Weed 101: Resin, Live Resin & Rosin
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If you’re looking for the most potent form of cannabis available, you need to try concentrate forms like resin, live resin, and rosin. These ooey, gooey, so-delicious-looking concentrates are some of the most potent ways to consume cannabis, and if you’ve ever “greened out” from an edible, you’ll want to check out our guide to the triumvirate of resins – they’re significantly more efficacious than your average pot brownie or lollipop. If you’re interested in trying out resin, live resin, or rosin, we can take you on a guided tour to see just how wonderful these concentrates can be.
What Are Resin, Live Resin & Rosin?
We need to define each type of marijuana first before we can start discussing the different effects they can have. For starters, extracts and concentrates are for experienced marijuana users who know what they’re doing. These forms of cannabis are very potent and have an immediate effect. Live Resin and Rosin are even more potent and can have a longer-lasting effect. If you’re not familiar with these types of marijuana, I advise you not to try them.
Live resin is a type of resin that’s been freshly made and has not been dried out. It has a more natural, raw, and unpolished look and feel. Rosin is a type of resin that’s been dried out and has a harder, more brittle texture. Resin is a type of resin that’s a combination of Rosin and Live resin.
RESIN: Dark, Dank & Definitely Gets The Job Done
Resin is made from the trichomes on cannabis flowers. These trichomes contain a lot of the terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavinoids that we want.
The trichomes on cannabis flowers are a natural protection against pests and the environment, as well as containing cannabinoids like THC, CBD, and others.
Phytocannabinoids and terpenes are the active ingredients in marijuana that interact with our bodies to create the desired effects. These ingredients play a significant role in the flavor, aroma and sensual profile of cannabis flowers.
Resin is the product of the trichomes on cannabis buds and it is a concentrated form of all the cannabinoids in cannabis. It is like taking a “hint of lemon” in your water and then eating a dozen whole lemon fruits. It is powerful, has everything you need, and can be tough to handle for people with a higher tolerance for THC or if you have serious medical marijuana needs. However, for people with a higher tolerance for THC or if you have some serious medical marijuana needs, Resin and other extracts provide a more consistent, potent dose of the life-changing cannabinoids.
The history of resin use goes back to ancient times when growers would get resin stuck to their hands and clothing. Today, there are more advanced methods for extracting and processing concentrates, but the origins of this valuable substance go back many years ago.
LIVE RESIN: A Good Reason to Live the Cannabis Life
Many cannabis growers use the Butane (BHO) or CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) extraction methods to extract concentrated forms of cannabinoids. These processes use gases in a controlled environment to extract the terpenes and cannabinoids from the plant, and infuse the active compounds into a concentrated form, such as oil, resin, or wax. Some cannabis purists are not fond of these methods of extraction, because the gases can be dangerous to use or cause the deterioration of some of the cannabinoids or terpenes.
Live resin extraction is a new method developed by some innovative cultivators who are committed to capturing the purest essence of cannabis possible. To avoid the use of solvents or gases, Live resin flowers are frozen cryogenically immediately after harvest, before the cannabinoids, terpenes, and the “freshness” of the buds have had a chance to break down or diminish. Essentially, this is like futuristic technology in modern times – in the movies or comics, someone has a sickness that has no cure, so they throw them into a cryo-tube and freeze the person up until they have a solution. This is some space-age stuff, but it works excellent for preserving the potency of the flowers.
This is one of the many reasons why Live Resin is so popular, and its higher prices reflect the increased demand for this high-quality cannabis. In fact, a lot of cultivators have invested in the necessary technology to produce Live Resin, which has helped the industry move on from potentially dangerous extraction methods like BHO (Butane).
ROSIN: Hard Pressed to Find Anything Better
Rosin is a concentrated form of cannabis that is produced by pressing and heating the flowers. This process extracts the cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in a golden or amber syrupy, oily substance. You can use anything non-stick to separate the Rosin from the press, such as wax paper or kitchen utensils.
Making Rosin at home is easy and requires only heat and pressure – no solvents are necessary, making it a more environmentally-friendly process. Plus, there are a variety of presses available for purchase online or at your local marijuana dispensary, making it a breeze to get started.
With fresh buds, there is a high risk of adverse reactions from other solvents. By using hydrocarbons like Butane or CO2, you can avoid these risks and get the same high quality Rosin as you would with shatter.
Rosin is a powerful concentrate that can be smoked, vaporized, or used in other ways. It is up to you to decide how to use it, but be sure to understand its potency and start low if you are new to it.
Conclusion
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