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sticky waxweed

Scientific Name: Cuphea glutinosa

Family: Lythraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Cannabis Concentrates: Wax, Shatter, and Other Forms

This page provides information about cannabis concentrates, particularly those known as "wax," "shatter," and similar terms. These substances are derived from marijuana and are known for their varying consistencies and methods of consumption.

Considerations for Handling

  • Stickiness: Many cannabis concentrates, including wax and shatter, are described as very sticky and can be difficult to handle, often adhering to fingers and surfaces.
  • Consistency: Cannabis concentrates can vary widely in consistency, ranging from sticky sap and thick semi-solids to crumbly textures.

Common Names

  • Wax: A common term for a type of cannabis concentrate.
  • Shatter: Another form of cannabis concentrate, often with a glass-like appearance.
  • Dabs: A general term referring to concentrated doses of cannabis extracts.
  • Other nicknames: BHO, oil, budder, honeycomb, pull-and-snap

What are Cannabis Concentrates?

  • Cannabis concentrates are potent marijuana products derived from the cannabis plant.
  • They come in various forms, including oils, hash, wax, shatter, budder, and honeycomb.
  • The consistency can range from soft to hard, runny to solid, brittle to crumbly, and sticky to dry.

Extraction and Production

  • Concentrates are produced through extraction methods that utilize solvents like butane or carbon dioxide to separate the desired compounds (e.g., THC) from the plant material.
  • The resulting product is a concentrated form of cannabis, with THC levels often ranging from 60% to 80%.
  • Improper extraction methods, particularly those involving butane, can be dangerous and have led to explosions.

Uses and Consumption

  • Cannabis concentrates are commonly consumed through a method called "dabbing," which involves vaporizing the concentrate on a heated surface and inhaling the vapor.
  • Vaporizers, specifically "pen vaporizers," are often used for consuming cannabis concentrates, especially essential oils and waxes.
  • Concentrates can also be added to marijuana flower before smoking.