We have gathered together information about methods of use, such as edibles, vaping dry herb, and specialist products such as concentrates, rosins and convenient pre-filled vape pen cartridges.
Information on alternatives to smoking for those who love to inhale
Information about edibles, sound advice and plenty of it
Concentrates and Speciality Extracts
Many people opt for concentrates as they allow users to consume a small amount and achieve the same effects as would be achieved by using a much larger amount of a product such as conventional flower. They can be consumed by vaporisation and do not need to be burned, which satisfies the needs of non smokers, while using a smaller quantity per administration can reduce the risk of creating too much of a smell.
Concentrates come in many different types, including:
Kief
Sometimes called pollen or dry sift, kief is made from the resin glands which are found on the cannabis flowers’ trichomes. The glands contain the cannabinoids and terpenes which bring a variety of effects and flavors to the different cannabis strains. Commonly, kief is used to produce hash, or alternatively, it can be collected and then sprinkled on dry herb for added potency.
Hash
Hash is made by compressing the plant’s resin. Powdery kief can be collected up and pressed together to make hash, or alternatively, a solvent such as ethanol or ice water can strip the plant of is cannabinoid filled crystals. While hash isn’t as potent as other forms of cannabis concentrate such as BHO, it is still in popular use around the globe. How to smoke concentrates like hash? Hash Pipe, hot knives, joint, bong.
BHO
BHO, otherwise known as butane hash oil, is extremely potent and is used for vaporizing or dabbing. The cannabinoids are extracted from the plant using butane which results in a sticky wax or which, when allowed to harden, results in a honeycomb or glasslike “shatter”. BHO has a high THC content of up to 80%, which makes it ideal for use by those who suffer from chronic pain. As BHO which has not been purged properly can contain small amounts of butane, it is essential to choose a BHO product which has been laboratory tested for its purity. This can be mixed with honey to produce honey oil.
CO2 Oil
This popular concentrate is made by using carbon dioxide and pressure to separate the plant material. Sometimes known as a process of supercritical fluid extraction, it makes an amber colored oil which can then be vaporized in a vape pen. It often comes in the form of a disposable cartridge in which CO2 oil is mixed with polypropylene glycol (PG) to give it a liquid consistency.
RSO
RSO or Rick Simpson Oil was invented in 2003 by Rick Simpson to treat his skin cancer. This product is made by soaking cannabis in isopropyl alcohol or naphtha to draw the therapeutic compounds from the plant itself and leaving a tar-like liquid once the solvent has fully evaporated. This form of concentrate can either be applied topically to the skin or administered orally.
Tinctures
Until cannabis oil was prohibited in 1937, the most commonly type of cannabis medication in the USA was tinctures. Tinctures are liquid concentrates which are produced through the process of alcohol extraction to pull out the beneficial cannabinoids in the plant. While applying a couple of drops below the tongue is often sufficient to relieve certain medical conditions, more can be applied as required completely safely. Tinctures are now available in several flavors and are a great choice for people who would prefer not to vape or smoke cannabis oil.
Concentrates come in many different types, including:
Kief
Sometimes called pollen or dry sift, kief is made from the resin glands which are found on the cannabis flowers’ trichomes. The glands contain the cannabinoids and terpenes which bring a variety of effects and flavors to the different cannabis strains. Commonly, kief is used to produce hash, or alternatively, it can be collected and then sprinkled on dry herb for added potency.
Hash
Hash is made by compressing the plant’s resin. Powdery kief can be collected up and pressed together to make hash, or alternatively, a solvent such as ethanol or ice water can strip the plant of is cannabinoid filled crystals. While hash isn’t as potent as other forms of cannabis concentrate such as BHO, it is still in popular use around the globe. How to smoke concentrates like hash? Hash Pipe, hot knives, joint, bong.
BHO
BHO, otherwise known as butane hash oil, is extremely potent and is used for vaporizing or dabbing. The cannabinoids are extracted from the plant using butane which results in a sticky wax or which, when allowed to harden, results in a honeycomb or glasslike “shatter”. BHO has a high THC content of up to 80%, which makes it ideal for use by those who suffer from chronic pain. As BHO which has not been purged properly can contain small amounts of butane, it is essential to choose a BHO product which has been laboratory tested for its purity. This can be mixed with honey to produce honey oil.
CO2 Oil
This popular concentrate is made by using carbon dioxide and pressure to separate the plant material. Sometimes known as a process of supercritical fluid extraction, it makes an amber colored oil which can then be vaporized in a vape pen. It often comes in the form of a disposable cartridge in which CO2 oil is mixed with polypropylene glycol (PG) to give it a liquid consistency.
RSO
RSO or Rick Simpson Oil was invented in 2003 by Rick Simpson to treat his skin cancer. This product is made by soaking cannabis in isopropyl alcohol or naphtha to draw the therapeutic compounds from the plant itself and leaving a tar-like liquid once the solvent has fully evaporated. This form of concentrate can either be applied topically to the skin or administered orally.
Tinctures
Until cannabis oil was prohibited in 1937, the most commonly type of cannabis medication in the USA was tinctures. Tinctures are liquid concentrates which are produced through the process of alcohol extraction to pull out the beneficial cannabinoids in the plant. While applying a couple of drops below the tongue is often sufficient to relieve certain medical conditions, more can be applied as required completely safely. Tinctures are now available in several flavors and are a great choice for people who would prefer not to vape or smoke cannabis oil.
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