The cannabis you consume is derived from the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa), which grows in tropical and temperate areas of the world. Cannabis can be grown in almost any climate and increasingly is being grown by means of indoor hydroponic technology.
The primary active compound in cannabis is known as delta-9 tetrahydro-cannabinol, commonly referred to as THC. THC has psychoactive qualities that give the consumer the high feeling when consumed. THC potency varies widely among plants. Different genetic strains have different potencies. Plants in some cases are bred to maximize potency.
Cannabis is consumed in three main forms: marijuana flower, hashish, and hash oil. Marijuana flower is made from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It is the least potent of all the cannabis products and is usually smoked. It can also be incorporated into edible products like cookies or the ubiquitous pot brownie (see Factsheet: Marijuana Edibles). …show more content…
These glands are obtained through compression of the cannabis plant or other purification processes and converted to a solid or resinous form. This resin can be solid or pliable depending on how it was processed. Hash has higher concentrations of THC than the flower plant. Hash can also be added to edible products for consumption.
Hash oil is the most potent form of cannabis. It is made through a process of rinsing the cannabis plant in a solvent and boiling off the liquid. What remains is a reduction of cannabis oil rich in THC. Hash oil can be smoked or added to edible