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The [intense effects of dabs](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/smoking-dabs-is-it-bad-for-you) provide quick relief for cannabis patients in [severe pain](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/dabbing-marijuana-for-good-health). Dabs are also renowned for being too strong for many cannabis consumers, so proceed with caution. If you have marijuana flower, you can make a dab at home. This article will guide you through the safest way to make a dab.\n\n![Hello4-min (21).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_21_df1680267f.png)\n\n### What is a Dab?\n\nA dab is a form of [concentrated cannabis](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/understanding-cannabis-concentrates-and-how-to-use-them) that can be inhaled from a dab rig or electronic vaporizer, sometimes called an **e-rig**. Dabs are [made by extracting the **cannabinoids**](https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cannabis-marijuana-concentrates) and **terpenes** from cannabis flower. There are various ways to make dabs, and they come in different textures like wax, hash, shatter, and oil. Some methods of extraction use solvents like ethanol or butane, which [leave behind toxic residue](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26558460/). The most straightforward and solvent-free approach to making dabs at home is by applying heat and pressure to cannabis flower to create [rosin](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/rosin-a-solvent-free-concentrate).\n\n![Hello5-min (17).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello5_min_17_d9ec73ac59.png)\n\n### Benefits of Dabbing\n\nThe [main appeal of dabbing](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/inhaling-cannabis-a-guide-to-smoking-vaping-and-dabbing) is that it provides a stronger, faster high. The potent effects are especially beneficial for those suffering from chronic pain and serious illnesses. Dabbing might be less harmful to the lungs than smoking weed, especially if you use a [vaporizer](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/beginners-guide-finding-the-right-marijuana-vaporizer) that allows you to control the temperature. And the vapor is more discreet and odorless than smoke.\n\n![Hello2-min (23).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello2_min_23_ca1211ed9a.png)\n\n### How to Make a Dab\n\nYou can make a rosin dab at home using some basic supplies. The quality of your at-home dab will depend on the quality of your flower. [When you buy cannabis flower](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/how-to-buy-flower) at a dispensary, make sure it’s tested free of pesticides, and choose organic when it’s available.\n\n**What you need:**\n\n- Flat iron\n- Parchment paper\n- Cannabis flower\n- Dab tool or safety pin\n- Dab rig or concentrate vaporizer\n\n**Instructions**:\n\n- 1.) Fold a square of parchment paper in half.\n- 2.) Put a 1/2 gram bud inside folded parchment paper.\n- 3.) Preheat the flat iron to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.\n- 4.) Place the folded parchment paper onto the flat iron plate.\n- 5.) Press and hold the flat iron closed tight for 5 - 10 seconds.\n- 6.) Release the flat iron and open it to see dabs of fresh-pressed rosin stuck to the parchment paper. \n- 7.) Use the dab tool to remove dabs of concentrate.\n- 8.) Heat dab rig or vaporizer.\n- 9.) Place a dab on the hot nail and inhale vapor through the mouthpiece. \n- 10.) That cannabis bud can be reheated to make more rosin dabs.\n\nAs always recommended, start low and go slow for safe and happy dabbing!\n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt’s easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started). Register, pay, and receive an online medical consultation with a licensed partitioner and purchase medical cannabis today.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/ee604/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.png","srcSet":"/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/69585/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.png 200w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/497c6/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.png 400w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/ee604/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.png 800w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/f3583/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/58556/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/61e93/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.webp 200w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/1f5c5/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.webp 400w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/58556/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.webp 800w,\n/static/23920dcbca39720a39527b9852ebaff3/99238/58d4f9a902e68339e308a8d50bcef596.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_1907-markdown","title":"Is Dabbing Good for You?","slug":"is-dabbing-good-for-you","content":"Traditional consumption of marijuana has typically been via hand-rolled\ncigarettes, water pipes, emptied cigars and edible products. However, a\nnew way to administer marijuana has emerged called dabbing. Since some\nmyths and misconceptions have emerged about dabbing, it's important to\nknow the facts, pros, and cons. Whether you are just curious about\ndabbing or interested in its use for medical administration, here are\nthe basics of what dabbing is.\n\n### The Basics of Dabbing\n\nTo dab means to consume highly concentrated marijuana in a vaporized\nform from cannabis oil, a wax-like oil extracted from marijuana plants\nusing butane. By inhaling the vapors in this concentrated form, users\nreceive stronger and faster effects from the marijuana. A blowtorch is\nused to preheat the surface, often referred to as a nail, which is\ncommonly made of glass or titanium materials. Once that nail is heated,\nusers dab the concentrated wax onto the surface and inhale the rising\nvapor. Another practice similar to dabbing involves putting hash oil in\na vape device or e-cigarette. Users can also use modified water pipes to\nsmoke the dab.\n\n### Dabbing Statistics\n\n\"We have been seeing an emergence of dabs over the last three years,\"\nsaid [John\nStogner](http://www.livescience.com/51202-marijuana-dabbing-trend.html),\nan assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte,\nwho co-authored a paper on the subject. He added, \"At a minimum, dabs\nare four times as strong as a joint, and the high is administered all at\nonce.\"\n\nMost marijuana joints have about 15 percent THC, while most hash oils\nhave a concentration of [60 to 90\npercent](http://www.casacolumbia.org/the-buzz-blog/dabbing-what-you-need-know-about-latest-marijuana-craze).\nIn November 2014, the Los Angeles Division of the Drug Enforcement\nAgency (DEA) reported 49 explosions related to marijuana administration\nprocesses like dabbing.\n\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en) \n\n### Pros of Dabbing\n\nProponents of dabbing tout the process for its quick results and its\npure, highly concentrated end product. Dabbing reduces the risk of lung\ndamage associated with traditional smoking. Also, dabbing can be an\nefficient means of delivering relief for pain and serious chronic\nmedical conditions. Certain methods of dabbing do not emit a marijuana\nodor, unlike smoking, which emits a strong smell; this mostly odorless\nresult is a benefit for users who value discretion.\n\n### Cons of Dabbing\n\nIf the oil used in dabbing is not produced with very high standards,\nthere can be high levels of butane which can be damaging. Some people\nare allergic to butane and other toxins contained in hash oil. Others\nexperience side effects from dabbing, including rapid heartbeat, loss of\nconsciousness, tingling skin sensations, paranoia and hallucinations.\nDabbing is generally a [more expensive way to use\nmarijuana](http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/smoking-concentrated-marijuana-known-as-dabbing-is-all-the-rage-6461891),\nas users need to make investments for a blowtorch, heating element,\nother equipment and the premium oil product. Dabbing is not recommended\nfor people who need a high CBD product because most 'wax' products\ncreated for the process are high in THC.\n\n### How Shatter, Wax and Dabs Are Made\n\nTo make a dab, producers pour butane over marijuana to separate the THC\nfrom the plant and dissolve it into the butane. Then users must press\nthe THC solution through a filter and place it in a dish. The resulting\nproduct is thick, gummy and very high in THC. The sticky oils are often\nreferred to as wax, shatter and budder. After extracting the THC, the\nconcentrate must be [purged of\nsolvents](http://www.hightimes.com/read/dab-or-not-dab) left behind.\n\n[MARIJUANA AND YOUR LUNGS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56cba036cecb1b0008000088/marijuana-and-your-lungs-should-you-be-worried)\n\nDabs can be made with extraction methods involving carbon dioxide and\nice water alternatives as well. For example, carbon dioxide can be used\nas a solvent in place of butane. Experts have shown that making dabs\nwith carbon dioxide is much healthier to make dabs, shatter, and wax.\nSimilarly, ice-water extraction is much safer and healthier than using\nbutane to make dabs, though they are far less common.\n\n### Potential Benefits of Dabbing Medical Marijuana\n\nDabbing has the potential to provide immediate relief for medical\nmarijuana users suffering from chronic pain and other serious\nconditions. Other forms of use take longer to have an effect in the\nhuman body.\n\nPeople who are concerned about the effects of dabbing often cite the\nreal possibility of overdosing on marijuana, becoming addicted to\nmarijuana and experiencing strong withdrawal symptoms. However, these\nissues are a lesser cause of concern for medical marijuana users.\nMedical marijuana is typically prescribed in exact doses by an\nexperienced medical professional, so the risk of overdose and addiction\nare less likely. If regulated and medically administered, wax can be\nextracted in a pure form and with a reduced risk of unwanted additives.\n\n### Potential Downsides of Dabbing Medical Marijuana\n\nHowever, there are some potential negative effects that can result from\ndabbing medical marijuana. One issue is building up a tolerance to the\ncomponents. Due to the high concentration of THC in a dab, a user's body\nwill become used to that level of THC and require it again to get a\nsimilar feeling of relief. Therefore, [it has been\nrecommended](http://www.truthonpot.com/2014/07/02/what-is-dabbing/) that\ndabbing should not be used for people who take cannabis on an infrequent\nbasis. Also, it is easier for people to over consume THC by dabbing\nbecause of the high concentrations being delivered quickly.\n\n### Social Popularity and Medical Administration\n\nDabbing is not a new practice, and in fact, it's been around since the\n1970s. Many experts attribute its growing popularity to the commercial\nproduction and development of legal medical marijuana and marijuana\nlegalization in some states. In these states, users can often buy hash\noil extracts.\n\nAt this point, not enough conclusive studies have been conducted about\nthe risks and benefits of dabbing for medical administration. Medical\nmarijuana users should consult with their doctors before dabbling in\ndabbing.\n\n[Q&A ABOUT CANNABIS AND YOUR LUNGS](https://www.hellomd.com/search?type=question&term=lungs)\n\n[Photo Credit.](https://www.flickr.com/search/?license=4%2C5%2C6%2C9%2C10&advanced=1&text=smoking%20bong)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/14b42/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg","srcSet":"/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/f836f/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg 200w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/2244e/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg 400w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/14b42/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg 800w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/47498/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg 1200w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/54ac5/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/58556/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/61e93/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp 200w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/1f5c5/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp 400w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/58556/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp 800w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/99238/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp 1200w,\n/static/132a51852d90245e270a4aa4e8bb25bc/5e0b8/dd4260700d1f3765d6a02e50068f6f8b.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5173,"name":"Dab","slug":"dab","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}