Many of us grew up during a simple time when cannabis consumption consisted of rolling a joint or packing a bowl, the only tools necessary being rolling papers or glass and a lighter. Then came dabable concentrates, and along with them the need for a myriad of tools and accessories – including a blow torch, a dab rig, and products that look more like something from a beehive than from a cannabis plant.

If you’re looking to find out what exactly a dab is, you’ve come to the right place! This blog post will break it down and help you determine whether dabbing is the best form of cannabis use for you, starting with the basics.

Cannabis concentrates are the fastest growing segment in the market and if you’re reading this, we’re guessing that you can understand why! There are many extraction techniques involved in creating these products. Some methods use organic solvents, while others use pressure or even water.

In commercial sized facilities, hydrocarbon, ethanol, Co2 and solventless are the most typical extraction processes utilized at scale. Curious about the difference between these extraction types? Read on!

How does CBD work? To answer this, we’re going to take a look at cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds responsible for the “high” or effects of cannabis use. As a cannabis connoisseur, you’re most likely well aware of the fact that cannabinoids come from the cannabis plant. But did you know that the human body produces its own form of cannabinoids? They share the same chemical makeup as cannabinoids from the cannabis plant, which is what causes the two most well-known cannabinoids, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol), to have the effect that they do on the human body. In case you’re a word junkie – the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant are called phytocannabinoids, while the cannabinoids produced naturally within the human body are called endocannabinoids (“phyto” means “plant,” while “endo” means “originating within the body.”)

Every business wants to be the “best” in its niche, and cannabis is no exception.

Cannabis brands want to be known as the “go-to” brand, and cannabis consumers wants to know that their preferred brands have some degree of industry clout backing them up.And just like with every other industry, customer ratings, peer reviews, and competitions are a big deal in the cannabis world. One of our favorites here at Dabstract is the annual Cannabis Cup.

If you’re a dabber, chances are you’ve heard of Live Resin products. But if not, don’t worry! The cannabis extraction and concentrate market is evolving at such a fast rate that it can be difficult to keep up with all of the new and different products available.