Hello, everyone!

Here at Trove Cannabis, we want all our customers to be comfortable and informed when it comes to their cannabis purchasing options, and with that in mind we’ve decided to make a series of educational blog posts to help our customers who may be new to cannabis consumption!

For this week, we’ve compiled a “Glossary of Cannabis Terms” and their definitions, which seems like a good place to start our educational series.

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Glossary of Cannabis Terms

Cannabis: Otherwise known as cannabis, weed, or pot, cannabis generally refers to the flower of the plants cannabis indica and cannabis sativa.

Cannabinoids: A class of diverse chemical compounds that are found in the cannabis plant. Most notable are THC and CBD.

THC: Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol is the chemical name of the primary cannabinoid that produces the psychoactive effect in cannabis flower, usually shortened to THC.

THC-A: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid is the precursor to THC. It’s found in the raw and live cannabis plant, and is non psychoactive. However, when enough heat, light, and/or pressure is applied, THC-A ‘decarboxylates’ to become THC.

CBD: Cannabidiol is the other primary cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. It tends to have a relaxing effect, and is said to have many medical applications.

Indica: Cannabis flower or oil harvested from the various strains of the cannabis indica plant. Indica plants tend to be shorter and bushier, with larger flower buds. Indica strains tend to provide relaxation and calming effects when consumed.

Sativa: Cannabis flower or oil harvested from the various strains of the cannabis sativa plant. Sativa plants tend to be taller, with smaller but more numerous flower buds. Sativa strains tend to provide an energy boost and lift the mood, and many also provide focus and creativity.

Hybrid: Cannabis flower or oil harvested from hybridized cannabis plants. Hybrids come in a huge variety, and can be indica-dominant, sativa-dominant, or balanced between the two.

Edibles: Food or drink products that have been infused with cannabis oil. Edibles can take up to two hours to take effect, and tend to last significantly longer than other methods of consumption.

Kief: The term ‘kief’ refers to the crystals of resin on the cannabis flower, which is extracted typically by grinding or sifting the dried flower.

Trichomes: The tiny crystalline ‘hairs’ on the cannabis flower, which house the majority of the resin found in the flower, as well as the primary ‘location’ of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Decarboxylation: A chemical reaction that removes naturally occuring CO2 molecules from cannabinoids, primarily used to turn non psychoactive THC-A into the psychoactive THC.

Terpenes: A class of organic compounds found in cannabis plants, that provide each strain its unique taste and smell.

Concentrates or “Dabs”: Highly concentrated oils extracted from cannabis flower via a variety of methods, consumed primarily with the use of a “dab rig”. Concentrates provide a significantly stronger effect than standard methods of consumption, such as smoking.

Dab Rig: A type of glass bong that uses a super-heated nail to instantly vaporize concentrates, which are then inhaled. A process generally referred to as “dabbing”.

Rosin: A concentrated oil extracted from dried cannabis flower or kief via heat and pressure. Generally considered a ‘safer’ option, as it is extracted without any chemical solvents.

Live Resin: A concentrated oil extracted from fresh or flash-frozen cannabis flower via heat and pressure. Since the original product is fresher, live resin tends to preserve more terpenes and have a “fresher” taste.

CO2 Oil: A concentrated oil extracted from dried flower or kief, using a process that involves highly concentrated carbon dioxide. The CO2 is then removed from the final product, leaving concentrated cannabis oil.

BHO: Butane Hash Oil is a concentrated oil extracted from dried cannabis flower, using butane as a solvent to extract the THC and CBD-rich oil from the plant. Once extracted, the butane is removed from the final product, leaving an oil that is safe for consumption. This method tends to be cheaper to produce, but can be highly dangerous and is best left to professionals with the proper equipment.

Trove: A store of valuable items or delightful things. “The museum’s trove of antique treasures.”

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