Marijuana extracts are considered "live" when they are made from marijuana plant material that was flash-frozen immediately after harvest and kept at freezing temperatures throughout the extraction process.
This method preserves the fresh plant's full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, which tend to degrade during the traditional drying and curing stages.
By using freshly harvested and rapidly frozen plants, "live" extracts maintain the plant’s original profile, offering a more complex flavor, aroma, and potentially enhanced effects. These marijuana extracts are highly valued for their heightened sensory experience and resemblance to the living cannabis plant.