Green Dragon Tincture

Note: This was done legally for recreation and experimentation and is not an endorsement for cannabis use.

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Ingredients

• Trim (about an ounce)
• High-proof alcohol (about 750ml)
• Mason jar (32 ounce, wide mouth)

Preparation

Put high-proof alcohol in the freezer.

Process

1. Decarb the Cannabis

In its raw form, cannabis contains THCA, which is non-psychoactive. Decarboxylation removes a carboxyl group from THCA, converting it to THC.

• Preheat oven to 240F
• Fill mason jar with rough-ground trim
• Add lid, finger tight
• Heat for about an hour
• Shake halfway through

2. Freeze (overnight)

Cooling preserves terpenes and improves THC binding efficiency.

3. Combine and Macerate

Choose frozen or room temperature maceration:

• Frozen: 3-4 weeks, shake every 1-2 days
• Room temp: 5-7 days

Benefits of frozen extraction:

• Preserves terpenes
• Reduces chlorophyll extraction (less bitter)
• Less wax and lipid extraction (clearer product)

Potency Calculations

Example with 35.1g trim at ~16% THC:

• ~5686mg THC total
• 80% extraction = 4549mg in 750ml
• ~6mg THC per ml

Dosage Guide

• Low: 2.5-5mg (beginners)
• Moderate: 10-15mg
• High: 20-30mg (experienced)
• Very High: 50mg+