hydrophobic cannabinoids are chemically engineered to be extracted with water, it is the only process which extracts cured trichomes without changing the shape, texture, makeup of the cannabinoid or trichomes head’s themselves.

the question of extracts vs flowers is highly subjective but what is indisputable is that the plant fibers and chlorophyll do not seem to ddd to the overall effect. Chlorophyl is very abundant in flower and has an extremely herbal flavor that can be overpowering.

Full Spectrum including phytoplanktons, cell walls, and all 100+ known cannabinoids are all necessary to achieve entourage effect. Essentially all the makeup of the plant that is active in attributing too effect.