Commonly Used Terms
The cannabis community is notorious for using terms and phrases that aren’t commonly known
A
ABV (Already Been Vaped): Cannabis that has been vaporized and is typically less potent but can be used in edibles.
Advocacy: Efforts to promote and support cannabis legalization and responsible use.
B
Bud: The flowering part of the cannabis plant, typically harvested for consumption.
BHO (Butane Hash Oil): A type of cannabis concentrate made using butane as a solvent.
C
Cannabinoids: Chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Common cannabinoids include THC and CBD.
CBD (Cannabidiol): A non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its potential therapeutic effects.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the "high."
D
Decarboxylation: The process of heating cannabis to activate its cannabinoids, converting THCA into THC.
Dabs: Concentrated doses of cannabis that are vaporized and inhaled.
E
Edibles: Food products infused with cannabis, often containing THC or CBD.
F
Flower: The part of the cannabis plant that is harvested and consumed, also referred to as buds.
G
Gram: A metric unit of measurement for cannabis; often used to quantify amounts sold.
H
Hash: A concentrated form of cannabis made from the resin of the plant.
I
Indica: A strain of cannabis known for its relaxing and sedative effects.
K
Kief: The resin glands (trichomes) that accumulate in the bottom of a grinder; often used to make hash or sprinkled on joints.
L
Live Resin: A type of cannabis concentrate made from fresh, frozen cannabis flowers to preserve terpenes.
M
Munchies: An informal term for increased appetite that often accompanies cannabis use.
P
Pipe: A device used for smoking cannabis.
Potency: The strength or concentration of cannabinoids in a cannabis product.
R
Rolling Papers: Thin sheets used to roll joints or blunts for smoking cannabis.
S
Sativa: A strain of cannabis known for its uplifting and energizing effects.
Strain: A specific variety of cannabis with distinct characteristics in flavor, aroma, and effects.
T
Terpenes: Aromatic compounds found in cannabis and other plants, contributing to flavor and potential effects.
Tincture: A cannabis extract made by soaking the plant in alcohol or glycerin.
V
Vaporizer: A device that heats cannabis to a temperature that releases cannabinoids without combustion.
W
Wax: A type of cannabis concentrate with a waxy texture, typically high in THC.