DWCgrower406
Well-Known Member
Just trying to get a better understanding of concentrates and the different methods for extracting different parts of the plant.
So first off, what is in a trichome? Obviously the thc, but what else? Is this where the terpenes are? I would assume yes since live hash rosin retains terps and starts with harvesting trichs only. Are there more terps in plant matter or mostly in the trichs?
What about the less wanted stuff like waxes and fats? Are these also coming from the trichs or the plant matter? Once again, it would seem they are in trichs since hash rosin has wax and fats, but maybe less than flower rosin?
Next question is what goes into solution when using a solvent like ethanol? I know that waxes and fats are dependent on temperature and come out of solution at cold temps, but what is happening with terps throughout this? Are they basically part of the wax portion and will stay with it when pulling out of solution using cold temp? Is there a way to separate the terps from waxes and fats?
I know thats a lot of questions, just trying to get a better understanding. Any input is appreciated.
So first off, what is in a trichome? Obviously the thc, but what else? Is this where the terpenes are? I would assume yes since live hash rosin retains terps and starts with harvesting trichs only. Are there more terps in plant matter or mostly in the trichs?
What about the less wanted stuff like waxes and fats? Are these also coming from the trichs or the plant matter? Once again, it would seem they are in trichs since hash rosin has wax and fats, but maybe less than flower rosin?
Next question is what goes into solution when using a solvent like ethanol? I know that waxes and fats are dependent on temperature and come out of solution at cold temps, but what is happening with terps throughout this? Are they basically part of the wax portion and will stay with it when pulling out of solution using cold temp? Is there a way to separate the terps from waxes and fats?
I know thats a lot of questions, just trying to get a better understanding. Any input is appreciated.