A substance added to a product with the intention of altering the quality.
Administer
To apply medication direct to a patient’s body. Common forms are ingestion, inhalation and more.
Cannabis
Plant genus that produces a trio of flowering plants. Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Ruderalis are the three species of cannabis.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
A natural compound found in some strains of cannabis. CBD has a myriad of medical uses, though unlike THC, it has no psychoactive effects.
Cannabinoids
The essential chemical compounds found in cannabis.
Cannabis / Marijuana Product
An item that contains cannabis as an ingredient.
Concentrates
A cannabis extract with a higher THC content than flower alone.
Dispense
To gift, give, or in anyway transfer cannabis.
Dispensary
A blanket term for a safe, legal establishment for accessing cannabis.
Edibles/Medibles
Dosed food. Cannabis infused Brownies, cookies and candy are the most common form of cannabis edibles.
Hemp
A product made from the male cannabis plant that is used in the manufacturing of paper, rope, oils, health and beauty products and much more.
Hybrid
A genetic cross of two or more strains.
Hydro
Refers to hydroponic or cannabis that has been grown in water opposed to soil.
Infused
Refers to oil (usually) that has had cannabis introduced into it.
Indica
A species of plant, Indica strains are usually better for relaxing and relieving pain.
Kief
A collection of the “weed crystals” which have a much higher concentrate.
Marijuana
The entirety of the cannabis plant in any form.
Marijuana-Infused Products
Any product containing cannabis or any cannabis concentrate.
Medical Marijuana
Marijuana grown and dispensed under conditions put forth by state law and regulations.
MMJ
Common Abbreviation for Medical Marijuana.
Pre-roll
A common term for a pre-rolled cannabis joint or cone.
Solvent-Based Concentrate
A concentrate that has been formed by extracting the cannabinoids using a solvent such as butane. Many places are switching to Co2 extraction as it is believed to be a safer and cleaner option.
Strain
The specific type of cannabis. Strain often refers to the effects or appearance the plant has and or offers.
THC
THC is an abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Also referred to as Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol or D9-THC.
Tincture
A liquid cannabis extract that is usually made with glycerol or alcohol. Small amounts of the tincture are usually placed under the tongue or can be mixed into a drink.
Topical
A type of cannabis product that has activated cannabinoids that have been extracted and usually infused into a lotion or balm.
