Decarboxylation
The decarboxylation process removes this extra molecule and opens up the THC and CBD compounds to attach to cell receptors. decarboxylation is a process that activates your hemp, making it active by removing the naturally occurring carboxyl group from cannabinoids and allowing it to interact with the cell receptors of your endocannabinoid system. This interaction is what causes you to get “high” when using plants with a high THC content and relaxed when using plants with a high CBD content.
Preserving terpenes is an important part of the decarboxylation process and is one of the main reasons why the decarboxylation processes should be conducted at lower temperatures. While both THC and CBD begin to evaporate at temperatures of around 300°F
For the perfect result, preheat your oven to 180F this is the ideal temperature for the release of terpenes. As a rough guide, you should bake half an ounce of cannabis for approximately 30-40 minutes and adjust the time accordingly if you are baking more or less. Make sure you keep an eye on it or set a timer. Trust me, you don’t want it to burn!
Alternatively, if you are really in a rush, you can also cook it for 10-15 minutes at 260°F, but once again, the slower the process, the better the product.
