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 Mediweed
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 Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction?   1
#873766 - 09/29/25 12:52 PM (10 months, 14 days ago) |
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Hi I'm new here. Hi! I'm more familiair on shroomery actually...
I want to know whether and how people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction method?
The current technique I know is putting it in glass tube with hole on the bottom, add 150ml of 97% alcohol to it, let it drip, evaporate the alcohol, combine the residue with oil. I want to know whether it makes any sense to change that process with soxhlet (?)
Edited by Mediweed (09/29/25 01:10 PM)
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yoosername
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: Mediweed]
#873770 - 09/29/25 07:10 PM (10 months, 14 days ago) |
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If you’re just making RSO, you can soak the material in a jar then filter, no need for a fancy tube. The bigger problem with this method is etoh recovery, which can be accomplished with anything from a simple still to an expensive ass source turbo or similar device.
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Mediweed
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: yoosername]
#873772 - 09/30/25 12:31 AM (10 months, 14 days ago) |
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yoosername said:
If you’re just making RSO, you can soak the material in a jar then filter, no need for a fancy tube. The bigger problem with this method is etoh recovery, which can be accomplished with anything from a simple still to an expensive ass source turbo or similar device.
Thanks! Exactly the info I needed! I didn't know the term RSO, but that Rick Simpson Oil is what I made, yes 
I calculate I now evaporate about 5 euros of alcohol per made 10ml thc/cbd bottle, and it takes about an hour to evaporate and the alcohol flies off via the kitchen hood.
To save on costs and reuse the alcohol; would it make any economical and timesaving sense to buy a device like this one (where I then put the pyrex glass in) (that costs around 100 euros)? (assuming I will make about 50 bottles of 10ml):
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: Mediweed]
#873774 - 09/30/25 09:41 AM (10 months, 13 days ago) |
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I guess it depends on how much you make. I’ve heard mixed reviews on using water distillers for alcohol, but I imagine the ones built for alcohol are a bit more expensive. The pros use rotovaps, but that’s more for bulk production.
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: yoosername]
#873790 - 10/01/25 01:29 PM (10 months, 12 days ago) |
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yoosername said:
I guess it depends on how much you make. I’ve heard mixed reviews on using water distillers for alcohol, but I imagine the ones built for alcohol are a bit more expensive. The pros use rotovaps, but that’s more for bulk production.
Thanks.
I'll do a search on making DIY distiller to get the alcohol back.
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: Mediweed]
#874506 - 01/09/26 05:52 AM (7 months, 5 days ago) |
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I’ve found that products like thcv distillate make it easier to experiment with new formulas without jumping through hoops each time. The lab testing and steady quality help a lot if you’re planning tinctures or vape lines and don’t want any surprises down the road. The pricing range also gives some wiggle room depending on how big a batch you’re cooking up.
Edited by Deneoreeng (01/13/26 05:09 AM)
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Re: Do people use a soxhlet to extract thc (+other stuff) from leaves and flowers, and is it better than my current extraction? [Re: Mediweed]
#876670 - 07/14/26 12:49 PM (1 month, 5 days ago) |
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For reclaiming alcohol efficiently, I'd recommend checking out some simple still setups. They're cost-effective and can be a great DIY project. Another option is exploring products for these kinds of projects at https://www.smokeday.com, which I've personally had a positive experience with in terms of fast and discreet shipping. Sometimes you might find tools or accessories that can aid your distillation experiments.
Edited by viviantmccormick (08/09/26 12:21 PM)
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