{"id":1396,"date":"2019-06-26T13:14:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T13:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=29631"},"modified":"2019-06-26T13:14:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T13:14:08","slug":"what-is-dabbing-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2019\/06\/26\/what-is-dabbing-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dabbing? A Complete Dabbing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dabbing burst onto the scene as an exciting new way to use cannabis extracts to take advantage of the flavor and potency of cannabis oils. Our guide to dabbing has everything you need to know about how to dab.<\/em><\/h3>\n

First of all we have to answer the question \u201cwhat is<\/em> dabbing<\/strong>?\u201d Dabbing is a method of vaporizing cannabis extracts that has become increasingly popular over the past few years as more people discover the high potency of dabbing and fast activation of its effects. Dabbing takes advantage of technology that allows manufacturers to extract compound-rich cannabis oils to maximize their cannabinoid intake while preserving the plant’s flavor<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a first time dabber or have been dabbing for years, we have compiled everything you need to know about dabbing, so you can consuming cannabis extracts with confidence. <\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Cannabis Extracts Used in Dabbing
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Before we get into what dabbing is, let’s look at how dabs are different from dry marijuana flower.<\/p>\n

What are the cannabis extracts involved in dabbing?\u00a0<\/b>People call dabs by different name \u2013 dab wax, shatter, extracts, honey oil, BHO.\u00a0<\/span>Regardless of the form they take, cannabis extracts are all created by extracting the oil from the cannabis plant.<\/span><\/p>\n

This extraction process concentrates compounds like the terpenes (aromatic oils that add to the cannabis plant\u2019s smell and flavor) and the cannabinoids found in cannabis, creating a strong, flavorful oil that can reach potencies up to 90% cannabinoid content or higher, perfect for dabbing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Extraction can be done using a number of methods and with a variety of solvents (butane, CO2, ethanol, etc.), each presenting its own advantages and limitations affecting potency, purity, and flavor. While light coloring and translucence are prized in cannabis extracts, it isn\u2019t a perfect indicator of quality dabs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannabis extracts can take a number of forms, depending on how the cannabis oil is processed after extraction. Heat, moisture, and high terpene content also affect the resulting form the extract takes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the most common forms of extracts that can be dabbed:<\/span><\/p>\n