All you need to know about Cannabis

HYBRIDS INDICA'S, SATIVA'S, The Art od DABS, DRYSIFT& Many Other Forms of HASH

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Below we have Listed 2014 & 2015 MOST Used Cannabis Terms

Don't be that guy who doesn't know what he or she is talking about when it comes to cannabis terms aka "slang words".  By reading this you will have no problem becoming the life of the conversation. Be a confident cannabis edict! 

Hybrids, Indicas and Sativas,? Scratching your head over what really is the infamous "kief" is? Wondering if "topical" applications really do work? Browse Re-veg The Fire and become one with these cannabis terms and get educated on the cannabis industries terminology and keywords. When you're done reading through the glossary, you will know your California Kush from your tinctures and everything in between!

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Access Point

A medical access point is an authorized location where patients can find and purchase medical marijuana. It can also be called the pick-up location, and while medication should be fairly easy to obtain, the facility must follow state guidelines; so authorization, paperwork, and a store process should be expected. In the medical cannabis community, an access point is often synonymous with a dispensary depending on individual state legislation, guidelines, and lingo.

 How to become a Medical Marijuana Patient

  Pharmaceutical drugs are not for everyone. They may not effectively treat the symptoms of your illness, they can have severe and dangerous side effects, and they can be highly addictive. If you are thinking of using an alternative treatment for any of these reasons, medical cannabis may be for you.

  Receiving a medical marijuana card will allow you to obtain legal cannabis as a treatment for an illness. However, medical cannabis is surrounded by politics and controversy, so you have to follow the government's process for applying for your medical marijuana card. Here's how to apply.

Research Eligibility Conditions

   Because the government strictly controls access and authorization to medically prescribed cannabis, patients cannot get medical marijuana cards for all illnesses. Not all conditions warrant a prescription, so do some research to see if you qualify. In Canada, there are two categories of eligibility. The first encompasses symptoms of serious illnesses that haven't been decreased by typical pharmaceutical drugs; this includes severe pain caused by MS, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis, and spinal cord injury. The second category covers a larger group of serious illnesses not included in the first category, but where typical therapies have failed.

See Your Doctor 

  If you believe your condition or symptoms make you eligible for a medical marijuana card, the next step is to talk to your doctor to discuss obtaining a prescription. At the appointment, give your doctor a detailed explanation of your illness and symptoms, why pharmaceutical drugs haven't worked for you in the past and why you believe you can benefit from medical cannabis. If you have already been smoking marijuana to lessen your symptoms, discuss how often you smoke, when you started, how it affects your symptoms, and how much you are smoking.

Get a second opinion.

   Many workers in the medical community are hesitant or strongly against prescribing medical marijuana to patients. If you have talked to your physician and he or she has not agreed to complete the forms to get you to the next step of the process, get a second opinion. Some doctors are more sympathetic to this request, but you must ensure that the doctor who agrees to sign your forms is backed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has a class 1 narcotics license.

Decide on Your Supply Source

   Once you have found a doctor who will declare that traditional treatments haven't decreased your symptoms, you can move on to the next step: deciding on the supply source that is right for you. Your options are getting dried marijuana directly from Health Canada or finding a licensed producer to register with.

It's Time to Apply

   If the steps above have all been successfully accomplished, it's time to apply for your medical marijuana card. Contact Health Canada to get your application form. If you chose to register with a producer, you will need to discuss the application procedure with him. You can expect to wait from ten weeks to many months for the government to process your application. Times can vary based on the completeness of your answers, and patients with terminal conditions take priority, so your application might get pushed back for these reasons.

Wait

   Once you have fully and successfully completed your application with Health Canada and provided all the necessary documentation, you simply have to wait the required time before you hear from the government to see if you qualify for your card.

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Aroma

"Aroma" is a term used to describe the general smell and/or taste of a certain plant or flower. Because consumers' individual definition of aromas (such as "earthy," skunky," or "citrus") can differ somewhat, aroma descriptions are meant as a basic guideline.

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Backcross (BX)

A backcross is a hybrid plant that has been bred with one of its parents (or a plant that is genetically similar) in order to create offspring that is closer to that of the the original parent. For example, a grower could breed a plant with its own father to make sure the baby has its dad's structure. This is often done to maintain rarer strains or strengthen those with desired recessive genes.

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 BHO

BHO stands for butane hash oil and is a potent concentrate of cannabinoids made by dissolving marijuana trimming or flower form in a solvent (usually butane  but more often we are seeing CO2 extracts). Resulting in product that have very high THC levels (generally more than flower or hash) and is a thick, sticky oil. Good luck not wasting. BHO is also referred to as honey oil, Crumble, Moon Wax, "dabs" or "dabbing," earwax, or shatter, depending on the manufacturing method.

  

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Bud

Bud refers to the actual flower of the marijuana plant. These are the fluffy parts that are harvested and used for recreational or medicinal purposes as they contain the highest concentrations of active cannabinoids.

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Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body's cannabinoid receptors, producing various effects including pain relief and other medically beneficial uses. Marijuana's most well-known cannabanoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) due to the fact that it is the most abundant, and also because it produces the psychoactive effects (or the "high") that drives the plant's recreational use. However, there are over 85 known cannabinoids all with varying effects, so THC isn't the only one.

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Cannabis

Cannabis is a plant genus that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce both recreational and medical marijuana. Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its natural lower THC content and small stature, but there is some cross-breeding thanks to ruderalis's unique ability to auto-flower rather than mature based on light, so there is potential for this variety to grow in popularity. Cannabis is native to Asia, but grows almost anywhere and has long been cultivated both for the production of hemp and to be used as a drug.
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• CBD

CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the at least 85cannabinoids found in cannabis and the second only to THC when it comes to average volume. Recently, CBD has gained support for its use as a medical treatment as research has shown it effectively treats pain,inflammation, and anxiety without the psychoactive effects (the "high" or "stoned" feeling) associated with THC. High CBD strains, such asHarlequin, are being bred more actively and appearing more frequently on the market.

• Concentrates

Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels (generally more than flowers or hashish), and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils (BHO) to moldable goo (budder/wax) to resinous bits (shatter). Referred to by a variety of slang terms, the classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product.

• Co-op

Co-op is short for cooperative and refers to a community of patients or consumers in a given area who join together to share and receive marijuana. Co-ops usually have specific membership requirements and the product available is generally exclusive to members. In some states, co-ops exist alongside or in lieu of dispensaries.

• Cross (genetics)

 A cross (referring to crossbreeding) is the result when two different plant strains are bred together. For example, Blue Dream is a cross between Blueberry and Haze strains.

• Dab/Dabbing

A dab is a slang term used to refer to a dose of BHO received through butane combustion and inhalation. The act of "dabbing" refers to partaking in dabs.

• Dispensary

Dispensary is a general term used to refer to any location where a patient or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis, whether the business is technically an access point, pick-up location. co-op, collective or any other version of a legall cannabis distributor.

• Edibles/Medibles

Edibles and medibles are medicated edible goods that have been infused with cannabis extracts. They are commonly baked goods such as cookies and brownies, but options as varied as flavored coffee drinks, breads, and candies exist as well. Dispensaries also often sell marijuana-infused butters or oils for patients or consumers to make their own edibles. Consuming edibles means the active components from the extracts require longer to take effect as they need to be absorbed through the digestive system.

• Feminized

Feminized plants come from seeds that have been selectively bred to produce only female plants. Since female plants are the ones that produce flowers (which is where most of cannabis' cannabinoids are found), they are the only ones that are used to create marijuana products. Feminized seeds are intended to make things easier for growers by eliminating the need to determine the sex of growing plants and remove males early on to prevent fertilization. Generally, feminized seeds produce the same quality of plants as naturally produced seeds.

• Flowering Time

Flowering time refers to the time it takes for a plant to produce mature flowers. Cannabis flowering times are affected by the length of daily exposure the plant receives to sun (with the exception of the Cannabis ruderalis species, which flower automatically). When flowering times are reported for a strain, they are general estimates based on how the plants do on average in optimal conditions. Actual flowering times will vary and it is up to the grower to decide when to harvest for maximum benefit.

• Flowers

You probably know what flowers are; they're often the "pretty" part of a plant, and the same is true for cannabis. While cannabis flowers don't have traditional petals or look like daisies, they are still the reproductive organ of the female plants. Cannabis flowers are the hairy, sticky, crystal-covered bits that are harvested and dried to be used as medication. When they are allowed to be fertilized by male plants, these flowers will produce cannabis seeds. If not, they will continue to produce the resin that contains their active cannabinoids until they are harvested or begin to die.

• Hash/Hash Oil

Hash is short for hashish, which is derived from cannabis plants and can be used for consumption or medication. Production involves the removal of the plant's trichomes by sieving or filtering. Once the cannabinoid-laden powder has been collected, it is typically pressed and ready to be used. Hash ranges in potency, but is generally stronger than straight flowers since everything but the active part of the plant has been removed. A similar concentrated product can also be produced chemically using a solvent; however, this product is commonly referred to as hash oil or "honey oil."

• Heirloom

An heirloom refers to a cannabis strain that was taken from its native homeland and propagated in another geographical location.

• Hemp

Hemp is a fibrous product that can be produced from the male cannabis plant and can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper, beauty products, and a vast array of other products. Hemp plants have no value as a drug since they are males. However, they are still considered illegal in the United States.

• Hybrid

Hybrid refers to a plant that is genetically a cross between one or more separate strains of cannabis. Hybrids can happen unintentionally, but they are usually bred specifically to combine desired traits of the original plants. Most marijuana on the market today is some form of hybrid.

• Hydroponics

Hydroponics refers to a system of gardening that does not use soil. Plants are grown in water and receive their nutrients from the addition of solutions rather than soil. For growers, hydroponic advantages include more control over nutrient intake and stability. In terms of marijuana production, plants grown hydroponically are sometimes said to have cleaner, more distinct flavors.

• Indica

Indica is the less scientific name for the Cannabis indica species of cannabis. Generally these plants originated in the Middle East and Asia and include both of the famous kush and Afghan lineages. Compared to their sativa counterparts, the plants are shorter, bushier and have more compact flower structure. This species tends to produce more relaxing physical effects and can have a sedative quality.

• Kief

Kief is a collected amount of trichomes that have been separated from the rest of the marijuana flower. Since trichomes are the sticky crystals that contain the vast majority of the plant's cannabinoids, kief is known to be extremely potent. Kief is sometimes mistakenly referred to as pollen and is the primary ingredient in hashish production.

• Kush

Kush refers to a line of cannabis plants that hail from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kush strains are indicas and have a unique aroma that have given them a large fan base. Specific breeds and plants are unique, but their aroma is generally described as "earthy" and often piney combined with citrus or sweet.

• Landrace

A landrace refers to a local variety of cannabis that has adapted to the environment of its geographic location. This accounts for genetic variation between landrace strains, which have been crossbred to produce the cannabis variety we see today. Landrace strains are oftentimes named after their native region, like Afghani, Thai, andHawaiian, and traces of landraces are sometimes detectable in the names of their crossbred descendants.

• Marijuana

Marijuana is the general term for female cannabis plants or their dried flowers. Females are distinct from male plants in that they are the ones that produce flowers which contain the high percentage ofcannabinoids that hold both their medicinal and psychoactive properties.

• OG 

OG is a term that's now used to describe many strains, though the term originated to describe Southern California's Ocean Grown Kush, which was quickly shortened to OG Kush. OG Kush grew quickly in fame and reputation. Most OGs are different variations of the original OG Kush genetics or are also ocean grown on the West Coast.

• Phenotype

Phenotype is a term that is heard most often in growing. It refers to the general physical characteristics of the plant such as height, color, branching, leaf configuration down to cell structure—any markers that can be used to identify and judge the healthiness of a plant.

• Pistil

Pistils are part of a female plant's anatomy. On cannabis, it's identified as the little hair-like extensions on the flowers that range in color from white to red to darker orange-brown. When plants are going to be fertilized, the pistil acts to collect the male pollen. When plants are left unfertilized, as in the case of marijuana, the pistils change and can be indicators of plant ripeness.

• Pre-roll

Pre-roll is a commonly used term that refers to a pre-rolled marijuana cigarette, slangily known as a joint. Many dispensaries have pre-rolls available for purchase.

• Ruderalis

Ruderalis is a low-THC cannabis variety that is primarily selected by breeders for its CBD-rich genetics. Unlike Cannabis sativa and indica, which use light cycles to flower, ruderalis is an "autoflowering" variety, meaning it flowers with age. Originating in Russia, ruderalis is a hardy plant that can survive harsh climates.

• Sativa

Sativa is the less scientific name for the cannabis sativa species of cannabis plant. In general, these plants originated outside of the Middle East and Asia and include strains that are from areas such as South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Thailand. These strains tend to grow taller as plants (usually over 5 feet), are lighter in color and take longer to flower. When consumed, sativas tend to produce more cerebral effects as opposed to physical and sedative ones.

• Shatter/Ice

Shatter or ice are terms used to refer to BHO.

• Strain

A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders (or by creative consumers). Strain names often reflect the plant's appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistakenly or purposely misidentified.

• THC

THC is an abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the most well-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in marijuana plants. THC is also the component in marijuana that is responsible for the psychoactive effects, or the "high." Also known as delta-9-tetracannabinol, it was first isolated in 1964 and is thought to serve as a natural defense for the plant against pests. Research has shown THC to be an effective medical treatment for a range of conditions. There is no lethal dose of the compound in its natural form.

• Tincture

A tincture is a liquid cannabis extract usually made with alcohol or glycerol that is often dosed with a dropper. Tinctures can be flavored and are usually placed under the tongue, where they are absorbed quickly. Effects can be felt within minutes. Tinctures can also be mixed into a drink, but in these cases effects will take longer because the tinctures will be absorbed by the digestive system.

• Topical

A topical is a type of cannabis product where the active properties of the flowers have been extracted and added to a product such as a lotion or a cream that's applied to the skin. The medicinal properties are absorbed through the skin and can be used to treat muscle aches, long term soreness, or ailments like dry skin.

• Trichome

Trichomes are the resin production glands of the cannabis plant. In Greek the word means "growth of hair," and while these sticky little protrusions can make plants appear a little hairy, they are not hairs, nor are they "crystals," which is how they are often described. THC, CBD and other cannabinoids are all produced in these glands.

• Vaporizer

A vaporizer is a device used to consume marijuana. It heats either flowers or marijuana-infused oils to a temperature that produces acannabinoid-laced vapor to inhale. Vaporizing is healthier than smoking since there is no smoke to ingest, but this method still produces near instant effects. With new, more compact models on the market, vaporizing is growing in popularity.