Cannabis Glossary

Blunt

A cigar filled with cannabis, typically wrapped in a tobacco leaf or a blunt wrap made of tobacco paper.

Bong

A water pipe used for smoking cannabis, typically consisting of a bowl to hold the cannabis, a stem, and a chamber filled with water to cool and filter the smoke.

Bud

The flowering portion of the cannabis plant which contains the highest concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Cannabis

A genus of flowering plants that includes three species: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis contains psychoactive compounds such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and non-psychoactive compounds such as CBD (cannabidiol).

Cannabis Concentrates

Highly potent extracts of cannabis, such as hashish, wax, shatter, or oil, produced through various extraction methods.

Cannabis Dispensary

A retail store where cannabis and cannabis-related products are sold legally, often for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Cannabis Flower

The harvested, dried, and cured buds of the cannabis plant, commonly used for smoking or vaporizing.

Cannabis Legalization

The process by which governments regulate and permit the cultivation, sale, possession, and use of cannabis for medical, recreational, or industrial purposes.

Cannabis Oil

Concentrated cannabis extract often used for oral consumption or as an ingredient in edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

Cannabis Regulation

Laws and regulations governing the production, distribution, sale, and consumption of cannabis products. This varies by jurisdiction.

Cannabis Seeds

Seeds produced by cannabis plants, used for cultivation to grow new plants.

CBD (Cannabidiol)

A non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis known for its potential therapeutic effects, including pain relief, anxiety reduction, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cottonmouth

A common side effect of cannabis consumption characterized by a dry mouth sensation.

Crossfading

The simultaneous consumption of alcohol and cannabis which can intensify the effects of both substances.

Dabbing

A method of consuming cannabis concentrates by vaporizing them on a heated surface and inhaling the resulting vapor.

Dank

Slang term referring to high-quality cannabis with a strong aroma and potent effects.

Edibles

Cannabis-infused food or beverage products, such as brownies, gummies, or drinks, which provide an alternative method of consumption.

Hybrid

A cannabis strain created by crossbreeding indica and sativa strains, often tailored to produce specific effects or flavors.

Indica

A cannabis subspecies known for its sedative effects, typically producing a more relaxed body high.

Joint

A cannabis cigarette typically rolled with rolling papers and smoked.

Kief

The fine, powdery substance composed of resin glands (trichomes) that accumulate at the bottom of a grinder or container used to grind cannabis buds.

Munchies

The increased appetite often experienced after consuming cannabis.

Resin

A sticky, aromatic substance produced by cannabis plants, containing cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds.

Roach

The end portion of a joint or blunt, often saved for later use.

Sativa

A cannabis subspecies known for its energizing and uplifting effects, often associated with a cerebral high.

Terpenes

Aromatic compounds found in cannabis and many other plants that contribute to its flavor, aroma, and potential therapeutic effects.

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)

The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the “high” or euphoric effects.

Tincture

A liquid cannabis extract typically made by soaking cannabis in alcohol or glycerin, often used sublingually for fast absorption.

Topical

Cannabis-infused products such as creams, lotions, or balms applied directly to the skin for localized relief of pain, inflammation, or other ailments.

Trichomes

Small, crystal-like structures on the surface of cannabis flowers that contain cannabinoids and terpenes.

Vaping

The inhalation of vaporized cannabis or cannabis extracts using a vaporizer device, which heats the material without burning it.

Wake and Bake

The practice of consuming cannabis shortly after waking up, often as a morning ritual.