What Are The Safest Cannabis Oil Extraction Methods?

 

At present, there are different types of extraction methods. Each of them is focused on producing a variety of products starting with medicinal oils and spice extraction. The choice of extraction determines the quality, quantity and safety hazards of the given product. Further it even affects the potential of the product.

For this reason listed are the different kinds of extraction methods, each having its own advantages and disadvantages Apart from this the processes are all different and use different solvents for extracting a particular element.

Top 5 cannabis oil extraction methods to consider for a given application

Here is a list of the different cannabis oil extraction methods that you can consider while extracting a particular product. Let’s take a look at them.

      1.      CO2 extraction:

This is known to be one of the most technologically advanced processes. This supercritical fluid extraction process use carbon dioxide which is already present in a supercritical state. The reason for using this supercritical fluid is because it works both like a gas and a liquid, resulting into the most effective solvent for isolating cannabinoids and terpenes. The carbon dioxide that is used is non-toxic and non-flammable and provides the final product with no residue.This is the reason why it is used in producing high quality extract that are flavored in medical and recreational cannabis markets.

      2.      Ethanol extraction:

The next process of extraction is the ethanol extraction. It uses ethanol as a solvent to dissolve the desired compounds. The most important reason for using ethanol is because it is cost-effective and straightforward. Also, it is used for other reasons like its broad spectrum extraction and efficiency.

      3.      Olive Oil extraction:

One of the very uncommon cannabis oil extraction methods is the olive oil extraction. It is the safest method and perfect for DIY enthusiasts. Under this process, the cannabis plant material is heated in olive oil in order to activate the cannabinoids through decarboxylation and finally dissolving them into the oil. This process is non-toxic and non-flammable in nature as well. It is used for extracting homemade edibles and topical.

      4.      Water Hash or Ice Water Extraction:

This cannabis oil extraction process relies completely on ice cold water separating the trichomes from the plant material. It is safe and environmentally friendly but does require a lot of intensive labour work like mixing, sieving and drying. However, the product that is received after the process is a clean and full spectrum extract.

      5.      Steam distillation:

This is also one of the simplest cannabis oil extraction processes. It uses steam to extract the essential oil. This is considered to be one of the safest method, though not as effective compared to other methods. This is the reason why it is used in essential oils which requires less potential and is used in applications like aromatherapy and perfumery.

These are some of the most essential extraction methods used in the extraction process. However, the selection of the extraction method should be based on your goals, resources and safety protocols.