What is Marijuana Shake?

Have you ever bought weed and wondered why half of it was, essentially, scraps and dust? Or, better case scenario, you smoked most of your good buds, and you’re left with scraps at the bottom of the bag? While it might not be your ideal set of buds to pack your bowl, it’s not like it won’t get you ripped.

The proper term for your less-than-perfect scraps is shake. It is, at its core, the leftovers from your bud. But it can also be so much more.

So what is marijuana shake, exactly?

Let’s take a look into the less-than-glamorous remains of weed, and how exactly you can best utilize it.

What Is Marijuana Shake Used For?

So what is marijuana shake used for, exactly? Well, the same thing any type of pot is used for—smoking!

When it comes to marijuana shake, there’s really not much one has to know. Basically, when you’re storing a large amount of cannabis, it’s not going to stay perfect forever. Some bits of leaves, stems, or segments of the plant get lost in the mix. This, clearly, isn’t the best of your buds but the good news is, it’s actually quite usable. In fact, you might be smoking shake regularly without even knowing it.

Back in the day, your friendly neighborhood weed dealer might give you the deal of the century on some shake that he could not get rid of otherwise. Maybe a half an ounce of shake for 25 bucks.

Now, however, in the legal landscape of the cannabis industry, shake is being sold to you, often without you realizing it.

A lot of the pre-rolled joints at dispensaries are shake. Like any place of business, dispensaries want to sell as much of their product as possible—even the stuff that some might deem unsalvageable.

However, shake actually isn’t as bad as some people think. At its core, it’s essentially the same as bud you put through a grinder.

While some shake might be sold under the guise of a freshly rolled J, this isn’t always the case in dispensaries. In fact, many dispensaries sell a lot of their shake at a discount. So if you’re someone who rolls a lot of joints, blunts or spliffs, you may want to consider buying shake, as opposed to shelling out top dollar for buds you’re going to have to go through the trouble of breaking up, anyway.

The Pros And Cons Of Marijuana Shake

After reading the above and knowing the answer to the question “what is marijuana shake”, you’ve probably come to a crossroads—is marijuana shake a good thing, or a bad thing?

The short answer is both.

One of the pros of shake, is, again, it’s cheaper than nugs. If you’re going to be using it for rolling a bunch of joints, or even making edibles, where the consistency of the bud doesn’t really matter for extraction purposes,  you might as well get the best bang for your buck.

There’s also an off chance that some of your shake is extra potent. If it’s sitting at the bottom of a vacuum-sealed bag for some time, it could accumulate some kief on top, making it stronger than regular weed. But if it hasn’t been in storage long enough to make that happen, then it’s less than likely that your shake is as strong as a regular nug.

However, there are a few risks when buying shake.

Some shake might come complete with trimmings—something you most definitely do not want. One of the most aggravating parts about smoking is removing the stems and seeds, yet you may find yourself with a surplus of them if your shake contains plant trimmings.

Secondly, it’s hard to identify shake. It could be a mixture of leftovers from different strains, so there’s no real telling what you’re going to get. So if you’re using the herb for medicinal purposes, or you just prefer a certain strain, getting pre-rolled joints or buying shake, in general, may not be your best bet.

And an obvious flaw, of course, is that shake tends to be dried out. If you do purchase marijuana shake, you’re either going to want to use it quickly, or store it in a jar before its condition worsens.

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