Glossary

BHO

Plain-English definition, aliases (butane hash oil, butane extract), and form-factor context.

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aka butane hash oil / butane extract

BHO (Butane Hash Oil) is a cannabis concentrate made by blasting plant material with liquid butane, which strips out cannabinoids and terpenes; the solvent is then purged via vacuum oven. BHO encompasses shatter, wax, budder, and crumble depending on post-processing. Modern hemp-side BHO must pass residual solvents testing on its COA before sale.

Example: The BHO on this menu tested clean for residual solvents at <50 ppm.

Etymology: Acronym popularized in mid-2000s extraction culture as butane methods became standard.