Cannabis cartridges (often called carts) are small vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil or distillate. Here’s a clear, safe overview:

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🌿 What Cannabis Cartridges Are

A cannabis cartridge is a pre-filled container of concentrated cannabis oil designed to be used with a vape pen or 510-thread battery. When heated, the oil vaporizes and can be inhaled.

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🔧 Types of Cartridges

1. Distillate Carts

• Contain purified THC or CBD distillate
• Often flavored with added terpenes
• Usually more potent but less full-spectrum

2. Live Resin / Live Rosin Carts

• Extracted from fresh frozen cannabis
• Rich terpene profile
• Typically offers a more “true-to-plant” taste and effect

3. CO₂ Oil Carts

• Made with CO₂ extraction
• Often less refined, more plant-like flavor

4. Full-Spectrum / Broad-Spectrum Carts

• Retain more cannabinoids and terpenes
• Smoother effects, less “single-molecule” feel

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⚠️ Safety Tips (Very Important)

• Buy only from legal, regulated sources to avoid contamination (vitamin E acetate, pesticides, heavy metals).
• Check for lab testing (potency + contaminants).
• Avoid extremely cheap or unbranded carts — they’re the highest risk.
• Start with low doses if you’re unfamiliar with the potency of concentrates.
• Store carts upright and away from heat.

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🔋 Hardware

Most carts are:

• 510-thread (universal standard)
• Require a small battery to power the heating element

Some brands use proprietary pods (e.g., Pax, Stiiizy), which only work with their own batteries.

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If you want, I can also explain:

• The differences between carts and pre-rolls
• How potency works
• The difference between live resin vs live rosin
• How to choose a good cart
• How cartridges compare by effects, flavor, or longevity

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