**Hash Oil**
Hash oil, a concentrated form of cannabis extract, has a rich history that dates back to ancient civilizations. The term “hash” originates from the Arabic #1excludeGlossary which means #2excludeGlossary or “herb.” Historically, hash oil was used for its medicinal and psychoactive properties, but its production and consumption have significantly evolved. In modern times, hash oil is produced through sophisticated extraction methods, such as CO2 or butane extraction, to isolate the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes. This results in a highly potent oil, often used in vaping, dabbing, or as a culinary ingredient. The perception of hash oil has shifted alongside the changing legal landscape of cannabis, with a growing emphasis on purity, potency, and safety. As the cannabis industry expands, hash oil continues to be a popular choice for those seeking a concentrated and versatile cannabis experience. [Source: Harvard Health, MedPub]
Hash oil or cannabis oil is an oleoresin obtained by the extraction of cannabis or hashish. It is a cannabis concentrate containing many of its resins and terpenes – in particular, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids. Hash oil is usually consumed by smoking, vaporizing or eating. Preparations of hash oil may be solid or semi-liquid colloids depending on both production method and temperature and are usually identified by their appearance or characteristics. Color most commonly ranges from transparent golden or light brown, to tan or black. There are various extraction methods, most involving a solvent, such as butane or ethanol.
| Hash oil | |
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 One form of hash oil | |
| Source plant(s) | Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis (rarely) |
| Part(s) of plant | all parts (excluding roots and seeds) |
| Geographic origin | United States Afghanistan |
| Active ingredients | Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabinol, tetrahydrocannabivarin |
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Hash oil is an extracted cannabis product that may use any part of the plant, with minimal or no residual solvent. It is generally thought to be indistinct from traditional hashish, at-least according to the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs that defines these products as "the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from the cannabis plant".
Hash oil may be sold in cartridges used with pen vaporizers. Cannabis retailers in California have reported about 40% of their sales are from smokeable cannabis oils.
English
Noun
hash oil (countable and uncountable, plural hash oils)
- an oily and potent form of the drug cannabis
- Hyponym: honey oil
