Glossary of terms
Spliff
A type of joint consisting of tobacco mixed with cannabis flower. Spliffs are easier to roll than traditional joints, as the tobacco is finely crushed and can fill the gaps between the cannabis pieces. This makes the spliff easier to roll into...
Stigma
The stigma, or scar, is part of the pistil in cannabis plants, but only in females - males do not have scars. Around the 2nd-4th week of flowering, white pistils begin to form on the cannabis flower, waiting for their dose of...
Stoner
Stoner is the term for an everyday cannabis user. The term comes from the English word stoned - "stoned" - an adjective referring to a person under the influence of cannabis.
Terpenes
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that give individual cannabis strains their unique scent. Just as different essential oils have different uses, so do cannabis terpenes. The most common terpenes are myrcene, caryophyllene or limonene. Scientific...
THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol is the primary chemical compound responsible for the euphoric effects of cannabis. THC is a cannabinoid that binds to endocannabinoid receptors in the body, making users feel pleasantly intoxicated. Most varieties of cannabis are dominated by...
THCP
THCp, or tetrahydrocannabiphorol, is one of the many cannabinoids naturally occurring in cannabis. Unlike the more common THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), THCp is considered a cannabinoid with much stronger effects and potential therapeutic properties. According to Czech legislation...
THCV
Tetrahydrocannabivarin is a cannabinoid found in some cannabis varieties. It is relatively rare but has gained strong popularity over the years and in order to meet the demand, growers have started to focus on breeding specialised strains of THCVs. THCV is similar to THC in psychoactive...
Tincture
The tincture is an extract from the cannabis flower, which is ingested sublingually (by dripping under the tongue). Cannabinoids and terpenes are absorbed from the tincture directly into the bloodstream through a thin membrane in the mouth. There is a rapid onset of effects, which should...
Vape
Vape, or E-cigarette, are names for a vapor-producing device that is designed to be inhaled.