Hash oil
Hash oil is a resinous matrix of cannabinoids produced by a solvent extraction of cannabis. Hash oil is a concentrated product with a high THC content, which generally varies between 40% and 90%.[1] Related honey oil is a specific type of hash oil made from the more potent parts of the cannabis plant. Hash oil is traditionally a dark, viscous liquid.[2][3]
Usage
Hash oil can be consumed in various ways, including smoking, vaporization, or may be consumed orally.[4]
Solvents
The most common solvents used are butane or isopropanol. Hash oil extracted with butane is often referred to as butane honey oil, or BHO.
There are a wide variety of dangers associated with use of chemical solvents. The most common danger is from flammability. Structure fires and severe burns have been caused when production accidents occur.[5]
Legality
US Federal law classifies cannabis as a schedule I controlled substance, and possession constitutes a crime.[6]
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References
- ^ "UNODC - Bulletin on Narcotics - 1980 Issue 4 - 005". http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/bulletin/bulletin_1980-01-01_4_page006.html.
- ^ King, Leslie A. (2003). The Misuse of Drugs Act. Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 75–76. ISBN 978-0854046256.
- ^ Mamakind (December 4 2003). "Honey oil made easy". CANNABIS CULTURE MAGAZINE. http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/articles/3083.html. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Kuhn, Swartzwelder, Wilson, Wilson, Foster, Cynthia, Scott, Wilkie, Leigh Heather , Jeremy (2003). Buzzed. W. W. Norton & Company; 2 Rev Upd edition. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0393324938.
- ^ Reverend Damuzi (September 13 2004). "Hash oil explosions". CANNABIS CULTURE MAGAZINE. http://www.cannabisculture.com/articles/3518.html. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "Drug Scheduling". United States Drug Enforcement Agency. http://www.justice.gov/dea/pubs/scheduling.html. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
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