Hindu Kush
IndicaHindu Kush, one of the most popular indica strains of all time, was named in honor of its birthplace: the Kush mountain range.
This world-famous strain is well known for its heavily physically sedative effects, inducing relaxation and sleepiness alongside a stimulating and happy head effect.
Buds of Hindu Kush tend to be large and a sandy green color, a tangled web of apricot-colored pistils sits atop each bud among a glistening dew of crystalline trichomes.
Hindu Kush has a smell unlike any other indica, a medley of aromatic spices mixed with earthy pine that becomes pleasantly sweet when vaporized or smoked.
Blue Cheese
HybridTHC 21–21%
Blue Cheese is an indica-dominant strain that was developed by breeding Blueberry with the popular UK Cheese.
Patients report that this strain is great for evening use, as it relaxes the mind and body into a state of euphoria and readies you for sleep with its potent indica effects.
This bud has a distinctly pungent cheese and blueberry flavor that, although unique, is not at all unpleasant.
Definitely a UK treasure, this strain may provide relief from a variety of chronic pain conditions, stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
AK-47
HybridA mellow high with a cerebral buzz that can last all day, AK-47 packs a euphoric punch.
AK-47 can definitely also knock you out, as this multiple Cannabis Cup winning strain is bred from Afghani, Thai, Colombian and Mexican strains for a high THC content and a strong sativa effect.
The buds are generously dusted in fuzzy white trichomes and small orange pistils.
AK-47 contains about 1% of the terpene Humulene, commonly found in Hops and Ginseng, which has a powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect and is a strong appetite suppressant.
Acapulco Gold
HybridTHC 24–24%
From Acapulco, Mexico, this sativa-dominant hybrid has a place in weed history as one of the most popular strains in the world.
When this strain is ready to harvest the buds become coated in orange hairs and shiny coat of trichomes that make each bud look like a glistening, golden nugget.
This strain has the aroma of tea, coffee, and butterscotch, giving it a warm sweet, smell and taste unlike any other strain.
This strain tests up to 24% and has potent effects that soothe headaches, anxiety, nausea, and insomnia.
Because this strain is quite difficult to grow indoors and the increasing popularity of hydroponic growing, it is uncommon to find Acapulco Gold inside of a dispensary.
Strawberry Cheesecake
HybridStrawberry Cheesecake is a heavily indica-dominant cannabis hybrid that is composed of genetics from the famous strains Cheese, Chronic, and White Widow.
This cannabis strain is said to produce a relaxing physical high and simultaneously a thoroughly focused, creative, and euphoric buzz that makes this strain versatile enough for daytime medication.
Strawberry Cheesecake's flowers are quite naturally beautiful, as their dense, bulbous forest green calyxes are each decorated with thick tangerine pistils and a sparkling halo of translucent trichomes.
As you are likely to have guessed, this strain's flavor is reminiscent of a delicious strawberry cheesecake, and the cheesy, sweet scent that this strain produces is similarly tantalizing.
Lemon Haze
HybridThe sativa-dominant hybrid Lemon Haze was created from a cross between Silver Haze and Lemon Skunk, and is known for its happy head effects.
Cannabis users who have encountered Lemon Haze say that it brings a satisfying sense of euphoria alongside focused creative effects and subtle physical relaxation.
Flowers of Lemon Haze are huge, round and densely packed, each a light green hue completely obscured by sparkling trichomes and patches of orange pistils.
Unsurprisingly, Lemon Haze has a bright sour lemon scent and a citrusy taste that is much sweeter, resembling a lemon candy.
Tangerine Dream
HybridBarney's Farm is the inventor of the balanced hybrid Tangerine Dream, which is said to descend from Neville's A5 Haze, G13, and Afghani.
Tangerine Dream's effects are expectedly dreamy, and its uplifting yet relaxing buzz that some say is suited for an afternoon spent hanging out on the couch.
Buds of Tangerine Dream have a fantastically juicy lemon and orange scent, and a similar sweet, sugary citrus flavor with a hint of tropical fruit and berries.
This orange-scented strain's flowers are dense, fluffy, and a have bright grass green hue, and each is decorated with sparkling trichomes and tangerine-colored pistils.
Master Kush
HybridCreated by Dutch White Label Seed Company, Master Kush is an extremely popular indica-dominant strain that is probably derived from a combination of Skunk and Hindu Kush.
Master Kush's buds are known to be large, round, and extremely dense, each olive green flower doused with shimmering trichomes and a set of bright auburn pistils.
At first, Master Kush is said to deliver a completely relaxing full-body buzz that leaves the mind uplifted and soaring through a clear, creative high.
Like most kush strains, Master Kush has an earthy pungency with notes of warm spice, and when smoked or vaped this strain will take on a sweeter rich, buttery flavor.