How to Make a Cannabis Salve
This is a simple and very effective recipe for making a cannabis salve. It can also save you a ton of money.
You only need THREE ingredients and some basic pieces of equipment to make this versatile cannabis salve.
Preparation Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Cool Down: 1 - 3 hours (could be more; depends on thickness)
Mixing: 5 minutes
Jarring: 5 - 20 minutes
Total Time: 1.5 hours - 4 hours
The majority of time in this recipe is allocated to the cooling of the mixture.
Equipment
- Large pot and a large stainless steel mixing bowl that fits nicely into the pot or use a double boiler
- Plastic spatula
- Whisk
- Digital Scale 0.1 or 0.01 (0.01 is suggested)
- Calculator
- Jars or containers. We suggest small mason jars.
- Stand mixer (optional)
Once you have all of this equipment you can make cannabis salves for years. We suggest spending the money and time to get your equipment set up correctly so everything is easier and more consistent.
Ingredients
For a large batch (this recipe):
- 5 grams of RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) or decarbed cannabis concentrate of your choice
- 350 grams of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- 10 to 20 drops (depending on your preference) of essential oil of your choice. We like to use peppermint or frankincense.
You can scale this recipe up or down as much as you want but we suggest doing small fresh batches. This recipe will make 5 to 6 small (125 ml) mason jars.
For a small batch use:
- 1 gram of RSO (Rick Simpson Oil)
- 70 grams of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- 5 drops (depending on your preference) of essential oil of your choice.
This small batch recipe will make around one small (125 ml) mason jar of cannabis salve.
The cannabis salve will keep for a long time especially if you store it in a cool dark place.
The fridge works well for storing cannabis salve for a few days or a few months. When you are ready to use the salve, take it out of the fridge and let it get to room temperature before application.
Directions
- Fill a large pot with hot water until the water is two or three inches from the top. Place the pot on the stove top burner at a low/medium heat and allow the water to heat up but do not let the water boil.
- Put the large stainless steel mixing bowl on top of the water (it should be floating) in the large pot once the water has heated up.
- Place 350 grams of coconut oil in the large mixing bowl and let it heat up. Do not let the coconut oil boil or get too hot. This should take 5 to 10 minutes.
- Once the coconut oil is heated and becomes translucent (clear) add 5 grams of RSO and use your whisk to gently mix the cannabis concentrate into the liquified coconut oil. The RSO should quickly emulsify and become a uniform amber/green colour; colour will differ depending on the strain and concentrate used. Once the RSO has fully emulsified into coconut oil continue to gently whisk the mixture for 5 more minutes. Turn the heat down to level 2 while whisking.
- Optional Step: Add 10 to 20 drops of your preferred essential oil.
- Now turn off the burner, remove the large mixing bowl from the hot water and pour the liquid into your stand mixer bowl. Use your spatula to waste less of this precious liquid while transferring it to the stand mixer bowl. Place the stand mixer bowl in the fridge and allow the mixture to cool down (this usually takes between 1 to 3 hours). The mixture will turn from a translucent amber green when liquid into a buttery white green or amber color once it has cooled.
- Now that the mixture is cooled, remove the bowl from the fridge and attach it to the stand mixer.
- Now turn on the stand mixer and mix at level 6 to 8 for 7 to 10 minutes. Stop frequently and use your spatula to incorporate any of the mixture that has been caught on the sides to the middle of the mixing bowl. This will ensure the entire batch is being mixed consistently. This process will make the salve more buttery and fluffy.
If you do not have access to a stand mixer then you can vigorously stir the mixture with a whisk. While this will still make an effective salve, it will not come out as fluffy and will be more difficult to apply. - Once the mixture has been mixed with the stand mixer it will become a fluffy and buttery substance that is perfect for spreading on your skin.
- Now jar the salve using your spatula and you are done. We suggest using 125 ml mason jars.
- Congratulations you have just made a Cannabis Salve!
- Enjoy and remember to share with your adult family members and your adult friends!
Final Thoughts
This cannabis cream can be used as a utility cream for your skin (sores, blemishes, scars etc.), as a leave in conditioner, a moisturizer and much more.
If you want to make a stronger topical cream that may help with arthritic pain, skin disorders (i.e. eczema), muscle pain, etc., then either use more RSO or less coconut oil.
Many people swear by cannabis salves because they help them to manage their symptoms and their ailments.
As you can see this is a versatile cannabis salve that can be tailored to your needs and easily made.
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Have you tried using a cannabis salve? Have you made your own cannabis salve? How did it go?
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