April 2025

Diamonds, Wax, Rosin, Sugar…What’s the Difference?

Learn all about the different varieties of potent cannabis concentrates available.

Exploring Cannabis Concentrates

Cannabis concentrates are exactly what they sound like – a concentrated version of cannabis. To make concentrates, the cannabis flower is put through a specific extraction process – either solvent-based or solventless. Desirable cannabinoids and terpenes are saved, while excess plant matter is removed. The result of extraction is a pure sticky substance, very high in THC, that can then be formed in a variety of ways and different textures.

When consumed, cannabinoids and terpenes interact with receptors in your body to create potent effects. Concentrates allow you to experience the essence of the cannabis plant without any unnecessary extras. They can even be consumed through various different methods – added into your joint or blunt, dabbed in an e-rig or glass piece, or vaped as a cannabis cartridge.

Let’s break down the different concentrate options you can choose from.

Live Resin

Live resin is a cannabis concentrate you’ll commonly find in vape or concentrate products. It’s made from flash-frozen fresh flower, preserving high terpene content for bold flavor and aroma.

Wax / Badder / Crumble / Shatter

Wax is a solvent-based extraction that is classified into more specific forms. Wax is generally known for its malleable consistency, which makes it more sticky to the touch. Crumble is like wax, but can be more malleable and soft. Badder is a similar extraction with a more whipped texture. The texture of shatter resembles the name – it’s glass-like in appearance, brittle and fragile like glass. Wax concentrates can be crumbled into a joint, bowl, or pipe or dabbed on its own for a potent high.

Diamonds

THC diamonds are crystalline structures of nearly pure THCA, which form through its solvent extraction. It’s often formed in sauce concentrate products and is known for its strong THC effects.

Hash

Hash is a traditional cannabis concentrate made by compressing trichomes (the resin glands) through a simple process of pressure and heat. The result offers a rich, earthy flavor and a classic high.

Live Rosin
Live rosin is a pure and potent solventless concentrate made by pressing frozen cannabis or hash with heat and pressure. It’s widely known for purity and terpene richness.

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CBN, CBG, THCV…will they get me high?

The ABC’s of the Major Cannabinoids

Learn the basics of the major cannabis compounds THC, CBD, CBN, and THCV, and shop the best cannabinoid-specific products at Cannabis Realm.

Cannabinoids are natural compounds found in the cannabis plant. There are over 100 well-known types, each playing a specific role. When consumed, cannabinoids interact with our body’s natural Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS regulates various bodily functions—such as appetite, sleep, mood, and cognitive thinking—and helps balance homeostasis.

At our NY dispensary, we offer products that contain some of the most common cannabinoids present in cannabis.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)

THC is the cannabinoid greatly responsible for the “high” you feel when consuming cannabis. It binds with receptors in the ECS to activate perception-altering effects like pain relief, uplifting mood, and reducing nausea.

CBD (cannabidiol)

CBD is a prominent cannabinoid known for its non-psychoactive effects. CBD won’t get you “high,” but when working with other cannabinoids, can bring on various therapeutic effects. CBD binds with ECS receptors to contribute anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and analgesic properties.

CBN (cannabinol)

CBN, also known as the sleep cannabinoid, can have a mildly psychoactive high that brings on strong pain relief and sedative effects. You’ll mainly find the CBN cannabinoid with THC, as it needs the other compound to increase sedating effects.

CBG (cannabigerol)

CBG is commonly referred to as the “mother of all cannabinoids” because it is the central source from which other cannabinoids derive. Because of this, CBG has a relatively low potency compared to other compounds, but its effects have been shown to increase appetite, mood, and alleviate inflammation.

THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin)

THCV is a cannabinoid that shares wildly similar properties to THC, just with a different molecular structure. Studies around THCV have suggested stimulating appetite and energy.

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