Cannabis glossary

Hash

Product obtained from compressed or agglomerated hemp trichomes to form a more or less compact resin.

Synonymes : resin, hashish

Hash cream

Type of hash characterised by a particularly soft, greasy or creamy texture.

Headshop

A specialised shop offering accessories related to cannabis, hemp and smoking culture.

Synonymes : Headshop shop, Headshop store, Smoke shop

Hemp

Plant of the species Cannabis sativa L. cultivated for thousands of years for its fibres, seeds, flowers and numerous agricultural, industrial and commercial uses.

Hemp cosmetics

Cosmetic product containing ingredients derived from hemp, used for skin, hair or body care.

Synonymes : Hemp care product, Hemp cosmetic product

Hemp oil

A vegetable oil obtained from hemp seeds, used in food, cosmetics and certain care products.

Synonymes : hemp seed oil

Horticultural LED

Lighting specially designed to provide plants with the light they need for growth and development.

Synonymes : LED horticultural lighting, LED grow light

Humidity regulator

A humidity regulator is a sachet designed to maintain a stable humidity level in a container in order to preserve the quality of flowers, resins or other sensitive products.

Synonymes : Boveda, Integra Boost, humidity sachet

Humulene

Humulene is a terpene naturally found in hemp as well as in several other plants. It is particularly associated with woody, earthy, herbaceous and slightly spicy aromas.

Synonymes : α-humulene, alpha-humulene

Hybrid

A hybrid variety results from crossing several genetic lines of cannabis or hemp.

Synonymes : hybrid variety

Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a growing method in which plants develop without traditional soil. The roots receive the water and nutrients they need for growth directly.

Synonymes : soilless cultivation