Cannabis Alchemy

by D.Gold

Preparing the marijuana or hashish

If marijuana is to be used as a starting material, the seeds are removed prior to extraction. The remaining material is them crumbled or broken and the stems cut short with scissors. The marijuana is dried thoroughly. An oven is preheated to 250°F and turned off. The marijuana is placed on a cookie sheet for fifteen minute intervals until the loose leaf and flower parts may be easily crumbled to powder between the palms. This procedure prevents scorching the plant.

Hashish may be heated for several minutes in an oven or in a frying pan at low heat until it begins to smoke slightly. It is then easily crumbled in the hands, or, if a mortar and pestle is available, it may be ground to a fine powder. Powdered hashish exposed to the air for long periods will decrease in potency, so this grinding is done just prior to extraction.