Are you still smoking regular weed. Why not boost your senses, right? For those who don't know many plugs are claiming their cliental prefers the "spray packs", it comes down to demand. Why is this even a thing in the first place, perhaps your even asking wtf is a "Spray Pack"?
Some people love It, some commend who started it because it has generated so much money. New York is being coined the birth place. While some claim it's causing cancer, some think it is a fun addition on. Is this a health risk, and is it killing the organic culture? Weed has always been praised for "it can't kill you!" Will the spray pack Epidemic change the narrative. This trend brings a few issues and even some parallels to the tobacco companies.
"For spray packs to be normalized for kids they're going to be growing up with this"- Luc LMC HIGH DESIGNS
There's lab made, terps extracted from plants, and it all leads to- overly processed cannabis. Terpenes are naturally occurring flavor compounds in different plants. There's about 200-300 terpenes discovered in cannabis. This gives us the flavor and smell profile when we take a dry hit, smell the weed etc. They've been adding botanical extract terps in tobacco, and yes even in the vapes for weed. Think of orange pills, peppermint leaves etc.
There are risks- and these products will ultimately either prolong the disrespect from the buyer, or bring a bad reputation to well established cannabis outlets. LMC calls out Jeeters , which is one of the most tasty joints I've ever smoked. It's drenched in terpenes. I can attest to coughing our heads off, but the wife loves it.
Spraying botanical terpenes onto cannabis flower can enhance aroma and flavor, but it must be done with caution. Terpenes are highly concentrated compounds, and overuse can lead to harsh smoke, throat irritation, headaches, or even toxic byproducts when combusted. It's crucial to keep terpene content below 2% of the flower’s total weight and to apply the spray evenly with a fine mist, never soaking the buds.
Botanical terpenes, while derived from natural sources like citrus or lavender, aren't always safe for combustion. Some can degrade into harmful substances like benzene or formaldehyde when burned at high temperatures. Additionally, using sprays with poor-quality carriers or additives may leave residue, increase mold risk, or damage the flower’s trichomes. Only food-grade, inhalation-safe terpene products should be used, and the flower should be allowed to cure in a sealed container for at least 24 hours after application.
In regulated markets, spraying flower with non-cannabis-derived terpenes may violate compliance laws or interfere with lab testing. Always verify that terpene sprays are COA-certified and legal in your state. When done properly, terpene enhancement can boost lower-quality flower, but misuse can lead to consumer safety risks, legal issues, and ruined product.
There is a certain nostalgia and respect even, when you enjoy the organic final product NO ADDITIVES. In 2017 Bubblegum Cookies got exposed for using fake terps. Up north, it was whole "Tuna Can" wave. Eventually there was a desire for these "spray packs". People like Luc are doing their part to educate us all on the birth of this trend, and even the dangers of it.