Cannabis Extracts

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What Are Cannabis Extracts

Cannabis extracts, often known as cannabis concentrates, are a highly potent form of cannabis made by extracting cannabinoids from the marijuana plant. In return, the extracts offer a much more intense high and a faster effect compared to the flower form of cannabis. Concentrates contain a higher percentage of THC cannabinoids and terpenes more so than your regular cannabis flower, which is why the benefits are more significant. Users can take a smaller amount of cannabis extracts to achieve their desired effects, making the concentrates a much more cost-effective option in the long run. Extracts can also be used in many different ways, the most common being vaping and dabbing, but also can be added to joints or even infused into foods and beverages.

Understanding Different Types of Cannabis Extracts

• Oils: Cannabis oils are versatile and can be consumed directly, in edibles, or used topically. They are often preferred for their ease of use and precise dosing.
• Waxes and Budders: These are softer, more pliable extracts that can be used in dabbing—a method of quickly vaporizing the concentrate at high temperatures.
• Shatter: Known for its glass-like transparency and brittle texture, shatter is a favorite for its purity and potent effects.
• Live Resin: Made from fresh, frozen cannabis plants to preserve terpenes and cannabinoids, live resin boasts a rich flavor profile and is highly sought after for vaping and dabbing.
• Rosin: Extracted using heat and pressure without the use of solvents, rosin is a purer form of concentrate that appeals to health-conscious users.
• Kief: This simplest form of cannabis concentrate consists of the tiny, sticky crystals that cover the cannabis flower, which can be used directly or pressed into hash.