What Are Marijuana Moon Rocks?

Marijuana moon rocks are created by dipping a cannabis nugget or bud in your favorite concentrate (e.g., hash oil). The ‘Girl Scout Cookie’ strain is typically used for the bud and concentrate due to its higher THC content. However, almost any variety can be used.

These nuggets are then rolled in kief, a fine form of resinous cannabis trichrome crystals. Kief is commonly sieved and gathered in the bottom compartment of a cannabis grinder. The product is then dried.

Due to this process, moon rocks are often very high in THC. As with other cannabis products, the potency will vary depending on the strain, the concentration of cannabis oil and the creation of the product. However, most moon rocks contain around 50% THC, which is significantly higher than typical dispensary-sourced cannabis (averaging around 20% THC).

How Do Moon Rocks Make You Feel?

This is no regular cannabis experience: smoking moon rocks can produce an intense high, lasting for long periods. This is due to the psychoactive properties of THC, which is high in these products.

The effects of moon rocks will vary from person to person, depending on intake, the moon rock ingredients and your experience/tolerance to cannabis. Those individuals with lower tolerance will tend to experience more intense effects. Using larger amounts or strains with high THC will also heighten the effects.

The moon rock high is often described as an entire body high, beginning in the head, and radiating throughout the body. The high is strong and can make you feel:

•     Euphoria
•     Increases in appetite
•     Increased sociability
•     Heightened senses
•     Relaxation as though you can’t or don’t want to move
•     Pain relief
•     Disorientation, feeling ‘spaced out’

Potential Risks and Side Effects

Marijuana moon rocks are often recommended solely for experienced users, as the moon rock experience can be extreme for new users. The high is significantly larger than regular methods of marijuana consumption which can leave some users feeling overwhelmed.

Aside from the intense high, there can be some rather serious side effects including:

•     Anxiety and paranoia
•     Sleeplessness
•     Increased heart rate (with possible increased heart attack risk)
•     Memory loss
•     Dizziness and nausea
•     Respiratory problems
•     Dry mouth
•     Headaches
•     Red, itchy, and dry eyes