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36 definitions for the words used in this guide.

Updated October 15, 2026

Beverage+

A drink containing cannabis; part of the edible-cannabis category. Source [1] ↗

Brand+

The name used to identify a commercial product line. It is separate from the licence holder’s legal name. Source [8] ↗

Cannabinoid+

A chemical substance found in cannabis, including THC and CBD. Source [1] ↗

CBD+

A non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can still affect the body and brain. Source [1] ↗

CHS+

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: a condition involving severe nausea and vomiting associated with cannabis use. Source [9] ↗

Cultivar+

A cultivated plant variety. Cannabis retailers often use “strain” in a similar way, without consistent genetic verification. Source [7] ↗

Dehydration+

A loss of body fluid that can occur with repeated vomiting and may need medical care. Source [9] ↗

Edible+

A food or drink containing cannabis, such as a confection or beverage. Source [1] ↗

Excise stamp+

A stamp indicating a product came from a Health Canada licence holder; exceptions apply. Source [1] ↗

Extract / concentrate+

A product category that includes forms such as cannabis oil, hash and shatter. Source [1] ↗

Flower / bud+

Common terms for the dried flowering material of cannabis. Source [1] ↗

g+

Gram, a unit of mass. Check whether a number describes product weight or cannabinoid amount. Source [8] ↗

Hash / kief+

Names for cannabis extract forms; the term alone does not specify cannabinoid content. Source [17] ↗

Hybrid+

A label generally referring to mixed ancestry. It is not a chemical specification. Source [5] ↗

Indica+

A common plant or retail classification; it does not reliably predict effects. Source [5] ↗

Infused pre-roll+

A pre-roll with added cannabis extract; distinct from a plain dried-cannabis pre-roll. Source [1] ↗

Licence holder+

The regulated company identified on the label with contact information. Source [8] ↗

Lot number+

A code that identifies a production batch for traceability. Source [8] ↗

mg+

Milligram, a unit of mass. One gram equals 1,000 milligrams. Source [8] ↗

mg/g+

Milligrams per gram: an amount expressed relative to product weight. Source [1] ↗

mg/mL+

Milligrams per millilitre: mass relative to liquid volume. It cannot be converted to mg/g without more information. Source [8] ↗

Net weight+

The weight of the product contents, excluding packaging. Source [8] ↗

Oil / tincture+

Names used for liquid cannabis extracts. Read the label units and ingredients. Source [1] ↗

Packaging date+

The date the product was packaged. It is not necessarily the harvest date. Source [8] ↗

Per package+

The amount in the whole package, rather than an individual piece. Source [1] ↗

Per unit+

The amount in one piece or unit, rather than the full package. Source [1] ↗

Pre-roll / joint+

Cannabis supplied in a rolled format. The format name is separate from the strain name. Source [1] ↗

Resin / rosin+

Extract names. Similar spelling does not mean the terms identify identical contents. Source [17] ↗

Sativa+

A common plant or retail classification; modern commercial labels do not map neatly to genetic groups. Source [5] ↗

Strain name+

A commonly used name that does not reliably establish genetic or chemical identity. Source [5] ↗

Terpenes+

Plant chemicals that contribute to the distinctive smell of cannabis. Source [6] ↗

THC+

The cannabinoid mainly responsible for cannabis intoxication. Source [1] ↗

Topical+

A cannabis product intended for application to skin, hair or nails, such as a cream. Source [1] ↗

Total THC+

The total quantity or concentration of THC displayed on a cannabis label. Source [1] ↗

Vape liquid / cartridge+

Cannabis extract in liquid form or a cartridge. A cartridge is a product format, not a strain. Source [17] ↗

Wax / shatter+

Names for extract forms. They are not strain names. Source [17] ↗

Information for adults. General education, not personal medical or legal advice. For health questions, speak with a qualified health professional.