Getting started: Introduction

Ultimately, I have a vision that making and using CBD products will be as common in a household as cooking soup. There are a lot of us out there now who have already experienced the full potential of making these products on our own. In some cases, many of us thrive off of the science and enjoy its complicated nature. However, I have taken the approach of trying to design the information and steps on this site to be easily digestible, affordable, and doable by the average person who does not want to overcomplicate things. Additionally, you can absolutely use this site to further understand how to use purchased consumer CBD products. However, I would encourage everyone to consider the benefits of producing these products yourself. Given the low cost over time and the huge benefit of being fully self-sufficient and controlling the process yourself from start to finish, I think you should make it yourself. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill (which makes Cannabidiol (CBD) products legal) and the invention of the Ardent decarboxilators, there has never been a better time for the beginner to get started. The are many options of products that you can make and ways to consume CBD, however, I have identified the full spectrum CBD oil tincture (also called full whole plant botanically derived product) recipe as the most broadly useful for the beginner. At a primary level, that is what I am showing you how to create first as a foundation. 

There is a mix of both medical studies and anecdotal claims where people have reported CBD  helping with the following:

• Anxiety 
• Panic Attacks
• Insomnia
• Pain Relief
• Stress Relief 
• IBS
• Headaches/Migraines 
• Pollen Allergies 
• Inflammation
• OCD
• PTSD
• Arthritis
• Mental Clarity
• Deep Relaxation/Meditation
• Anger Management
• Emotional Stability

There are currently many studies and clinical trials led by Dr. Staci Gruber evolving to further understand and most likely prove the useful connections to these items.

I have broken down the initial steps of getting started into 3 steps: 

1. Purchasing your flower (so that you can start with a quality ingredient that meets your needs) 2. Processing the flower (so that the CBD becomes useful and effective)

3. Guidance on how to consume it (so that it can be used in a way that benefits you the most)

While I did not invent any of the processes I am going to show you, I especially feel that a few crucial things are part of success and are somewhat unique to "my" process. This is important because I feel these combinations establish the most useful result that is both easy to replicate by anyone and yields a consistent reliable end product. These items are the use of the Ardent Decarboxilator as a main tool for your scientific process (decarbing), using organic Avocado oil as your oil/fat carrier and using organic raw flower to yield a full spectrum result (more detail on these in the next steps). My approach also avoids plastics and only uses metal and glass during all processes. 

Once you are set up with the correct equipment and have mastered these steps, you can easily try new recipes and continue to expand your options, which I will be updating regularly. 

Proceed to STEP 1