Glossary · Consumption
Vaporizer
A device that heats cannabis flower or concentrate just below combustion, producing inhalable vapor instead of smoke. Vaporizing is generally gentler on the lungs than smoking and preserves more terpene flavor. Vapes range from refillable flower units to disposable distillate cartridges that screw onto a battery.
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- Distillate
- A highly refined cannabis oil stripped down to nearly pure THC, with terpenes and other compounds removed during processing. Distillate is potent, flavorless, and the workhorse of many vape carts and edibles. Producers often reintroduce terpenes afterward to restore aroma and a more strain-like effect.
- Concentrate
- A potent cannabis extract that strips the plant down to its cannabinoids and terpenes, reaching far higher THC levels than flower. Concentrates include shatter, wax, rosin, live resin, and distillate. They are consumed by dabbing, vaporizing, or adding to flower, and are best approached carefully by newcomers.
- Dab
- A dose of cannabis concentrate vaporized on a heated surface and inhaled, delivering a fast, intense hit. Dabbing requires a rig or electronic device and is the most potent common way to consume cannabis. Because doses are concentrated, even seasoned smokers should take small dabs until they gauge strength.
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