Glossary PT-EN

Equipment used for cannabis consumption: grinder, vaporizer, tips, papers, etc.

Hand-rolled cannabis cigarette. One of the most common methods of consumption.

Water pipe used to filter and cool cannabis smoke before inhaling.

Plant of the Cannabis sativa L. species from which THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids are extracted. Also called herb, weed, or marijuana.

Cannabis variety with less than 0.3% THC. Used for fiber, oil, and CBD products. Legal in most countries.

Non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. Used for its therapeutic properties (anxiety, pain, inflammation) without causing a 'high'.

Private non-profit association where members grow and share cannabis among themselves. The predominant legal model in Spain and Belgium.

Licensed establishment in the Netherlands where cannabis can be purchased and consumed. Sale limited to 5g per person per visit.

High-potency cannabis product obtained through extraction (hashish, oil, shatter, wax). Much more potent than flower.

Cannabis consumption in open or public spaces. Generally prohibited even in countries where cannabis is legal — always check local rules.

Legal status where possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use does not result in criminal penalty, but may incur an administrative fine. Does not mean it is legal.

Licensed store for the sale of recreational or medicinal cannabis. Common in the USA and Canada. Requires ID and, in some states, a medical card.

Food or drink infused with cannabis (brownie, gummy, chocolate, etc.). Effects take 30–120 minutes to appear and are more intense and longer-lasting than smoking.

Theory that cannabinoids, terpenes, and other cannabis compounds act synergistically, mutually enhancing their effects.

Harvested and dried part of the female cannabis plant for consumption. Also called 'bud', 'weed', or 'herb'. The most widespread form of consumption.

Manual or electric grinder used to break down cannabis flower before consumption, ensuring even burn.

Concentrated product made from the resin (trichomes) of the cannabis plant. Traditional form of consumption in Middle Eastern countries, Morocco, and India.

Cannabis variety that mixes Indica and Sativa genetics. Most modern strains are hybrids, with varied effect profiles.

Cannabis subspecies classically associated with relaxing and sedative effects ('body high'). Shorter and more compact plants.

Status where adults can purchase, possess, and consume cannabis without a medical prescription. Examples: Canada, Germany, Netherlands, some US states.

Maximum amount of cannabis an individual can legally carry in public. Varies by country: 30g (Canada), 5g (Netherlands, per purchase), 7g (Germany), etc.

Cannabis use prescribed by a doctor to treat health conditions. Requires a medical card or prescription. Regulated differently from recreational use.

Practice of consuming very small amounts of cannabis to obtain subtle benefits (focus, relaxation) without intense psychoactive effects.

Amount of cannabis a person can have for personal use, within the country's legal limit. Generally cannot be shared or sold.

Cannabis subspecies classically associated with energizing and cerebral effects ('head high'). Taller plants with thin leaves.

Aromatic compounds found in cannabis (and other plants) that determine scent and influence effects. Examples: limonene, myrcene, linalool.

Main psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, responsible for the 'high' effect. THC concentration ranges from 5% to 30%+ depending on the strain and product.

Liquid cannabis extract diluted in alcohol or oil, administered under the tongue. Effects begin in 15–45 minutes. Popular for medicinal use.

Key question in each destination. In the Netherlands, USA, and Canada: yes. In Germany: residents only. In Uruguay: only registered residents at pharmacies.

Device that heats cannabis below the combustion point, releasing vapor instead of smoke. Considered less harmful to the lungs than smoking.