Marijuana and Cannabis Strains Page 4

Grapefruit is a longtime marijuana classic, a heady blend of the hybrid Cinderella 99 and a sativa bred specifically for its grapefruit flavor.

With a sativa/indica ratio of 70:30, this strain packs a decidedly cerebral punch, with a major mood boost and intense euphoria. THC levels have been charted at 20%, so this is a pretty powerful strain.

CBD levels, meanwhile, are very low, ruling this out as an effective treatment for epilepsy. But it’s highly effective at relieving anxiety and depression, as well as pain, GI distress, and PMS. The sweet taste and smell of grapefruit are dominant, though there are also hints of other citrus fruits.

Adverse effects are usually quite limited, though dry mouth and red eyes are possible. Dizziness and paranoia are more rare. Grapefruit is common across the country, sold largely on the basis of its unique flavor and aroma.

It’s most popular in Colorado and on the West Coast, though it can also be found in other legal markets and the black market. This strain is highly appealing to smokers looking for a strong head high, less so to patients seeking physical effects.

Effects: Creative; Energizing; Euphoria; Happy.
May Help With: Arthritis; Chronic Pain; Depression; Fatigue; Headaches; Migraines; Nausea; PTSD; Stress.
Flavors: Citrus; Grapefruit; Sweet; Tangy; Tropical.
Aromas: Citrus; Grapefruit; Pungent; Sour; Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene.

A perennial favorite, Green Crack is a sativa-dominant hybrid that was bred by inbreeding Skunk #1.

Green Crack is usually sativa-dominant, but there’s also a less popular indica-heavy version of the strain. Green Crack got its name from Snoop Dogg, though it’s also known as Green Cush or simply Cush among smokers who prefer not to reference cocaine. This highly addictive strain is massively potent, with top THC levels reaching 24%. It has a sativa/indica ratio of 65:35.

The high is decidedly cerebral, with a big mood boost and a jolt of energy. This strain spurs creativity and helps patients get things done. It’s most effective in treating anxiety and depression, along with ADHD, PTSD, and migraines.

Green Crack has a sweet flavor with tropical and citrus notes. The buds are dense and tight. Dry mouth occurs frequently, while dry eyes, dizziness, and paranoia, happen less often. It’s most common in the Pacific Northwest, California, Arizona, and Colorado. But it can be found almost anywhere else with relative ease.

It’s one of the most popular strains on the black market for this reason.

Effects: Cerebral; Creative; Energizing; Focus; Happy.
May Help With: Anxiety; Autism; Bipolar Disorder; Chronic Pain; Depression; Fatigue; Loss of Appetite; Migraines; PTSD; Stress.
Flavors: Citrus; Fruity; Pine; Sweet.
Aromas: Citrus; Earthy; Mango; Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene.

A sativa dominant hybrid, Green Dream is a cross between Blue Dream and Green Crack.

It is termed as Green Dream due to its taste which is kind of like green tea and also because it has been formed out of Blue Dream that is one of the most prevalent strains available. The buds of Green Dream smell sour and fruity. It’s got light orange hairs but a good quality bud will mostly be covered in crystals.

The smell that is produced when a person is smoking is similar to the taste they experience at the back of their throat. The effect this strain produces on a patient is that it provides them with child-like feelings towards life. With an insanely high THC level of 24 percent, Green Dream instills in a person an out of body sensation.

This hybrid is predominantly used for stress but is also helpful for depression. It contains a number of great effects. This strain is effective for stress, chronic fatigue and when a person needs to get things done quickly.

Furthermore, Green Dream stimulates cerebral effects such as increasing your imagination and creativity. A good smoke that can be utilized anytime, unlike heavy Indica it does not knock out a person.

Effects: Creative, Energizing, Euphoria, Happy, Sociable, Uplifting.
May Help With: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fatigue, Insomnia, Migraines, Stress.
Flavors: Citrus, Pine, Sweet, Woody.
Aromas: Blueberry, Earthy, Fruity, Skunky, Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Pinene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene.

Guava Kush, a rather obscure newcomer, competed in the 2014 Los Angeles Cannabis Cup.

Beyond that, details about this strain are somewhat unreliable. It’s reputed to be a sativa-dominant hybrid with a sativa/indica ratio of 35:65. But the effects suggest an even closer match, as Guava Kush delivers a true mix of physical and cerebral high: relaxing, creative, tingly, sociable, and occasionally sleepy.

Side effects could include paranoia, dry eyes, or dry mouth, though there’s little public information on the subject. Chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety may all be treated with this strain.

The flavor is sweet, tropical, and fruity, while the aroma is similar. The nugs are a mix of dark and light green, together with amber hairs and a healthy layer of trichomes on the surface.

THC levels are reportedly quite high, exceeding 21% in at least one publicly available test. But there is essentially no CBD in Guava Kush, making it a less-than-ideal choice for treating seizures or other conditions that respond to CBD.

Found almost exclusively in Los Angeles and Oregon, this strain is worth a try, if only for bragging rights.

Effects: Creative, Euphoria, Happy, Hungry, Relaxing, Sleepy, Sociable.
May Help With: Creative, Euphoria, Happy, Hungry, Relaxing, Sleepy, Sociable.
Flavors: Citrus, Fruity, Herbal, Lime, Sweet, Tropical, Woody.
Aromas: Citrus, Earthy, Orange, Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene.

Gunslinger was created by Greenpoint Seeds by crossing Starfighter and Stardawg, two potent powerhouses.

This Indica-dominant hybrid has dark purple buds with light green accents that shoot its bag appeal through the roof. The aroma is diverse depending on the phenotype, with some plants exuding creamy, cherry, and gummy candy fragrances, and others leaning toward diesel, skunk, and petrol.

Gunslinger is highly sought after for its surprisingly energizing high and super relaxing physical effects. The high bursts through your mind almost immediately, filling you with an energizing tingly feeling that lifts the spirits and gets you up and moving. Soon thereafter, a relaxing body high will wash over you, causing you to sit back down and kick back while your mind still stays bright and active without any sedation in the slightest.

Gunslinger is often chosen to treat those patients suffering from conditions such as chronic stress, gastrointestinal disorders, muscle spasms or cramps, chronic fatigue and chronic pain.

This bud has a sweet and fruity apple flavor with a slightly sour earthy exhale. The aroma is of earthy herbs and sour apples with a hint of sage and spices that intensify as the nugs are burned away.

Gunslinger buds have super sticky dense and heavy emerald green nugs with dark amber hairs and a coating of matching sparkling crystal trichomes.

Effects: Body High; Cerebral; Energizing; Relaxing; Sociable; Tingly.
May Help With: Chronic Pain; Fatigue; Muscle Spasms; Stress.
Flavors: Fruity; Herbal; Pine; Sour; Sweet.
Aromas: Earthy; Fruity; Sour; Spicy; Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Carophyllene, Pinene.

Hawaiian Haze is produced by crossing an unknown indica haze strain with Hawaiian. It is primarily a sativa strain and delivers a staggering 26% THC content.

The strain produces amazing buds to medicate with. They are dense but quite compact and have good trichome coverage at the same time. The buds are bright green in color but they are mostly overwhelmed by the orange hairs seeping through its surface.

The strain has a great fragrance and has a unique floral scent to it. On the other hand, it tastes completely different. Hawaiian Haze delivers an exquisite blend of woody, tropical and pine flavors, which is something to look forward to.

The strain is quite popular for its high. Unlike most other sativa strains, it will neither knock you out nor will it affect your focus or concentration. After smoking the strain, you will feel energized and feel euphoric at the same time.

If you are having a bad day, Hawaiian Haze is just what you need to get back on track. That being said, it is just as effective at treating several severe medical conditions. The strain has most notably been used to treat patients with stress, insomnia, depression and even nausea.

Effects:Creative, Energizing, Euphoria, Happy, Sociable.
May Help With: Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Loss of Appetite, Nausea, PTSD, Stress.
Flavors: Pine, Pineapple, Sweet, Tropical, Woody.
Aromas: Floral, Fragrant.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene.

Hazelnut Cream is a rare sativa dominant hybrid strain (70% sativa/30% indica) created through crossing the classic Miami Haze X Cookies and Cream strains.

Known for its insanely delicious flavor, Hazelnut Cream is a favorite of sativa users everywhere. This bud packs a super sweet creamy flavor with a rich hazelnut exhale that turns slightly spicy and sugary as you continue to toke. The aroma is earthy and slightly sour with a light creamy hazelnut overtone that’s accented by spicy herbs.

The Hazelnut Cream high is just as delectable as the flavor, with long-lasting effects that leave you lifted and totally kicked back for hours on end. The high starts with a rush of cerebral effects that fill your mind with a lifted sense of energy and a touch of creativity and focus. Soon, your mind will begin to settle into a relaxing heady state that can cause you to become slightly sedated at times if you don’t mind your dosage.

With these heady effects and its high 24% average THC level, Hazelnut Cream is said to be perfect for treating those suffering from conditions such as appetite loss or nausea, depression, chronic stress, and insomnia.

This bud has heart-shaped dense forest green nugs with bright orange hairs and a coating of tiny amber crystal trichomes.

Effects: Euphoria, Happy, Hungry, Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting.
May Help With: Appetite Loss, Depression, Insomnia, Nausea, Stress.
Flavors: Creamy, Nutty, Spicy, Sugary, Sweet.
Aromas: Floral, Herbal, Nutty, Sour, Spicy.
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinene, Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene.

Honey Banana is an evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain created through a cross of the rare Strawberry Banana X Honey Boo Boo strains.

This rare bud is beloved for its insanely delicious flavor and its relatively mellow effects that are powered by an average THC level of 18-22%.

Much like its name suggests, Honey Bananas have a super sweet flavor of tree fruit, bananas, and honey with a sugary candy aftertaste that intensifies upon exhaling. The aroma is very fruity, with an earthy pungency that has a super sweet effect that’s released as the nugs are broken apart.

Honey Banana has effects that are very well balanced in nature and are ideal for later in the day. The high starts with a euphoric uplifted state that leaves you slightly energized with a mild sense of artistic motivation. As the high builds, it will become very hazy, leaving you sedated and very sleepy with a building case of the munchies.

These effects make Honey Bananas the perfect bud for treating conditions such as insomnia, chronic fatigue, mild cases of depression, chronic stress or anxiety, and headaches or migraines.

This bud has large and dense bright neon green spade-shaped nugs with light amber hairs and a super sticky coating of sweet syrupy resin.

Effects: Energizing, Euphoria, Giggly, Happy, Relaxing, Uplifting.
May Help With: Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Headaches, Loss of Appetite, Nausea, PTSD, Stress.
Flavors: Fruity, Honey, Strawberry, Sweet, Tropical, Vanilla.
Aromas: Earthy, Fruity, Sweet.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene.

Ice Cream Cake is a rare indica dominant hybrid strain (75% indica/25% sativa) created through a cross of the Gelato 33 X Wedding Cake strains.

With this bud, the name says it all in the flavor department. Ice Cream Cake packs a super delicious cheesy creamy flavor with a sweet nuttiness that lingers long after you finish your final toke. The aroma is of the same nature, with a light pungent effect to it that’s released as the nugs are burned.

The Ice Cream Cake high is just as beautiful as the flavor, with lifted and relaxing effects that will have you kicking back in no time flat. The high starts with a rush of cerebral effects that lift your mind into a state of pure happiness and ease, pushing out any negative or racing thoughts immediately.

Soon after, a relaxing body high will start to creep into your physical form, leaving you falling deeper and deeper into a couch-locked state of sedation before you eventually begin to drift away. With these calming effects and its high 20-25% average THC level, Ice Cream Cake is said to be perfect for treating those suffering from depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and nausea or appetite loss.

This bud has small dense grape-shaped forest green nugs with thick orange hairs and frosty white crystal trichomes.

Effects: Body High, Hungry, Relaxing, Sleepy, Uplifting.
May Help With: Appetite Loss, Chronic Pain, Depression, Insomnia, Nausea.
Flavors: Cheesy, Creamy, Nutty, Sweet.
Aromas: Cheese, Creamy, Earthy, Nutty, Pungent.
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool.

Jack Herer is easily one of the best-known strains in America.

Originating in California, this sativa honors the memory of Jack Herer the man, a longtime local cannabis activist and medical marijuana user.

It’s not quite as strong as its popularity might suggest, but the high is heady and distinctive. Jack Herer has a unique loamy smell and taste with hints of pine and trees. The sativa high is happy, bubbly, and euphoric, spurring energy and creativity. Jack Herer is ideal for errands and other daytime activities.

This strain can be effective for those with mental or neurological disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, migraines, PTSD, and ADHD.

Dry mouth and red eyes are common, along with occasional dizziness and paranoia. Jack Herer is popular throughout the United States, but, like many other strains, it’s most popular in the West.

Effects: Body High; Cerebral; Creative; Euphoria; Happy.
May Help With: Arthritis, Chronic Pain; Depression; Fatigue; Headaches; Migraines; Nausea; PTSD; Stress.
Flavors: Herbal; Lemon; Pine; Spicey; Sweet; Woody.
Aromas: Earthy; Lemon; Spicey; Sweet; Woody.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Humulene, Limonene.

Kush Mint is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through a potent cross of the classic Bubba Kush X Animal Mints strains.

Perfect for any fan of a super minty flavor, Kush Mint brings on well-balanced effects that hit both mind and body with a high level of potency thanks to its super heavy 22-24% average THC level.

Kush Mint has a fabulously sharp minty taste with hints of fresh coffee and earthy cookies to it. The aroma is of earthy sweet woods and rich spicy coffee with a heavy kick of mint. The Kush Mint high isn’t quite as eye-opening as the flavor, with relaxing effects that will have you kicking back and pretty sleepy if you’re not careful.

It starts with a warming tingle in the spine, filling you with a sense of deep permeating relaxation that ebbs and flows outwards through your limbs until you are totally calm in both mind and body.

With these effects and its high level of potency, Kush Mint is said to be perfect for treating conditions such as chronic pain, depression, chronic fatigue and nausea or appetite loss.

This bud has fluffy oversized piecey forest green nugs with rich amber undertones, matching hairs and a coating of sparkling clear crystal trichomes.

Effects: Body High, Cerebral, Hungry, Relaxing, Tingly, Uplifting.
May Help With: Appetite Loss, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fatigue, Nausea.
Flavors: Coffee, Herbal, Sweet, Woody.
Aromas: Coffee, Earthy, Herbal, Spicy, Woody.
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool.

This medical marijuana strain is among the members of the popular ocean-family of strains.

Larry OG was originally created in Orange County of California by crossing OG Kush with SFV OG. This is an indica hybrid strain that is featuring the entire lemon-pledge funk along with the vigor of the real Tahoe cut. In addition, there will be the hints of woodsy feel of SFV OG.

The plant appears pale green colored cover with dark orange-red colored hairs thereby providing a visible contrast. The nugs are found to be small and dense and are having the edgy calyxes of OG Kush.

The users of this strain say that Larry OG is giving out pungent as well as sweet and fresh aroma. The taste of the strain is similar to the smell and is sweet and tangy. The taste of this strain can be compared with that of a fresh orange.

The laboratory testing of Larry OG showed that the strain has total THC, 0.1% CBN and 0.5% CBD. The higher THC content of this strain will be beneficial for people who are seeking to improve their appetite. Moreover, this strain is known for creating body-high which will be great for alleviating body pain.

Effects: Energizing, Euphoria, Happy, Hungry, Relaxing, Uplifting.
May Help With: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Loss of Appetite, Nightmares, Stress.
Flavors: Citrus, Herbal, Lemon, Pine.
Aromas: Citrus, Earthy, Lemon, Pine, Woody.
Dominant Terpenes: Humulene, Pinene, Caryopyllene, Myrcene.

The OG Lemon strain is very easy to come by as it is common and used by a large population of people.

It is very effective and even though the effects of this particular strain do not last for very long, the speed of this strain and the effectiveness you experience when you use it sure does make up for the lack of longevity.

The Lemon OG strain is actually a cross between the Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and The OG #18. The effects of this strain make you feel sleepy and relaxed so that you can get rid of stress, and rid yourself of anything that is irritating you.

The plants of the Lemon OG strain usually have a flowering time of 8 to 10 weeks. The strain is good for people who want to sleep and are having trouble doing so.

This strain is also particularly effective for increasing your appetite and getting rid of nauseous feelings that may come and go without occasion.

This strain is good for making you feel euphoric and happy. It uplifts your mood and makes you feel creative and sleepy. This is good for you if you are under a lot of stress.

Effects: Creative, Energizing, Focus, Happy, Relaxing.
May Help With: Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Loss of Appetite, Stress.
Flavors: Lemon, Tangy.
Aromas: Citrus, Earthy, Lemon, Pungent, Sour.
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, Humulene, Caryophyllene.

The Lemon Tree, or simply “Lemon Tree,” is an evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain created through crossing the delicious Lemon Skunk X Sour Diesel strains.

This powerhouse took home the first prize at the 2014 Seattle Cannabis Cup for Best Hybrid thanks to its eye-opening flavor and dazzling 20-25% average THC level.

The Lemon Tree has a flavor that you’d expect given its parentage – super sour lemon and skunky diesel! The smell is just as sharp, with a diesel earthy overtone accented by pungent sour skunk and sharp tangy lemon.

The Lemon Tree buds have round dark olive green nugs that are absolutely coated in furry amber hairs and a thick coating of super tiny bright white crystal trichomes.

The Lemon Tree high is that of your typical hybrid, with effects that hit in both mind and body with surprising potency that can overwhelm the average user. You’ll feel a euphoric rush at the onset of the high, filling your mind with happy visions and leaving you with a lifted feeling overall. As your cerebral state expands, your body will start to feel a slight tingle that soon becomes a full-on buzz, keeping you relaxed and slightly numb, free of any physical aches or pains.

In combination with its high THC level, these hybrid effects give The Lemon Tree an edge in treating conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, fatigue, and insomnia.

Effects: Body High, Relaxing, Uplifting.
May Help With: Chronic Pain, Depression, Inflammation.
Flavors: Diesel, Lemon, Skunky, Sour.
Aromas: Citrus, Diesel, Earthy, Lemon, Pungent, Skunky, Spicy.
Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene.

OG Lime Kush, also known as “Lime OG” or “Lime Kush,” is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the infamous OG Kush X another unknown hybrid strain.

If you’re looking for a super citrusy flavor with high-flying effects to boot, you’ve found it with OG Lime Kush. This lovely lady brings on a hard-hitting high with a high level of potency thanks to its heavy 15-20% average THC level.

The OG Lime Kush high has a slowly building effect, washing over you and leaving you feeling totally energized with an influx of creative motivation. A relaxing body high comes next, filling you with a sense of ease and calm that has you kicked back in no time at all.

In combination with its high level of potency, these effects give OG Lime Kush an edge in treating those suffering from chronic fatigue, depression, ADD or ADHD, chronic stress, nausea and chronic pain.

This bud has a sweet and sour citrusy lime flavor with a lightly spicy pine exhale. The aroma is of sour lime and rich pine with an earthy spicy overtone that lingers pleasantly in the background. OG Lime Kush buds have heart-shaped dark olive green nugs with thick amber hairs and a coating of chunky bright white crystal trichomes.

Effects: Body High, Creative, Energizing, Euphoria, Motivation, Relaxing, Uplifting.
May Help With: ADD/ADHD, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fatigue, Nausea, Stress.
Flavors: Citrus, Lime, Pine, Sour, Woody.
Aromas: Citrus, Earthy, Lime, Sour, Spicy, Woody.
Dominant Terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene.

Lemon Sour Diesel, also known as “Lemon Diesel” to many members of the cannabis community, is a sativa dominant hybrid strain that was created by breeders at the infamous Green Lantern Seeds.

This dank bud is an insane cross between the hugely popular California Sour and Lost Coast OG. Lemon Sour Diesel has an intensely sour taste of lemon with a diesel aftertaste upon exhale and an aroma of sour lemon diesel with a hint of spice.

This bud has dense spade-shaped neon green nugs with rich amber and gold undertones and a massive covering of furry fiery orange hairs and dark olive green leaves.

These nugs are caked in a fine layer of milky crystal trichomes and syrupy sweet resin.

Users describe the Lemon Sour Diesel high as having an immediate onset of an uplifted, euphoric creative yet focused head high that is accompanied by an intense rush of energy. This intense cerebral head high is followed by a mellow warming body buzz that leaves you utterly relaxed and at ease.

Due to these effects Lemon Sour Diesel is ideal for treating conditions such as chronic pain and migraines.

Effects: Creative; Energizing; Euphoria; Happy; Uplifting.
May Help With: Chronic Pain; Depression; Headaches; Stress.
Flavors: Citrus; Lemon; Sweet.
Aromas: Diesel; Earthy; Lemon; Pungent; Sour.
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.