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Charas is one of the oldest and most storied forms of hash in the world. If you have come across the term and wondered what charas is, this guide explains the tradition, how it is made, and how it relates to modern hemp hash. It is information only, and we make no medical or health claims.
What is charas?
Charas is a hand-rubbed hash traditionally produced in the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas. It is made by rubbing the resin from live, flowering plants directly by hand, then rolling the collected resin into dark, pliable balls or sticks. In English, charas simply refers to this hand-rubbed hashish. It is one of the most labour-intensive hash traditions there is.
How is charas made?
The charas method is unusual because it works with fresh plants rather than dried material:
- Rubbing: the flowering plant is gently rubbed between the hands so the sticky resin builds up on the skin.
- Collecting: that accumulated resin is scraped off and gathered.
- Rolling: it is worked and rolled into balls or sticks, developing its characteristic dark, glossy surface.
This differs from methods that use dried flower, such as dry sift or ice-water bubble hash. Our overview of how CBD hash is made compares the approaches.
Charas and hemp: the modern connection
Historically, charas was made from THC-rich cannabis. Today, the same hand-rubbed craft can be applied to CBD-rich hemp to create charas-style hemp hash that is high in CBD and very low in THC. The technique is the heritage; the plant determines whether the result is intoxicating or not. Easygreen products are made from low-THC hemp and are not intended to be intoxicating.
What does charas-style hash look and feel like?
Charas is known for a dark, almost black exterior, a soft and pliable texture, and a rich, earthy aroma. That aroma comes from the terpenes preserved during the hand-rubbing process. To understand terpenes better, see our guide on CBD aroma and flavour.
Is charas-style CBD hash legal in the UK?
A charas-style product made from hemp is still a hemp concentrate, so it sits in the same legal grey area as other hemp hash. CBD is legal, but plant-derived hash is treated differently in law. See our guide, Is CBD Hash Legal in the UK? Information only, not legal advice.
How to choose and store hemp hash
Whatever the style, buy lab-tested products from a transparent supplier and check the COA. Our guide on spotting good quality hash covers what to look for. Store hash airtight, cool and dark. Explore our range, including traditional Afghan CBD Hash and Amnesia CBD Hash.
Frequently asked questions
What does charas mean?
Charas is a term for hand-rubbed hashish, traditionally made in the Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent.
How is charas different from other hash?
It is rubbed by hand from fresh, living plants, rather than sieved or washed from dried flower.
Will charas-style CBD hash get me high?
No. Made from low-THC hemp, it is high in CBD and contains only trace THC, so it is not intended to be intoxicating.
The bottom line
Charas is the traditional hand-rubbed hash of the Himalayas, made by rubbing resin from fresh plants. Applied to hemp, the same craft produces a low-THC, CBD-rich hash. Always check the COA and buy from a transparent source.
Written and reviewed by the Easygreen CBD team, UK hemp specialists. Every hash we sell is third party lab tested with a Certificate of Analysis. Reviewed and updated: July 2026. General information only, not legal or medical advice.
