Today wraps up my 7-day challenge to use cannabis-infused coconut oil as medicine by adding it to my daily diet.
The loveliness you see in this picture is my husband’s pizza. However, any pizza works well with cannabis oil. Our toppings are grated whole milk mozzarella, crumbled goat cheese, whole shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, sliced habaneros and fresh basil. Top with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and your dose of cannabis-infused coconut oil.
I’m just going to go ahead and say it. Dale made the pizza last night, and I ate leftovers for breakfast this morning. We call this “Punishment Pizza” because of the habaneros. I usually pick them off, leaving a more bearable residual heat. I could not detect the taste or smell of either coconut or cannabis, but that might be the peppers talking.
Until recently, I read about cannabis-infused coconut oil and thought you had to bake with it or use it for topical creams. I’m like, I don’t need a pan of brownies or cookies. Adding oil to an individual portion of food I would eat anyway is an efficient and delicious way to medicate. I see it as a big win for caregivers and patients who want the benefits of cannabis without all the fuss. I had to smoke it when I had cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy in 1999. This oil would have been a gift.
At first I thought portability might be an issue. Traveling with a mason jar full of cannabis-infused coconut oil? No, but you can easily fill a small dropper bottle and take it with you on your travels, as long as you’re not flying with cannabis or breaking any other laws! I’m planning a four-day trip within California, and I could easily add a dose of oil to coffee in my hotel room before heading out for the day.
As for downsides, cost could be an issue if you want a Magical Butter Machine, which is about $175. Personally, I would not bother to make the oil or tincture without one, but you can. I explain all that here. If you do want one, there’s a $25 discount on my FaceBook page. This is an affiliate link, and I would receive a small commission.
Pros
- Easy to make.
- Relatively inexpensive — my first batch weighed in at $2.50 an ounce.
- Easy to microdose.
- Minimal to no cannabis or coconut taste/smell.
- No smoking involved.
- No other paraphernalia required.
- A simple and mindful way to medicate with cannabis daily.
Cons
- Labor. Well, you do have to make it.
- Cost.
Please be mindful ideal dosage varies, depending on your tolerance, what kind of high you are seeking and the potency of your cannabis. Start low and go slow!