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ISOPROPYL VERSUS B.H.O >> This particular extraction method results in an arguably cleaner, more potent product every patient should consider BY NATE P FOR NORTHWEST LEAF | PHOTO BY DANIEL BERMAN
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sopropyl honey oil is an oil derivative of Cannabis made by extracting the cannabinoids (THC and CBD) from the dried flower with isopropyl alcohol. It produces oils that can contain up to 90 percent cannabinoid levels, making it ideal for the experienced patient. Although many different solvents are used to make honey oil, isopropyl alcohol has many benefits that make it a superior option for all patients. For users, isopropyl honey oil is the strongest oil available. Isopropyl honey oil often tests in the 90 percent level for cannabinoids while butane honey oil (BHO) tests at half that level. While isopropyl honey oil might taste slightly harsher then BHO as a result of improper purging, the residues left from the isopropyl alcohol are safer than butane residues. This yields an overall cleaner medicine in most cases. For the producer, using isopropyl alcohol as a solvent simplifies and reduces the danger in the extraction process. It allows for a simpler, passive oil extraction process, instead of the use of pressurized butane that can seem extreme for many producers. The isopropyl alcohol is readily available at drug stores, reducing the need for trips to specialized
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THE LIGHT COLORED OIL VIAL IS BHO SUSPENDED IN OIL AND THE DARK MIX IS ISO SUSPENDED IN OIL
Isopropyl honey oil often tests in the 90 percent level for cannabinoids while butane honey oil (BHO) tests at half that.
stores to find the correct butane. The purging process is also safer, reducing the main concern associated with oil production. Isopropyl alcohol’s benefits make it ideal for the MMJ community. It is a strong, clean oil that can be produced simply and safely. If you are an experienced user who wants your oil to pack a punch, isopropyl honey oil is perfect for you. For more information on isopropyl honey oil, come down to Columbia City Holistic Health and consult with our friendly honey oil experts.