Oklahoma is known for having some of the toughest marijuana laws in the country.
It’s no small irony that when it comes to the medical use of marijuana a Tulsa man has invented a process that could be a breakthrough.
It all began with a few experiments.
“We’ve got a bottle that’s got some glycerin in it in both instances and a little shot glass with some hemp oil. And what we’re going to do is add a little bit of our Secret sauce. Just a little bit said Chip Paul.
At this point, he can’t reveal what’s in the brown bottle.
Paul is the head of Oklahomans for Health.
He was frequently in the public eye this year, pushing the petition effort to put medical marijuana to a statewide vote.
While that fell short he’s done anything but throw in the towel.
He’s also the CEO of Palm Beach Vapors, based in Tulsa, with stores in multiple states.
He started experimenting with ways to create a healthier base for the juices that go into e-cigarettes, a base without propylene glycol.
“Propylene glycol is far healthier than smoking, but it’s still kind of the bad guy in the base, so we’re always trying to look at ways to get rid of the propylene glycol,” said Paul.
And now he’s done it with a patent-pending recipe of glycerin, hemp oil and his secret sauce.
It turns out his invention could be a game changer in a state with a governor adamantly opposed to pot.
“As governor, I am not for legalizing marijuana in Oklahoma, nor am I for legalizing medical marijuana in the state of Oklahoma,” said Gov. Mary Fallin previously.
However Fallin is for legalizing the medical use of a type of marijuana oil, rich in a chemical called cannabidiol or CBD. That’s because the main psychoactive ingredient in pot, THC, can be kept so low it could never make anyone high.
Meantime, with the election just a few days away Fallin’s opponent, Joe Dorman told FOX23 he’s willing to allow a broader use of medical marijuana if the science convinces him it could help people.
“My dad was in constant pain from a back injury that left him permanently disabled. We have to look at those opportunities. I’m willing to listen,” said Dorman.
In any case, the level of THC is key.
While the medical marijuana industry is rapidly growing outside of Oklahoma this Tulsan is convinced his creation, a food-safe, long-lasting cannabis suspension with the consistency of cough syrup, provides a better way to fine-tune the concentration of THC depending on the patient’s needs.
You could drink it or vape it. Either way Chip Paul believes this will give Oklahoma’s political leaders the comfort level to move in this direction.
“It’s very clear this is a needed thing and it has huge implications in the market,” said Paul.
Oklahoman's invention to aid medical marijuana use
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