Sativa
A species of the Cannabis plant that is known for its long thin leaves and short flowering season. Believed to produce a cerebral, daytime high.
Hybrid
Genetically a cross between one or more different strains. Commonly bred to produce desired effects. The majority of strains are hybrids and the term is typically used to indicate strains that mimic a combination of both energy and relaxation.
Indica
A species of the Cannabis plant that is known for its short broad leaves and longer flowering season. Believed to produce a body, night time high.
Indica/Sativa “Dominant”
Describes a hybrid strain that effects lean more low energy/high energy
Pre-roll
A pre-made cannabis joint that is already rolled and ready to smoke.
Blunt
Cannabis flower wrapped in a cigar leaf, or hemp wrap- instead of paper.
Bong
A large pipe (usually made of glass) filled with water used to cool cannabis smoke, and get bigger hits.
Dab/Dabbing
Slang term used to describe the act of consuming concentrates by melting them on a hot surface and inhaling the vapors.
Edibles
Refers to the digestible form of cannabis. Comes in many varieties including baked goods, gummies, and beverages.
Concentrates
A potent product made by using solvent (usually butane) extraction methods. Depending on the manufacturing method, the end result can be categorized differently based on the final texture, and the way it is used.
Trichomes
The resin-producing glands of the cannabis plant. They give cannabis its “frosty” visual appearance. They are rich in cannabinoids (THC, CBD, etc..) and are the primary component extracted when manufacturing different concentrates.
Shake
Small pieces of cannabis flower that were once part of larger buds.
Trim
The trimmings of a cannabis plant. Includes sugar leaves, bits of cut-off buds, and knocked off trichomes, or kief. It is considered low quality and usually reserved for making edibles, hash, or pre-rolls.
Therapeutic Window
The range between the lowest effective dose and a dose that produces negative side effects for the consumer.
Entourage Effect
The sum is greater than the whole of the parts - all compounds in the cannabis plant work together synergistically to provide greater effects and health benefits than by themselves.
Terpenes
Gives cannabis strains their flavor and aroma.
Cannabinoids
The chemical compounds that are found in cannabis, and react naturally with the human body (THC, CBD, etc.)
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol: The primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.
CBD
Cannabidiol: The second most highly concentrated cannabinoid found on the cannabis plant. Non-psychoactive.
CBD - Effects
Reduced anxiety, pain relief, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
CBN
Cannabinol: A mildly psychoactive cannabinoid found aged cannabis.
CBN - Effects
Sleep aid and appetite stimulant
