Oil Tincture Recipe
By Mellow Moose
Discover how to make a cannabis tincture at home with this step-by-step recipe. Whether you’re creating a CBD tincture with isolate, a CBG tincture, or a THC tincture, this guide makes it easy to craft your own customized oil-based tinctures. Choose your flavor, sweetness, and cannabinoid blend for a personalized experience.
Recipe Overview
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Servings: 5 × 30ml bottles
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Equipment
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Mason jar with lid
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Measuring cup
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Dropper bottles (30ml)
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Small funnel
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Pot
Ingredients
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10 g CBD Isolate or CBG Isolate or 5 g THC extract
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140 ml MCT oil
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(Optional) ½ tsp organic sugar or stevia
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(Optional) Flavoring (oil-soluble, e.g., chocolate mint, berry, vanilla)
Instructions
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Place isolate or THC extract in a clean, dry mason jar.
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Pour in 140ml MCT oil.
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(Optional) Add sweetener and/or flavoring.
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Seal the jar and shake well for 30 seconds.
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Place the sealed jar into a pot of room-temperature water.
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Heat gently on low for 20 minutes (do not boil).
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Remove, cool, and shake again for 30 seconds.
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(Optional) Strain through cheesecloth if solids remain.
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Fill five 30ml dropper bottles using a funnel.
Notes & Dosage
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10 g CBD isolate → ~66 mg CBD per 1 ml
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5 g THC extract → ~25 mg THC per 1 ml
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Start small (½ ml) and adjust dosage gradually.
Pet-Friendly Tip
For pets, stick with unflavored tinctures or natural flavors.
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General rule: 5-10 mg CBD/CBG per 10 lbs of body weight.
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Always consult a veterinarian before use.
FAQs
What is a cannabis tincture?
A concentrated liquid infused with cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, or THC), usually taken sublingually.
Why use MCT oil?
It boosts absorption, has a neutral taste, and mixes well with flavors.
CBD vs. THC tincture?
CBD tincture is non-psychoactive. THC tincture delivers psychoactive effects. Both follow the same process.
Best ways to use tinctures?
Under the tongue, in smoothies/coffee, drizzled on food, or baked into edibles.
How should I store tinctures?
Dark glass bottles, cool/dark storage. Properly stored, potency lasts for years.
Final Tip
Crafting tinctures at home lets you fully control strength, flavor, and cannabinoids. Start small, test your preferred dose, and enjoy a clean, USDA Organic experience with isolates from Mellow Moose.