Glossary of terms
Hashish
Hashish is the name given to cannabis resin, which is brown in colour and thicker than the whole cannabis flower. The cannabis flower is covered in glands that produce a sticky resin that contains essential compounds such as THC and CBD. These...
HHC
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is a hydrogenated derivative of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is a naturally occurring phytocannabinoid that has rarely been identified as a trace constituent in cannabis seed, but can also be produced synthetically by hydrogenation of cannabis extracts. HHC has been...
Indica
Indica is one of the cannabis plant species along with sativas. Indica are short, dense, have broad leaves and are also known for having a shorter growing time than sativas. Some users prefer sativa varieties, others prefer...
Infuse
It is a way of enriching cannabis flowers with active substances (cannabinoids).
Isolate
This is cannabidiol (e.g. CBD) isolated from other substances in the cannabis plant and is the purest form of CBD that can be obtained. The isolate is extracted from cannabis by an extraction process - first using a supercritical...
Joint
They are dried cannabis flowers, wrapped in cigarette paper, which together with the filter form a so-called joint. This is then lit and smoked by users like a regular cigarette.
Cannabinoid
It is a substance found in nature not only in cannabis plants, they have also been detected in the breast milk of mammals, including humans. So far, over 100 species have been discovered. Among the most important are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD).
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are compounds in cannabis, such as THC or CBD, that can interact with cannabinoid receptors in the body's endocannabinoid system. These interactions can result in a variety of subjective and therapeutic effects including euphoria, stimulation of cravings,...
Kief
Kief is a sticky crystal resin that coats the buds of the cannabis plant. After the cannabis is harvested and dried, kief turns into a darker (usually golden to brown) powder. The kief is formed by the glands of the cannabis flower, which secrete oils rich in...