# How to Make Homemade Cannabis Oil > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/homemade-cannabis-oil-recipe/ > **Published:** 2023-08-03T02:01:41-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-05T08:07:10-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** Learn the step-by-step homemade cannabis oil recipe for safe and effective infusion using cannabis flower and oil. Easy to follow and practical. --- Dietary Labels Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeCaffeine-FreeAlcohol-Free **Materials** -Medium Sauce-Pan -​Thermometer -Mesh-sieve or cheesecloth **Ingredients** -​6 grams [cannabis flower](https://cedclinic.com/high-potency-thc-dosing-cannabis-flower-25-thc-safety/) -2 cups oil (olive, coconut, canola or vegetable oil) **Directions** ​ ​1. Decarboxylate the cannabis - Heat the oven to 225°F. Spread cannabis buds out into an even layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven. ​Take care not to let the temperature go over 225°F and burn (if this happens, you can lose potency). - Bake for about 35–40 minutes, then remove from the oven and cool before grinding into a coarse powder. ​ - The decarboxylated cannabis will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months [2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the decarboxylated cannabis and cook, taking care not to let the temperature go over 200°F for about 45 minutes.](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [3. Remove from heat and let sit, undisturbed, for 10 minutes](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [4. Strain through a fine mesh-sieve set over a bowl. Press carefully with a spoon to extract as much oil as possible](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [*​The oil will keep for up to 6 weeks if covered and refrigerated.*](https://medium.com/plans?dimension=post_audio_button&postId=df7c390f66e7&source=upgrade_membership---post_audio_button----------------------------------) [This recipe is available for download HERE](https://www.cedclinic.com/uploads/1/3/0/4/130464926/canna-oil_recipe.pdf) *[Original recipe from Vice.com](https://www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/bm3em4/cannaoil)* [https://cedclinic.com/contact/](https://cedclinic.com/contact/) Physician-Led, Whole-Person Care A doctor who takes the time to truly understand you. Personal care that starts with listening and is guided by experience and ingenuity. 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