LĒVO II and LĒVO Lux come with three settings: Activate, Dry and Infuse. Let’s dive in and understand a bit more about the Activate - or Decarboxylation - cycle, and where & when to use it.
Flower is the only ingredient that needs to be Activated, or decarbed.
If you’re infusing medicinal hemp flower, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the two primary compounds found in your botanical ingredients. They’re generally inactive in raw plant material and need to be “activated” through a process of heating before any psychoactive effects can be felt.
Activation removes the acid, or the “A” molecule, by releasing a carbon atom from a carbon chain. This can only be achieved through heat and time. With all LĒVO machines, we recommend our default setting of 240°F / 116°C for 30 minutes, or 45 min for LĒVO C.
Simply pack your Herb Pod with dry flower broken into chunky pea-sized pieces (making sure to leave room for air to circulate), set your Activate cycle and relax (remember: this is a dry cycle - no oil or butter should be added until you begin infusing!). Once finished, add your oil or butter to infuse.
Keep in mind, activating is optional and only for flower. If you’d like to minimize or skip the psychoactive component of flower, skip the Activate cycle and go straight to Infuse.
Happy Activating!
Please Note: The time it takes LĒVO to Warm Up to your set temperature can vary significantly, depending on factors like altitude, your cycle settings, and the type of ingredients you are using. Unlike a kitchen oven’s larger exposed heating coils, the LEVO uses an insulated laboratory heat-plate that heats from beneath the reservoir, so please allow a range of approximately 15-30 minutes to reach your set cycle temperature.
20 comments
Christopher Rhinehart
Im making a batch with grape seed oil keeping it in liquid form in a jar. How long does it need to activate and infuse? Also should it be stored in the fridge? Thanks for everything you guys do!! ❤️
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Christpher,
What a fantastic choice — grape seed oil is amazing for infusions! 🍇 It has a light, neutral flavor and a high smoke point making it incredibly versatile! Here are our recommended settings:
Activate Cycle (Decarboxylation) 🌿
- Temperature: 240°F (115°C) – Time: 30 minutesMake sure your flower is fully dried before activating for the best results! Start at 30 minutes and if you’d like a more thorough activation you can push it to 40 minutes — just avoid going beyond that to prevent potency degradation.
Infuse Cycle
- Temperature: 185°F – 200°F (71°C – 82°C) – Time: 5 hoursStorage 🫙 Yes, absolutely store it in the fridge! Grape seed oil has a relatively shorter shelf life compared to other oils, so keeping your infused oil refrigerated will help preserve its potency and freshness. It should keep well for up to 2-3 months refrigerated. You can also add a small amount of Vitamin E oil to help extend shelf life!
Pro Tips 🌿
- Adding a small amount of lecithin before infusing can help improve absorption and potency. – Check out our Time & Temp Calculator at levooil.com/pages/levo-calculator-app for additional personalized guidance!We hope your batch turns out absolutely incredible — happy infusing! 🎉
Christopher Rhinehart
I have the levo 2 plus I’m using flower and mct oil for tinctures how long should I activate and how long and temperature to infusion? Thank you for everything you guys do!! 🙏🙏 Very grateful this is a blessing
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hey there! LOVE that you’re enjoying infusing with us. 😎 We recommend activating at 240°F for 30 minutes and infusing for 5 hours at 170°F. You can also find time/temp recommendations using our free calculator at https://levooil.com/pages/calculator. Have a great day!
Christopher Rhinehart
I have the levo 2 plus I’m using flower and mct oil for tinctures how long should I activate and how long and temperature to infusion? Thank you for everything you guys do!! 🙏🙏 Very grateful this is a blessing
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi Christopher,
Thank you so much for the kind words — messages like yours truly make our day and remind us why we love what we do! We are so happy to be part of your journey! 💚
Great news — flower and MCT Oil is one of our favorite combinations for tinctures and you are going to love the results! Here are our recommended settings for your LĒVO II+:
Activate Cycle (Decarboxylation) • Temperature: 240°F (116°C) • Time: 30 minutes
This step is essential as it activates the compounds in your flower before infusing.
Infuse Cycle • Temperature: 170°F (71°C) • Time: 5 hours
MCT Oil is an excellent carrier for tinctures as it absorbs beautifully and has no taste or smell of its own, allowing the full flavor and potency of your flower to shine through.
Pro Tips 🌿 • Make sure your flower is fully dried before activating for the best results. • You can also check out our Time & Temp Calculator at levooil.com/pages/levo-calculator-app for additional personalized guidance. • Adding a small amount of lecithin to your MCT Oil can also help with absorption and potency!
We hope your first batch turns out absolutely amazing, Christopher! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions along the way — we are always here and rooting for you! 🎉
DONALD M DUNSON
Can you run the infusin, after decarb and cooling, without heat. For instance infuse milk or cream?
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
Hi there! The infusion cycle will require heat.
Michael Goldberg
Just used my levo II for the first time. Looking forward to tasting the results. Just wondering, what would the effect be on the flower to decarb 240 for 60 minutes? Also only using at bed time and looking to increase cbn. Please advise, thanks
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LEVO Oil Infusion, Inc. replied:
We recommend sticking to 240°F for 30 minutes for best results!
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