What is Cannabidiol? Cannabinoids are compounds that influence the endocannabinoid system in the body, affecting both psychological health parameters, such as sleep, pain, mood, and appetite. The two best understood and studied cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and CBD. CBD is used for its therapeutic effects, such as its ability to promote relaxation, and does not …
Cotton Mouth/Cottonmouth: Usage and Meaning Although back in the day some believed that cottonmouth was caused by the smoke itself, not the cannabis, we now know that there is in fact a connection between xerostomia, the technical name for cotton mouth or dry mouth, and cannabis use. Examples: “Dude, pass me my drink, I’m practically …
What does “Cannabis Cup” mean? Initially, the Cannabis Cup was an in-house underground event in Amsterdam. Later it grew and became focused on medical marijuana. Until recently, the Cannabis Cup was a blind competition of products, unlabeled, in a kit for judges. The top three products in each category by consumer choice are awarded, and …
What does Cola mean? All colas are composed of teardrop-shaped, tightly woven buds that may grow 24 inches or taller indoors. They are the prime location for a high active resin concentration, and so it’s common to see the shine and size of colas showcased in photos to highlight the potency of a crop. Cola: …
What does chillum mean? Typically made in glass, metal, wood, or silicone, chillums are shaped like straight tubes, slightly skinnier at one end sometimes. The mouthpiece and the bowl are on opposite ends. Chillums can be used alone, but especially when they’re called bats, they also come as part of a dugout set. A set …
What does chronic mean? The origins of the phrase are funny, and not at all related to the word’s actual meaning. Rapper Snoop Dogg began using “chronic” this way in the 1990s, and it became famous. Dr. Dre named his 1992 album The Chronic after Snoop’s usage, and the album actually did feature Snoop. After …
What does cannaseur mean? A connoisseur is an expert in some area, a person who is an authority and has special experience or training. A connoisseur can also be anyone with a highly developed or refined sense of taste. For example, a wine connoisseur may be able to identify rare wines by tastes others don’t …
What does cherry mean? In the more specific cannabis only context, cherry has another, more specific meaning that arises when smoking a bowl. While smoking, you hold your heat source right over the top of the bowl. You cover the carb hole to inhale, and this creates the red, lit up cherry that allows you …
What does buzzed mean? Buzzed is also used to mean slightly drunk or otherwise impaired, use “buzzed” the same way you’d use “tipsy,” and similar words. Examples: “I took just a few hits and got a little buzzed—I decided to hang out by the pool.” “We had a quick sesh, got a little buzzed, and …
What does budtender mean? The phrase budtender itself is taken from “bud,” which refers to the mature cannabis flower. Bud describes the nugs that you grind up and smoke, and that’s where you find all of the THC, and the minor cannabinoids, including CBD, CBN, CBC, CBG, and THCV. Budtenders are expected to know about …