Glossary term
Kief: Kief usually refers to the powdery resin-rich material that collects from cannabis flower handling.
Why this term matters
Patients may encounter the term online and need to know it is not standard medical-prescribing language.
UK medical cannabis context
Not part of normal NHS patient language.
What not to assume
It is a community term and can be associated with non-prescribed use.
Careful wording: Avoid how-to or potency-maximising framing.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products