is parallel to what they did on alcohol. The first in adolescence when they drank 15 beers and threw up into a fire, they do the same thing with brownies. They eat too many brownies and then they’re sick. It’s really about no FOMO, right. If you didn’t get the experience you expected, don’t eat more; wait until tomorrow. And that’s where the challenge becomes. It’s titrating up, knowing that we’re adults and we’re approaching this for a longevity, not to get high. And getting high as great. I’m all for it. Like people should have their mental release go dance all weekend long. I love it. It’s great. It’s beautiful, right? The food’s better. Sex is great. All of that’s tremendous and I think that’s important. But if you’re really trying to find this for a medical application, you scale into it, you titrate into it, it starts small. And also I do think try to stay away from the brownies and the cookies. Try to go to soups, sauces, and salad dressings. It’s much better for you to consume your nutrients in a good caloric intake where you’re eating wholesome foods and you’re feeding your microbiome. This is a chance to get ahead and promote longevity. If you, if you use your mind right and you approach this, instead of having a beer and chicken wings because that’s your release, you can have a soup and a sauce and a salad dressing and really eat well and get that same effect of having a couple or three beers. But internally you build your body up instead of breaking it down.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   12:27                     Yeah, absolutely. And I think another good way to take it as just, you know, you can make oils in the Magical Butter Machine and just take them directly or insert them into capsules. It’s amazing. Like the versatility.

Garyn Angel:                      12:40                     Topicals, they’re incredible. And let’s also be realistic. I think that it’s important that people understand suppositories, play an important role and in the health of the body, and I know it’s a bad subject because people crack jokes. To me, healthcare isn’t a joke. I, if somebody is suffering, I don’t care where they put their medicine, I care that they feel better and that they’re able to be happy and find relief. I think that’s sad because a lot of people feel shunned and don’t want to do that because they’re embarrassed. I personally think that you do whatever you have to do to feel good in life.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   13:22                     I agree. And for people who are suffering from like lower digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, it can be amazing and offer remarkable relief. Same with like endometriosis pain, vaginal suppositories can just be like a game changer for so many people So I love you for bringing that up because you’re right, people don’t talk about it or people laugh when you mention it. And prostate cancer, oh my gosh, ovarian cancer, so many that lower digestive issues, the best way to access it is through those, um, those mucus membranes in the vaginal and anal area. It’s really a remarkable delivery system and you can make them using the Magical Butter Machine

Garyn Angel:                      14:06                     In any potency you’d like. And you know the raw ingredients. So it’s important that you know, the origins story of everything you’re doing. That’s where I feel like we’re headed to as a society, whether that’s the whole foods model, you saw that, now it’s more local and local and local. I love that. We need to be connected to our food. We need to know those stories. I think that’s the positivity that our bodies are thriving for. It’s so much better to tell a story about your fruits and vegetables then to discuss a Netflix series, right? Like you can really educate people about the benefits of good nutrition and farming and all of these, all of these connected things where we’re just sharing good energy with people with the earth, with plants, connecting to our bodies, our minds, the atmosphere. We’ve went so far away from that in this digital world. And I like to inspire a little bit back into that. And for us it starts in the kitchen.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   15:08                     And it’s, it’s so important. Like you said, I mean, focusing on nutrition and health and you know, moving their bodies and I always tell people that cannabis is not a magic bullet, but it’s something that helps you, you know, get your life back and get your life together and get it in order. It helps you facilitate meditation or yoga or just mindful movement, whatever it is that boosts your wellness. So I love that you guys teach towards the health aspects because you’re right, a lot of people are just, you know, eating cookies and brownies and calling it medicine and that’s not necessarily a path to wellness.

Garyn Angel:                      15:43                     Yeah. And I’m not mad at it. Bring me a good brownie and cookie. I love it. It’s great. It’s terrific. But for sustainability and to have a regenerative life, I’d just as soon have have an incredible salad and I feel good eating the salad because I know I’m going to get the equivalent of two glasses of wine, or a couple beers. So I’m going to get that break. And then when you get that break, if you just, if you take that opportunity really to do a few things, listen to books, like Blinkist is a great resource for you to go on and give yourbrain good brain food while it’s open and connected. Another good one is just write poems. Just let yourself start to connect to your artistic side. There’s a reason why so many artists use cannabis and then perform. It allows them to have a stage presence and in a social environment like we live today, I would much rather you socially make yourself relevant because you’re passing people great information and happiness and art. I’ve used cannabis that way to be very self reflective and to try to improve on a daily basis, almost to if you will, psychoanalyze my life and say, what am I doing when I look at the mirror that I like, and how do I make that more reflective on the world. And if you’re able to get to that spot by using cannabis, I think it’s a true medicine. Whether you have a health ailment or not, because you’re getting your mind right and this is the most important vehicle to drive you through life. Once you have this right, and you’re able to give that reflective core where you’re spreading that good energy, you’re getting connectivity, you’re improving your life and those around you, you’re creating community. That’s what plant derived compounds do for us. And when you start to use them as dietary essentials and you have something talk to about people, like, case in point, we’ve been friends for many years and we, we share many different things in common, but our largest passion is really–your background is you’re a brilliant nurse and now you’re educating the world on cannabinoids. I’m a finance geek who found his passion in plant derived compounds. It doesn’t matter where you started in life, it matters where you finish. Find the passion, go all in and create great friendships.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   18:23                     I love that so much. And you know that’s amazing. You know so many people who are ill, they’re still isolated. Just like you said, they’re not in their healthiest mind. You know, they’re isolated, they’re ill, they’re sick and cannabis can really, really help bring that out and bring them back into reality and you know, get out of the drudgery and the funk of being chronically ill.

Garyn Angel:                      18:54                     Getting out of bed is part of the process. And I think that’s a lot of the challenge. When your body is really sick, when you’re not feeling well, you don’t want to get up. I can say that one thing that cannabis does for me. It makes me want to get outside and do fun things. Whether that’s, you know, kicking soccer balls or throwing frisbees, or rollerblading, whatever it is. I want to get outside and enjoy the, I think plants is really what I’m trying to get around. I’m connected to a plant, I’m trying to get around plants and I don’t know what it is for you. And if you don’t have something, it’s okay to just make it up and buy into it. Make up something positive and passionate that you want to do when you’re connected to cannabis. And go with it. Just make sure it’s a positive ripple and go all in on it. Say, when I use cannabis, this is what I’m going to do. And then go do that. I would say make it recreational and if it becomes a business thing, let that develop. But as an entrepreneur in the space, I do feel a lot of people are trying to push their entrepreneurial spirit and they haven’t linked it with a passion. And I think until you’ve combined those two, you probably don’t belong doing because you’re just going to get back into another job that you’re not happy in. So find the thing that you really love and then connect that. That’s, that’s one thing I would say. For me, magical butter I saw was a way to help people and it’s done that all over the world at this point. It’s been tremendous. But without that passion to help people, which was the whole goal as it started, I never would have went through all of the challenges and persevered like I did. And my advice to people that are getting ready to open their checkbook or quit their job and join the space. Make sure you’ve first aligned what you really love doing. Make sure you’re so passionate about it that you’re willing to persevere regardless of what you have to come against. And then try to make it a career.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   21:09                     This is the career is the second part, the passion is the first. I definitely agree with that, because it’s hard. The cannabis industry, a lot of people looking to jump in and it’s an amazing opportunity, but it’s not an easy industry to succeed in.

Garyn Angel:                      21:23                     And you’re working with a lot of people who aren’t feeling great. So as you said earlier, you know, not everybody is in the right mental mindset. You’ve got people who are really struggling. But that’s where the arbitrage is, that’s where the unique opportunity is. When you’re able to help people who are really struggling. When you’re able to take someone who’s had 20 pills a day and their just stuck, and their body’s just flooded and they don’t, they’re lost mentally, physically, emotionally. They just don’t have,–they’re not getting it. Right and then they start to understand that, “okay, I can do this just with plant derived compounds. I don’t, I don’t need all of these medicines.” And 20 becomes 16. 16 becomes 12. 12 become 7. 7 becomes 2. And 2 becomes zero. Now you’ve got a friend for life, regardless of what else you had in common. Because you were able to help them and you shared that commonality. There’s a bond there that can never be broken. That’s the passion that I want people to really… And there’s not enough ambassadors in the world right now. There’s a lot of people that need this knowledge and as you said, it’s not taught in med school. So there’s an opportunity for you to go all in and learn about cannabinoids and inflammation. I could drop all the medical terms here, but I think we just lose a lot of people. I won’t go too deep into the medical side, but the when you just focus on helping people, it works. And right now there’s an opportunity for you to have a passion towards helping people. And I can’t think of anything more rewarding in life than that. For anyone who’s listening, regardless of your industry or what it is you’re about in life, that’s how you win. Focus on helping people and the fruit that falls off that tree, it’s enough to share with everyone. That’s what it really is. Cause it’s not a monetary consideration. It’s about feeding communities and you feed communities with helping.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   23:41                     And you do that. You mentioned earlier about your community. You know, you’re doing so much more than just building this incredible machine that that solves a problem for so many people and creates medicine for so many people. But beyond that, you’ve built a remarkable community around magical butter and an incredible team of people. I mean, your Facebook group is just like an incredible support group for people and on your YouTube channel, you have videos, you have how to use. It’s really, really remarkable, everything you guys have put together.

Garyn Angel:                      24:16                     Yeah. You have to build a community and magical butter is a brand. We’re a brand that plans to be around forever and to do that, it requires that you get depth to the relationship. These aren’t customers. These are our partners. There are people who open their wallet, trusted our brand, and anytime that you ask them, I feel they would say that we delivered them more value than any of the products cost. And it’s not about a product exchange for dollars. It’s about everything that comes with it. You don’t just get a product with us. You get an incredible team that when you need help, you can call and we’re there to answer your questions. You get the support community of all of our other loving good hearts that have combined forces around the world to be ambassadors and help other people. That ecosystem for me, that’s why I sleep good at night. As an entrepreneur, in the beginning, I got to tell you, there were a lot of nights where I went to bed and it was uneasy. But as it built itself out in the foundation, because the brand was so authentic to just helping people, as it built itself out and the company continued to layer up, I sleep very well at night. Actually, my dad’s here behind the scenes, and we were talking earlier, regardless of anything else in life, I won. Everybody who’s on team MB, we won. And we won simply because we helped each other and we helped other people grow, all over the world. And you can never take that from us. That’s, that’s the beauty of perseverance. So when you set out to do nothing but good, and then you succeed, there’s nobody that can take that story from you. And that’s what we plan on building the brand around. The fact that we did it for all the right reasons, before anybody else even thought this was a need. We identified it, we filled the void, and we continue to do it just right out of here–right out of the heart. And to this day, that’s what we do, we succeed not over dollars and cents–it’s over pulses and vibrations. It’s a real easy equation for us. Connect with people and make them happy.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   26:35                     Amazing. You’re so positive. And like I said at the start of this conversation, you truly inspire me and I think a great place to wrap up. For everybody watching, where can they find you?

Garyn Angel:                      26:49                     We make it very easy at MagicalButter.com by ust making our namesake it. So MagicalButter.com, check it out. We love you guys and I’ll give you a little, uh, a little marketing. We love you guys, let’s put a promo code out there. For anybody who wants to buy through your podcasts, let’s give them #Jessie, that’s 30 bucks off. We love you.

Jessie Gill, RN:                   27:24                     Awesome. Love you! Thank you Garyn, so much. Thank you guys all.

Garyn Angel:                      27:27                     Thank you guys.

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Decarboxylation is an essential process required to utilize cannabis effectively. You can decarb in the oven, but it only converts approximately 70% of the THC, leaving a lot of wasted cannabinoids.

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If you were to eat a raw cannabis flower, you would NOT get high. You could eat a bucket of raw flower and drink cups of raw cannabis juice and still, you will not get high.

Raw (both fresh and dried) cannabis flowers generally contain low amounts of activated THC, however, these buds contain high amounts of THCA. THCA is the precursor of THC. When heated, THCA loses a carbon molecule and becomes THC. THC is the cannabinoid that makes you feel intoxicated.

Cannabis must be heated to convert THCA into THC, this process, called decarboxylation, occurs during smoking or vaping when the flower is exposed to the flame or heat of the vape.

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[00:07] Hi, I’m Jessie, I’m a cannabis nurse and the founder of Marijuana Mommy, and today we are talking about decarboxylation and the Ardent Nova Decarboxylator.

[00:20] Decarboxylation is a process that the cannabis flower must undergo to make it medically activated. So when you break down and look at the basic chemistry of the cannabis plant, you’ll find 100 over a hundred different kinds of cannabinoids. And many of these cannabinoids are in a precursor form, which means that they need to be heated to be decarboxylated. So let’s talk about how we actually decarboxylated. Now you can decarb in your oven. Guidelines say you want to heat the flower between 220 to 250 degrees for anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. Now the process varies a lot and unfortunately ovens vary wildly as they heat up and cool down during the heating process. The Ardent Decarboxylator however, is a smart device that consistently heats the cannabis flower or concentrates at a consistent level for the perfect amount of time.

[01:29] And this results in a near perfect decarboxylation every single time, which is virtually impossible with your standard oven. So Ardent sent me this to test and I’m in love with it. It is so remarkably easy to use and takes all the guesswork out of decarboxylation. One of the other awesome features of the Ardent NOVA Decarboxylator is that you can use it to infuse small amounts of oils and butters with your cannabis after decarboxylation. So I’m going to show you how to do both of those.

[02:03] Here we go. My Ardent is already plugged in and you can see there is a green light that appears here and it’s just basically a one button control. So you just take off the top and then inside the Ardent is this metallic container with a silicone top. And this is where the flower goes to decarboxylate. I’m using about two and a half grams of flower. Ardent says you don’t need to grind it, but you want to break your flower into popcorn size buds. And that’s it. You put the top on and you place it back into the device and then you screw on your black top.

[03:18] Then you’re ready to go. All you have to do is press the button. Then after you press start the light will turn red and that means that the process has begun. You do not want to open it while it is decarboxylating. And again it is a smart device so it is going to utilize the sensors within the appliance to maintain the perfect temperature. And this means that the process time will actually vary and it can be anywhere between an hour and a half, to two hours and 20 minutes. But when it is ready, we will see this turn green. And then I will show you the next step.

[03:58] Okay. So decarboxylation has finished. You can see that the light has turned back from red to green. And I’m going to go ahead and unplug it. Now, normally I would wait for this to cool off because inside that container is hot. But I want to go ahead and move on to the infusion to show you how that works. So I’m going to open it up, going to go ahead and dump it. Oh, let’s see.

[04:46] And we have perfectly decarboxylated –well near perfectly dear decarboxylated –cannabis. So if you were decarboxylate in the oven, you would probably get around 70 percent decarboxylation, but with the Ardent NOVA Decarboxylator, it’s near perfect.

[05:05] Now you could use this decarboxylated flower and a number of ways.

[05:10] You could just eat it directly, grind it up, sprinkle it on your food.

[05:14] You could grind it up and pack it into capsules.

[05:17] You could infuse it into oil, which is what I’m going to do to be used in a later recipe or to be taken sublingually.

[05:26] You could even vape or smoke the decarboxylated flower directly, and this would actually be more efficient than smoking or vaping raw flower because you’re not relying on the heat of the vaporizer or the combustion of the flame to properly convert your cannabinoids. They’re already perfectly converted.

[05:46] What I’m going to do with this two and a half grams of decarboxylated cannabis flower is I’m going to infuse it into 30 milliliters, a extra virgin olive oil, and I’m gonna go ahead and just give it a little rough breakup.

[06:16] I already did the calculations for the to determine the THC of my final oil. And I have about just under 600,about 580 milligrams of THC here, IF the flower converted 100 percent. Now, just because the flower converts into THC 100 percent doesn’t necessarily mean that an oil infusion will infuse a hundred percent. Oil infusions usually pick up about 80 to 90 percent of the THC depending on the oil. So I’m expecting about a 86 to 90 percent infusion rate with this oil. I expect the final oil to contain about 490 milligrams of THC.

[07:09] Okay. So you take the flower, you put it into a glass or silicone cup, one that’s going to fit inside this container. So this device is for small batch infusions. If you’re doing a larger infusion, you’re going to need something a significantly bigger, like a magical butter machine. But if you’re infusing small amounts, this device is fantastic. Its just as easy as the decarboxylation process. You add the flower into the oil in either a glass or silicone container–it has to be small enough to fit inside. Then, you just place the container inside, replace the silicone top and just put it all back into the appliance.

[07:59] Then once again, the black top clicks into place, and plug it back in. Then our green light is telling us that it is ready to start infusing. once it turns green, the infusion will be complete and we will be able to strain and then enjoy our fully decarboxylated cannabis oil infused oil.

[09:02] After straining, we are left with completely decarboxylated infused cannabis oil. There is probably about 480 milligrams of THC in these few milliliters of infused olive oil.

[09:25] So if you are making edibles at home or tinctures or even RSO oil, the Ardent decarboxylator is a really, really fantastic device that can help save money in the long run by fully efficiently utilizing your cannabis flower.

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