Cannabis tinctures have been growing in popularity as an effective and potent therapeutic option. They are easy to consume, have a long shelf life, and can be made at home with minimal fuss. Here are 11 easy ways to make cannabis tincture for your personal use.

1. Traditional Alcohol Extraction

Using high-proof alcohol like Everclear or 151-proof rum, soak decarboxylated cannabis in a glass jar for a few weeks, shaking occasionally to help the extraction process. This method is known for producing potent tinctures.

2. Quick Wash Ethanol (QWET) Method

This method also uses alcohol as the solvent but is quicker than the traditional method. Soak the cannabis in alcohol for a few minutes, strain, and evaporate the alcohol to get a more concentrated tincture.

3. Vegetable Glycerin Extraction

For those who prefer an alcohol-free tincture, vegetable glycerin can be used as a solvent. Combine the glycerin with decarboxylated cannabis in a double boiler, and infuse for several hours at low heat to extract cannabinoids.

4. Golden Dragon Tincture

Named after its vibrant color, mix decarboxylated cannabis with high-proof alcohol and store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Shake daily to encourage uniform extraction, and later strain through cheesecloth.

5. Honey Tincture

Make a sweet-tasting honey-based cannabis tincture infusing decarboxylated cannabis with honey and applying low heat to aid extraction over several hours.

6. Magical Butter Machine

Designed specifically for making cannabis-infused goods, this appliance automates the process of making tinctures, ensuring an efficient extraction within a shorter time.

7. Crockpot Cannabis Tincture

Perfect for those who love slow cooking, combine decarboxylated cannabis with vegetable glycerin or alcohol in a crockpot, and let it infuse on low heat for several hours.

8. Cannabis Tincture Using Isopropyl Alcohol

This method entails briefly soaking cannabis in 99% isopropyl alcohol before straining and evaporating the alcohol on low heat using a double boiler. The result is a potent tincture with rapid onset.

9. Cold Method Cannabis Tincture

Using high-proof alcohol and decarboxylated cannabis, freeze both separately before combining them in a jar to prevent chlorophyll extraction. Store the mixture in the freezer for several days, then strain and consume.

10. Green Dragon Tincture

Similar to the Golden Dragon technique, this method doesn’t require decarboxylation. Mix fresh cannabis with high-proof alcohol, store it in a cool, dark place for a month, shaking daily, then strain.

11. CBD-Infused Tincture

For those focused on CBD benefits, use CBD-rich strains of cannabis as the starting material and follow any of the methods above to create a CBD-centric tincture.

There you have it – 11 easy ways to make your very own cannabis tinctures. Remember that all these methods can be adjusted according to your personal preference and desired potency, so feel free to experiment and find the perfect tincture recipe for your needs.