Fact Checked by Doctor NameCannabis concentrates refer to extracts that separate desirable compounds like THC and terpenes from plant material into concentrated forms.
Concentrates offer potency, purity and versatility, exceeding traditional flowers.
Methods like vaping, dabbing and infusions allow consumers to access their benefits.
What are Cannabis Concentrates?
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Concentrates utilize processes like solvent extraction, ice water separation or heat and pressure to isolate cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis flowers.
This removes excess plant material and collects the most desirable compounds in concentrated form.
Popular varieties include:
- BHO (butane hash oil) – butane extraction creates sticky, viscous oil used in vape cartridges or dabs
- Rosin – Heat and pressure applied to flower extract oily, terpene-rich rosin without solvents
- Hash – separating trichome heads from plant material using ice water or dry sifting
- CO2 Oil – uses pressurized carbon dioxide as a solvent to create refined cannabis oil
- Distillate – further refining concentrates into purified distillates of THC, CBD, CBG etc.
Compared to flower’s 15-25% THC, concentrates test from 60-90% THC.
This potency provides more powerful effects.
Concentrates also remove excess plant material for a smoother experience.
Exotic strains are distilled into portable forms.
How to Consume Concentrates?
Vaporization allows access to concentrates’ potency while avoiding smoking. Portable vape pens and dab rigs gently heat material into an inhalable vapor.
Dabbing provides big hits from a small amount. Concentrates can also infuse oils, tinctures, edibles and topicals. Their high purity efficiently infuses marijuana benefits into products.
However, the strong potency of concentrates increases the risks of overconsumption if not careful. Start low with dosing and work upwards.
