What Is Hash and What Does It Look Like

With the increasing popularity of cannabis, it should come as no surprise that more and more forms of cannabis are making it into the mainstream market – and hashish is one of those. Although, just like cannabis, hashish has been used for quite some time now in a number of ways, its peak with the general public happened after the legalization of marijuana. 

However, what even is hash? And how does it differ from other cannabis forms? That’s what we’ll be discussing here. 

Key Takeaways 

• Hash is a type of cannabis concentrate made using the trichomes – the most potent part of the cannabis plant, as that’s where the cannabinoid is produced. 
• Hash tends to have a higher concentration of THC and CBD due to the part of the plant it is made from. 
• There isn’t one specific hash appearance – hash can have a number of colors and textures. 
• There are two main types of hash that can be differentiated by the collect method – dry sift hash (collected using fine mesh screens) and bubble cash (collected using ice cold water). 
• Although sometimes used interchangeably, hash and weed are not the same. Hash is more potent and is made of a different plant part. 
• Like weed, hash also has a number of side effects, including distorted perception, nausea, vomiting, increased appetite or extreme sleepiness. 
• Hashish can be addictive, but the addiction is mostly psychological, not physical. 

What Is Hash? 

Hash, or hashish as it is also sometimes called, is a type of cannabis concentrate made of the most potent part of a cannabis plant – the trichomes. If you’re wondering what they are, they are tiny structures located on the surface of a cannabis plant. They are responsible for producing the most valuable element of the cannabis plant – the cannabinoid, so either THC or CBD depending on the cannabis strain. 

Although hash is typically associated with THC, you can also find CBD hash. While, contrary to a popular misconception, both CBD and THC are psychoactive ingredients as they both affect your brain, the way each of them affects the body is a bit different. For one, instead of a “high” typically associated with any cannabis product, CBD makes you feel more relaxed. 

What Does Hash Look Like? 

There isn’t one specific way a hash will look – not only can it have a number of consistencies, but also colors, ranging from brown and black to yellow, green and also transparent. In shops, you will most likely encounter it in a ball or brick shape. 

Types of Hash

There are two main types of hash, and they differ from each other by the harvest method. 

• Dry sift hash – In this case, refine resin glands are collected using fine mesh screens. 
• Bubble hash – also known as ice water hash, is collected by placing the buds in ice cold water, freezing the trichomes. 

What Is the Difference between Marijuana and Hash? 

Although weed and hash are sometimes used interchangeably, that is not correct – there are actually quite a few differences between the two. 

The main one is what they are made of. Weed is made by dried parts of the cannabis plants, including the flowers, buds and stems, meanwhile hash is made of the resinous parts of the plant. As resin has a much higher concentration of THC than the rest of the plant, hash is also a lot more powerful than weed. 

Hashish – Side Effects 

Similarly to marijuana, hashish also can cause some side effects you should be aware of, so that you know when asking for help is needed. We can divide them into two categories – short-term, which should pass within hours of days of consuming hashin, and long-term, which can either develop later on, or early on and just not pass. 

For short-term side effects, the most common ones include memory and learning problems, as well as distorted perception, loss of coordination and physical reactions such as an increased heart rate and blood pressure. Anxiety and panic attacks might also occur. 

People who have just consumed hashish should by no means be driving a car, as hash can alter their ability to make decisions, therefore increasing the potential of getting into an accident.

Some other common side effects include nausea, vomiting, increased appetite or extreme sleepiness. 

As for long-term effects, while we have an idea about what they might be, more research is still needed. At the moment, however, it looks like hash and marijuana provide similar long-term side effects, which include: 

• Lowered immune system resulting in being more prone to getting common illnesses like colds or bronchitis. 
• Slowed down testosterone production and lower sex drive. 
• Respiratory issues. 
• Psychological issues, including apathy or lack of motivation. 
• Mood changes. 

Is Hash Addictive? 

Yes, hash can be addictive. However, it is different compared to other drugs, as it does not result in a physical addiction. Instead, it affects the brain in a way that makes you crave the euphoria and relaxation you feel when taking it, often causing you to not be able to go a day without feeling it, making consuming hashish a habit rather than a treat. 

The Bottom Line 

Hashish is becoming a more popular choice of cannabis consumption as years go by, mostly to its higher potency compared to most other cannabis products – since, as mentioned, it is made from the part responsible for cannabinoid production, you get the best of the best when it comes to potency. 

Although, we have to mention here that the strain of cannabis used in hash production also plays a significant role in the potency, so in some rare cases, cannabis flower can actually be more potent from hashish if from a stronger strain. 

Either way, hashish is definitely here to stay, so if you want to try it out too, make sure to always get it from a reputable source. Since cannabis is legal in Canada, you have access to a number of legal quality sources, for example dispensaries like Get Kush. 

At Get Kush, we make sure to only store hashish that we can vouch for – we pay special attention to any product we consider adding to our selection, so you can sleep soundly knowing all the products we have have been hand selected by us. We believe that there’s no reason to offer poor-quality products. 

So, take a look at our selection of hashish products and find the one to try today! 

Hash – Frequently Asked Questions 

Can you consume raw hash? 

Consuming hashish in raw form is not recommended – not only will it most likely not provide the results you’re looking for, but you might also upset your stomach while doing it. 

How to check if hash is of good quality? 

To check the quality of your hash, you can perform the so-called “bubble test”. Grab a piece of hash and apply clean flame (for example from a butane lighter) to it. If it bubbles and gives white smoke, you have good-quality hash. If it doesn’t, and instead you are left with a black residue and it gives off black smoke, then it most likely has contaminants. 

Is hash legal in Canada? 

Yes, as mentioned before, Canada has legalized cannabis a while ago. So, yes – hashish is completely legal in Canada.