Do you know what they are, other than something you smoked and subsequently merged with the couch and almost separated your soul from your body?

Extracts, concentrates or "Dabs"are the most intense forms of cannabis, and if you haven't experienced it, here's our pinch of hash on them.

What do we mean by extracts?

They are all derivatives obtained from the flowers of Cannabis Sativa L. that seek to isolate the cannabinoid and terpene contents present in the silver. These are made in a large number of different extraction and purification techniques, so we have a whole spectrum of concentrations, qualities and consistencies in the world of extractions, from the artisanal Hashish to the Live Rosin which uses modern technology in its production.

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What are extracts made for?

There are several reasons why growers and consumers prefer extractions over flowers, but the most important are the following:

• More magic - The ability to obtain high concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes to reduce how much material to consume and have stronger effects, something important in both the medicinal and recreational markets. 
• Less impurities - Through different purification methods, the amount of impurities in the material obtained, such as fats and vegetable matter, is reduced. This eliminates residues produced during combustion, resulting in cleaner smoke.
• Curing and Preservation - Extracts can be much more durable. You can store a hermetically sealed extraction in a refrigerator at low temperatures, preserving and mauring the terpene and cannabinoid profile for years, which is impossible with flowers.

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What are the ways to make cannabis concentrates?

In ancient times, for example, it was common to let children run through the fields to remove with oil all the resin that remained stuck on their skin, thus making a rustic form of Hashish. 

Nowadays, technological advances have been applied to the matter, further diversifying the possibilities and results obtained, using factors such as temperature, pressure, and time applied with specialized machinery. In other cases, procedures involving solvents such as frozen CO2 or even water are used. In reality, it all depends on the territory, budget and the amount of plant material you have at your disposal.

How are they consumed?

The most common technique for extractions is applying it to a tobacco cigarette, a Regular Joint or even a Donut Joint which will give as much magic as you have applied hashish.

The other most efficient way is vaporizing said extract in a pipe set at high temperature or an electronic dabber, where once hot enough (170ºC-200ºC) you must drop the extract in the bowl and inhale simultaneously, having a super strong hit!

If you want to know more about extracts keep visiting our Wildflowerpedia section.

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