Wellness

How to Make CBG Oil?

March 13, 2023
– 4 minute read

Cannabis oil is used in many ways in some of the most fundamental dimensions of human life. We are talking about cooking, hygiene, health care, and sex, and indeed, there is more to discover.

However, when thinking of cannabinoids, the first two words that come to mind are THC and CBD, but rarely CBG. To do some justice to this wonderful cannabinoid, in this article, we will show you how to make CBG oil at home. Try some of our CBG flower for this recipe today.

Contents

Key Takeaways
What is CBG Oil?
Benefits of CBG Oil
CBG Oil Recipe
How to Make CBG Oil: Frequently Asked Questions
References For This Article:

Key Takeaways

CBG Overview: CBG, or cannabigerol, is a lesser-known cannabinoid compared to THC and CBD but offers significant health benefits without psychoactive effects. It’s particularly valued for its potential in treating conditions like glaucoma, inflammation, and bacterial infections.
DIY CBG Oil Recipe: A detailed guide on making CBG oil at home is provided, which includes decarbing the CBG flower, infusing it with a carrier oil in a crock-pot, and proper storage methods to maintain its potency.
Applications and Uses: CBG oil can be used in various applications, including alleviating symptoms of chronic conditions, enhancing appetite, and providing an antibacterial effect, making it versatile for different health and wellness routines.

What is CBG Oil?

You find cannabis oil everywhere, edible recipes, oils and soaps to alleviate inflammation, and more. The benefits of this plant come from cannabinoids that interact with your receptors to increase blissfulness, appetite, and libido, decreasing anxiety, depression, and aches, among other effects.

One of these cannabinoids is CBG. To know what CBG is, it is useful to compare it with CBD, which is similar. Both cannabinoids are non-psychoactive, but CBG has potential medical benefits that CBD does not have.

For instance, CBG may treat glaucoma due to its antibacterial properties and potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases. Still, CBG is under research, and these benefits are not certain.

Another important detail about CBG is that its quantities in cannabis plants are very low compared to THC or CBD because CBG is the precursor of these cannabinoids and others. However, there are cannabis strains high in CBG like Botany Farm’s Delta-8 White CBG, Sour G CBG, and White CBG, and you can also find concentrates in the market.

Benefits of CBG Oil

CBG oil, derived from the cannabis compound, cannabigerol (CBG), is a new star in the wellness world, and it works in many of the same ways as CBD oil. CBG oil users report relief from inflammation, pain and anxiety.

And a new study shows its promise for the treatment of Huntington’s disease; another shows that it may relieve symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, and another shows its promise to treat glaucoma. It’s low in psychoactivity and high in therapeutic efficacy, so if potency without high is your thing, this is your oil.

Antibacterial Properties

Its antibacterial potential arguably shows the most promise. CBG has been found to be active against various strains of bacteria, including multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, making it an excellent choice for new formulations in natural treatment of bacterial infections, including MRSA.

Results reveal that CBG oil causes significantly reduced growth of bacterial cells and offers a promising approach towards synthetically screened antibiotics, particularly for those seeking treatments with reduced side effects.

Glaucoma

Research has shown that CBG oil could be a powerful ally for those suffering from glaucoma due to its capacity to lower the intraocular pressure – a pivotal factor for this eye disease.

Several studies conclude that CBG’s non-selective vasodilator and neuroprotective action saves sight by reversing the build-up of intraocular fluid pressure and reducing the progression of the disease.

Appetitive Loss

For people suffering from appetite loss due to medical conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS or other diseases, CBG oil might be effective. This herbal remedy can stimulate appetite, especially for those patients who are receiving conventional treatment such as chemotherapy.

It assists in maintaining normal energy and nutrient intake throughout the course of conventional treatment and helps in delivering a better quality of life as well as a faster recovery from illness.

CBG Oil Recipe

Serving size: 1 cup Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours and 30 minutes Nutrition: 100 kcal Cuisine type: Cannabis recipe

Equipment Needed

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Crock-pot
Strainer
Cheesecloth
Mason jar with lid
Tincture bottle

Ingredients

One cup of organic MCT oil (you can use olive oil or coconut oil as substitutes)
¼ ounce of decarbed CBG flower

Step by step

Step 1

Decarb those flowers to activate cannabinoids. Preheat the oven to 215°F while you cover the baking sheet surface with parchment paper, then break up the buds with a grinder as much as possible and spread the hemp on the covered baking sheet. To learn more about decarbing cannabis, read our article on How to Decarb Hemp Flower.

Step 2

Add the cup of your selected oil and the decarbed CBG flower into the mason jar with a lid. Make sure it is adequately sealed.

Step 3

Create a water bath, filling the crock-top with enough water to cover the recipient with the mix of flower and oil, and heat from 180°F to 190°F.

Step 4

Introduce the recipient to the mix in the boiling water. Be careful not to burn yourself. Let the mix cook for 4 hours. Add more water if it evaporates before the time has passed. Do not let it evaporate entirely, or the water bath will be lost.

Step 5

Once the time is up, use the strainer and cheesecloth to strain your mix so you separate the plant material from your new CBG oil. Transfer the oil to the tincture jar and store it in a fresh and dark place, but do not refrigerate it. In addition, label it to keep it away from children and avoid confusion between your homemade CBG oil and other products.

Explore the vast world that opens with CBG oil and enjoy the CBG version of Botany Farm’s CBD recipes, like the CBD Soap Recipe for hygiene and health care; the CBD Guacamole Recipe to add a special touch to your food; the CBD Oil Massage for skincare; having fun with your couple; and more in our blog. Indulge in CBG and share with your friends the incoming experiences.

How to Make CBG Oil: Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Extract CBG?

It can be extracted from the cannabis plant, from the so-called CBG-rich strains; the most popular method of extraction is CO2 extraction, which is considered the most effective for the isolation of cannabinoids and their purity. It uses pressurised carbon dioxide (CO2) and extracts CBG and other cannabinoids from the cannabis plant material with extreme efficiency. This method leaves behind an extremely potent, clean extract free of any impurities and solvents, which produces a remarkable and highly coveted CBG oil.

How is CBG Manufactured?

The production of CBG is comprised of several steps, beginning with the cultivation of CBG-rich strains of cannabis. After harvesting, the plant undergoes decarboxylation (heating to ‘activate’ CBG), followed by extraction (using CO2 or ethanol are the usual methods of extracting from the plant). The extract receives further refinement to concentrate CBG in the oils, and then the fine oils can be formulated, whether in tincture, oil or capsule form.

What Are The Ingredients In CBG?

The principal component of CBG oil is the extract of CBG itself, from the cannabis plant. The CBG oil typically also contains a carrier oil such as coconut oil, MCT oil or hemp seed oil as a base, to aid in digestion and absorption if taken internally. Some extracts might also contain natural flavourings that make the oil easier to ingest, or additional cannabinoids and terpenes that provide the entourage effect of a full-spectrum product. These ingredients are chosen to maximise product efficacy while ensuring consumer safety.

References For This Article:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4322067/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9917174/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1772142/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5021742/

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Victor Carrero

Cannasseur, cannabis advocate, and multi instrumentalist. You can see Victor's work published in San Francisco Gate, Washington City Paper, and Herb, to name a few.

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