Hashish consists of the
tetrahydrocannabinol-rich resinous material from the female flowers of the
cannabis plant, which is collected, dried, and then compressed. Pieces are then broken off, placed in pipes, joints or hookahs and smoked. Since
THC is fat-soluble, it is also possible to dissolve hashish in butter used for cooking. The
Middle East,
North Africa,
Pakistan, and
Afghanistan are the main sources of hashish. The THC content of hashish that reached the United States, where demand is limited, averaged 6 percent in the
1990s.
The marijuana at the CannaTrade 2002 had lowest 8 percent, the highest 28.