What is Butane Extraction?
BHO stands for Butane Hash Oil, which is a method used to extract the active compounds from cannabis. It involves using butane as a solvent to extract THC and other compounds from the plant material, resulting in a sticky oil or honey-like substance commonly referred to as cannabis oil or honey oil.
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How is BHO extracted?
Preparation
Begin by gathering all the necessary materials and equipment, including cannabis plant material, butane gas canisters, extraction tubes (usually made of stainless steel or glass), filters, containers, etc.
Setup
Place the cannabis plant material into the extraction tube, typically finely ground cannabis flowers or dried plant parts. The bottom of the extraction tube should have a filter to prevent impurities from entering the extract.
Extraction
Inject butane gas into the extraction tube, allowing it to dissolve the active compounds from the cannabis. The butane passes through the cannabis material, carrying the compounds out, forming a mixture of butane and cannabis components.
Collecting the extract
Collect the mixture of butane and cannabis components into a container. During collection, the butane evaporates, leaving behind a sticky oil-like substance containing the active compounds of cannabis.
Purification
The collected extract typically undergoes purification to remove residual butane and other impurities. This can be achieved through heating or using other techniques.
Final processing
Finally, the processed cannabis oil or honey can be used for smoking, ingestion, or other purposes. In some cases, further processing may be done to obtain specific cannabis products.