What Are Moon Rocks And How Do You Smoke Them?

WHAT ARE MOON ROCKS?

Moon rocks are a delightful concoction made by dipping a high-quality cannabis flower in marijuana concentrate and then rolling it in kief (cannabis crystals).

You can get them pre-made or you can make them yourself at home. They come in a wide variety of different strains, and there are also options for CBD (cannabidiol) or CBG (cannabigerol) moon rocks.

Most moon rocks are focused on THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the most well-known cannabinoid. This is what produces the psychoactive effects and gets you high.

However, you can also get CBD moon rocks for blissful relaxation. There’s a big difference between THC and CBD because while CBD offers some of the same support for pain and anxiety, it doesn’t have any psychoactive effects.

Something that is also getting more attention is CBG, another cannabinoid that does not have psychoactive properties. Research is ongoing, but there are potential benefits for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, glaucoma, and Huntington’s disease.

This article focuses on THC moon rocks, but we’ll come back to exploring different strains as well as CBD and CBG moon rocks later on.

What Is In Moon Rocks?

So what are the different components of a moon rock?

First, you have the cannabis flower, often called a nug, which is a dried and cured bud of a female cannabis plant. This is what you’ll normally get when you buy weed.

Then there’s the weed concentrate or hash oil, which is a product made from processing buds of weed to form a concentrated liquid high in both cannabinoids and terpenes.

It’s important to understand the difference between cannabinoids and terpenes, with terpenes being what gives cannabis its very distinctive smell.

While much of the research into cannabis has focused on cannabinoids, more people are investigating the benefits of terpenes. For example, some terpenes have anti-inflammatory effects and others are antioxidants.

Hash oil is quite potent by itself because of how it is extracted. But there are many different kinds of weed concentrates, including ones used for vaping and dabbing. Be careful to check what the weed concentrate you have is designed for, whether you’re putting it in a dab or making your own moon rocks.

Thirdly, you have kief, which is the common name for the trichomes on cannabis buds. Kief is a light green-gold powder and you’ll often see it collecting at the bottom of your grinder. There are many different ways to use kief and it is highly valued because of the high concentration of cannabinoids.

HOW POTENT ARE MOON ROCKS?

Moon rocks are incredibly potent. In fact, they are one of the most potent marijuana products out there! This is because they combine three different kinds of cannabis, two of which are particularly strong.

By using a high-quality nug, you’re getting a THC content of around 20%. Then the hash oil (or weed concentrate) can have anywhere from 40-80% THC. Lastly, kief generally has between 50-80% THC.

The combination of these three components means that moon rocks generally have around 50% THC, which is much higher than most other marijuana products. This is one of the main attractions of moon rocks.

They can get you incredibly high, even if you are a regular weed smoker. For some people, the high can last for several hours and can even continue into the next day.

So the reason they’re called moon rocks is because the high truly is out of this world!

People also like to use moon rocks as a way to save costs. Because of how potent they are, a little bit of moon rock goes a long way. As such, they’re an attractive option for people using cannabis for pain or other medical reasons. You can get the benefits of THC without having to smoke as much, which is a big plus for some people.

Something else to note about moon rocks is that the high generally starts in your head and spreads throughout your body, eventually giving you an intense full-body high.

PREPARING YOUR MOON ROCKS FOR SMOKING

The number one thing to do when preparing your moon rocks is to never put them in your grinder. The sticky nature of the hash oil will completely ruin your grinder.

Some people like to break up moon rocks with their hands, but that can be quite a mess. We recommend using a pair of small, sharp scissors to break the moon rock up into smaller pieces. You can also use a knife or a razor blade.

You want to keep the pieces nice and small to help them burn better. If you’re having difficulty getting a good burn, try breaking them up into smaller pieces. Also, remember that a little bit of moon rock goes a long way.

When you’re storing moon rocks, never leave them in a car and keep them out of sunlight. If you leave them anywhere that gets hot, you’ll end up with a melty sticky mess. So keep them in a cool, dark area without excess moisture.

HOW TO SMOKE MOON ROCKS

There are a few different ways to smoke moon rocks, and you can basically just use your favorite method. However, there are a few things you can do to manage the mess that moon rocks can bring.

Because they are solid, you can’t smoke them in a dab pen, which can’t vaporize the plant matter.

Directly From A Pipe Or Bong

This is our top favorite way to smoke moon rocks because they can be a bit messy. We recommend using a glass pipe or bong so that it’s easier to clean up. Moon rocks have a dense, oily texture and they can mess up a plastic pipe.

We like to place our moon rocks on top of some other flower to help keep it burning smoothly and to boost the high even more. You can either pack the bowl as you normally would or pack a half bowl.

Then sprinkle on a few pieces of moon rock – remember to start small. Use a hemp wick or a lighter to burn the rock at a low heat. If the moon rock catches fire, put it out.

Moon rocks need to be smoldering, rather than just burning outright. They can be harder to keep lit than normal buds, but they do also burn for longer.

It’s all about getting the feel for them (and for how much you like to use). Some people find that they burn for too long, and therefore only add a little bit to the bowl.

Using A Rolling Paper, Wrapper, Or Blunt Wrap

If you’re not a bong person, or you just feel like something a bit more portable, you definitely can smoke moon rocks in a joint, spliff, or blunt.

Joints and blunts are filled with just cannabis, whereas spliffs mix weed and tobacco. You can add moon rocks to any of these, depending on your preference. People often use tobacco to stretch out their weed, and moon rocks are a great option for this because you need so little to get high.

Just like with a bong or a pipe, we don’t recommend smoking moon rocks on their own, but rather adding them to ground bud. This makes it a whole lot easier to smoke them because they’ll stay lit more easily and burn a lot more smoothly.

Smoking moon rocks in a joint is going to be a bit messier than smoking it in glass because you have to deal with their greasy nature. It can also be hard to get the moon rock distributed nicely to help keep the joint lit. But after a little trial and error, you’ll find out what works best.

CHOOSING THE BEST STRAINS FOR YOU

Moon rocks have traditionally been made using GSC (also called Girl Scout Cookies), an Indica-dominant strain that has a THC content of around 19%. However, you can now find moon rocks made out of a wide variety of different strains.

This includes strains that are low in THC and high in other cannabinoids like CBD or CBG. When it comes to choosing the right strain for you, think about the effect you want. If you want to get super high, a THC moon rock is the right choice and you can choose from your favorite strains.

However, if you are wanting the benefits of cannabis without the psychoactive effects, you’re in luck because CBD and CBG moon rocks are highly concentrated nuggets of goodness. You get the same feeling of relaxation and calmness without the high caused by THC.

CBD moon rocks will use a CBD concentrate rather than hash oil. They also use hemp buds which are not the same as marijuana, despite looking the same. Hemp buds contain 15-25% CBD and under 0.3% THC. So, if you want to try CBD or CBG moon rocks out, chat with your local budtender.

Of course, you can also get moon rocks with a mixture of THC and CBD. And if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, why not try to make your own moon rocks?

HOW TO MAKE MOON ROCKS

If this sounds right up your alley, it might be worth trying to make your own moon rocks. It’s generally cheaper to buy them, but many people enjoy the ritual of making them themselves. Home-made moon rocks also allow for greater customization so that you can reach the perfect high every time.

So how do you make moon rocks?

1. You need to start with a dense nug of high-quality weed, some concentrate, and a lot of kief.
2. Take your nug and saturate it in your hash oil. Some people like to soak it, but we’ve found that using a dropper to cover the nug in concentrate works best. It’s less messy and the moon rock dries faster.
3. Once your nug is saturated, pick it up using tongs and roll it around in kief. Technically, you could use your fingers, but then you’ll have a sticky mess on your hands.
4. Once your moon rock is dusted in an even layer of kief, set it aside to dry for several hours before smoking it and enjoying the spectacular high.

TOP TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SMOKING MOON ROCKS

Let’s look at what you should do before and while smoking moon rocks.

Eat And Hydrate

It goes without saying that this is a key part of smoking safely. Not eating before you smoke might make the high hit faster, but it won’t be as smooth, and you’re more likely to feel nauseous. Besides, isn’t a bong hit the perfect dessert?

Staying hydrated is always a good idea and can help with the inevitable cottonmouth. Any experienced cannabis connoisseur will have something on hand to drink when they light up to help prevent a weed hangover.

Also, don’t forget to stock up on snacks for when the munchies hit!

Make Sure You’re In A Safe Place

This goes for all cannabis consumption but is especially true for moon rocks. Because they are so potent, it’s hard to know exactly how they will affect you the first time or if you increase your dose.

Even if you’ve been smoking moon rocks for a while, they can still get you incredibly high. You really need to be in a place where you are safe and feel comfortable. The last thing you want is to be super high and in an unfamiliar space.

If you’re trying moon rocks for the first time, it might be a good idea to do them with a trusted friend, just in case you get too high (which is very easy to do with moon rocks).

It’s also possible that you won’t enjoy being this high, so make sure there is a place for you to get comfy and sleep it off if that’s what you need.

Clear Your Schedule (Seriously)

Loads of people love to get high and then do activities, particularly with sativa-forward strains. However, moon rocks aren’t the right kind of cannabis for this. It’s very much a couch-lock and can’t feel your fingers kind of high.

Don’t underestimate the power of moon rocks, and don’t plan to do anything after smoking them (except enjoy the high).

Start Slow

You only need a few small pieces of moon rock to really feel the effects, so don’t go overboard. Start with one or two pieces of moon rock the first time you try them, especially if you’re not a hardcore smoker.

Then don’t take a bunch of huge hits one after the other. Pace yourself, take slightly smaller hits than you normally would, and wait a few minutes before lighting up again. You can always smoke more, but you can’t undo it if you get higher than you want to be.

Besides, moon rocks are wonderfully fragrant, and you want to enjoy the rich taste of kief.

BENEFITS OF MOON ROCKS

There is a lot of information out there about mental health and cannabis, and some of that applies to moon rocks too. Firstly, if you have any chronic health conditions, make sure that you are consulting with a medical professional.

If you take other medications and smoke cannabis, you need to check the interactions first. Cannabis can be a great supplement to medication and other treatments, but you should never just stop taking your meds suddenly.

Moon rocks can be a great way for people using cannabis to help with chronic pain or nausea to get a high THC content without having to smoke loads or spend a ton of money.

In addition, high-THC products are a cost-effective and efficient way to get the benefits people need. While they might cost more up-front, they tend to last longer because you can get very high using only a small amount of product.

CONCLUSION

So now that you know all about moon rocks, you can see why they are such a sensation. They really can take you to the moon and back.

If you’re looking to purchase some or make your own, check out Embarc. We’re here to help you with all your cannabis needs and ensure you get the best weed at fair prices.

You want to make sure that you are getting pure, high-quality cannabis with nothing else mixed in. Not only does this make for a better high, but it’s also far safer.