5 façons de réutiliser du cannabis rassis

1. Beurre / Huile

The first and best way to put older Cannabis to use is by making infused butter or oil!  By extracting that THC, CBD, and bevy of other medicinal cannabinoids into a medium with which you can cook, you are able to enjoy your product while easily regaining a bit of potency by scaling your recipe appropriately.
Take note that as Cannabis ages, compounds like THC and CBD will begin to break down.  This means that not only will the plants’ overall potency change from when it was fresh, but so will its effects upon consumption.  One of the most notable examples of this is the degradation of THC into CBN through oxidation.  Depending on the reason for consumption, this is potentially a good thing as CBN is believed to have a strong sedative effect that will help with sleep, anxiety, and overall relaxation.
Whether using butter or oil, the process remains the same.

1. Decarboxylate your cannabis
2. Infuse the desired medium with decarboxylated cannabis
3. Strain and store finished product.

The resulting product can be used to make anything from cookies to gummies and evening cooking delicious meals.  If done right, quality cannabutter using Ghee and an emulsifier like sunflower lecithin will result in a shelf-stable product with consistent and reliable dosing.

2. Teintures de cannabis

Another type of infusion that can be leveraged to make use of stale cannabis is tinctures.  These are alcohol-based extracts that are easy to dose and can be added to beverages or taken sublingually.  The process of making a tincture is the same as butter or oil but with alcohol instead.
By using alcohol as a medium for suspension, tinctures become quite versatile in their dosing and can easily and quickly consumed.  This solution can be appealing for those watching calories and not interested in eating gummies or cookies, as well as those looking to store the product for a longer period without a baked good going stale.

3. Applications topiques

For the next option, we have another infusion.  Rather than being meant for consumption, stale cannabis can still be used for its medicinal qualities in topical applications.  This could mean making a,
Baume : Usually made from oils and waxes, such as beeswax or shea butter, which gives it a dense consistency.
Pommade : Made with oils and waxes but with a softer and less dense consistency than a balm.
Lotion : Made with a mixture of water and oils, and may include emulsifiers to blend these ingredients smoothly. Lotions often have a higher water content compared to balms and salves.
These infusions are made in much the same way as cannabutter/oil, except with a different medium in which the cannabinoids are suspended.  For those looking to trial what a topical balm or similar product can offer them before taking the time to make your own, consider our reviews for product lines from companies like CBD North and CBD Magic.

4. Vaporisation

For those intent on consuming their Cannabis through inhalation, there are always vaporizers and bongs that may reduce the harshness of old cannabis.  The reason for this is that by cooling and humidifying smoke upon inhalation, the harshness is much less pronounced on your throat and lungs.  It should be noted that while harshness may be reduced, the potency of stale Cannabis consumed in this manner will still be diminished.

5. Compostage

Finally, there comes a point in time when one must accept that stale Cannabis is too old for consumption.  Even then, it can serve a purpose by helping future crops.  A savvy grower will recognize that the product is still rich in the nutrients needed for Cannabis plants to grow, and instead of throwing out the product, you can use it as compost in your garden for your next harvest.

Pensées finales – Ne soyez pas précipité.  Soyez créatif.

The bottom line is that, despite being stale, your old Cannabis still has a purpose through its medicinal and nutritional value.  While you may not want to smoke it, such product can be consumed through edibles, tinctures, or even used to assist in the growth of your next harvest.