Turning certain aspects of my life around (at least one)...

[haasd0gg]

I wrote a paragraph or so then remembered that I'm horrible at articulating science...
I found this, written by someone else, put together much better than I could have.
Don't write off pot just because you don't want to get high. The plant has untold value beyond that.


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ACCESSING 0.5 to 2.0 GRAMS CBD
FRACTIONATING THE PHYTOCANNABINOIDS BY THEIR VAPORIZATION POINTS



Patients can use heat to fractionate or separate the active ingredients in cannabis by their vaporization or boiling points. In particular for those patients that need relief from pain, inflammation, muscle spasm and or anxiety during the daytime CBD or Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that once separated from THC. CBD is a uniquely potent antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier in addition to CBD�s ability to reduce anxiety, pain and inflammation outside the CNS (Central Nervous System). Interestingly, CBD is claimed in United States Patent 6,630,507, which notably has been assigned to the United States of America Dept of Health and Human Services. In particular note the definitions of Oxidative Associated Diseases for which CBD is ideally suited.

Once convinced of the utility of this non-psychoactive phyto-cannabinoid, the challenge is how to extract it from cannabis. Of the strains in this county Northern Lights has the highest CBD concentration at 1.0%. Since a pound of cannabis weighs 454 grams, there is 4.5 grams of CBD available. Another strain, White Russian has 2.0% CBD. White Russian is reportedly sensitive to mold but if compatible with your environment, it would be a 100% improvement in CBD concentration. While some might raise their eyebrows at the low amount of CBD present per pound of cannabis, it is important to know that there is 10 to 100 times more CBD per pound of cannabis than Vit C per pound of fresh oranges, for oranges 3 months old it would require 20 to 200 times as much raw material to produce an equivalent 500 mg daily dose.

An article in The Journal of Autoimmunity showed that at particular mouse strain that develops diabetes 86% of the time and is the animal model on which oral and injectable anti-diabetic medications are tested, when given 5 mg/kg body weight per day, 60% DID NOT GO ON TO DEVELOP DIABETES. This would have to be the greatest demonstration of an �ounce� of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There was poster presented at the International Cannabinoid Research Society meeting this last summer that used a dose of 10 mg/ kg which would be equivalent to 1,000 mg / day for 190 pound patient.

Specifically, since Delta 9 THC vaporizes at 157 degrees centigrade and CBD vaporizes at 188 degrees centigrade, this difference can be used to separate these components. Given the predominance of THC (94% of all cannabinoids present) it is necessary to lower the THC content before collecting the CBD or the level of intoxication is so prohibitive as to prevent access to an adequate amount of CBD. The most efficient approach is to use a variable temperature heat gun. This can be calibrated the heat gun to 166 degree centigrade with the Fluke Digital Thermometer available in the waiting room. At this temperature THC is converted into a vapor and removed. Now you have pre-heated low THC cannabis which can be placed in a collection vaporizer such as a Volcano set at the 6 position or if you have a digital at 190 degrees centigrade to convert CBD from a liquid to a vapor. If there is too much residual THC effect you can raise the preheat temperature to 176 degrees centigrade because a few strains do have some Delta 8 THC, which vaporizes at 175 degrees compared to Delta 9, which vaporizes at 157 degrees centigrade. Please note that I carry a Fluke digital thermometer with which you can calibrate your variable temperature heat gun.


Alternatively the high CBD cannabis created by stripping out the THC can be used by any means if you do have access to a collecting vaporizer. The amount of THC removed is a function of how finely the cannabis was ground to increase the surface area and how long it is heated. It requires a shift in thinking in that there can be powerful medical benefits without the familiar THC effect, for many older patients this can be comforting information. Once again to develop an appreciation for the breadth of medical utility attributed to CBD please review the patent currently held by the United States a copy of which is available at http://www.LeavesOfGrass.info.





157 C = 315 F, 175 C = 349 F, 190 C = 374 F It appears that if one person wanted the THC effect, and another just wanted the CBD, they could both get what they want from the same vaping by adjusting the temperature! The THC lover goes first, then a 2nd higher temperature session for the CBD patient!

[Dad]

I could never give up my morning bacon. Or my afternoon bacon. Or my dinner bacon. Or my late night bacon. Or my in between meal snack bacon. Certainly not my taco bacon....

Would you freak out if I told you I haven't eaten bacon in 5 years?

I could never put my finger on what was up with you Sam. Now I know.

And knowing is half the battle. Go Joe!

[THEWULFMAN]

Too long, didn't read. I know pot is just fine it's just, ugh. Last thing I want is to deal with legal problems right now, especially trying to start a business. Though if they make it legal here in Ohio, sign me up.

My diet isn't actually horrific. I don't eat burgers (often, we're looking at once every other month tops) , bacon (very rarely a slice here and there, but like I've had three slices in 2012 all together), I haven't had pizza in six months, and so on. I eat low fat deli turkey or corn beef hash instead, with some pasta. I don't drink soda often anymore but still have some sugarly drinks. Important thing to remember though is I'm not super fat or anything(237lbs and 72''), just lacking muscles and overall strength.

@Nite

I'm seriously considering dropping Lyrica as it doesn't seem to be helping much, just wasting a LOT of money (seriously [m'kay] our health insurance). I tried Gabapentin, no affect as far as I remember. Now I don't think I get the fog (or turn me into a zombie as my doctor put it LOL) from Lyrica, I might be lucky there. Or maybe I do and just got used to it. That's a scary thought actually... anyway. I'm probably going to start a new med in a month or so. I forget its name. Must remember to say what it is once I remember.

I wish the best to you Nite, as always. Good luck with the baby.

[haasd0gg]

Too long, didn't read.

Brilliant. I won't make the mistake of offering help again.
"I'm in so much pain, but I'd rather be a sassy smartass than educated"

[THEWULFMAN]

Too long, didn't read.

Brilliant. I won't make the mistake of offering help again.
"I'm in so much pain, but I'd rather be a sassy smartass than educated"

Whoa, hold up. I didn't mean to offend. I should have said thanks and I didn't, I'm sorry. It was literally 4am when I wrote that and I needed sleep, I wasn't up for reading something that long for that kind of information at that time. I wouldn't have been able to process it nonetheless remember it given how tired I was. I didn't even read most of MT's long post either, just too tired.

Again, I am sorry. I did appreciate you offering help.

[haasd0gg]

Tldr is a pet peeve of mine. Especially if I took time out of my life trying to be of service.
Sorry if I came back a little strong.

The long and short is that cannabis has healing properties which can be utilized without getting high.

[11_Panama_]

But Haas, that's like chewing flavorless gum. That's like eating steak with a rubber sleeve on your tongue. That's like drinking flat soda. That's like drinking alcohol free beer. That's like test driving a Ferrari, only to go back to your Ford Escort. That's like getting a date with the hottest chick in school, and it's her time of the month. I can go on and on but I'll stop there... I'm going to smoke one, my arthritis is acting up.

[Son]

But Haas, that's like chewing flavorless gum. That's like eating steak with a rubber sleeve on your tongue. That's like drinking flat soda. That's like drinking alcohol free beer. That's like test driving a Ferrari, only to go back to your Ford Escort. That's like getting a date with the hottest chick in school, and it's her time of the month. I can go on and on but I'll stop there... I'm going to smoke one, my arthritis is acting up.

Keep going... Your analogies were getting more and more interesting.

[Dad]

But Haas, that's like chewing flavorless gum. That's like eating steak with a rubber sleeve on your tongue. That's like drinking flat soda. That's like drinking alcohol free beer. That's like test driving a Ferrari, only to go back to your Ford Escort. That's like getting a date with the hottest chick in school, and it's her time of the month. I can go on and on but I'll stop there... I'm going to smoke one, my arthritis is acting up.

What he ^ said.

[THEWULFMAN]

Tldr is a pet peeve of mine. Especially if I took time out of my life trying to be of service.
Sorry if I came back a little strong.

The long and short is that cannabis has healing properties which can be utilized without getting high.

I came across as a sassy smart mouthed [female dog], I agree. I wasn't trying to offend or make you think I don't care about your thoughts.