Finishing my oil infusion and pain salve

This is part two of my decarboxylation and oil infusion process. I let the cannabis simmer at around 126f for five days. Just looked done to me, the color of the jojoba oil really took on a rich deep green shade, and felt it was time

First thing to do is strain it. Four hands for this is highly recommend. One person to pour the other holding the cheese cloth and receiving vessel.

Once it’s all strained through the cheese cloth, you need to press the marc, in this case the cannabis. I found a lemon press at the dollar store for five dollars. Works great for us folks on a budget

Just flip the cheese cloth around a few times to get both sides pressed

I’ll filter again, sometimes two or three more times depending on the marc (herb) I’m using

Finally after close to a month of oil infusions and decarboxylation of the cannabis I’m ready to make the pain salve.

The cannabis is the star of the show, and I am using chamomile flowers, rose hip, and elderberry infused in almond oil as supporting actors. The rose hip and elderberry were infused together.

I chose these supporting herbs because of their excellent skin healing properties. The chamomile has soothing and calming effect as well. Not sure if this combo has ever been done before.

One gram of oil equals almost one ml almost one to one but not quite. I just go with the one to one when measuring. Keep in mind I use measurements to fill the jars I use. Making them one at a time. Your process and measurements are for you, this is just my process.

I wasn’t sure to leave them unmixed or mix them all together. Couldn’t find any info one way or the other so I mixed them.

I weighed out 16 grams of bees wax to get the show started

I’m using a double boiler for this step. I usually get the water boiling in the bottom pot then turn down to low. Let it cool off a bit, then set your top pan in. Water level is always below the top pan. I let the steam melt it. Slow and low, don’t rush this step. Low heat and just a slow melt. My stove top is set between two and three on the dail. Once the bees wax is completely melted pour in the oil and mix until completely mixed with the bees wax.

Pour into your waiting jar, not much time to do this, it will set quick. If it does, just reheat the pan and pour the rest.

If you are going to add any essential oils, it should be done after you take your pan off the heat and before you pour. I have a shot glass of carrier oil and the essential oil mixed in the shot glass as well ready for that step. It also gives you the desired scent or how many drops you want. Kind of a test sniff before you add it. Mix it well into your oil and bees wax before you pour into your jar.

I made a bit extra for ginny pig testing. Yes, I’m always the ginny pig and this being something new for me, I wanted to make sure it was safe.

I let the jar sit for a few minutes, then pop in the freezer for ten minutes,remove and let sit for awhile with the lid off, usually over night.

Finished salve, it’s good for six months, eight to nine months keeping it in the refrigerator.