Recently, coconut oil has been a topic amongst cannabis enthusiasts and people are still wondering how it managed to slowly get into the cannabis industry. This is true especially for cannabis products in the form of edibles and even topicals. Today we are here to discuss exactly why.
Coconut Oil: Why It’s Great for Cannabis Infusion
Unlike more common ingredients for cannabis-infused oils, coconut oil differs in its percentage of saturated fats or fatty acids. Fatty acids are the ones responsible for binding with the cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. The high concentration of saturated fats in coconut oil at eighty percent (80%) is far greater than the twenty percent (20%) of olive oil, another popular ingredient in cannabis-infused oils.
Because of the high concentration of saturated fats in coconut oils, it makes them a great binding agent. As a result, the cannabis industry has slowly learned to incorporate coconut oils in their cannabis oils. Some people even argue that coconut oil is an almost perfect binder for cannabinoids.
Coconut Oil: Uses and Benefits
Since coconut in itself is very beneficial, no wonder its oil counterpart wouldn’t be. An example is seen in the presence of other beneficial acids besides fatty acids and it’s great binding property. Lauric acid is an example of a beneficial acid found in coconut oil. Based on research, after being digested it creates a reaction that results in monoglyceride – a form of antimicrobial for the internal organs.
Plus, the natural fatty acids present in coconut oils are seen as a healthier option than those seen in other ingredients such as butter or canola oil. Another great benefit or should we say the use of coconut oil is its property to maintain its shape or solid form at room temperature. As a result, this makes coconut oil great not only for cannabis-infused oils and edibles made with cannabis oil. But it also makes it a great ingredient for a topical. All of these mentioned cannabis consumption methods are made available in the wide variety of cannabis products at Sativa Bliss, from edibles, concentrates, oils, topicals, and more.
Coconut Oil: How It’s Infused with Cannabis
People, especially cannabis enthusiasts, love a great DIY project, and infusing their own cannabis to their oils, in this case, coconut oil, is a great experiment. Not only because coconut oils are considerably cheap and can be bought just about anywhere online nowadays, but plenty of ingredients and guides can also be searched online. The process of decarboxylating cannabis to infuse them into coconut oil doesn’t need a lot of effort as it’s fairly easy.
However, a reminder from Sativa Bliss, if you are not used to the process then it’s best to just buy cannabis-infused oils online. Safety should always be the priority.
Coconut Oil: How It Is Used
The possibilities of usage for cannabis-infused coconut oils are endless once you’ve successfully done your infusion. The same goes for when you decide to buy products online. Here are some examples:
- Creating a cannabis topical by adding the infused coconut oil with beeswax and aloe.
- Replacing your regular oils in any dish that you typically make, especially for edibles or bakes.
- It can be used in making love in the bedroom as a lubricant. Fair warning it can sometimes weaken the condom’s quality.
- Introduce it in a capsule for easy dosing.
- Cannabis-infused tea or lattes using coconut is possible!
Are you watering your mouths just reading about them? Don’t worry because we don’t see coconut oils going anytime soon in the cannabis industry. It’ll be here for a long time. If you don’t see coconut oils used at the closest dispensary in your area, then buying a flower or creating your own won’t be hard. Coconut oils can be used to bind from either cannabinoid, namely to both CBD and THC, it’s your choice.
If you’re interested in taking a journey trying cannabis-infused coconut oils, let us know. Sativa Bliss offers you a range of assortment of cannabis products that you are eager to try. Check out our website for more info!
