Wondering what to do with cannabis stems?
Don’t throw them away.
While you don’t want to smoke stems – hello headaches – there are plenty of other uses for them.
Get the most out of your stash and reduce waste by putting your stems to good use.
Here are 7 surprising uses of cannabis stems.
Unwind after a long day with a hot cup of cannabis stem tea.
Infusing tea is one of the quickest and easiest ways to use cannabis stems.
To maximize your cannabinoid intake, incorporate a high-fat liquid like coconut oil or half & half.
Are you a fan of cannabis butter?
Then you will love stem butter.
The process is very similar to making butter with flower; you just need enough stems.
You will need at least ¼ oz of stems or more.
Keep in mind stem butter is far less potent than regular cannabis butter.
Stems contain some THC. However, it is minimal in comparison to flower or trim.
Do not expect strong psychoactive effects.
However, stem butter is a great option for milder cannabis-infused dishes
Here’s another interesting thing you can do with cannabis stems.
Stop excess paper waste by making stem paper.
While making a deckle is the most challenging part of papermaking, it’s easier than you think!
A simple way to make a deckle is by stretching nylon stockings over a wooden frame.
Did you know you could make cannabis tinctures using stems?
You just need a Mason jar and a high-percentage grain alcohol like Everclear to get started.
Hemp wick is popular among health-conscious cannabis consumers who want to avoid harmful butane flames from lighters.
But did you know that you could be making hemp wick from cannabis stems?
In fact, the process only takes a few minutes at most.
Voila! Your cannabis stem wick is ready to use.
Cannabis stems can easily be converted to hash oil.
That’s it!
It’s important to mention though that stem resin is less potent than flower.
However, it’s perfectly suitable for cooking, consuming, or using topically.
Swap out toxic lotions and creams for natural cannabis topicals.
Cannabis stems can be used for making lotions or balms.
You will only need coconut oil, olive oil, and beeswax to get started.
Make any recipe your own by adding essential oils like peppermint or lavender for extra soothing relief.
– This article was originally posted at Green Flower
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