Cannabis concentrates range in texture, potency, and quality, but each provides a concentrated form of medicinal and therapeutic compounds found in the cannabis plant. While many cannabis consumers only focus on a couple of cannabinoids (THC and CBD), the truth is that cannabinoid isolates pale in comparison to an extract that also contains terpenes and flavonoids. Aromatic terpene and flavonoid compounds contribute to more than just a strain’s smell. They interact with cannabinoids to amplify or mitigate certain effects.

Cannabis legalization is slowly taking over the country, which is great news for medical cannabis patients looking for access to cannabis’ therapeutic compounds. As states continue to fight against cannabis prohibition, more rigorous scientific research will uncover the mechanisms of action of every chemical compound found in the medicinal plant.

The world of cannabis oil extraction is riddled with bad or outdated information. Most of the negative press BHO extraction receives actually serves the agendas of competing groups rather than as viable health or safety warnings. The CO2 industry's path to popularity, in particular, was paved by sensationalized stories of home explosions from open loop butane extraction, and misinformed claims of impurities in the end product.

In this article, we examine the advantages of concentrates, what makes a good concentrate or extract, and why BHO is, in our opinion, the best alternative for manufacturers who are producing and processing on a large scale.