Long Beach Cannabis Glossary

Accessories: Pipes, grinders, and jars used to administer, process, or store medical cannabis products

Bong: A glass, ceramic, or plastic device used to smoke cannabis flowers, herbal extracts, or tobacco. A bong, like a hookah, filters smoke through water to be cooled before being inhaled. A bong consists of a bowl and a stem, and can also have ash catchers, ice holders, and percolators to further help purify and cleanse the smoke.

Cannabinoids: Compounds within the cannabis plant, which activate brain receptors to produce medicinal effects

Cannabis: The technical term for marijuana. Both words refer to the same plant

CBD (Cannabidiol): An important medicinal cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD has non-psychoactive effects

Clone: Cut from a cannabis plant then, which is then replanted to produce a new plant with the same genetics

CO2: The chemical formula for carbon dioxide; used to produce cannabis extracts

Curing: A slow, controlled drying process so to maximize the quality of cannabis flowers

Edible: Cannabis-infused food items: baked goods, chocolates, chewable lozenges

Flowers: The blooming buds of the cannabis plant. The flowers are where the largest concentration of medicinal components are contained in the plant

Grinder: Tool used to grind cannabis in preparation for smoking, vaporizing, or cooking. Grinder does not damage resin glands

Hash: A form of concentrated cannabis. Hash is made by extracting and filtering resin glands from the leaves of a harvested cannabis plant

Haze: Cannabis genetic used to create popular strains. Varieties of Haze are commonly seen on in the sativa category of our Long Beach dispensary menu

Hybrid: Cannabis strains that combine sativa and indica to produce a balance effect of both cerebral and physical

Indica: Cannabis strains that generate relaxing physical effects

Kush: A popular variety of cannabis at Modern Buds. Named for the Hindu Kush Mountains in Afghanistan. Several varieties of Kush are available on our Long Beach dispensary menu, usually in the hybrid and indica categories

One-hitter: Small, cigarette-shaped pipe. One-hitters are convenient and easy to use

Pre-roll: Small cigarette-like cones containing medical cannabis

Sativa: Cannabis strains known for their energizing cerebral effects and notably for mood-elevation

Shake: Small pieces of plant material that separate from cannabis during processing. Shake contains a high cannabinoid content yet often sells at a discount

Shatter: High-quality cannabis concentrate. Called Shatter as its hard surface can break when bent

Skunk: Strain of cannabis known for its strong aroma. Many varieties of Skunk can be found on Long Beach dispensary menus

Spoon: Popular style of glass pipe. Pipes are used to smoke cannabis. Named for its spoon shape

Strain: A specific variety of cannabis with its own name and unique attributes. Read about five popular marijuana strains

Syrup: Syrup infused with CBD, and or THC, to provide medicinal benefits of cannabis through its consumption. Syrup is a versatile product, effective in potency and a healthy alternative to other infused cannabis choices with a blend of cannabinoids and flavor (also see tincture)

Terpenes: Aromatic oils in cannabis; influences the smell, flavor, and effects of individual strains

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The best-known cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant; responsible for the majority of its medicinal / psychoactive effects

Tincture: A concentrated liquid solution infused with cannabis. Administered by placing under the tongue or mixing into a beverage (also see syrup)

Topical: Not for digestion, these are non-psychoactive cannabis products, such as lotions and balms that are rubbed into the skin for localized symptom relief and comfort

Trichomes: Sparkling resin glands on the outside of cannabis flowers. Trichomes are also called crystals, and are where cannabinoid content is most concentrated

Trim: The leaves that surround cannabis flowers. Often converted into concentrates (see hash and tincture)

Vape cartridge: A pre-filled cartridge. Contains cannabis concentrate designed for vaporization

Vaporizer: Electronic device that heats cannabis for inhalation - without producing smoke

Water-pipe: A popular style of pipe. Bubbles of smoke pass through a chamber of water prior to the smoke being inhaled