We just updated our website, listing all the most common ways to use medical marijuana for pain and symptom relief. One addition to the list was hash, also often referred to as hashish, hash oil, honey oil, bubble hash, shiva crystals, gold dust, moon rocks…and the list goes on. One frequently asked question by medical marijuana patients is “What’s the difference between marijuana and hash?”
Want to know? Read on for the short version. Feel free to make comments and add your own personal story below. If you want more in-depth information check out Hash: A Guide for the Medical Marijuana Patient or Caregiver to be published next week in the Resource Section of United Patients Groups’ website.
Short Answer
Hash and marijuana are derived from the same plant: the female sativa cannabis plant. Marijuana (weed, pot, ganja, etc.) is made from the dried flowering tops, leaves, stems and sometimes seeds of the plant, often mixed together. Hash is the pure resin separated and collected from the flowering tops of cannabis plants. Hash, depending on the purity, varies from golden brown to black in color, and can be smoked, eaten or vaporized.
Hash Is More Potent Than Marijuana
The THC content in hash can be much higher than that of marijuana, depending on the strain and quality of cannabis used. The THC content in marijuana can vary from 3-22%, while much higher in hash, from 20 to 60% or more. Therefore, using hash or adding hash in some form to a medical marijuana product is very beneficial for medical reasons as the higher potency offers a longer lasting effect with fewer amounts needed to achieve a therapeutic dosage.
Hash Oil
Hash can come in solid form (small bars or ‘cakes’) from hardened resin or in a thick oil form, often referred to as ‘honey oil.’ The oil can then be added to edibles (in the same way as cooking with marijuana butter or oil,) by putting small drops on a marijuana cigarette or pipe bowl, or inhaled and vaporized.
Medicinal Use of Hash
Many people suffering from debilitating and painful illnesses are benefiting from the therapeutic properties contained in both medical marijuana and hash. It’s important to purchase medical hash or marijuana from a reliable, trusted source, and to consume slowly and moderately to avoid unpleasant side effects. For more information on medicinal marijuana products, contact us or check out the closest cannabis dispensary near you.
I have a 24 year old with autism. She hits herself in the face to the point of bleeding. She has small seizures that cause her to zone out. We are holistic and have Never given her drugs/meds. Saw “Alex” w/autism in news and how cannabis helped. WANT to HELP my Daughter!
Hello Rose, Thank you for your note. We are so sorry to hear about your daughter. How can we help you? If you would like to talk privately, please email us at info@unitedpatientsgroup.com
All the best,
~The UPG Team
Hello Rose, so sorry to hear about your Daughter , but you need to be careful with such prescription, you can email me for more details and prescription is that is fine by you
I was operating a medical marijuana dispensery in Montana in 2010 under the rules of initiative #148 mma act when I was arrested and sentenced to 6 years in state prision for selling hashish. The mma act148 clearly states that( useable marijuana is defined as the dried leaves and flowers of marijuana and any mixture or preparation of marijuana). This was clearly and act of hatedrid by the D.A, and the Sheriff dept. for the law that was voted in by 62% of the state population. The was no justice in my prosecution just a gruel attempt to put me out of business and total disregard for the law by the prosecutor. Can you help me over turn this mess? I am now out on probation for the next 3 years, and cannot use marijuana after I have been prescribed it by 3 different doctor’s.
Dwain,
We are so sorry to hear about how you were treated. If you choose, we can post a blog that you have written about what happened to you or you can contact the Cash Hyde Foundation. Mike Hyde, father of Cashy Hyde, ran for mayor in Missoula Montana and is brilliant when it comes to laws and the constitution. If you would like I can pass on your email to Mike.
Let me know if this is something you might consider.
All the best,
~Corinne
Hello UPG, I am a 100% Disabled Veteran from OIF 2003-2004. I Had a severe accident that left me with numerous pain issues and major depressive disorder or possibly a bipolar diagnosis/ anxiety, panic attacks, multiple Traumatic brain injuries ect… I have always wondered if Marijuana would be therapeutic for me. Obviously I’m on pain medication in which I hate, anti-depressants and and Klonopin. I should be taken more but I refuse to continue to poison my body. I would really like to know if I could speak with one of you guys/girls on this subject. I am desperate and am sick and tired of being sick and tired.
Sincerely,
Ben in Phoenix, AZ
Hello Ben,
Thank you for your inquiry. While we are not doctors here at UPG, we can pass on studies and infromation that may answer your questions. Our office number is 415-524-8099 or email us at info@unitedpatientsgroup.com
All the best,
The UPG Team
Please take a look at this article:
http://www.medicalcannabis.com/veterans-post-traumatic-stress-and-medical-cannabis/
Recently consumed a small tincture of powder labelled, ‘moon dust medical Mary… THC 6 grams’ assuming it was a high concentrate of THC for such a small tube about the size of a small pinky finger. Fell into my bed into a fog with is sporadic waves coming over me, but not like a trip, and with some weird body side effects. Really thinking it was just too much to consume. At once for my smaller 132 lb. 5′-6″ body. It has been two weeks since and still feel like it’s in my system slowing my higher brain frequencies. I suffer from chronic pain of the back having grown up with sculiosis and such. Any thoughts if not perhaps too much consumption for one sitting? It’s been 2 weeks and I am starting to get very mild headaches. I am thinking of sweating it out through exercizes and detox hoping the side effects go away. Then stay sober for a 3-6 month period before considering anything for pain relief. The smoking of Mary proves difficult for someone like me and my medical history. Any thought greatly appreciated.
Mike,
We have note heard of this product so we cannot comment directly. We can say that 6 grams of cannabis oil would lay down a horse! When people are looking for pain relief, 1 gram would be far too much. Did it come with instructions? Is it a tested product? It would be best to ask these questions of whom you bought the product from.
Best,
UPG
I desperately need to get some Answers please A.S.A.P.
Cyndie,
I have attached our consultation link for your convenience.
Best,
~Corinne
https://www.vcita.com/v/unitedpatientsgroup
I just really need to talk to someone who knows stuff between Hash Oil & Weed Please.
a friend of mine asked me about “tarantula”. she stated she was told it is hash and thc mixed with marijuana….. im not sure if that’s the case.. can you tell me what is tarantula, if you ever heard of it, anything will help