By Danny DeCota
Cannabis concentrates are cannabis products where the active elements are packed in a more concentrated form than they would be in the cannabis flower. Cannabis edibles and tinctures are concentrates but concentrates can also be smoked or vaped. Concentrates can be bought in stores or from those who operate from home. Also, it can be made at home. If you are on the market for these concentrates, this article will give you the information you need to make educated decisions:
Kinds of Cannabis Concentrates
Concentrates can be either extracts or non-extracts. Extracts are made using a solvent and are usually referred to as hash oil. Non-extract concentrates include rosin hash, hash, and kief. Extracts can be categorized based on solvents and consistency. Some solvent-based categories include BHO, PHO, CO2-based extraction, and alcohol-based extracts. Extract categories according to consistency include wax, sap, shatter, pull n’ snap, and budder. Achieving various consistencies can be done by varying the speed and conditions under which the extract cools during production. Consistency has little impact on the psychotropic or medicinal properties of cannabis extracts.
Concentrate Potency
Cannabis concentrates are known for being higher in THC than leading cannabis strains, offering more of an intoxicating punch. Also, they are richer in medicinal cannabinoids and terpenes, thus, improving the medical effects of cannabis. The greatest strength of cannabis concentrates is their potency. The first dab can be overwhelming to first-time users. This makes it important to start with small doses and proceed with caution.
How to Use Concentrates
There are many ways to consume cannabis concentrates. They can be baked into edibles, added to cannabis flower joints or bowls, or vaped or dabbed using vape pens. These pens are the most popular way to consume store-brought CO2 concentrates. They are simple to use and offer a milder, more manageable high. The best concentrates on the market can be vaporized using a hot nail. The vapor is inhaled through a type of repurposed bong called a dab rig. This is a very potent method and can take time to get used to. But, it’s imperative to get high-quality concentrates to get the desired effect.
Benefits of Using Cannabis Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates are much stronger than cannabis flower, ensuring stronger highs and more powerful medical effects. The active ingredients are not bundled up with so much plant material, making concentrates easier on the lungs. Also, concentrates last longer than regular bud, but you must store them properly.
