When it comes to CBD Hash or also known as “smoke” , the substantial differences between one variety and the other depend almost exclusively on the terpene profile and the quality of the cannabis resin.
In this article we would like to introduce you to the main types of CBD Hash that you can find on our site: Afghan Hash, Charas CBD, Ice-o-lator and Pollen 00.
Afghan hash, in addition to boasting ancient origins, undoubtedly ranks among the most beloved and appreciated cannabis derivatives. It is a hashish produced in Afghanistan, specifically in the areas surrounding the Hindū Kūsh mountain range, and in the provinces of Balkh and Mazar-i-Sharif, which have always been renowned precisely for the cultivation of hemp sativa. Afghan hashish is made from the female inflorescences of cannabis sativa, particularly trichomes. It is processed through special manual or alternatively chemical and mechanical processes aimed at extracting the characteristic resin.
Typical of Afghan smoke is the often still artisanal processing, as was done in ancient times: the fresh inflorescences are rotated repeatedly on the palms of the hands, allowing the resin to settle there. The latter is then removed from the hands using special tools or flat-surfaced blades, and then mixed with small amounts of tea or water. The CBD Hash is ultimately processed and slightly heated so that it is softer and more malleable, this to allow it to be compacted into the desired shape.
In Afghanistan generally the resulting resin is compacted in the form of spheres, resulting in the so-called Hash-sphere, to minimize the surface area in contact with air.
However, the classic form of a loaf is also not uncommon, on which a kind of mark or coat of arms is affixed, a distinctive feature of the family that produced it.
Characteristics, properties and effects
Afghan smoke is dark or black in color on the outer surface in close contact with the air, while inside it is dark brown or greenish. The smell appears extremely pungent and aromatic, particularly pronounced and spicy in the throat during intake. Its consistency is generally elastic. Its effect appears narcotic at times and gives rise to predominantly physical “high” sensations, which tend to occur slowly and rather gradually.
It differs from the good herb in that it is not in the form of a dried inflorescence or top, but may on the contrary take on a different appearance by virtue of the extraction methodology implemented. Indeed, it may appear semi-solid in consistency, more or less pasty.
On average, the concentration of THC present can vary from 1.7 to 6.5 percent, which is why, before rolling a joint, it is always a good idea to dose it accurately, especially if you are not particularly familiar with the product. The high concentration of THC, results in a pronounced feeling of euphoria and an almost narcotic action, especially perceived at the physical level. Accompanying this perception, there may also be redness in the eyes, drowsiness and stupor, increased appetite or munchies, as well as an attenuation of physical reactivity, dry mouth, dizziness, and reduced salivation and blood pressure.
However, it should be pointed out that the effects given by Afghan hashish consumption depend on the mode of intake and the amount used. In fact, taking excessive dosages can cause significant side effects, such as disorientation, nausea, vomiting, feeling lost, tachycardia and panic attacks, as well as paranoia, depression, mood swings and difficulty in concentration.
There are many ways of taking Afghan hashish, each of which allows optimal benefit from the characteristic effects. The simplest and most widely used involves rolling a joint or joint, mixing hashish with tobacco. In this case such a derivative can be smoked in exactly the same way as with a conventional cigarette, and the active ingredients are released through combustion.
Many, however, resort to a more healthful methodology: vaping. This involves using a special electronic device that allows the resin to be heated, depriving it of combustion.
Afghan smoke can also be taken by making use of bongs, cilums, and water pipes, tools that maximize its potential, allowing the action and its effects to be quicker.
Lastly, it is necessary not to forget intake by means of so-called “edibles,” edible products, usually baked or leavened. Examples are muffins, space cakes and cookies, which offer the opportunity to take this substance by ingestion. In this case, the effects tend to appear about 30 to 40 minutes after intake.
Cannabis resin is a special extract derived from the inflorescences produced by hemp sativa plants that are still alive, and therefore not dried. Also often referred to as “sap,” it represents the term that describes trichomes, or the “pollen” commonly found on marijuana inflorescences. Accomplice to its particular consistency, cannabis resin is preferably dispensed with pre-filled syringes in lieu of the common droppers typically found in CBD oil. The administration of this derivative is therefore more complex and in some respects more laborious, requiring some special tips.
If analyzed from the purely evolutionary aspect, cannabis resin represents a real defense mechanism triggered by the plant. It, in fact, helps to preserve the crop from possible damage caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
The aromatic terpenes that accompany the pollen play the role of a valuable deterrent against insects, pests and infestations of various kinds that could seriously compromise the health of the plant.
Recreational marijuana users recognize cannabis resin as a valuable derivative precisely because of the massive presence of cannabinoids it contains.
Characteristics, properties and effects
Pollen “00” is compact but, as soon as it is touched or slightly warmed, it melts in the hand and becomes a soft, easily malleable cream. On the outside, in its driest part, the CBD Hash cube is dark brown, while on the inside, in its wettest part, it retains a lighter color that is enriched with golden hues.
Its taste is swollen, strong and intense, immediately enveloping the whole mouth and palate. The smell is equally strong and balsamic.
The effects given by taking cannabis resin are very similar to the more common effects that result from smoking a joint. The high concentration of THC and legal CBD makes the derivative highly potent especially at the psychotropic and psychoactive level, generating a marked feeling of euphoria, accompanied by well-being and increased energy and vitality, all counterbalanced by the relaxing and relaxing action typical of CBD.
CBD “00” Pollen also needs to be used judiciously and sensibly, without giving in to excess.
The most popular method of intake involves mixing the Pollen with tobacco. However, there are special ceramic vaporizers that allow it to be taken through the vaporization method as well. This allows you to avoid combustion and benefit the most from its effects.
Ice-o-lator, also known as bubble hash, is a type of legal smoke derived from the extraction of cannabis in water. Common hash is usually obtained through a process of heat and compaction. The Ice-o-lator process, on the other hand, involves shaking cannabis plant material in ice-filled water. The resinous trichomes freeze and break away from the plant matter, sinking to the bottom of a metal sieve, usually within a series of mesh screens, each with a decreasing mesh size. The finer the mesh, the finer the material and the smaller the plant matter. Once processed and compacted, a splendid legal smoke with unparalleled taste is obtained.
Originating in the Netherlands, the technique for obtaining this type of CBD Hash quickly spread first to Europe and then to the rest of the world. This is because it succeeds in guaranteeing a qualitatively better end product than the results obtained with other techniques, as the residues and dust particles remain in the water along with the processing waste. Precisely because of its special processing, Ice-o-lator is called one of the finest hashes.
Characteristics, properties and effects
This particular CBD Hash has a soft but at the same time full-bodied and elastic consistency. It is famous for its very dark and shiny complexion; the inner part is obviously lighter but still remains quite dark compared to other types of hash.
Ice-o-lator has an intense and relaxing effect. It gives off intense, earthy flavors that recall the fresh and varied flavors of genetics from the Hindu Kush. It releases a thick flavor in the throat, with spicy notes reminiscent of Himalayan Hash traditions.
How to take Ice-o-lator
Due to the water extraction process, Ice-o-lator has an amazing softness, so it does not require heat to dissolve. The most popular method of intake involves mixing the smoke with tobacco.
Charas CBD Hash is undoubtedly one of the finest available on the market and is considered a true delicacy. It is an exceptional and coveted CBD Hash because of its entirely unique and different method of processing. Typical of Himalayan areas such as India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal, it differs from traditional Moroccan hashish solely in the processing method used. Compared to the more common Moroccan hashish, in fact, the extraction of the resins is done from a live plant. In doing so, pollen is literally scraped off the flowers that are still fresh and attached to the tops, rather than from beating already dried tops.
This processing makes Charas softer and more malleable than other common hashes and gives it a much more pungent, fresh, grassy smell. The extraction methods used allow only a few quantities of CBD Hash to be obtained at a time, this makes it an even rarer and more valuable smoke.
Characteristics, properties and effects
Our Charas is a CBD hash characterized by a creamy, soft and malleable paste and has no need to be heated for use. It is dark earth-colored on the outside, but its soft interior is rich in veins ranging from golden to greenish and ochre. The flavor of this CBD Hash is unmistakable. The extraction performed on still-fresh flowers and still-living plants helps give it a very intense flavor but balanced by a fresh, almost balsamic aroma. The smell is pungent and reminiscent of the scent of still-fresh cannabis.
Cannabis concentrates and extracts allow the beneficial and therapeutic effects induced by this plant to be obtained much more efficiently.
Charas exhibits a number of immediate and short-term manifestations characteristic of cannabinoids such as a pleasant feeling of relaxation, well-being, and muscle relaxation.
Charas is especially prized for its pronounced psychoactive effects given by a significantly higher THC concentration than traditional hashish. This makes it even more effective and intoxicating, so much so that over the centuries it has also been used to promote meditation.
The product that is obtained from the manual processing of the resin is apparently similar to hashish but differs from it, mainly because of its particularly dark, almost black and translucent color, and especially its characteristic malleability. It is not necessary, in fact, to heat it up in order to mix it with tobacco before use, simply crumbling it with your fingers will suffice.
Each CBD Hash retains its own characteristics and a well-defined identity, the same that contributes to making each intake experience something unique, unrepeatable, physical and mental. However, it always remains essential to use with awareness and moderation!
