Also known as cannabis extracts, cannabis concentrates are supremely potent forms of our favorite “magic” plant.
Such products possess concentrated amounts of terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds present in cannabis.
Extracts and concentrates are created through various extraction methods, all focused on maximizing the potency and intensity of the effects.
Our team has fallen in love with our vast selection of concentrates and extracts at our dispensary. We’ve familiarized ourselves so much with our concentrates that we’ve compiled a list of the top concentrates at One Green Leaf, which we’ll provide below.
Columbia Care – Dablicator – Full Spectrum – Banana MAC – 1g
The top priority with any Dablicator is knowing how to optimize your dosage. Generally, the black marks on the plunger represent 55mg of oil (approximately) [1]. The red line at the end is around 165mg of oil.
You twist and click until you reach your desired dose. From there, dispensing the oil is a simple matter of pressing the plunger. Then, once you’ve finished, twist the body back on to stop the oil flow.
While you can add your oil dosage to your meal or shoot it down like it’s a drink, the suggested way to dose concentrated cannabis oil is sublingual—holding it under your tongue and absorbing it.
But what makes Columbia Care’s Banana MAC Dablicator one of the top concentrates at One Green Leaf?
Well, a few things make it stand out besides its ease of use and elimination of the usual pain points of a syringe (i.e., how messy the process can be).
There’s its exceptional potency at 85.67% THC. You only need a little bit to do a lot, meaning it has lasting power—so while it costs over $60, you’re getting more than your money’s worth.
Another attractive feature of this concentrate is the 0.3% CBD—a highly therapeutic component found in cannabis.
The CBD content in the Banana MAC Dablicator oil will help take off some of the harsher edges of its high THC count, ensuring you maximize the benefits while reducing the pitfalls.
Columbia Care’s Banana MAC Dablicator is also one of our top cannabis concentrates because of its terpene content, which contributes to an optimal entourage effect. The primarily featured terpene in this oil is beta-caryophyllene (0.17%), which boasts numerous health benefits, including treating pain and inflammation.
Humulene (0.06%) is another strongly present terpene. It’s rich in anti-inflammatory properties.
Grassroots Live Budder – East Coast Sour Diesel
Our next suggestion for the best concentrates for consumers is Grassroots Live Budder – East Coast Sour Diesel.
This then begs the question—what is budder exactly?
It’s a type of wax derived from an extraction method that whips terpenes and cannabinoids once the solvent is removed [2]. This process yields a butter-like texture and holds onto the terpenes more than most other extraction processes. Thus, budder is more aromatic and flavorful than most of its counterparts.
Furthermore, budder is ideal for dabbing beginners since it’s easy to scoop and apply to a joint or a hot nail.
More to the point, budder is meant to be vaped, inhaled from a dab rig, or infused into a joint or blunt.
Let’s explore the specifics of this East Coast Sour Diesel budder and why it holds a special place in our hearts.
Right away, the 74.69% THC levels stand out because the potency punch should never be something you ignore.
Other crucial characteristics of this budder are its typical effects, which are as follows:
- Increases happiness.
- Bolsters creativity.
- Enhances inspiration.
- Strengthens focus.
- Boosts energy.
How can you say ‘no’ to feeling any of those ways?
Next, it’s time to delve into this budder’s terpene content, which further elevates it. Crucially, it features linalool (0.56%), which is known for its calming and therapeutic properties. The 0.25% of bisabolol also adds to the tranquil and calming effects felt after consuming this budder.
Haze – Motorhead #15 – Live Resin Sugar
Live resin is another form of concentrate derived from a unique extraction method.
In this case, extraction involves freezing the flower immediately after harvest instead of curing it. This approach ensures that the cannabinoid and terpene profiles are highly present, providing more exacting effects and nuanced flavors.
Similar to budder, you can add live resin to joints, dab rigs, and bowls, making it highly versatile as a concentrate.
Haze’s Motorhead #15 Live Resin Sugar stands out to our staff as one of the top concentrates at One Green Leaf because of its calming effects and significant potency (at nearly 80% THC).
While Motorhead #15 makes you feel calm, sleepy, and happy, it also features alpha-pinene (1.56%), which increases brain function. As such, you won’t necessarily be unrelentingly groggy and confused despite how heavy this product hits. But it’s also high in beta-myrcene (2.52%), enhancing this live resin sugar’s calming and therapeutic qualities.
We should also note the cannabigerol (CBG) present in Motorhead #15, which has anti-depressive traits, increasing the happy feelings conjured by consuming this product.
RSO Dablicator – Full Spectrum – KY Jealous #4
We had to mention our Rick Simpson Oil product—the KY Jealous #4 Dablicator—because of RSO’s standing in the world of cannabis concentrates. Its namesake is a one-time cancer patient who turned into an iconic cannabis activist, earning it a special place in our hearts.
Also worth discussing is that this product is a “full spectrum” or “whole plant” extract. This classification means it holds onto its entire terpene, chlorophyll, and cannabinoid profile by using specific solvents.
At 75.26% THC, the KY Jealous oil is another heavy hitter amongst our list of heavy hitters. Like our other Dablicator-based oil, you can dose this product orally or sublingually, with the latter being the suggested method.
The KY Jealous RSO offers calm, relaxed, happy, and energetic effects. Thus, it’s highly potent without freaking you out—as long as you control your dosage adequately.
Since it’s forever been associated with treating cancer [3]—although all evidence is anecdotal—it should be no surprise that KY Jealous RSO features caryophyllene oxide. This terpene has cancer-fighting properties, bolstering the therapeutic effects already linked to RSO.
<H2> How To Choose The Right Concentrate For You
Our first suggestion as a universal rule is to start low and slow, no matter the concentrate you purchase. This way, you’ll remain comfortable in determining the cannabis concentrate that works best for your needs.
We’ll then suggest trial and error when determining the best cannabis concentrate for your needs. Just because one product or brand doesn’t quite jive with you doesn’t mean all of them won’t. Experimentation, performed safely, will be your best bet.
Also, experts—like our staff—are well versed on the topic.
So you can send us an inquiry through our website with specific questions about concentrates and how they relate to your needs.
Or, you can visit our location in person and ask one of our budtenders face to face, and they’ll happily be your helpful guide toward your ideal cannabis extract.
Explore Our Concentrate Menu
Don’t only take our word for it. We might love the extracts and concentrates featured in this blog, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re for you (although they very well might be!). Find your favorite cannabis concentrate on our online menu, which is brimming with a wide variety of concentrates of the highest quality.