Know Your Cannabis : The Key to Understanding Marijuana

Sativa refers to tall, narrow leaf varieties of cannabis. The name "Sativa" was introduced in the 18th century by Carl Linneacu to describe hemp plants found in Europe and western Eurasia. At this time  Sativa was cultivated for seeds, fiber, and hashish. People often refer to these strains as the weed that gives you energy. In Seward, we joke that we use this strain to clean the house!

Indica refers to stout, broad leaf varieties of cannabis. The name "Indica" was given by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. Since the 18th century Indica plants were cultivated for hashish, seed, and fiber. People often refer to these Indica weed strains as "In Da Couch", in Seward AKA sleepytime. 

Kush is a cannabis plant of a sativa, hybrid, or indica. Kush descends from the Hindu Kush Mountains; the mountain range spanning the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.  In Seward, we enjoy this weed regularly. 

The cannabis plant has hundreds of chemical compounds led by cannabinoids and terpenes. CBD is a cannabinoid with a non-intoxicating effect. Cannabis strains with high CBD and low THC are widely used by those sensitive to THC. Understanding Marijuana and Cannabis use can really be helpful.

The cannabis plant has hundreds of chemical compounds led by cannabinoids and terpenes. THC is a cannabinoid with an intoxicating effect. Cannabis strains with high THC are used by those wanting euphoric experience. 

Terpenes are aromatic compounds produced by plants and fruit. Not only are they found in cannabis, they are also found in lavender, oranges, hops and pepper. Terpenes are what give your cannabis smell like berries and more.... yum yum 

 Concentrates are cannabis-derived extracts that contain concentrated amounts of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and a multiplicity of other cannabinoids and terpenes 

The most well-known type of concentrate is wax. This is made by blasting plant material with a solvent using a closed-loop extraction system. The resulting slurry is heated at low temperatures and whipped vigorously to remove all residual solvent. Because the product is whipped by hand, it gains airy peaks that are similar to whipped topping. 

 Shatter is made by blasting plant material with a solvent using a closed-loop system. The product is collected on parchment paper and placed in a vacuum oven for solvent purging. After "burping" the slurry (this helps release as much solvent as possible) a few times the shatter starts to take shape and slowly spreads across the paper. 

This fluid extraction is created with large amounts of pressure and carbon dioxide and is seen as an incredibly effective method to separate plant material to produce an oil. CO2 extraction is gaining popularity in commercial extraction operations due to the fact that the equipment used is able to finely tune desired results and end products.

Dabbing is the method that's enjoyed by the majority of concentrate lovers.   Low-temp dabbing is optimal for flavor and consumption of cannabinoid profiles, which is why this is one of the best ways to enjoy a dab. 

 A dab pen is a vaporizer pen specifically designed to vape cannabis concentrates. A regular dab pen comes with atomizers, coils for heating the material and mouthpiece, which you inhale through to get the vapor. Dab pens come in all shapes and sizes, and The Tufted Puffin has got you covered.