Methods and compositions of cannabis extracts

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method is provided for obtaining an extract from a cannabis plant for medical uses. In one embodiment, a method for obtaining an extract from a cannabis plant for medical uses is provided. The method comprises (a) providing cannabis flower trimmings with trichome material, (b) providing clean, cold water to at least cover cannabis the cannabis flower trimmings, (c) agitating the mixture of cannabis flower trimmings and water (d) soaking the cannabis flower trimming in cold water for at least one minute, (e) removing the trichome material from the water and (f) drying the trichome material to contain no more than 10% total water weight.

1 . A method comprising:
 a. providing  cannabis  flower trimmings with trichome material;   b. providing clean, cold water to the  cannabis  flower trimmings with trichome material;   c. agitating the mixture of  cannabis  flower trimmings and water,   d. soaking the  cannabis  flower trimming in cold water for a sufficient time to allow at least some of the trichomes to separate from the  cannabis  flower trimmings;   e. removing the trichome material from the water; and   f. drying the trichome material to contain no more than 10% total water weight.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , the method further comprising;
 heating the dried  cannabis  flower trimmings to at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 15 minutes.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , the method further comprising;
 adding a water-soluble organic compound to the ground up or pulverized sieved  cannabis  flower trimmings to create a paste;   adding a cream to the paste until the paste is smooth ointment; and   processing the ointment through an ointment mill until the ointment is evenly colored.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 adding the whole  cannabis  plant extract to a lipophilic compound or equivalent carrying agent.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 providing the extract or ointment to a mammal to treat arthritis in a mammal.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 providing the extract or ointment to a mammal to treat pain in a mammal.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 providing the extract or ointment to a mammal to treat tendonitis in a mammal.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 providing the extract or ointment to a mammal to treat inflammation in a mammal.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 providing the extract or ointment to a mammal to treat vomiting in a mammal.   
     
     
         10 . A method comprising:
 a. providing  cannabis  flower trimmings with trichome material;   b. providing clean, cold water to at least cover the  cannabis  flower trimmings;   c. agitating the mixture of  cannabis  flower trimmings and water,   d. soaking the  cannabis  flower trimming in cold water for a sufficient time to allow at least some of the trichomes to separate from the  cannabis  flower trimmings;   e. removing the trichome material from the water; and   f. placing the trichomes into a fine mesh sieve and pressing the trichomes through the fine mesh sieve onto a flat surface and spreading the trichromes as thinly as possible on the flat surface;   h. drying and curing the trichomes in a cool, dry, dark environment for at least 1 week; and   i. grading and separating the trichomes into high- and low-purity sections, wherein the trichomes in the high-purity sections are ready for medical use.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 claiming that the ointment reduces the effects of nausea or vomiting in the mammal.   
     
     
         12 . A method comprising:
 a. adding  cannabis  flower trimmings to ice water to at least cover the  cannabis  flower trimmings, wherein the  cannabis  flower trimmings contain trichomes;   b. soaking and agitating the  cannabis  flower trimmings in the ice water for a sufficient time to allow at least some of the trichomes to separate from the  cannabis  flower trimmings;   c. filtering the ice water mixture obtained in step b through a series of mesh screens of progressively smaller mesh and discarding the plant material that collects on the first mesh screen and removing the trichomes that collect on the remaining screens;   d. placing the trichomes into a fine mesh sieve and pressing the trichomes through the fine mesh sieve onto a flat surface and spreading the trichromes as thinly as possible on the flat surface;   e. drying and curing the trichomes in a cool, dry, dark environment for at least 2 weeks;   f. pulverizing or grinding up the trichomes and adding a sufficient amount of cream thereto to produce said topical ointment.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 claiming that the composition does not create psychedelic effects associated with tetrahydrocannabinol.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the composition is provided as a topical ointment or gel. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further contains a lipophilic compound. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further contains a lipophilic compound which acts as a carrier agent for the composition and penetrates the skin of the mammal. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further contains glycerin. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further contains a lipophilic cream. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition further contains a water soluble organic compound. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition primarily affects or binds to the CB2 receptor sites and CB 1 pns receptors of the mammal.