Using AVB (Already Vaped Bud): Tips and Tricks

Don’t toss your vaped weed — it’s still got life left in it.

AVB (Already Vaped Bud), sometimes called ABV (Already Been Vaped), is the leftover flower after a session with your dry herb vaporizer. While it won’t get you quite as high as fresh flower, it still contains cannabinoids like THC, CBD, and CBN — and it’s totally usable.

Here’s how to save it, use it, and get the most out of your stash.

🔥 What Is AVB?

AVB is cannabis that’s been heated (not burned) in a conduction or convection vaporizer. Because vaping doesn’t reach combustion temperatures, some THC and other cannabinoids remain in the flower — just at a lower potency than fresh bud.

💡 It looks brown or tan, not black or ashy. If it’s black, it’s been combusted and probably isn’t usable.

💼 How to Collect and Store AVB

• Let it cool first after vaping
• Gently tap it out of your chamber into a glass jar or container
• Keep it in a cool, dry place away from light
• Label the jar so you don’t forget what it is

You can collect small amounts after every sesh until you’ve got enough to use.

💡 Best Uses for AVB (ABV)

Even though it’s not as potent, AVB still has many great uses — especially if you’re into edibles or microdosing.

🍪 1. Make AVB Edibles (the lazy way)

AVB is already decarboxylated (aka “activated”), so you can skip that step when making edibles.

How to do it:

• Mix AVB directly into nut butter, Nutella, or oil-based snacks
• Spread on toast or crackers for a DIY edible
• Blend into smoothies, oatmeal, or sauces

Tip: AVB has a strong flavor, so mix it with bold or fatty foods.

🧈 2. Make Cannabutter or AVB-Infused Oil

Use AVB instead of raw flower to make cannabis butter or infused coconut oil.

Basic method:

• Simmer 1 cup butter and ¼–½ cup AVB in a saucepan or slow cooker
• Keep it on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally
• Strain out plant matter using cheesecloth
• Chill and use in any recipe that calls for butter

🥣 3. AVB Capsules or Edible Pills

Put AVB into empty gel caps for precise microdosing. It’s a discreet, no-flavor way to consume leftover bud.

• Start with 0.3g–0.5g per capsule
• Effects can take 1–2 hours to kick in

🧂 4. AVB Tincture (for pros)

Soak AVB in high-proof alcohol (like Everclear) to create a potent green dragon-style tincture. This takes longer but gives you liquid dosing options.

♻️ 5. Sprinkle it in a Joint or Bowl (last resort)

If you’re feeling thrifty, you can mix AVB with fresh bud in a joint or bowl for a second wind. It’s not super tasty, but it works.

🧠 Pro Tips for Using AVB

• Vape at lower temps (around 350–375°F) if you plan to reuse your herb — it preserves more cannabinoids
• Avoid water curing unless you’re making high-end edibles — it reduces taste but also potency
• Start with small doses in edibles — AVB potency varies wildly
• Keep a separate grinder if you're breaking down AVB again (it gets sticky)

🧪 Is AVB Worth Saving?

Yes, 100%. Even at 20–30% potency, your AVB is loaded with value — especially for edibles or low-key use. If you’re someone who vapes often, saving your AVB is one of the smartest (and thriftiest) habits you can build.

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