What does “Granulate” mean?

Cannabis flower processed into a uniform granular form for medicinal use.

Granulate in plain English

Cannabis flower processed into a uniform granular form for medicinal use.

Granulation aims at more consistent dosing than whole flower allows, since the material is homogenised before packaging.

As with flos, it is intended for vaporisation rather than combustion.

Frequently asked questions

What does granulate mean?

Cannabis flower processed into a uniform granular form for medicinal use.

Sources and further reading

Every factual statement on this page is drawn from the following public sources. Links open in a new tab and are not affiliated with Flora House.

  1. NICE guideline NG144: Cannabis-based medicinal products
  2. NHS: Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils)
  3. MHRA: The supply, manufacture, importation and distribution of unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use

Patient guide · Written by the Flora House editorial team · Last reviewed: 8 September 2026