Sandra Hinchliffe - CBD Every Day

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Copyright 2019 by Sandra Hinchliffe

Foreword 2019 by Skyhorse Publishing; written by Stacey Kerr.

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Cover design by Qualcom

Cover photo credit: Sandra Hinchliffe

Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-4368-7

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-4372-4

Printed in China

A special thanks to Jesse and Andrea Davis of Feather Canyon Farm Medical Collective, and Del Norte Sol~ personal care products. Jesse and Andrea Davis are local advocates for cannabis policy .

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

Sandra has written a valuable book for anyone wishing to make their own products with cannabis flowers. As a family physician, I enjoy collaborating with patients willing to partner with me in maintaining their best health. Many of my patients here in Northern California use cannabisI see the benefits dailyand with the discovery of CBD, even more people are finding uses for this lovely plant. I am convinced that cannabis used wisely can be a valuable ally, and Sandras use of the whole plant to make so many helpful products is a real gift to us all.

With cannabis, we have a collaboration between herbal medicine and pharmaceuticals. The discovery of CBD and its uses has created a mass production of products for sale everywheremedicines, beauty products, edibles, and many more. Fear of cannabis has lessened as we learn to use a more balanced ratio of cannabinoids, and with less fear of intoxication, these products are rapidly increasing in popularity. Some are being marketed as pharmaceuticals, but what about the personal relationship each of us has with the plant? Cannabis is a very individualized medicineresponding somewhat differently in everyoneand by making your own, you can tailor it to your specific needs. Those who make their own know exactly what is in it and where it all came from, a benefit many will find valuable. Some are always going to enjoy products bought at dispensaries, but many experienced as well as newly initiated users like to keep it more personal than that. Many would rather use a gentler herbal remedy before resorting to product made by pharmaceutical companies.

I have personally made medicine with cannabis flowers, and these recipes taught me even more than I ever imagined. The chapters on extraction methods are especially helpful. Who knew that putting an infusion in the freezer would prevent a grainy texture? Wonderful! Minty Chocolate Lip Balm sounds just too irresistible to pass up, and perhaps my chocolate mint growing in the garden can now be of some use in my kitchen. CBD is healing for skin problems, so the Whipped Chocolate Body Butter seems mighty tempting, with the lusciousness of chocolate combined with the healing qualities of CBD. It may seem complicated to make tinctures or spa products, but taken step-by-step your home kitchen, can turn into a personal pharmacy of helpful CBD products. From selecting the right product to the final creation, the information here is a treasure trove.

CBD and cannabis are going mainstream, but that does not mean we have to give up the personal aspects of this medicine. Whether your interest is in tinctures, topicals, edibles, or spa products, Sandra has you covered. All of these can support your efforts for best health. Specific ingredients, exact amounts, and detailed instructions are combined with luscious photos to give you all you need to create your own products with CBD. May this lovely book serve you well on your path to use this healing plant in a way that serves you best.

Dr. Stacey Kerr, author of Homebirth in the Hospital and contributing writer for Project CBD

PREFACE

The recipes in this book are not intended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or minors. The content of this book is solely the opinion and creation of the author and is not intended to be used as a substitute for a licensed MD or DO to advise about, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition, and has not been approved by, or evaluated by the FDA. Nothing in this book is intended to encourage or promote illegal behavior and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney.

CHAPTER ONE

CBD IS CANNABIS

CBD: Cannabidiol Defined

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a cannabinoid occurring naturally in the cannabis plant in varying percentages. More than 60 different types of cannabinoids have been described in scientific literature, with CBD occurring in the most concentrated amounts, after THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol).

It should be noted here that CBD doesnt start out as CBD in raw cannabis plant material. CBD begins as CBDA (Cannabidiolic acid) and becomes CBD through the process of decarboxylation in which carbon atoms are dropped from the original CBDA molecule over time, or through the application of heat, or with both heat and time.

CBD is specific to the Cannabis sativa plant and does not occur in any other plant. However, similar cannabinoid-like chemistry can be found throughout the plant kingdom, such as the terpene beta-caryophyllene in More studies are needed to understand the relationship of cannabinoids like CBD and cannabinoid-like substances in other plants to the endocannabinoid system as well as their effects and usefulness for humans and animals.

CBD has become one of the most talked about and promising plant medicines of the twenty-first century. Apart from the documented medicinal effects of CBD, many people are interested in this cannabinoid simply for the gentle, sober relief and relaxation effects that they have experienced while consuming CBD-rich cannabis plants and products.

Most people who consume CBD plants and products report that there is no psychoactive high from CBD. When compared to THC, the psychoactive effects and the health concerns for which CBD is therapeutic are not completely understood by scientists at the time of publication of this book. Your experience with CBD will depend on many factors, so it is important to embark on this exploration with both an open mind and skepticism.