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Glossary of Cannabis Terms

Welcome to our Glossary of Cannabis Terms, your go-to resource for decoding the language of the cannabis world. Explore an extensive collection of terms related to strains, consumption methods, and the vibrant culture surrounding marijuana. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this glossary will elevate your understanding of all things cannabis. Browse through and expand your knowledge of the terminology that shapes the cannabis experience.

Balanced Hybrid

A balanced Hybrid strain contains approximately a 50/50 balance of Indica and Sativa. Thus, it impacts both the mind and body, and provides an overall balanced effect.

Bowl  

A bowl is the part of a pipe that holds the cannabis. If it is attached to a water pipe or bong, it can be removed and cleaned separately.

Boveda 

We add a BOVEDA Humidity Pack into the packaging to ensure that the product maintains a perfect 62% humidity. This humidity level is ideal for Cannabis.

Bubbler   

Bubblers are portable, single-piece devices that fall into the water pipes category. They have a mouthpiece, bowl, stem, and a chamber for holding water. This design cools the smoke, and provides a smooth hit.

Budder 

Budder is a type of THC-rich cannabis concentrate. It gets its name from the consistency of the final product, which resembles soft butter (or peanut butter).

Carb Cap  

A carb cap helps create a restricted airflow so you can vaporize the cannabis concentrate more efficiently in a cannabis dab rig.

CBD 

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most prevalent and active occurring compound found in the resinous flower of the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD has no psychoactive effect. CBD encourages the release of endocannabinoids by interacting with the human Endocannabinoid System.

Crumble 

Cannabis crumble is a type of cannabis concentrate known for its unique texture and high levels of THC. This extract has a honeycomb-like texture and you can crumble it with your hands. You can be smoke, vape, or dab crumble.

Dab Mat

Users place a dab mat underneath a dab rig to protect the surface from any residue that may drip off the dab nail.

Dab Tool 

Dab Tools are instruments that you use to pick up a portion of cannabis extract, such as wax or shatter. Then, you can apply it to a heated surface of an oil rig. An important factor for a dab tool is that it is heat-resistant, so it doesn’t melt or degrade when you dab on a hot surface. Additionally, the materials used should not alter the flavor or composition of the concentrate.

Distillate

Producers create Cannabis Distillate by distilling cannabinoids to create a concentrate from plant matter. This production technique creates a cannabis extract with almost pure molecular level, which is why it is nicknamed “The Pure.” Since Cannabis THC Distillate doesn’t have a taste or scent, consumers can consume it in almost any form. People often use distillate as a base ingredient in many edibles and vape cartridges.

Diamonds

Diamonds, which are crystalline versions of isolated THCA, are considered the “holy grail” of potency, often containing 99.96% pure THCA. THCA is a cannabinoid acid found in raw and live cannabis plants and is the substance from which THC is derived when heated. In sauce, diamonds are the crystal structures that form at the bottom of the container. Cannabis Diamonds may also refer to the crystalline structures left over after Terp Sauce has been removed from the initial sauce mixture. Usually, these diamonds are coated in residual sauce.

Edible

Cannabis-infused food/drink product called Edible contains cannabinoids, particularly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Extract

Processing the cannabis flower into a concentrated form produces solid or liquid cannabis extracts, which can be ingested or inhaled.

Flowers

The cannabis plant contains cannabinoids and terpenes in its smokable part called flowers. When you smoke the flower, you get high and receive the health benefits. Female cannabis plants produce these flowers, which growers must dry before consumption.

Full-Spectrum

Full spectrum refers to a cannabis oil or product that maintains the complete profile of the cannabis plant. These products contain various cannabinoids such as THC, THCa, CBD, CBDa, CBG, and CBN, along with terpenes and other compounds like flavonoids, proteins, phenols, sterols, and esters. High-quality full spectrum CBD products typically have a high CBD content with only trace amounts of minor cannabinoids and minimal THC (less than 0.3%).

Hashish 

You create Hashish by collecting and compressing the resin glands (trichomes, also called “kief”) produced by cannabis flowers, forming them into sticks, blocks, or balls.

Hash Oil

Hash oil is a thick resinous oil, which producers extract from cannabis using a solvent. Users can ingest, smoke, or vaporize hash oil.

Hybrid

Breeders position hybrids somewhere between the indica-sativa spectrum, depending on the traits they inherit from their parent strains. In many cases, a strain will dominantly exhibit either Indica or Sativa characteristics.

Indica

Indica strains generally induce a profound sense of body relaxation due to their higher CBD levels. Patients seeking relief from symptoms such as chronic pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, nausea, appetite stimulation, and sleep deprivation find Indica strains ideal. Smoking Indica bud produces a robust physical body high, inducing sleepiness or a ‘couch-locked’ sensation, providing deep relaxation. Many believe that Indica strains physically sedate, making them perfect for unwinding with a movie or as a bedtime nightcap.

Kief

People commonly use the term “kief” to describe the sticky, powder-like crystals harvested from the marijuana flower, which can generate a more intense high. To make kief, separate the trichomes containing the marijuana plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes from the rest of the cannabis flower. Due to its higher potency compared to the cannabis flower, you need less of it to experience the desired effects.

Live Resin

Live resin is a concentrate cannabis oil, like wax or shatter, that has been extracted from fresh flowers to preserve important compounds known as terpenes. This preservation results in a cleaner, more potent, and highly flavorful concentrate. The process of producing live resin involves freezing newly harvested cannabis at subcritical temperatures before and during the extraction process. While live resin shares a higher THC content with other concentrates, it is not the THC percentage that makes this concentrate unique.

During the curing process, as much as 60 percent of a plant’s terpene content can be lost. Shock freezing a freshly harvested plant immediately prevents terpenes and cannabinoids from degrading.

Moon Rocks (Doc’s Rocks) 

Moon Rocks consist of a mixture of flower, concentrate, and kief, offering high potency. Consumers should consume Moon Rocks mindfully. Avoid grinding Moon Rocks, whether in your grinder or between your fingers, as it risks losing kief to the grinder’s teeth or melting onto your fingers. Instead of crumbling or grinding, the recommended method is to slice small sections off the rock using small scissors, a sharp knife, or a razor.

King Tuts Doc’s Rocks share a similar construction to moon rocks. However, DOC’S ROCKS are specifically made with Gorilla Glue Smalls Flower, dipped in distillate, and then rolled in bubble hash.

Sativa 

Known for its cerebral high, sativa provides an enhanced and elevated feeling. Sativas tend to deliver invigorating, uplifting cerebral effects that pair well with physical activity, social gatherings, and creative projects.

Shatter

Cannabis shatter, a special type of BHO (Butane Hash Oil), ranks among the highest THC concentrates, reaching purity levels close to 90%. Typically appearing as a beautiful sheet of golden-brown glass, resembling honey and varying in transparency, shatter has a consistency described as thick honey when warm and hard candy when cold. Dropped or tapped, the sheet shatters. Depending on the texture, shatter is occasionally referred to by other names such as “sap” or “pull n snap.”

Smalls

Cannabis smalls are the smaller, more affordable versions of their larger counterparts. Named for the size of the buds, similar to popped kernels at the movie theatre, they are sold at a discounted price due to their less pristine appearance compared to full-price buds. Producers and dispensaries often sell smalls to avoid wasting any product.

Sugar Wax

Sugar wax is a cannabis concentrate with a full flavour and a slightly grainy texture.

Terpenes 

Terpenes, the essential oils of plants, specifically refer to fragrant organic hydrocarbons that contribute to the plant’s aromatic diversity. Chocolope Kush, for example, offers a chocolate scent, while Lemon Sour Diesel embodies the fragrance of lemon.

Terpenes, not exclusive to cannabis, are abundant in nature. In cannabis, trichomes, the sticky, mushroom-shaped, oil-producing glands covering leaves and buds, produce terpenes. These trichomes act as a defense mechanism by generating fragrant terpenes that repel insects and animals, aiding cannabis enthusiasts in making informed choices between strains and understanding potential physiological effects.

While often associated with a plant’s aroma, terpene molecules also benefit human health, proving to have medical value comparable to well-known compounds like THC and CBD. With antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, terpenes act as powerful antioxidants, analgesics, and anti-inflammatories. Moreover, they can modulate the effects of THC and other chemicals interacting with the endocannabinoid system in the body.

Terp Sauce

Terp Sauce preserves the natural terpenes of the cannabis plant more effectively than other extraction methods. Terpenes, volatile molecules with relatively low boiling points, can evaporate during certain extraction techniques. Fortunately, Terp Sauce utilizes a preservation technique, resulting in a highly aromatic end product.

THC 

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the 113 chemical compounds exclusive to the plant genus Cannabis, known as cannabinoids, is the chemical responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects and induces the feeling of being high.

Vape Battery

The core part of any vaporizer is a vape battery, providing the power required to heat the coil. The battery supplies power, the coil heats the herb, wax, or liquid, resulting in the formation of vapor.

Vape Cart

Small cartridges pre-filled with a gram or half-gram of concentrated cannabis oil (commonly THC and CBD) are vape cartridges. These cartridges are used with vape pens and other types of batteries to inhale the vape smoke, producing the effects of cannabis.

Vape Pen

Vape pens, designed specifically to vaporize cannabis distillates and oils, resemble traditional pens due to their compact design. A vape pen comprises two pieces: a battery and a cartridge.

Vaporizer

A weed vaporizer, a device utilizing a heating element, brings some form of cannabis—whether flower or concentrate—to the vaporization point instead of the combustion point.

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