HOW TO SMOKE AND DAB CONCENTRATES

cannabis concentrates

Cannabis Concentrates and What They Are.

Highly concentrated quantities of cannabis resins, such as terpenes and cannabinoids, are known as concentrates. High concentrations of either cannabidiol (CBD) or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are found in cannabis concentrates. Extreme THC concentrations seen in marijuana concentrates might be up to four times higher than those found in premium buds.

Typically, concentrates are packaged in a tiny, round jar that looks like lip balm. Nonetheless, a flat plastic bag may be used to package certain cannabis extracts. The consistency of the concentrate causes variations in the packaging. Additionally, the extraction process determines the concentrate’s consistency and component composition.

How to smoke and dab concentrates.

Smoking cannabis concentrates is referred to as “dabbing” or “taking a dab.” Concentrates can be dabbed in various ways, such as using a nectar collector, a vaporizer, or a rig. Every dabbing technique has a different set of equipment and methods. To find out how concentrates are smoked, continue reading.

Dab and Rig 

There are numerous ways to smoke concentrates. The most popular way to smoke concentrate is by dabbing from a rig. The term “rig” describes the glass or silicone water filter that resembles a bong and is most frequently used when smoking dabs. One side of the rig has a metal or glass bit that is heated by a torch. We refer to this metal or glass piece as a dab nail or banger. Once this portion is heated, you can either use a dab tool to scoop additional malleable concentrates or drop in a piece of concentrate. Similar to smoking from a bong, inhale the smoke from the top of the rig after the dab has made contact with the heated bit.

Nectar Collector

Using a nectar collector is a another method of smoking dabs. A nectar collector is a dabbing instrument that resembles a glass or silicone straw. Use a torch to heat the glass or metal tip of a nectar collector before using it. Next, use the heated end to gently tap and melt the concentrates while breathing in the dab smoke via the device’s top. Nectar collectors are quick, entertaining, and portable.

Vaping

Vaping THC or CBD concentrates is rapidly gaining popularity as a dab smoking method. This technique involves heating a battery-operated cartridge with cannabis concentrate. The combined gadget is frequently referred to as a “weed pen” or “weed vape.” Vapes for cannabis are compact, discrete, and simple to operate. My favorite method of smoking cannabis extracts is by far vaping concentrates.

Pros and Cons of Smoking Concentrates

Numerous users support the advantages and impacts of cannabis concentrates. Because concentrates don’t burn, some people think they’re better for your lungs than marijuana. Smokers of concentrates, however, frequently come into contact with lingering chemical pollutants (particularly when solvent extraction is involved). Think about the advantages and disadvantages of concentrates, and find out how smoking can reduce your health risks. To get high in the healthiest way possible, consider your alternatives and educate yourself about smoke filtration!

PROS:

  • According to a paper in the Journal of Cannabis Research, we may create various concentrates that appeal to a wide range of cannabis users by isolating and extracting the chemical components present in cannabis.
  • Beneficial and psychotropic substances separate and purify during the extraction and isolation procedure. Concentrates produced by this chemical extraction and purification process provide a stronger and cleaner high.
  • In contrast to flower, the compound profile is frequently included in concentrates. We can learn more about the chemicals we put into our bodies thanks to these profiles.

CONS:

  • Concentrate’s psychotropic ingredients are far stronger than those in marijuana. THC and other psychoactive cannabinoids may be overconsumed by novice or inexperienced users because to the potency level. The most frequent drawback of smoking concentrates is that the intense heat required to evaporate them frequently results in unintentional burn damage. Personally, I have had my share of dab rig singes. Be aware of your surrounds and how you utilize your torch when dabbing. Burning your smoking companion by accident is the only thing worse than burning yourself!Anxiety, palpitations, and paranoia are among the negative effects of excessive THC use.
  • The remaining pollutants are frequently present in concentrates. The insecticides employed in the cultivation process and the extraction method’s solvents are the causes of the contaminants. Studies revealed that 80% of tested concentrates were tainted with dangerous substances, according to a National Institute on Drug Abuse study.

Different Extraction Methods 

Because of the extraction method used to produce the various concentrates, cannabis concentrates are also known as cannabis extracts. Terpenes, cannabinoids, and other chemicals can be extracted from cannabis in a variety of ways. Humanity gains greater knowledge about the medicinal and therapeutic properties of the cannabis plant as chemistry and medical study progress. Marijuana concentrates are made by extracting, separating, researching, and using these components.

Certain cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other medicinal substances are extracted from cannabis plant material using different extraction techniques. However, why should we research the various extraction techniques? Finding cannabis concentrates that best suit your requirements and tastes really gets easier the more you understand the variations in extraction techniques.

Because every extraction technique is so different, there are many different kinds of concentrates to select from. However, every extraction technique has a list of benefits and drawbacks. Learning about the various extraction techniques is crucial, particularly if you have never used concentrate before.

SOLVENT EXTRACTION

Cannabis produces a variety of chemicals that can be extracted and isolated using evaporative solvents such as ethanol, butane, propane, and hexane. Solvent-based extractions more effectively separate and purify the distinct chemicals that cannabis produces. Concentrates with carefully crafted chemical profiles can be produced thanks to this separation and purification process.

ISOLATE:

Nearly 100% pure CBD or THC cannabinoids are present in isolate concentrates. Nearly total separation and elimination of all undesirable chemicals is accomplished by the extraction process and compound isolation. It is processed with heat and agitation after the cannabinoids have been separated and purified using butane, propane, or ethanol. The extracts crystallize as a result of this procedure.

DISTILLATE:

The procedure used to produce distillate and isolate is comparable. However, complete cannabinoid isolation and purification are not possible with the distillation method. Because of this restriction, the final product might not be as effective as isolates. But compared to isolates, distillates offer a more balanced high and a wider range of cannabinoids.

LIVE RESIN:

Cannabis is first frozen rather than dried before cannabinoid extraction in order to produce living resin. Terpenes, cannabinoids, and other advantageous substances can be gently extracted from the frozen-in-time, still-in-its-prime cannabis plant using this method. A hydrocarbon mixture of butane and propane is often used as the solvent to extract the cannabis components in live resin from the plant material while it is frozen.

BHO:

The acronym for “butane hash oil” is BHO. BHO refers to any cannabis concentrate that uses butane as the only extraction solvent.

SOLVENTLESS EXTRACTION

Solventless extraction techniques include sifting, ice and agitation, and heat and pressure extraction. Because of the possibility of residual contaminants remaining after the extraction process, many cannabis users favor these extraction techniques over solvent-based ones.

ROSIN:

One of the most basic types of concentrate manufacture is rosin. Cannabis contains readily available psychoactive and non-psychoactive chemicals that can be extracted using a combination of low heat and high pressure. Although separation and purification are not possible with this process, it is a quick and simple way to create powerful cannabis extracts.

To make rosin at home, all you need is:
  • Cannabis flower, kief, or hash
  • Parchment paper
  • Flat iron

HASH:

Another type of cannabis concentrate that employs a solventless extraction process is hashish, or “hash.” The exterior resin generated by a cannabis plant’s trichomes, or glands that create resin, makes up hash. Trichomes generate resinous secretions that include terpenes and cannabinoids, which are sought after by many in the cannabis industry, according to a Frontiers in Plant Science article.

The plant, particularly the bloom, has a sugar-dusted appearance due to these trichomes and their resin. It is possible to gather the trichomes and resin dry and smoke them as a powdered “kief.” But when a lot of pressure is applied and the heat is low, this kief becomes a hash.

Trichomes and their resin can be extracted in a variety of ways for hash manufacturing. Every extraction method yields a different kind of hash with different amounts of THC. Discover the distinctions between the three primary hash types by reading on.

Types of Hash:

Bubble Hash:

In the stoner world, bubble hash is often referred to as “ice hash.” In order to produce bubble hash, cannabis buds and ice water are combined inside multilayer filtration bags. The trichomes and resin are separated from the rest of the plant material by vigorously swirling this combination.

The trichomes and resin are gathered, dried, and compressed into hash blocks or disks following several stages of filtration. After that, the hash is split, weighed, and packaged for sale by dispensaries. Nonetheless, bubble hash production is easily reproducible from the comfort of one’s home with the correct tools and a little skill.

Dry Ice Hash:

The production process for ice hash and dry ice hash is comparable. However, the dry ice approach completely eliminates the need for water. It is no longer necessary to dry the trichomes and resin after separation and before pressing since dry ice melts and turns into carbon dioxide.

Trichomes and resin can be successfully separated from cannabis using dry ice. In actuality, hash consumers claim that dry ice yields more potent and pure outcomes than frozen hash. Believe me, you will be sent to space and beyond if you place a thin layer of dry ice hash on top of a filled bowl.

Dry Sift Hash: 

The dry sift approach doesn’t require ice or water, in contrast to the majority of trichrome and resin extraction processes. The first step in creating dry sift hash is gathering cannabis plant buds and trimmings. After being finely chopped, this bud and trim mixture will be passed through a number of filters with differing levels of filtration.

Gather the resin and trichomes after several sifts. After that, press them into a hash using low heat and pressure. This is by far the simplest technique to replicate at home. You can still enjoy smoking the unpressed kief even if you don’t have the strength to press your hash!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *