BIRCH+FOG Cannabis Glossary

Valerian

Index Valerian in Cannabis Products Understanding Valerian Pharmacology Synergistic Mechanisms Formulation Strategies Clinical Applications Safety [...]

Water-soluble

Index Water-Soluble Cannabis Technology Solubilization Technologies Formulation Methods Bioavailability Enhancement Product Applications Quality Control Market [...]

Xanthan

Index Xanthan Gum in Cannabis Understanding Xanthan Properties Formulation Applications Stability Enhancement Processing Considerations Regulatory [...]

Terpene Profile

Index Terpene Profile in Cannabis Understanding Terpene Chemistry Analytical Characterization Biological Effects Cultivation Influences Processing [...]

Theanine

Index Theanine in Cannabis Products Understanding L-Theanine Synergistic Mechanisms Formulation Strategies Clinical Applications Safety Considerations [...]

Tocopherol

Index Tocopherol in Cannabis Products Understanding Tocopherol Chemistry Antioxidant Mechanisms Formulation Applications Stability Enhancement Safety [...]

Transdermal

Index Transdermal Cannabis Delivery Skin Penetration Science Formulation Technologies Product Development Clinical Applications Performance Optimization [...]

Propylene

Index Propylene in Cannabis Products Understanding Propylene Glycol Formulation Applications Extraction and Processing Safety Profile [...]

Ratio

Index Ratio in Cannabis Products Understanding Cannabinoid Ratios Therapeutic Applications Formulation Strategies Testing and Verification [...]

Sublingual Absorption

Index Sublingual Absorption in Cannabis Physiological Mechanisms Formulation Considerations Product Development Clinical Applications Quality Assurance [...]

Synergy

Index Synergy in Cannabis Products Understanding Cannabis Synergy Cannabinoid Interactions Terpene Contributions Formulation Applications Research [...]

Pharmacokinetics

Index Cannabis Pharmacokinetics Overview Absorption Patterns Distribution Characteristics Metabolism Pathways Elimination Processes Factors Affecting Pharmacokinetics [...]

Piperine

Index Piperine in Cannabis Products Bioenhancement Mechanisms Synergistic Effects Formulation Strategies Dosing Considerations Safety Profile [...]

Polyethylene

Index Polyethylene in Cannabis Products Understanding Polyethylene Chemistry Applications in Cannabis Industry Manufacturing and Processing [...]

Onset

Index Understanding Cannabis Onset Factors Affecting Onset Time Route of Administration Formulation Impact Individual Variability [...]

Patches

Index Cannabis Transdermal Patches Patch Technology Fundamentals Types of Cannabis Patches Formulation Challenges Clinical Applications [...]

PEG

Index PEG in Cannabis Products Understanding PEG Chemistry Applications in Formulation Solubilization Properties Safety Considerations [...]

Pharmacodynamics

Index Cannabis Pharmacodynamics Overview Receptor Mechanisms Cannabinoid Receptor Signaling Non-Cannabinoid Targets Dose-Response Relationships Tolerance and [...]

Microdose

Index Understanding Cannabis Microdosing Therapeutic Rationale Dosing Guidelines Product Formulations Biphasic Effects Clinical Applications Consumer [...]

Nano

Index Understanding Nano Cannabis Nanotechnology Principles Production Methods Bioavailability Enhancement Product Applications Quality Considerations Safety [...]

Nanoemulsified

Index Understanding Nanoemulsified Cannabis Emulsion Science Fundamentals Manufacturing Technologies Stability and Characterization Performance Benefits Formulation [...]

Narrow-spectrum

Index Understanding Narrow-Spectrum Cannabis Defining Narrow-Spectrum Production Techniques Targeted Cannabinoid Profiles Therapeutic Applications Quality Control [...]

Maltodextrin

Index Maltodextrin in Cannabis Properties and Characteristics Encapsulation Applications Powder Conversion Technology Formulation Benefits Quality [...]

MCT

Index MCT Oil in Cannabis Chemical Composition Bioavailability Benefits Formulation Advantages Manufacturing Applications Safety Profile [...]

Melatonin

Index Melatonin-Cannabis Combinations Sleep Science Synergies Mechanism Interactions Formulation Strategies Dosing Considerations Safety and Efficacy [...]

Metabolite

Index Understanding Cannabis Metabolites Primary Metabolic Pathways Active vs Inactive Metabolites 11-Hydroxy-THC Detection and Testing [...]

Lecithin

Index Lecithin in Cannabis Products Understanding Lecithin Chemistry Types and Sources Emulsification Properties Bioavailability Enhancement [...]

Lipophilic

Index Understanding Lipophilic Properties Cannabinoid Lipophilicity Formulation Implications Absorption and Distribution Delivery System Design Overcoming [...]

Lozenges

Index Cannabis Lozenges Overview Formulation Science Manufacturing Processes Absorption Mechanisms Dosing and Effects Quality Considerations [...]

Glycerin

Index Glycerin in Cannabis Products Properties and Benefits Extraction Applications Formulation Uses Tincture Production Safety [...]

Hempseed

Index Hempseed in Cannabis Products Nutritional Profile Hempseed Oil Applications Protein and Fiber Benefits Formulation [...]

Hydrophilic

Index Understanding Hydrophilic Properties Hydrophilic Ingredients in Cannabis Formulation Challenges Emulsification Strategies Delivery System Applications [...]

Isolate

Index Understanding Cannabis Isolates Production Methods Purity and Characterization Applications and Benefits Limitations and Considerations [...]

Excipient

Index Understanding Cannabis Excipients Role of Excipients Common Excipient Categories Fillers and Diluents Binding and [...]

Fast-acting

Index Understanding Fast-Acting Cannabis Technologies Behind Rapid Onset Nanoemulsion Delivery Systems Sublingual and Buccal Routes [...]

First-pass Metabolism

Index Understanding First-Pass Metabolism Hepatic Metabolism Pathways Impact on Cannabinoids THC to 11-Hydroxy-THC Strategies to [...]

Fractionated

Index Understanding Fractionated Cannabis Fractionation Technologies Distillation Methods Chromatographic Separation Product Applications Quality Considerations Market [...]

Curing

Index Understanding Cannabis Curing The Science of Curing Chemical Transformations Curing Methods and Techniques Environmental [...]

Emulsifier

Index Emulsifiers in Cannabis Products Understanding Emulsification Science Types of Cannabis Emulsifiers Natural vs Synthetic [...]

Emulsion

Index Understanding Cannabis Emulsions Types of Cannabis Emulsions Nanoemulsion Technology Microemulsion Systems Formulation Science Stability [...]

Enteric Coating

Index Enteric Coating in Cannabis Understanding Enteric Technology Polymer Systems and Materials Benefits for Cannabis [...]

Carrier

Index Understanding Cannabis Carriers Types of Carrier Systems Oil-Based Carriers Water-Soluble Carriers Carrier Selection Criteria [...]

Carrageenan

Index Carrageenan in Cannabis Products Understanding Carrageenan Properties Types and Applications Formulation Benefits Stability Enhancement [...]

Curcumin

Index Curcumin in Cannabis Formulations Understanding Curcumin Benefits Synergistic Effects Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms Bioavailability Challenges Formulation [...]

Bioenhancer

Index Understanding Cannabis Bioenhancers Mechanisms of Bioenhancement Natural Bioenhancer Compounds Piperine: The Gold Standard Lipid-Based [...]

Broad-spectrum

Index Understanding Broad-Spectrum Cannabis The Broad-Spectrum Advantage Production Methods Cannabinoid and Terpene Profiles Applications and [...]

Cannabinoid Profile

Index Understanding Cannabinoid Profiles Components of Cannabinoid Profiles Major and Minor Cannabinoids Profile Analysis Methods [...]

Capsaicin

Index Capsaicin in Cannabis Products Understanding Capsaicin Chemistry Synergy with Cannabinoids Topical Applications Pain Management [...]

Agonist

Index Understanding Cannabis Agonists Types of Cannabinoid Agonists THC as Primary Agonist Synthetic Cannabinoid Agonists [...]

Antagonist

Index Understanding Cannabis Antagonists The Role of Antagonists CBD as Cannabinoid Antagonist Antagonist vs Agonist [...]

Ashwagandha

Index Ashwagandha in Cannabis Products Understanding Ashwagandha Benefits Synergy with Cannabinoids Stress and Anxiety Applications [...]

Bioavailability

Index Understanding Cannabis Bioavailability Factors Affecting Bioavailability Routes of Administration First-Pass Metabolism Impact Enhancement Technologies [...]

Acidic

Index Understanding Acidic Cannabis Compounds The Science of Acidic Cannabinoids THCA vs THC: The Acidic [...]

Activated

Index Understanding Activated Cannabis The Activation Process Explained Why Cannabis Needs Activation Methods of Cannabis [...]

420

420 is a numeric code used in cannabis culture as a slang term referring to [...]

Hash

Hashish (or hash) is a cannabis extract made by compressing trichome glands like kief into [...]

510 thread

510 thread refers to the standardized connection used for threading vape cartridges onto batteries and [...]

Decarboxylation

Decarboxylation activates cannabinoids like THC and CBD in cannabis by removing a carboxyl group through [...]

Sabinene

Sabinene is a naturally occurring monoterpene with a peppery, spicy, citrusy aroma. It offers potent [...]

Rosin

Cannabis rosin refers to solventless concentrates extracted through heat and pressure alone, vaporizing trichomes and [...]

Dewaxing

Dewaxing is a multi-step filtration process performed during and after cannabis extraction to remove fats, [...]

Stoned

Stoned refers to strong sensations of psychoactive effects after consuming potent cannabis. It implies being [...]

710

710 is a numeric slang code used to refer to cannabis concentrates, dabbing, and the [...]

Heavy metals

Heavy metals like lead and arsenic can contaminate cannabis during growth or processing, posing health [...]

Entourage effect

The entourage effect describes the synergy and interconnected effects created by the complex mix of [...]

Kief

Kief refers to the unpressed trichomes that fall off dried cannabis buds and accumulate in [...]

Terpenes

Cannabis terpenes are aromatic compounds like limonene, pinene, and linalool that influence flavor and effects [...]

Diesel

The term 'diesel' is used to describe certain pungent, fuel-like cannabis strains like NYC Diesel [...]

Cottonmouth

Cottonmouth is a common side effect of cannabis use resulting from THC's interaction with cannabinoid [...]

Greenhouse

Cannabis grown in greenhouses allows cultivators to supplement natural sunlight in a semi-controlled setting for [...]

Leaf

Cannabis leaves receive light energy through photosynthesis, fueling the plant's growth and production of buds [...]

Medical marijuana

Medical marijuana refers to use of cannabis and cannabinoids like THC and CBD to treat [...]

Eucalyptol

Eucalyptol is a naturally occurring terpene characterized by its cooling, minty, medicinal fragrance. In cannabis, [...]

Terp sauce

Cannabis terp sauce is a runny, terpene-rich marijuana concentrate concocted from premium starting material. It [...]

Pesticide

Many conventional pesticides pose risks if used improperly on cannabis. Residual contamination can be identified [...]

E-rig

An e-rig is an electronic dab rig integrating advanced features like precise heating, dosage control, [...]

Hydroponics

Hydroponics refers to growing cannabis without soil, instead using mineral nutrient solutions in water for [...]

Limonene

Limonene is a citrusy cannabis terpene offering antidepressant and antifungal effects. Strains high in limonene [...]

Microbials

Cannabis microbial testing analyzes for contamination from harmful microbes like E. coli, salmonella, mold, mildew, [...]

Full-spectrum extracts

Unlike distillates, full spectrum cannabis extracts retain the wide range of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other [...]

CBD oil

CBD oil can be consumed sublingually or used topically and is valued for potential wellness [...]

Top shelf 2025

Top shelf refers to premium quality cannabis flower considered to be in the highest potency [...]

HTFSE

HTFSE or High Terpene Full Spectrum Extracts maximize aromatic terpene content through advanced extraction and [...]

Indica

Indica refers to hereditary cannabis strains thought to have originated in the Hindu Kush mountains [...]

Dugout

A dugout is a discrete cannabis smoking device combining a small wooden storage bat with [...]

Taffy

Cannabis taffy is an extract like shatter with an opaque, tacky consistency. Unlike brittle shatter, [...]

Ice water hash

Ice water hash is a clean, potent solventless concentrate created by agitating cured cannabis flower [...]

Dispensary

Cannabis dispensaries are state-licensed facilities allowed to sell marijuana products to public customers, either for [...]

Boomers

Magic mushrooms paired with cannabis creates a psychedelic effect known as boomers, hippie flipping, or [...]

Butane extraction

Hydrocarbon extraction uses pressurized liquid solvents like butane, propane or isobutene to extract and concentrate [...]

Strain

Cannabis strains denote specific cultivated varieties expressing particular characteristics like appearance, cannabinoid profiles, terpenes, aromas, [...]

Wax

Cannabis wax refers to extracts like budder, sugar wax, and crumble that have creamy, buttery [...]

Edibles

Cannabis edibles are foods and beverages infused with marijuana extracts, allowing THC and CBD to [...]

Phenotype

A cannabis phenotype refers to the particular expression of traits like appearance, aroma, effects, or [...]

Tincture

Cannabis tinctures concentrate cannabinoids like THC or CBD into liquid alcohol or glycerin solutions for [...]

Germination

Cannabis seed germination begins the plant growth cycle, when the seed shell cracks open and [...]

Indoor

Indoor cannabis cultivation allows complete environmental control for optimized growth. Artificial lights mimic sun exposure [...]

Resin

Cannabis resin contains concentrated terpenes, cannabinoids, waxes, and oils secreted from glandular trichomes coating flower [...]

BHO (Butane hash oil)

Butane hash oil (BHO) refers to cannabis concentrates like shatter, wax, crumble, and others created [...]

HCFSE

HCFSE or High Cannabinoid Full Spectrum Extracts use advanced extraction and fractioning techniques to isolate [...]

Sativa

Sativa strains provide uplifting, energizing effects promoting creativity and focus. They grow tall with narrow [...]

QP

QP is an abbreviation meaning a 'quarter pound' which equals 4 ounces or 112 grams [...]

OG

OG Kush refers to a prolific modern cannabis strain loved for its relaxing yet mentally [...]

Phytol

Phytol is an aromatic terpene in some cannabis chemovars contributing to floral scents. It assists [...]

Infused preroll

Infused cannabis prerolls contain concentrates added directly in the ground flower filling, delivering an enhanced [...]

Dab rig

Dab rigs are water pipes designed specifically for consuming cannabis concentrates through a process known [...]

Vape

Vaping heats cannabis oils, extracts, or flower below combustion temperatures to produce smooth inhalable vapor [...]

Marinol

Marinol is a prescribed FDA-approved synthetic THC capsule. It mimics some effects of natural THC [...]

Grinder

Cannabis grinders are devices designed with teeth or plates that grind up dry flower buds [...]

Gram

A gram is a unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, applied [...]

Eighth

An eighth (sometimes called an 8th) refers to an eighth of an ounce of cannabis, [...]

Reciprocity

Cannabis market reciprocity allows visiting qualifying medical patients from other legal states to access local [...]

Live resin

Cannabis live resin is a potent concentrate created using freshly frozen plant material immediately after [...]

Cultivation

Cannabis cultivation refers to the processes involved in growing marijuana plants, both indoors and outdoors. [...]

Sugar

Sugar can describe dried crystals on cannabis buds resulting from trichome gland secretion. It also [...]

Marijuana

Marijuana is a term for cannabis plants used recreationally, medically, and spiritually. The term has [...]

E-nail

Cannabis electronic nails (e-nails) allow precise temperature control during dabbing by electric coils replacing torches [...]

Citronellol

Citronellol is a terpene characterized by its distinct lemony aroma profile. It has shown antioxidant, [...]

Distillate

Cannabis distillates like THC oil and CBD oil are purified, highly refined extracts that have [...]

CB2 receptor

CB2 receptors are more common in immune tissues and cells. They do not cause a [...]

Nail

Cannabis concentrate nails or bangers refer to the bowl-shaped titanium, quartz, or ceramic surfaces heated [...]

Elixir

Cannabis elixirs are oral tinctures consisting of cannabinoids like THC or CBD dissolved in an [...]

Zaza

Zaza or za is slang used to describe extremely high potency cannabis flower or concentrates, [...]

Diamonds

THCA diamonds or simply cannabis diamonds refer to large, isolated tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) crystals refined [...]

Vape pen

Cannabis vape pens refer to portable, battery-powered devices used to inhale marijuana or CBD vape [...]

Alcohol extraction

Alcohol extraction is a common method used to produce cannabis oils and concentrates like hash [...]

Ganja

Ganja refers to cannabis, often implying traditional or ceremonial uses of the herb. The term [...]

Diffusion

Smoke diffusion in cannabis bongs and water pipes refers to the dispersion of smoke into [...]

CBDA

CBDA is the raw form of CBD found in live cannabis plants, freshly harvested material, [...]

THCV

THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) is a rare analog of THC found in some cannabis chemovars that shows [...]

Raw

Raw cannabis flower has not been subjected to decarboxylation through drying, curing, and heating, meaning [...]

Spliff

A spliff is a joint rolled with a blend of both cannabis and tobacco, typically [...]

Splash guard

Splash guards protect water pipe mouthpieces from internal moisture. The mesh and bead accessories minimize [...]

Delta-8

Delta-8 THC is an isomer of THC with psychoactive effects that are less potent than [...]

Trichomes

Cannabis trichomes are bulbous glandular hairs concentrated on buds and leaves containing cannabinoids, terpenes, and [...]

Valencene

Valencene is a terpene precursor of beta-caryophyllene contributing citrusy, sweet, herbal orange aromas. It has [...]

Preroll

Cannabis prerolls are premade joint cigarettes sold in legal dispensaries for convenience. They eliminate work [...]

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition causing nausea, vomiting, and cramping in some longtime [...]

Nug

Nug refers to a marijuana bud, typically one with dense, sticky structure holding high amounts [...]

Extract

Cannabis extracts are highly-concentrated products derived from cannabinoid-rich glandular trichomes using solvents like hydrocarbons or [...]

CBL

CBL is a rare, non-psychoactive cannabinoid sometimes found in trace amounts in certain cannabis strains. [...]

Cannon

In cannabis culture, a cannon refers to a large joint or blunt, typically containing a [...]

Shatter

Cannabis shatter is a brittle, translucent concentrate known for its breakability. The process maximizes THC [...]

Genotype

A cannabis genotype refers to the genetic composition or specific genome within a plant or [...]

Pinene

Pinene is an abundant aroma compound in cannabis emitting a pine-like fragrance. It exhibits bronchodilating [...]

Xanthophyll

Xanthophylls like lutein are a class of carotenoid pigments naturally occurring in cannabis and other [...]

Kush

Kush refers to a family of strains traceable back to landrace plants in the Hindu [...]

THCA

THCA or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid is the non-intoxicating raw form of THC naturally occurring in live [...]

Flower

Cannabis flower refers to the crystalline, trichome-covered buds that form on mature female plants. Flower [...]

CBDV

CBDV is an analog of CBD with a similar effect profile. Research shows promising antibacterial, [...]

Mota

Mota is slang meaning marijuana or cannabis, specifically referring to weed containing high levels of [...]

CBGA

CBGA is the precursor compound in cannabis that gets converted into THCA, CBDA, and other [...]

Geranyl

Geranyl acetate is an aromatic terpene found in some cannabis strains that delivers floral, fruity [...]

Clone

Cannabis clones are cuttings taken from a 'mother' plant to propagate genetically identical plants without [...]

Rolling papers

Cannabis rolling papers provide thin, even sheets for manually rolling ground bud into joint cigarettes. [...]

Aeroponics

Aeroponics is an advanced hydroponic cannabis cultivation technique where plant roots hang suspended in air [...]

Pot

Pot is a longstanding term for good quality cannabis. Originally it described earthenware containers kept [...]

Stamen

The stamen is the pollen producing male reproductive organ of a flowering cannabis plant. Stamens [...]

Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are products made using solvents or mechanical processes to extract cannabinoids and terpenes [...]

Dabbing

Dabbing is a method of consuming highly potent cannabis extracts like wax, shatter, and hash [...]

Seed

Cannabis seeds contain genetic material allowingpropagation of new plants. Seeds can be collected and saved [...]

Thai stick

Thai sticks refer to historically popular cannabis products from Thailand consisting of flowers and leaves [...]

Endocannabinoid

Endocannabinoids are endogenous lipid-based chemical messengers that interact with cannabinoid receptors found throughout the human [...]

Recreational

Recreational cannabis refers to regulated, legal markets allowing sales of psychoactive marijuana and THC products [...]

Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids like THC and CBD are active chemical compounds produced by cannabis plants that interact [...]

Pipe

Cannabis pipes range from small hand pipes to more elaborate water pipes, but all provide [...]

Swiss perc

The Swiss perc water pipe diffusion system forces smoke through a curved channel surrounded by [...]

Dose

Proper cannabis dosing depends on individual tolerance and delivery method. Consuming small test doses and [...]

Directional airflow

Directional airflow carb caps for dabbing concentrate work by directing the vapor stream to optimize [...]

Backcross

Backcrossing is a cannabis breeding technique used to develop new strains by crossing a hybrid [...]

Capsule

Cannabis capsules deliver specific doses of cannabinoids like THC and CBD in convenient pill form. [...]

Hemp

Hemp refers to cannabis varieties grown for fiber or seed purposes with 0.3% or less [...]

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) is a concentrated whole-plant cannabis extract with high THC levels, used [...]

Heirloom

Heirloom cannabis strains represent pure landrace genetics that have not undergone extensive breeding, passed down [...]

Extraction artist

Cannabis extraction artists use specialized skills and equipment to produce artisanal batches of concentrates like [...]

Re-up

Re-upping refers to purchasing more cannabis after one's supply has diminished in order to restock [...]

Terpinolene

Terpinolene is an aromatic cannabis terpene known for its pungent, floral scent with notes of [...]

CO2 oil

CO2 cannabis oil is a concentrate produced using pressurized carbon dioxide to extract pure cannabinoids [...]

CO2 extraction

CO2 extraction for cannabis uses pressurized carbon dioxide to isolate desired compounds like cannabinoids and [...]

Distributor

Cannabis distributors are licensed businesses that transport wholesale cannabis goods between commercial cultivators, manufacturers, testing [...]

KD

Kushman's Dark or 'KD' is a proprietary line of liquid nutrients formulated specifically to maximize [...]

Extraction

Cannabis extraction utilizes various methods and solvents like CO2 or hydrocarbons to separate and collect [...]

Percolator

Percolators are advanced water pipe components utilizing filtration mechanisms like slits, holes, and leaves to [...]

Honeycomb disc

Honeycomb percolators are circular disc diffusers stacked vertically in a water pipe. The shape breaks [...]

Endocannabinoid system

The endocannabinoid system refers to cell receptors in the brain and body that respond pharmacologically [...]

CBLA (cannabicyclolic acid)

CBLA (cannabicyclolic acid) is the acidic, inactive precursor of the uncommon cannabinoid CBL (cannabicyclol) found [...]

Jelly hash

Jelly hash is a soft, pliable cannabis concentrate with a consistency likened to jelly. It [...]

Ethanol hash oil (EHO)

Ethanol hash oil (EHO) is a concentrate made by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis [...]

Adapters

Vape cartridge adapters allow different types of threaded cannabis oil cartridges to be connected with [...]

Flavonoid

Flavonoids are compounds produced in cannabis alongside terpenes that contribute to aroma and physiological effects. [...]

Concentrate slurry

A cannabis concentrate slurry is a liquid mixture of concentrated oils like THC distillate blended [...]

Reefer

Reefer is a vintage slang term for a marijuana cigarette or joint, popularized in the [...]

Waffle perc

Waffle percolators contain stacked disc-shaped chambers pressed with holes that finely diffuse smoke into numerous [...]

Combustion

Combustion occurs when cannabis flower is burned, converting THCA into psychoactive THC. Combustion also produces [...]

Delta-10

Delta-10 THC is a minor cannabinoid with psychotropic effects milder than delta-9 THC. It is [...]

Carene

Carene is a terpene found in cannabis contributing earthy, cedar notes. Research has found potential [...]

Weed

Weed is a widely used slang term for cultivated cannabis flower that has permeated mainstream [...]

Nerolidol

Nerolidol is a terpene characterized by a floral, apple-like fragrance and flavor. It shows promising [...]

Blunt

Cannabis blunts are joints rolled with tobacco wraps or wraps made from tobacco leaves instead [...]

CB1 receptor

CB1 receptors are found primarily in the brain and central nervous system. They mediate the [...]

Head stash

A head stash describes a personal supply of cannabis kept on hand. The term arose [...]

Sugar leaf

Sugar leaves are the small trichome covered leaves surrounding dried cannabis bud flowers. They contain [...]

Private reserve

Private reserve strains describe proprietary in-house breeds cultivated in small batches for exclusive distribution at [...]

Phellandrene

Phellandrene is a peppery, minty terpene lending eucalyptus notes. It offers natural insect repelling qualities [...]

Myrcene

Myrcene is the most prevalent terpene found in cannabis, contributing musky, fruity, clove-like aromas. It [...]

Bisabolol

Bisabolol is a terpene found in cannabis strains like Harle-Tsu and ACDC known for its [...]

CBD

CBD (cannabidiol) is a prominent non-intoxicating cannabinoid with therapeutic potential. CBD may help treat anxiety, [...]

Domeless nail

Unlike traditional dab nails, domeless nails used for cannabis concentrates have an open bucket design [...]

Winterization

Cannabis winterization is an additional refinement technique using cold ethanol washes to remove excess fats, [...]

Outdoor

Outdoor cannabis cultivation leverages natural sunlight in open air fields, resulting in lower startup costs [...]

Cultivar

Cannabis cultivar refers to a cultivated varietal or specific breed of cannabis. It is considered [...]

Joint

Cannabis joints involve rolling ground marijuana flower in rolling papers to create thin, tubular cigarettes [...]

Tree perc

Tree percolators have branched chambers stemming off a central spine, diffusing smoke through small holes [...]

Banger

A banger is a bucket-shaped nail used to vaporize cannabis concentrates like wax, shatter, live [...]

Yield

Cannabis yields depend on a multitude of variables, but ultimately refers to the amount of [...]

Ancillary business

Ancillary cannabis businesses offer products and services that support the legal marijuana industry without cultivating [...]

Shake

Cannabis shake refers to loose, leafy material broken off bigger buds, often accumulated at the [...]

Topical 2025

Cannabis topicals are infused skin care products like lotions, balms, and salves that provide localized [...]

Plug

In cannabis slang, a plug refers to a person who supplies marijuana - a dealer, [...]

Moisture content

Properly controlling moisture content during cannabis drying, storage, and decarboxylation prevents microbial growth while preserving [...]

Hash hole

A hash hole is a small opening or gap in a hand pipe bowl allowing [...]

Rig

Cannabis concentrate dab rigs refer to specialized water pipes designed specifically for optimally vaporizing waxes [...]

Auto-buddering

Auto-buddering refers to cannabis extracts like shatter that undergo a transformation in texture to a [...]

Borneol

Borneol is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory terpene in cannabis contributing to woody, camphor aromas. It may [...]

Micron screen

Micron screens contain specific mesh hole sizes that mechanically filter and sort trichome glands by [...]

Linalool

Linalool is a floral, lavender terpene with sedative and analgesic properties. It provides anti-anxiety benefits [...]

Badder/Batter

In the cannabis extract world, badder and batter refer to textures of concentrates that fall [...]

Moon rocks

Moon rocks are nuggets of cannabis bud dipped in or sprayed with hash oil and [...]

Crumble

Cannabis crumble is a concentrated extract with a texture like feta cheese crumbles. It is [...]

Open blasting

Open blasting refers to amateur, unsafe production of butane hash oil (BHO) concentrates without proper [...]

Fenchol

Fenchol is an antibacterial, anti-fungal terpene naturally occurring in some cannabis varietals and other plants. [...]

Licensed facility

Licensed cannabis facilities like growers, processors, testing labs, and retailers adhere to regulations and comply [...]

Humulene

Humulene is an aromatic, earthy terpene found in hops and certain cannabis strains. It offers [...]

Ouid

Ouid is a high quality cannabis flower, oil, or concentrate. This top-shelf marijuana slang originated [...]

Sun-grown

The term sun-grown refers to cannabis cultivated outdoors fully in natural sunlight and open air, [...]

Circ perc

A circ perc or circular percolator contains a coil-shaped chamber which diffuses smoke and filters [...]

Cannabis

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family, with the two major [...]

Phytocannabinoid

Unlike endogenous cannabinoids produced in the human body, phytocannabinoids like THC and CBD are naturally [...]

Fatty

In cannabis culture, fatty describes especially potent, resin-rich buds that contain high levels of cannabinoids [...]

Resin hit

Resin hits involve smoking the sticky, accumulated resin leftover in pipes or bongs after multiple [...]

Cherried

To cherry a bowl means letting it burn while smoking so that the ashes glow [...]

Cone

Pre-rolled cones are paper rolling sheets with integrated tips that allow easy filling of ground [...]

Permaculture

Cannabis permaculture focuses on sustainable, self-sufficient organic methods. The goal is developing regenerative growing systems [...]

Convection

Convection vaporizers heat cannabis flower or extracts with hot air rather than direct contact. This [...]

Cola

Cola refers to the dense, resinous clusters of female cannabis flowers that form at plant [...]

Pistil

Cannabis pistils are the delicate white hairs protruding from female flowers, designed to collect pollen [...]

Hybrid

Hybrid cannabis strains blend sativa and indica genetics, typically striving for a balance of uplifting [...]

MSO

In the legal cannabis industry, MSOs or multi-state operators run vertically integrated businesses spanning cultivation, [...]

Quality control

In the cannabis industry, quality control refers to detailed procedures and rigorous testing at each [...]

Cedrene

Cedrene is a terpene characterized by its woody, earthy aroma profile. Research suggests anti-inflammatory and [...]

Mycotoxin

Mycotoxins are toxic metabolic byproducts of mold, potentially contaminating cannabis during cultivation, drying or storage. [...]

Caryophyllene

Caryophyllene is a peppery, spicy terpene also found in black pepper. It interacts with cannabinoid [...]

THC

THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid giving cannabis its intoxicating and euphoric attributes. [...]

Bong

Bongs are water pipes used to smoke cannabis flower. They filter and cool hot smoke [...]

Menthol

Menthol is an organic compound with a minty, cooling aroma and flavor. In cannabis, it [...]

Cheeba

Cheeba (also chiba or cheba) is slang for high quality cannabis, especially breeds that are [...]

PHO

Propane hash oil or PHO is a cannabis concentrate created through extraction processes relying on [...]

Camphor

Camphor is cooling terpene characterized by a minty, medicinal fragrance. In cannabis it may offer [...]

Terpinene

Terpinolene is an aromatic cannabis terpene known for its smoky, woody, citrusy, floral scent. It [...]

Certificate of analysis

A certificate of analysis (COA) documents third-party lab testing results for a specific cannabis batch, [...]

Phenolic compounds

Phenolic compounds like flavonoids in cannabis contribute to smell, taste, color, and prevent oxidative stress [...]

Nug run

Nug run cannabis extracts come from properly dried and cured marijuana buds as starting material, [...]

Session

An individual joint smoking or vaporizing experience can be referred to as a session. Responsible [...]

Pollen

Cannabis pollen refers to microscopic male gametes created in anthers for plant reproduction through fertilization [...]

Pinner

Pinner refers to an extra slim joint containing less than the typical amount of rolled [...]

Vaporizer

Cannabis vaporizers heat dried flower, oils, or extracts via conduction or convection just below the [...]

Ocimene

Ocimene is a terpene creating sweet, herbal notes in cannabis. Research indicates antimicrobial, antifungal, and [...]

Anther

Anthers are the pollen producing part of the male cannabis flower. During the plant's reproductive [...]

Scrog

SCROG (screen of green) is a cannabis growing technique that uses wire netting to spread [...]

Cross

Crossing refers to the cannabis breeding technique of mixing two different strains to produce hybrid [...]

Solventless

Solventless cannabis extraction utilizes water, heat, and pressure instead of chemical solvents to mechanically isolate [...]

Carb cap

Carb caps are tools used when dabbing cannabis extracts like wax and live resin. Carb [...]

Pulegone

Pulegone is a minty terpene found in cannabis strains such as OG Kush. In excessively [...]

Carb

Carb holes or rush holes are found on cannabis pipes and bongs to control airflow [...]

Bowl

The bowl is the part of a cannabis smoking pipe or bong where ground flower [...]

CBN

CBN (cannabinol) is mildly psychoactive cannabinoid produced when THC degrades over time. Potential effects are [...]

Atomizer

Vape atomizers are components in vaporizers that heat cannabis oils and extracts into an inhalable [...]

Reggie

Reggie refers to low-grade regular cannabis, typically brown in color. This mass-produced outdoor schwag entered [...]

Dope

Dope refers to high quality cannabis with potent psychoactive properties. The slang term likely originated [...]

Cartridge

Cannabis oil vape cartridges are prefilled tanks designed for easy use with vape pen batteries. [...]

Sinsemilla

Sinsemilla refers to female cannabis buds intentionally grown without pollination so that they produce no [...]

One-hitter

A one-hitter is a small, discreet cannabis pipe designed to facilitate quick, convenient personal smoking [...]

Camphene

Camphene is an earthy, woodsy terpene in cannabis valued for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and [...]

Piece

In cannabis culture, piece refers broadly to any smoking implement including pipes, bongs, and bubblers [...]

Baptize

Baptizing a new cannabis pipe or bong before first use is a ritual of naming [...]

Octobowl

An octobowl perc refers to inline 8-arm glass diffusers filtering smoke through small holes into [...]

Cymene

Cymene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound that contributes citrus, spicy aroma and flavor in [...]

Pheno-hunting

Phenotype hunting involves cultivating cannabis seeds with unique genetics to select specific traits like aroma, [...]

Dank

In cannabis culture, dank refers to strains that are high-quality and very potent. The term [...]

CBC

CBC (cannabichromene) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid considered one of the big six major compounds in [...]