Charas: Is a form of handmade cannabis

Charas is a form of handmade cannabis resin, similar to hashish, and is often considered India’s version of hash. It is top quality Hash that comes in two types – Kerala Gold and Malana Cream. It is made by rubbing live cannabis buds between the hands to extract a sticky, blackish resin. Ganja refers to the dried flower buds of the cannabis plant used for smoking, whereas charas is a type of hashish made by hand-rubbing the resin from fresh cannabis plants. Both originate from cannabis but differ in their forms and preparation methods. Charas is a hashish form of cannabis and is widely used in India. Read this guide to learn more about the drug and the dangers of abusing it.