ConsumptionGlossary Entry
Cannabutter
Cannabis-infused butter as a base for many edibles.
Detailed Explanation
Cannabutter is butter to which cannabinoids have been added from cannabis flowers through an extraction process. It serves as the base for many classic edibles. Homemade cannabutter varies greatly in active ingredient content — careful dosing is important.
Related Terms
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Consumption
Decarboxylation
Heating process that converts inactive cannabinoid acids into active cannabinoids.
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Medicine
Titration
Gradual dosing until the individually appropriate amount is reached.
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Consumption
Edibles
Cannabis-infused foods — effects are delayed and last significantly longer than when inhaling.
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