There is a large variety of cannabinoids and cannabinoid products in the market. They include gummies, vape carts, and cannabis concentrates as well. Live resin is one of those cannabis concentrates that is relatively new in the market today. Today’s blog post is going to be all about live resins, what their benefits are, and what makes them so special.

What Is It & How Is It Made?

After marijuana plants are flash frozen at sublevel temperatures using freezing machines and then pressed after being blasted with solvents such as butane hash oil, or propane, a cannabis concentrate is extracted from the plant. That cannabis concentrate is called live resin. By flash freezing, you can also prevent the plant from being exposed to heat or light that can cause it to degrade or expire.

By doing this unique extraction method, you don’t have to carry out any other complex methods such as curing or drying. It also helps you to preserve the natural terpenes, flavor, and other cannabinoids present in the natural plant.

Live resins have a high potency rate, and also create strong psychoactive and intoxicating effects because they contain high amounts of THC. It’s also important that you don’t consume past your tolerance levels.

What Does Live Resin Look Like?

Many factors depend on the appearance of this cannabis concentrate. For example, the color of the concentrate ranges from yellow to white depending on the strain of the flower. Some live resins have a yellowish gold color whereas other live resins have an almost white-yellowish color.

The texture or consistency of live resin can be sticky, soft, or oily depending on the number of terpenes present in the cannabis concentrate. Most of the time, due to there being more terpenes present, the texture and consistency of the concentrate can be more oily.

What Is The Relation Of Terpenes With Live Resin?

Terpenes are chemical compounds or hydrocarbons found in cannabis that are responsible for creating flavors and unique smells. There are 2 main groups of terpenes in cannabis, which are monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.

Monoterpenes are in charge of creating light and fresh aromas and flavors because they have smaller molecules than sesquiterpenes. They include terpenes such as:

• Myrcene
• Limonene
• Terpinolene
• Linalool

Sesquiterpenes on the other hand are in charge of producing heavier flavors and aromas because they have larger molecules than monoterpenes. They include terpenes such as:

• Caryophyllene
• Humulene

Since marijuana plants contain higher amounts of monoterpenes than sesquiterpenes, live resins also contain a higher amount of monoterpenes than sesquiterpenes.

What Are The Types Of Live Resin Products?

Live resin is can be found and sold in the form of various products that you can use or consume easily. They include:

• Live Resin Carts
• Live Resin Dab Pens
• Live Resin Sauce
• Live Resin Butter
• Live Resin Badders
• Live Resin Crumbles
• Live Resin Sugar
• Live Resin Shatter

What Are The Ways To Consume Live Resin?

Although you can use or consume live resin in multiple different ways based on your preferences and what you feel comfortable with. The 2 most common ways that people consume live resin are:

• Dabbing 

Dabbing is considered the most common, easy, and popular way to consume live resin. It’s even easier if the live resin is in solid form. All you need is a dab rig, a torch, and a nail that has a high heating point. You might also need a dab tool so that you can keep the nail and concentrate in place. Dabbing also allows you to have more control over the amount and temperature of the concentrate.

• Vaping With A Dab Pen Or Cart

Another common and popular way of consuming live resin is vaping with a dab pen or cart. If you’re vaping with a cart then all you need to do is just insert the cart onto your vaping device’s battery, heat it up and then inhale.

Whereas, if you’re vaping with a dab pen, then you can place your live resin inside the handheld e-rig using a dabber tool, and heat up the concentrate at the temperature that you want. After that, you can just press the button and dab.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Cost Of Live Resin?

Although live resin used to be a bit more costly than other concentrates, it’s more affordable today and can be found in the price range of $20-$30 per gram. The most expensive price for a live resin would be $50. 

• How Can You Store Live Resin?

It’s best to store your live resin in an air-tight container in a dark and cool place such as a fridge. This will allow you to preserve the potency and flavors of the cannabis concentrate without it expiring quickly.

If you leave it out in the open, exposure to heat and light can cause the live resin to lose its flavors and potency which will cause it to degrade and expire quicker. 

• Can Live Resin Make You High?

Yes, live resins can make you high because it has a high potency rate. The terpenes present in this concentrate also contribute to the high by enhancing its effects. 

• Does Live Resin Have A Strong Smell?

Live resin carts do give off a strong smell of fresh buds. However, when you vape the cart, its smoke won’t smell that strong at all. 

Final Words – What Is Live Resin?

Live resin might be a bit costly, but the experience and effects that they provide will not disappoint you. Live resin is perfect for people who want to enjoy intense highs with strong flavors and aromas.