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The rice growing areas in the hills around Sapa,Vietnam also have considerable amounts of hemp growing too. Its used for making cloth and clothes.
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VOLUME 1 NO. 1
JULY/AUGUST 2009
FEATURES
22 THE FIRST ANNUAL THC EXPO SHOWGUIDE
20 THE RESOLUTIONARY
HEMPIRE STASH
9 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
42 CANNABINOID LEVELS
46 OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY
49 VAPE MEASURE
51 GREEN LEAF
Photo by Ideeone. Hemp cultivated for the paper and textile industry.
WTF?!?
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Welcome to the THC Expo and HEMPIRE Magazine! Thank you very much for
taking the time to pick up this magazine and for attending the First Annual THC
Expo being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is an exciting time in
history for all of us who have been working in the Cannabis reform movement; the
winds of change move quickly as the ease of information dissemination touches us
all.
Just 25 years ago, HEMP was a long-lost part of history that more people had
forgotten then remembered, now with the help of Google, a person only has to
mistype HELP with one keystroke of the letter L and change HELP to HEMP
and in doing so, become exposed to information that not so long ago was an almost
unspeakable part of our history, now theres not an environmentalist among us who
cannot elegantly espouse the environmental benefits of this age-old plant.
I chose the name HEMPIRE for our new magazine because it exemplified
Cannabiss true place in history. Cannabis was since the dawn of man an agricultural empire unto itself, no single plant has ever given to humanity as many gifts as
has Cannabis Sativa L. in fact, no single plant even comes close.
Cannabis has also one great distinction in the plant kingdom that separates it apart
from most; in that it has never in-recorded human history taken a human life.
When I first learned of that fact I sincerely did not believe it to be true, but even
now our own United States government has acknowledged it as fact. Cannabis
literally is safer than aspirin and less addictive than caffeine according to the United
States government.
Not too surprisingly, our federal government seems to be a little confused on the
subject as it also states that Cannabis has no medical value and that its users should
be locked up for its mere possession, and then at the exact same time our federal
government owns patents on the chemicals (in this case Cannabidiol: CBD, which
is known within the Cannabis community to be useful as an analgesic) naturally
created only by Cannabis, for of all things medical use! Take a look at the patent
on the opposing page and tell me what you think! We at the THC Expo are looking
to clear up this confusion, we believe it is high time for change and we are bringing
together the community so that we can all be the change we want to see.
Dr. Lester Grinspoon from Harvard University was once quoted as saying that
While marijuana per se was not addictive, learning about it soon becomes. We
agree, and we hope that the information we present to you in the pages of this
magazine and in the halls of our THC EXPO convinces you to demand
re-legalization of one of natures greatest gifts.
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Welcome to the
We live in a very strange time in human history. We have more
access to information today than any other culture ever by a long
shot, and yet when it comes to cannabis we still find ourselves
under the influence and rule of laws that were formed by lies and
disinformation over 70 years ago.
Most of the United States at the time I'm writing this still
operates under the astonishingly hypocritical guidelines where
cigarettes and alcohol are available at grocery stores and potent,
brain-altering anti-depressants can be had by virtually anyone
willing to complain to a doctor, but if you're caught with an
incredibly beneficial plant that grows naturally and kills no one,
you can be "legally" locked in a cage. Now ain't that some shit?
It is complete, total insanity, and it's not like any of this information is a secret. The positive effects of cannabis and the hypocrisy of the organizations fighting against its legalization can be
researched almost instantly by anyone with an internet connection. Did you know that the folks that make those wacky,
nonsensical TV ads and call themselves "A partnership for a
drug free America" have received millions of dollars from
alcohol and tobacco companies? Pharmaceutical companies are
still to this day sending fat checks to help fight the good battle
against the evil weed.
This past November in Los Angeles I did see a woman protesting against gay marriage while breathing from an oxygen tank.
All I could think of was there's a woman who at one point in
her life could have really used a joint and a hug.
There are plenty of people that still think there's something evil
and life-sucking about marijuana, and I don't blame them,
because for a long time I was one of them. For most of my adult
life I thought that pot was for losers and burnouts. It wasn't
until I was 30 years old that I started smoking it and realized
how misled I had been. I know that if I had it wrong, there's
got to be a lot of other people that bought into the propaganda
too, and that's one of the reasons why I'm so vocal about the
subject. It's a very important aspect of my life and I think that
this information can help a lot of people.
Marijuana has enhanced my creativity, expanded my consciousness, and made me a kinder, gentler and more introspective
person... and it's schedule 1 illegal substance classified as more
of a no-no than heroin. That, my friends, is just plain fucking
nuts, and it needs to stop. The nonsense and propaganda that
we've been subject to our whole lives does not have to be passed
down to our kids. It can end right here with the internet
generation.
Just stop for a minute and think about how fucking crazy that
is... alcohol and tobacco companies making commercials against
pot is like hookers making commercials against strippers. Even
worse, it's like hookers that beat you up or kill you making
commercials against strippers you fall in love with and marry.
Not even including drunk driving some 70,000 people die from
the effects of alcohol every year in this country, and during that
same time pot will have killed 0.
For all the people that tobacco kills every year (around 400,000
in this country alone) do you ever hear politicians talk about
making it illegal? I can't remember a single one ever. Every
fucking few years the nonsense debate on gay marriage gets
bigots inflamed and politically active, yet I can't remember the
last time I saw a demonstration against the cigarettes that are
silently killing their families and loved ones.
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Words by Joe Rogan
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The green credentials of the technology on show in the Lotus Eco Elise have been
analyzed throughout the lifecycle of the car. A green gear change display has been
integrated into the dashboard to promote greener driving as well as a weight reduction program, illustrating the holistic approach taken.
The energy expended to manufacture the car has been evaluated, working to the
3R's - Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc
commented, "This Eco Elise is a great example of the advanced and affordable
green technologies Lotus is developing. We are at the cutting edge of environmental technology and are determined to push forward with our green agenda.
The Lotus brand values of lightweight, fuel efficient, and high performance are
more relevant today than they ever have been. We are keen to ensure that Lotus
as a company and its products offer an ethical, green option that appeals to
our customers".
In keeping with the "performance through light weight" philosophy, the Lotus
Eco Elise weighs 32 kg (70.5 lbs) less than the standard Lotus Elise S, which
means that the efficient Elise S engine in the Lotus Eco Elise will give higher fuel
economy figures and even better performance. Dramatic improvements to the
culture and operations at Lotus has rewarded the company with staggering reductions in energy (Electricity 14%, Gas 30%) and water (11%) consumed across the
Hethel headquarters in 2007, compared to 2006. These advances have coincided
with improvements in recycling, with 57% of waste product now being recycled.
The new green materials sourced for this car have been
carefully studied to ensure that each technology used
reduces the environmental impact of the vehicle. The life
of the components has been analyzed; during the
production stage, in-use and at the end of the vehicle's
life. The technology used aims to offer lower emissions
of both solvents and CO2 in the lifecycle of the vehicle,
with reductions in energy consumed during manufacture.
The Lotus Eco Elise will be displayed in the Greener
Driving Pavilion at the 2008 British International Motor
Show from 23rd July until 3rd August. The project
displays affordable green technology that is intended to
be feasible and production viable in the near term future.
The renewable materials have been incorporated into the
project, with hemp, eco wool and sisal providing natural,
biodegradable engineering materials. Cleaner manufacturing processes have been sought, utilizing the latest
water based paint technology. Using this paint system
saves energy and reduces emissions of solvents from the
paint shop. Solar panels have been set into the hemp
hard top to help power the electrical systems and give a
means of renewable energy generation.
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Julia Butterfly
The Resolutionary
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You are known as quite the vegan chef to your friends; do you use hemp in your
recipes?
JB: I love making hemp milk. I use hemp seeds in a vegan, raw parmesan-like
sprinkle for salads and pasta. I have made hemp-crusted tofu. And the oh so
yummy list of hemp in food goes on and on.
Have you found a health benefit to using hemp foods in your nutritional plan?
JB: Hemp is so important as a powerful protein source. Being a joyous vegan is
one of the most important things we can do for the health of the planet and our
bodiesnot to mention a more compassionate choice. Being a joyous vegan
requires paying a little more attention and intention to what we eat, and hemp
can and should play a very important, as well as tasty, role in our dietary needs.
Do you wear or use any hemp?
JB: I have some hemp clothes. Although this is where I have to complain a bit.
Most of the hemp clothes on the market just dont work for me. I actually want
to work with a hemp clothing company to design my own line so we can get
hemp clothes on the market that people like me will wear. I use hemp lip balm
and a few other hemp personal care products as well.
Not too long ago you built an environmental bio diesel bus for touring and educating people about the environment called We The Planet, is there any hemp on
board and can we smoke it?
JB:Our We The Planet bus has hemp fabric curtains and mattress and
cushion covers; beautiful and beyond sustainable. You could smoke it if you
were looking to get a big-ass headache. Way better to smoke marijuana with
THC if you want to get high.
Do you think Cannabis will be re-legalized for industrial use?
JB: Cannabis will be re-legalized for industrial use when enough people speak
out and take risks and get active. Get involved, get active, get healthy, get
HEMP!!!!!
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HEMPIRE
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ATTENDING THE FIRST ANNUAL
products ever offered under one roof. As you roam the 96,000 ft.
of exhibition space dedicated to your favorite plant you will
see our Hemp pavilion which highlights the many qualities
the past century have we seen the decline of the industry, it is our goal
at the Expo to bring that industry back.
We have divided the floor into two groups; one is all ages, where we are
highlighting the environmental, professional and media related side of
the Cannabis. The second side is 18 and over, more information about
that section you can find on the other side of this magazine; Totally
Hip Culture, or simply T.H.C. which we have dedicated to the
more psychedelic and inspirational side of Cannabis.
We have divided the rows from row 100 to row 1800 with the
booth numbers starting at 01, so that you can easily find whatever
youre looking for.
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Right now, all across America, and throughout the world, people are
suffering f rom numerous disabling conditions that could be relieved
with Cannabis based medications. Ranging f rom acute pain to
congenital illnesses, these individuals suffer without relief. Why?
Because government regulations prevent scientists and doctors
f rom developing and administering the medications that could help
these individuals. I developed the Transdermal Patch, not as a
replacement for smoked or vaporized cannabis, but as a compliment
to the inhaled form of administration. Many individuals prefer not
to inhale cannabis so for them the Transdermal Patch is an ideal
way to administer medication. Physicians prefer the standardized
and dose-predictable pharmaceutical. Unique to the Transdermal
Patch is its ability to provide long-term low-level application of the
many specific Cannabinoids that can be extracted f rom Cannabis.
Developing technology - Though the accumulation of knowledge of
medical applications for cannabinoids has been slow, the vast array
of therapeutic benefits contains some surprises. Recent studies in
Spain and Italy indicate that THC appears to cause some types of
brain cancer cells to be destroyed by the plant extract through a
process called autophagy, essentially the cancer cells are digested by
the body.
One of the most significant applications for cannabinoids, the
active compounds f rom Cannabis, is the reduction inflammation.
This may be the most important use since it is indicated for so many
therapeutic applications. Significantly, it seems that the antiinflammatory treatment does not always require THC, the part that
gets people high when they use marijuana. CBD and CBN as well
as many other active compounds are non-psychoactive and found in
significant quantities in some varieties of Cannabis. Applications
for these compounds include relief of neuropathic pain and even
Alzheimers disease according to some studies. Other discoveries
demonstrate that patients suffering profound pain and being treated
with powerful pain medications including morphine can greatly
reduce the amount of the addictive opium derived medication and
still get excellent pain relief when the patient is given THC plus
CBD and CBN. These patients become more lucid and are able to
enjoy a better quality of life when the opiates are reduced. Cannabinoids can also be used for appetite stimulation by AIDS and cancer
patients who are suffering f rom loss of appetite. By enhancing the
patients appetite, recovery f rom the debilitating affects of the
disease and the chemotherapy can be relieved.
The most important factor that differentiates the Transdermal Patch
f rom other methods of administering Cannabinoids is that a Patch
can be designed to provide a quick and powerful dose for a short
term to relieve pain, or to provide a lower dose for a long period of
time; days in length for applications such as preventing epileptic
seizures, where a consistent application of low dose cannabinoid is
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HEMPIRE MAGAZINE
Plants
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6,171,906
5,340,368
900,204
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Production (lbs)
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2,972,688
2,721,299
2,354,660
396,915
368,093
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296,385
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Value ($1000s)
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$4,774,137
$4,370,406
$3,781,583
$637,446
$591,157
$565,042
$475,994
$427,467
$424,607
Plants
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Production (lbs)
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$438,858
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$210,991
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$127,254
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$106,395
$104,546
$88,146
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Corn
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now looking to our shores for positive news. While this was a gratifying sign of the progress we have made in California, it also was
terribly ironic and tragic.
The light that had so sustained us through our time of darkness
seemed to be flickering. Our friends, who had provided us safe
refuge during our time of anguish, were now having the same
anguish visited upon them. It made me sad and depressed, and
fearful that our own advances here might someday be pushed back.
But I could sit with that sadness only so longI was after all on my
way back to California. So I sat down and had a good smoke,
consulted the plant, and gave the situation some thought. I thought
about the nature of light; about how it is always moving, always in
the process of transformation. I considered how silly I was to lose
sight of those facts, and expect light to be still and remain in one
place. And I realized that the light of hope that had inspired us in
Amsterdam was still present in our lives. It was here, well and alive
in California. And it was bright enough to send some comfort to
our friends in the Netherlands, as they had comforted us in our
time of darkness. And that was not a tragic thing; it in fact that was
a beautiful thing.
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Jeff Jones
I have been a fan of vaporizing since I first located a do-ityourself guide, published in the early 1990's by NORML,
explaining a quick DIY version that could be built for less then
$20. It was not perfect in design, but did lessen the amount of
plant material that was burned. Things have come a long way
since I first experimented with the technology in the form of this
partially successful attempt at a personal vaporizer.
Because of my experiences, I hope to highlight the different
aspects of vaporizers to provide you an honest consumer guide
with a connoisseur perspective. The new and potential vaporizing assistive devices coming out on the market can be costly to
assess yourself. I will also revisit the pros and cons of industry
leaders; companies upholding the standards that are continuing
to offer quality vaporizers for the marketplace.
have batteries for the heating element, so I give the iolite a high
rating. It is currently being made of sturdy material, and will
hopefully prove to survive some wear and tear out in the field
during my rigorous assessment process. The largest positive is
the very lightweight and compact design, and can fit into your
pocket or coat for easy concealment before or after use. You can
also reload and use without much difficulty, where some vaporizers are not so easy to figure out or refill. The largest negative is
that is made of a plastic type material on the outside, potentially
not so environmental friendly for long term use. But if you have
to be portable this one gets a sure buy review, as I have found
them to be ready to use in less then one minute after starting up
and can be recharged with any standard refined butane fuel.
www.my-iolite.com www.gotvape.com
MySpace.com/ChronicCandy
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TABLE OF CONTENT
VOLUME 1 NO. 1
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FEATURES
FRIDAY AT THE STUDIO 19
With DJ Pooh
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT 20
Words by Todd Mccormick
STRAIN HUNTERS: THE MALAWI EDITION 23
Words By Arjan Roskam
THC LEVELS
BLAZING HOT FLICKS 13
Who Burns It Up
HASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME 27
Hashish Enlightenment
Words By Robert C. Clarke
CLASSIC BOONDOCKS 36
By Aaron Mcgruder
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HIGH KIND 40
A High Def Photo Gallery
CALIFORNIA LOVE 50
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919 1019
1125 1226
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518
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818
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1225
1323 1422
517
617
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917 1017
1124 1224
1322 1421
1519
516
616
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916 1016
1123 1223
1321 1420
1518 1617
515
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915 1015
1122 1222
1320 1419
1517 1616
1714
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614
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814
914 1014
1121 1221
1319 1418
1516 1615
1713 1812
513
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712
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913 1013
1120 1220
1318 1417
1515 1614
1712 1811
512
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711
812
912 1012
1119 1219
1317 1416
1514 1613
1711 1810
18 & OVER
1118 1218
1316 1415
1513 1612
1710 1809
319
1117 1217
1315 1414
1512 1611
1709 1808
218
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1116 1216
1314 1413
1511 1610
1708 1807
217
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1115 1215
1313 1412
1510 1609
1707 1806
216
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1114 1214
1312 1411
1509 1608
1706 1805
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315
1113 1213
1311 1410
1508 1607
1705 1804
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1310 1409
1507 1606
1704 1803
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1309 1408
1506 1605
1703 1802
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312
1110 1210
1308 1407
1505 1604
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411
511
611
710
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911 1011
1109 1209
1307 1406
1504 1603
1701
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610
709
810
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1108 1208
1306 1405
1503 1602
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409
509
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708
809
909 1009
1107 1207
1305 1404
1502 1601
108
208
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408
508
608
707
808
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1106 1206
1304 1403
1501
107
207
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407
507
607
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807
907 1007
1105 1205
1303 1402
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406
506
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705
806
906 1006
1104 1204
1302 1401
205
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405
505
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805
905 1005
1203
204
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504
604
704
804
904 1004
1103 1202
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418
417
416
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115
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maybe
thousands
of
unique
cannabinoid
profiles that have never been evaluated by the pharmaceutical industry; nevertheless they could be of enormous
help in the future, when the knowledge about the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant will advance further.
One of these cannabinoid profiles could be hiding the next
miracle drug for the treatment of very serious diseases.
The concept of strain hunters stems from the need to
preserve nature's gifts to man, in a quest for a better
future. Being a strain hunter is a personal challenge, a
passion, and a way of life. Strain hunting is a very delicate
task, one that involves social skills, a travelling-oriented
mindframe and a pinch of crazy. Besides being physically
fit, the strain hunter has to speak several languages, be
able to blend and socialize in different environments, and
has to be willing to commit to a lifestyle on the fast-lane.
From the jungles of Africa and Asia to the mountain ranges
of South America, the strain hunters are on a mission to
bring back the most important and isolated cannabis
landraces known to man.
The logistical challenges involved in strain-hunting are
quite considerable, but Arjan, owner and founder of the
Green House empire, has been devoting a great deal
passion, time and resources to this task. After two
decades spent strain hunting for the breeding programs of
the Green House Seed Company, it is now time to show
the world what the hunt is all about. Strain Hunters is a
brand new series of documentaries, real-life reports of the
search for the greatest lost cannabis strains, a deep
insight in the typical "day at the office" of the most
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What is Hashish?
Hashish Constituents
In theory, a piece of hashish in its purest form contains nothing but Cannabis resin glands and their
contents. In real life, hashish always contains the
same containments such as airborne dust particles
and pulverized plant tissues. Hashish contains a
mixture of the primary psychoactive compound
THC, with non-psychoactive constituents of both
Cannabis and non-Cannabis origin. Hashish is
made up of alcohol soluble constituents
(cannabinoids and terpenoids), vegetable matter, water-soluble compounds, insoluble dust and dirt, and volatile matter. The higher the content of alcohol soluble compounds, the higher the quality of hashish.
The sticky oily liquid terpenoids and cannabinoids serve as the glue to
hold the matrix of particulate vegetable matter and dust together and
form a solid but pliable mass. A basic knowledge of the physical properties of the various hashish constituents is key to an enlightened
approach to hashish preparation and use.
Given that THC is relatively neutral in aroma, terpenoids must be
responsible for the bulk of the other aromatic characteristics of hashish. A host of terpenoid compounds, with varying chemical makeup and
physical characteristics, account for differences in the integral adhesive structure of a piece of hashish. Terpenoids are largely responsible
for the aroma, flavor, and general appearance of hashish. Much of much of the variation in the characteristics
of hashish from different regions (such as texture,
aroma, and flavor) result from variation in terpenoid
content.
The canabinoid and terpinoid constituents of hashish
range in constancy from soft solids trough oily liquids to
thin, volatile aromatic compounds. The mixed cannabinoid and terpenoid compounds produce a dense
viscous solid that is brittle at room temperature (22 C)
or below, and soft and pliable at body temperature (39
C). Any other consistency at these two temperatures is
an indication that the hashish is either contaminated or
adulterated. Both contaminates and adulterants alter
the natural physical state and texture of pure cannabis
resin.
The physical characteristics of hashish change as it is
heated from the frozen storage state (less than 0 C) to
normal temperature (22.5 C), pressed, vaporized ad
eventually burned. Frozen hashish is very hard and the
cannabinoid and terpenoid levels remain nearly stable
for long periods. As soon as hashish is removed from
the freezer and warmed to room temperature it softens.
The softening is a function of the most volatile terpenoids melting and turning to their liquid state.
Only after the intial physical test is it time to fire it up and really check it out.
Quality Determination
For the casual hashish smoker is important to assess the
quality of each purchase. The following physical criteria are
commonly used for determining the quality of Cannabis resin
powder and pressed hashish. The criteria only express general rules, and in most rules, an exception can always be
found. However, if most of the physical criteria are satisfied,
then the resin powder or hashish is probably high-quality, and
ought to be potent. If few of the criteria are satisfied, then the
product is most likely low-quality and will also be of low
potency. Without chemical analysis the only way to determine
the potency of Cannabis resin with any certainty is to eat or
smoke it.
The debris that contaminates Cannabis resin powder
provides a matrix that keeps the resin glands physically
separated, allowing them to burn more easily. When resin
glands melt together into a lump they have less surface area
and will not burn properly. Some contaminates are necessary
in a piece of hashish for it to burn correctly on its own. If
hashish is too pure it will melt and bubble but not produce an
ember. The answer to the following questions will give the
smoker a good idea of the quality of any given piece of hashish. Only after the initial physical tests is it time to fire it up
and really check it out!
A close up of hashish.
because all of the energy of ignition is consumed by the flaming aromatic terpenoids.
After a couple of attempts, a good piece of
hashish will stay lit and carry the coal like a
piece of incense. If the piece lights on the
first try and stays lit, it may be composed
mostly of plant material or contain flammable but non-volatile binders such as
paraffin wax. If the piece must constantly be
relit, it probably contains very little resin, it
may not have been pressed sufficiently, or
the resin powder may be dirty, old, or wet.
A close up of tricombs.
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