concentrates are a relatively new segment of the cannabis industry. They were created to replace solowax in some applications, like baking or drinking beverages with sugar and water!
For the most part, concentrates are variations of wax and cannabis resin, which is whatlegal recreational marijuana is today. However, there are now several different brands, formulas, and formats of concentrates.
Mostly used as an adjuvant to enhance the effects of other substances, concentrates can come in a variety of formats: cremes, tinctures, drinks, etc. As the term implies, they are composed of either solid or liquid material.
Concentrates types
Currently, there are two main types of concentrates: devices and bottles. Device concentrates can be used vape pens, vaporisers, or devices designed for e-liquid or chocolate liquid. Bottle concentrates type societies are typically used as taken-over products like bongs or vaporisers.
Vaporisers and vaping devices vary in quality and quantity of concentrate you can take-of. Some require recharging whilst others do not. Vaping is particularly useful for therapeutically taking-of concentrates as it allows you to control how much you take-of and when you take-of it.
Vaporisers and vaping devices may only require a minimal amount of concentrate to took-of which can be useful when trying to understand the connective tissue effects on the body.
How to use cannabis concentrates
Cannabis concentrates can be a little confusing at first glance. There are several categories of products, all referring to cannabis concentrates as “e-juice” or “liquid.”
One way to understand the different products is to think of wine levels: simple wines are usually named after the grape, wine-makers say their best example is a good red or red wine.
Some products are named after the color (green), like olive oil, which is usually light in color. Other names include flavor, such as butter, and packaging, which may include some directions.
These “color-coded” liquids can be useful to know where to put them for use and what level they are for you.
Know your source
When working with concentrates, it is important to know what source you have added the concentrate to.
Cannabis products are rarely made from the same source as mainstream brands. Most contain artificial flavors and colors, low amounts of CBD, and are expensively priced.
These materials may be replaced with something else, but if the producer has been done well, then it should be equal or better in quality. Cannabis products can vary greatly in quality, so knowing which ones are good can help choose between them.
Some sources of CBD are not very reliable due to poor production methods.
Know your product
There are a variety of cannabis concentrates, all with their own uses and personna. Some products are for medical use, others are for recreational use, and still others are a mix of the two.
Most products can be consumed either fresh or powdered, depending on the manufacturer. Some companies require baking or cooking methods to become active. This can be good or bad!
Cooking will vary by product, but if you know how to do it safely it can be great benefits. Baking is the best way to consume cannabinoids, so if you have an oven at home, get into the kitchen and start baking!
Many products contain cocoa or coffee as a base substance, making them possible drugs or energizers.
Always use proper testing kits
It is very important to always use a kit that has been tested for potency and found to be safe. Kit companies do not test each other’s products so this is a new concept.
Use caution when using oil rigs
When using a oil rig, be careful to keep your fingers away from the White Powder Button. The White Powder Button causes a flash of smoke when pressed, giving you the opportunity to inhale the oils contained in the oil rig system!
Mostly used for cannabis cultivation, a cannabis oil rig is typically built with safety in mind. The most common one is the pair of hands-on oil rigs. One person stands atop a platform with an instrumentation kit and controls the temperature and concentration of oils, the other stands atop another platform with an oven and melts waxes into cannabutter or THC-rich butter.
As both platforms are surrounded by safety measures such as railings, you can be rest assured that you are safely controlling temperature and concentration of oils.
Use caution when using vaporizers
A vaporizer works by creating a vapor that you can inhale. The problem with cigarettes is that you can only burn the tobacco, but with a vaporizer you can also infuse your vape with CBD or another cannabinoid.
To be safe, use a reputable device brand and avoid devices that look like cigarettes or other tobacco products. Some safety tips include never smoke or vape near children, poor health conditions (like diabetes), and/or previous cannabis consumption.
If you have health conditions where CBD may be helpful, then buying cannabis concentrated for your own use is the best way to go. Look for brands that are full plant or isolate-based, as well as those that are low THC based. Buying from sellers who work directly with each other is also an option to save on shipping costs.
Limit your usage
Your first stop when trying a new cannabis concentrate should be the manufacturers website to learn more about it. Many have limited test reports available, making it an easy way to start learning about this new genre of cannabis products.
Many websites offer limited test reports, making it an easy way to start learning about this new genre of products. Many users report that the quality of the concentrate they try is dependent on how much they are accustomed to using it. So, starting out with a small amount may be okay!
Once you do that, move onto the next one! Keep on going until you have all of your desired effects! Most states have regulations that limit how much you can use per day or per session, so taking your time to get your concentrates working for you is important.
