Live Resin

Description

Live resin stands out among cannabis concentrates because it’s made from fresh, frozen plants, not dried or cured buds. This method preserves the plant’s aromatic terpenes, giving live resin a flavor profile that’s much closer to the original plant than other extracts. The process also ensures a potent concentration of cannabinoids, making live resin popular among people who value both taste and strength.

You can use live resin in a bunch of different ways, depending on your setup and preferences. Vaporizing is the most common—either with a dab rig, e-nail, or a vape pen built for concentrates. Some folks like to add a bit of live resin to a bowl, joint, or blunt, which amps up both the potency and the taste (though this approach doesn’t always preserve those delicate terpenes as well as dabbing does).

If you’re into edibles, you can infuse live resin into brownies or gummies after decarboxylating it—this step is crucial if you want to actually feel the effects. Not much of a home chef? Brands like Kiva make live resin gummies you can grab off the shelf.

You can also infuse live resin into oils or alcohol to make tinctures or topicals. Tinctures can be taken under the tongue or mixed into food and drinks, while topicals are meant for direct application to the skin for targeted relief.

Key Facts About Live Resin:

• Made from fresh frozen cannabis plants, not dried or cured buds.
• Preserves more terpenes (flavor and aroma compounds) than other concentrates.
• Delivers a flavor profile closer to the living plant.
• High in cannabinoids, offering potent effects.

Common Ways to Use Live Resin:

• Vaporizing/Dabbing: Use with dab rigs, e-nails, or vape pens made for concentrates for maximum terpene preservation.
• Flower Enhancer: Add to bowls, joints, or blunts to boost potency and taste, though some terpenes may be lost.
• Edibles: Must be decarboxylated before adding to food; pre-made options like live resin gummies are available.
• Tinctures/Topicals: Infuse into oils or alcohol for sublingual drops, edibles, or skin application.