Cannabis Glossary

BHO (Butane Hash Oil) is a cannabis concentrate made by using butane as a solvent to…

Broad spectrum refers to a cannabis extract that contains multiple cannabinoids, terpenes, and other beneficial compounds…

Budder is a cannabis concentrate with a creamy, butter-like consistency achieved through whipping during the purging…

A budtender is a cannabis retail employee who assists customers at a dispensary. Similar to a…

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, encompassing Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica,…

Cannabis ruderalis is a subspecies of the cannabis plant originating from Central Asia and Russia. Unlike…

Beta-caryophyllene is a terpene found in cannabis, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. It is unique among…

CBD (cannabidiol) is the second most abundant cannabinoid in cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is non-intoxicating --…

CBG (cannabigerol) is known as the "mother cannabinoid" because it is the chemical precursor from which…

CBN (cannabinol) is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that forms as THC ages and oxidizes. It is…

CO2 extraction is a method of producing cannabis concentrates using supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent.…

A cannabis concentrate is a highly potent product made by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes from the…

Cottonmouth (xerostomia) is a common side effect of cannabis consumption where the mouth feels extremely dry.…

Delta-8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in trace amounts in cannabis. It is an…

Delta-9 THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the "high" sensation. It…

A dispensary is a licensed retail establishment authorized to sell cannabis products to consumers. Medical dispensaries…

Cannabis distillate is a highly refined extract that has been processed to isolate specific cannabinoids, typically…

A cannabis edible is a food or beverage product infused with cannabinoids, typically THC or CBD.…

Cannabis flower (also called bud or nug) refers to the smokable, trichome-rich part of the female…

Full spectrum refers to a cannabis extract that contains the complete range of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids,…

A cannabis grinder is a device used to break down flower into smaller, uniform pieces for…

Hash (hashish) is one of the oldest forms of cannabis concentrate, made by separating trichomes from…

Hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa that contains 0.3% THC or less by dry weight,…

A hybrid cannabis strain is a cross between indica and sativa genetics, combining characteristics of both…

Indica is one of the two primary subspecies of cannabis (along with sativa). Indica plants are…

A cannabis isolate is a refined extract containing a single cannabinoid in its purest form, typically…

Kief is the collection of trichomes (resinous glands) that separate from cannabis flower, typically collected in…

Limonene is a terpene found in cannabis and citrus fruits that produces a bright, lemony, citrus…

Linalool is a terpene found in cannabis and over 200 plants including lavender, mint, and cinnamon.…

Live resin is a cannabis concentrate made from fresh-frozen plant material (frozen immediately after harvest rather…

Live rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate made by applying heat and pressure to fresh-frozen bubble…

Marijuana is a common term for cannabis, specifically referring to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and…

The munchies refer to the intense increase in appetite commonly experienced after consuming cannabis, particularly THC-rich…

Myrcene is the most abundant terpene in cannabis, also found in mangoes, hops, thyme, and lemongrass.…

A nug (short for nugget) is a single bud of cannabis flower. The term refers to…

Ocimene is a terpene found in cannabis, mint, parsley, basil, and orchids. It produces sweet, herbal,…

Pinene is a terpene found in cannabis, pine trees, rosemary, and basil. It exists in two…

A pre-roll is a pre-made cannabis joint sold ready to smoke at dispensaries. They typically contain…

Rosin is a solventless cannabis concentrate made by applying heat and pressure to flower, hash, or…

Sativa is one of the two primary subspecies of cannabis (along with indica). Sativa plants are…

Shatter is a cannabis concentrate with a glass-like, translucent appearance that "shatters" when broken. It is…

A cannabis strain (increasingly called a cultivar or variety) is a specific genetic variation of the…

Terpinolene is a terpene found in cannabis, nutmeg, tea tree, and apples. It has a complex…

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, specifically delta-9-THC) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the euphoric "high."…

THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC found in raw, unheated cannabis. When cannabis…

THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) is a cannabinoid found in certain cannabis strains, particularly those of African origin like…

A cannabis tincture is a liquid extract made by dissolving cannabis in alcohol or oil (such…

Cannabis topicals are creams, lotions, balms, salves, and transdermal patches infused with cannabinoids that are applied…

A vape cartridge (or cart) is a pre-filled container of cannabis oil designed to attach to…

Cannabis wax is a concentrate with a soft, opaque, waxy consistency achieved through agitation during the…