Cannabis Glossary

Cannabis Glossary

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Cannabis Glossary (EN)

A

Afghan Hash

Traditional dark, sticky hash originating from Central Asia.

Aroma Profile

The combination of terpenes that creates a strain’s scent and flavour.

B

Bud (Flower)

The resin-rich part of the female cannabis plant.

Broad-Spectrum Extract

Extract containing cannabinoids and terpenes with THC removed.

C

Cannabis

Plant genus rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.

Cannabinoid

Active compounds produced by the cannabis plant.

CBD (Cannabidiol)

Non-intoxicating cannabinoid widely used in wellness.

CBN (Cannabinol)

Mild cannabinoid formed through the oxidation of THC.

Clone

Cutting taken from a mother plant to replicate genetics.

Cola

Main flower cluster found at the top of the plant.

D

Decarboxylation

Heating process that activates cannabinoids.

Dry Sift

Resin collected by sifting trichomes.

E

Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

The bodily system interacting with cannabinoids.

Extract

Concentrated preparation rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.

F

Female Plant

The plant that produces smokeable flower.

Full-Spectrum Extract

Extract containing all plant compounds including trace THC.

G

Genetics

The strain’s genetic background and lineage.

Grinder

Tool for breaking down dried flower.

H

Hash (Hashish)

Resin concentrate made from trichomes.

Hemp

Low-THC cannabis cultivated for fibre, seeds or CBD extraction.

Hybrid

Genetic mix of indica and sativa plants.

I

Indica

Variety known for dense, resinous flowers.

Isolate

Pure crystalline cannabinoid.

Indoor Growing

Controlled-environment cultivation.

J

Joint

Hand-rolled cannabis cigarette.

K

Kief

Loose trichome powder collected from sifting.

M

Mother Plant

Plant used for producing clones.

Moonrocks

Flower coated in extract and rolled in kief.

O

Oil (CBD Oil)

Extract diluted in carrier oil for oral or sublingual use.

P

Pistils

Hair-like structures indicating flower maturity.

Phenotype

The traits a strain expresses physically.

R

Resin

Sticky plant secretion containing cannabinoids and terpenes.

Ruderalis

Genetic line known for autoflowering traits.

S

Sativa

Tall-growing variety with airy flowers.

Strain

Specific cannabis variety with its own effects and aroma.

T

Terpenes

Aromatic compounds responsible for flavour and scent.

Trichomes

Resin glands that produce cannabinoids.

V

Vaporizer

Device for heating and inhaling cannabis without combustion.

W

Weed

Informal term for cannabis flower.

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