What Is Cannabis Resin?

Cannabis resin refers to a sticky substance produced by the tiny hair-like glands on the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants, called trichomes.

Resin is a concentrated source of the plant’s cannabinoids like THC and CBD, along with terpenes that give the flower its aroma and flavor.

Hashish/Hash

One of the oldest forms of cannabis resin, hash, is made by compressing the resinous glands of the cannabis plant, called trichomes. These glands are where cannabinoids like THC or CBD are produced.

This can be done through various methods, such as dry-sifting the plant material and pressing the trichomes together or using ice water to separate the trichomes and press them.

Live Resin

This type of resin is made using freshly harvested cannabis plants that are immediately frozen after harvesting to preserve the full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes. The frozen plant material is processed using solvent-based extraction methods, typically butane or propane.

Rosin

Rosin is a solventless extract made by applying heat and pressure to cannabis plant material to squeeze out the oils. This can be done using flower, kief, or hash.

Cannabis Oil/Distillate

Cannabis oil can be made through various extraction methods using solvents like CO2 or alcohol. The oil is then often used to fill vape cartridges, tinctures, or edibles.

Shatter

Shatter is a type of BHO (butane hash oil) known for its glass-like transparency. It is made by extracting cannabinoids and terpenes using butane, followed by a purging process to remove all the solvent. The result is a brittle, glassy substance.

Wax

Also a form of BHO, wax has a consistency that ranges from sticky and soft to firm and crumbly. The difference between shatter and wax is mainly their texture and moisture content, which is influenced by the extraction process.

Crumble

Similar to wax but with a drier consistency, crumble is made using a pre-purged BHO oil that is purged at a lower temperature and higher vacuum pressure, resulting in crumbly texture.

Budder

Budder is another form of BHO known for its malleable, butter-like consistency. It is made by whipping the extract during the purging process.

Yes, cannabis resin can definitely get you high. The resin contains concentrated amounts of cannabinoids, such as THC, the main cannabinoid in weed that gets you high.

The concentration of cannabis in resin is also typically much higher than in the cannabis flower itself and produces extremely potent effects. The intensity of the high depends on the type of resin and the method used to consume it.

For example, dabbing a small amount of shatter or live resin will deliver a rapid and intense high, while smoking hash might result in a more gradual and controlled experience.

As with any form of cannabis, the effects of resin also depend on the individual’s tolerance and the specific strain used in the resin’s production.

There are several different ways you can fire up your cannabis resin.

Each method has its pros and cons, depending on the type of resin and your personal preferences. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to enjoy the potent effects of cannabis resin.

Dabbing

Dabbing is ideal for smoking solvent-based resins like shatter, wax, and live resin. You’ll need a dab rig, which includes a water pipe, a flat bowl known as a nail, and a torch to heat the nail. The heated nail containing the resin product is then covered with a cap, and smoke filters through the water and into your lungs as you inhale. Dabbing usually gives an intense high, so be aware of dosing.

Vaping

Some choose vaping as a more convenient, discreet and less intense option compared to dabbing. Vaping still heats the resin just enough to extract its full spectrum of effects and flavors.

Pipe or Bong

You can smoke hash and softer resins like budder and crumble using a regular pipe or bong. Place a small piece of resin in the bowl, apply flame directly to it, and inhale. This straightforward, traditional method might not preserve the flavor as well as dabbing or vaping does.

Mixing With Flower

Another way to smoke resin is to mix it with your cannabis bud by sprinkling some resin, like hash, on your ground cannabis before rolling it into a joint, pipe or bong.

While smoking cannabis resin can elevate your experience, it comes with potential risks and side effects that are worth considering:

Resin is strong and might increase feelings of anxiety  – Cannabis resin is much more concentrated than regular cannabis flower. Its potent punch can lead to overwhelming, unexpected and strong psychoactive effects, including heightened anxiety or paranoia.

Respiratory issues – Resin is harder on your lungs when combusted through smoking compared to other non-smoking consumption methods, like edibles. The smoke from resin can hold higher concentrations of tar and other harmful byproducts, leading to respiratory irritation or long-term lung health issues.

Contaminant exposure – If your resin isn’t properly produced or handled, there can be contamination with pesticides, solvents, or other chemicals. Make sure your source is reputable and check for third-party lab results to have an added layer of trust in your product.

Risk of dependency – The strength of cannabis resin can lead to an increased risk of racking up your tolerance, potentially leading to a dependency on getting high.

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