I am a caregiver in Michigan and am currently treating a cancer patient with simpson oil, at no cost to him. I have made the oil quite a few times now. I only use premium bud to make the oil. I soak/wash the buds with 99% Iso for at least 20 minutes, if not a couple of hours. I purchase the 99% Iso at Meijer, sometimes you have to ask for it at the counter. The buds were manicured before soaking. I prefer to soak it a bit longer because there are compounds other than THC in the buds that have medicinal qualities which help with inflamation. If I were just making the oil for recreational vaping, then I would wash 20 minutes or less, just for taste purposes. When the oil is made right, just an amount the size of a cooked piece of rice can keep one medicated for 8-hours or longer when ingesting. Having been on the oil for months has been quite a trip. It is not like smoking marijuana. The oil is so much more potent, it is in an entirely different category. It is pretty strange waking up in the morning stoned. For medicinal use, the oil is the only way to go IMO. When vaping the oil, the effects are similar to smoking mj. Ingesting the oil is much more potent. If you ask me, it is more efficient to make and use the oil vs. smoking buds. I only grow indoors, 100% organic, no pesticides, no chemicals, period.
One negative thing I can say about the oil is after using it for a long time, it is not that easy to stop using it. The only other bad thing is, it is very easy to take too much.
Here is a picture of my last batch of oil. It took approximately 9 oz of premium bud to produce. I used four different strains. I recommend using more than one strain when making a batch of oil.
I have purchased my syringes online. They usually come from a pet supply store. Be sure to search for a 2-tsp syringe with cap. I also get 1-cc syringes for the small, extra amounts and for samples to my patients.
I highly recommend this vaporizer for vaping simpson oil. Essential Eclipse Vape.
Here is a picture of one of the plants that was used in making my oil This is a Dr. Atomic Blueberry Jam, grown indoors.
Just a note: Until you get real good at cooking off the Iso in the rice cooker, it will most likely take 6-12 hours to finish off the process using the coffee cup warmer.
I hope this is helpful for you.