With new lab testing requirements for cannabis products that went into effect in California at the beginning of this year, licensed manufacturers have new hurdles to clear to bring safe and compliant merchandise to market in 2019. And many industry insiders are concerned about the addition of analytic testing for heavy metals, a new requirement included in the Phase-3 testing implemented by the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control.
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Perhaps no other material has made as big of an impact on dabbing culture as quartz has over the past several years. Initially created as an alternative to materials like titanium and ceramics, quartz is now regarded as the gold standard for dabbing rig pieces. Quartz can withstand and retain heat with less risk of […]
Dabs getting you higher than joints is not a new concept in the United States. In fact, they rose to popularity in the US when headlines touted their potency with unsubstantiated claims that one dab was as strong as five joints. While the act of consuming concentrates has become common among American cannabis users, hardly […]
Are you new to dabbing or are you curious about what the differences are between high temp and low temp dabs? With more innovative products entering the market, dabbing is quickly catching up with smoking as the go-to method of cannabis consumption. For those who are new at this, dabbing is the process of […]
There are so many different ways to use cannabis. But have you ever wondered what method is most efficient? A new study points to dabbing—suggesting that inhaling heated extract vapor maximizes delivery of cannabis’ active ingredients. Dabbing Outperforms Alternatives According to the 2019 study from Forensic Science International, dabbing is significantly more efficient at delivering cannabis’ […]
As a general rule — where dabbing or almost anything else is concerned — you should do whatever works for you and not worry too much about the next person’s opinion. Having said that, if you dab off anything other than quartz you need to seriously reevaluate your life and figure out why you […]
Cannabis is a pharmacopeia wrapped up in a plant. With a dominant and intoxicating scent, the flower demands our attention. As it turns out, the molecules responsible for the herb’s striking aroma may do a lot more than provide a pleasant fragrance. These molecules, known as terpenes, work in tandem with other cannabis compounds, including […]
Hoping to inhale the perfect dab? While many cannabis consumers prefer their concentrates on the extra hot side, there are several great reasons to keep things low. For the most part, the optimal dabbing temperature falls between 330? and 390? (166 to 199?). To successfully reach these temperatures, using a vaporizer or an e-nail […]
By: Marianne Hadener, Sina Vieten, Wolfgang Weinmann, Helimut Mahler
SOURCE: ScienceDirect