Somango
HybridTHC 14–22%
Somango is a mostly indica cannabis strain that was originally developed by Soma Seeds, and is descended from the fabulous cannabis strains Big Skunk Korean, Super Skunk, and Jack Herer.
This strain has been described as uplifting, and some say that the strain delivers a creativity-stimulating mental buzz and powerfully relaxing physical effects.
Flowers of Somango are oversized and lumpy, and each of this strain's attractive flowers is accented by chunky trichomes and patches of curly orange pistils.
Those who have experienced Somango describe this cannabis strain as fruity and delicious, and as soon as this strain is smoked it takes on a decadent tropical fruit salad flavor.
LA Confidential
IndicaOne of DNA Genetics most popular strains, LA Confidential is a very potent and pleasurable indica strain that is thought to be a descendent of OG LA Affie with an Afghani landrace strain.
Buds of LA Confidential are densely packed and round, each forest green bud blanketed by a snow of trichomes and patches of neon orange pistils.
LA Confidential provides a calm, relaxing physical high alongside its nearly psychedelic cerebral effects, leaving its user completely euphoric.
Patients who have encountered LA Confidential say it has a bright piney aroma that can fill a room and a sweet, surprisingly pleasant earthy flavor.
ACDC
HybridTHC 0.5–1%
With a THC:CBD ratio of 1:20, ACDC is one of the most prolific high-CBD strains in the world.
This strain is derived from the famed CBD strain Cannatonic, and possesses many of the sativa-focused effects of the strain.
Because of the strain's high-CBD content and relatively low THC content (usually below 1%), many of the effects of this strain are not the typically psychoactive effects of cannabis.
Using this strain will give you a calm, sociable, euphoric feeling, but will not make you feel 'high'.
People looking to soothe anxiety, epilepsy, tremors, and many other psychological and physical ailments may find help in high CBD strains like ACDC.
Bruce Banner #3
HybridThis phenotype of the incredibly popular Bruce Banner strain is a sativa-dominant hybrid that produces even more highly euphoric than the original version of the strain.
This strain is said to blend the incredibly famous strains Strawberry Diesel and OG Kush. This beautiful strain is, of course, completely uplifting, leaving patients giggly, comfortable, and smiling.
This strain also provides some pain relief, but won't make your body feel sedated or relaxed.
This strain possesses the patented strawberry and diesel aroma, and its spade-shaped light and dark teal buds have clusters of copper pistils and a gentle dusting of huge chunky trichomes.
Black Mamba
HybridThis indica-dominant hybrid of Domina and Granddaddy Purple is named after one of the most venomous snakes in the world (and for good reason).
This bud doesn't have an effect nearly as severe as its namesake, but it does have a tendency to lure its users into a deep, long, and very relaxing sleep, making this a great bud for evening and weekend use.
These sweet buds have a mix of light lime green and deep purple leaves with a ridiculous fur coat of soft trichomes and a pungent grape aroma with a piney twist.
If you are looking for a strain to curl up with for an night in, Black Mamba might be the strain for you.
Purple Urkle
HybridAllegedly, Purple Urkle is a northern Californian indica-dominant strain thought to be a phenotype of Granddaddy Purple or Mendocino Purps.
A strain that has quickly become a modern classic, expect Purple Urkle buds to have a fruity scent and a similarly sweet grape and berry candy flavor.
Purple Urkle's effects are said to be both euphoric and exceedingly relaxing, which makes this strain useful for patients who are suffering from insomnia.
Flowers of Purple Urkel are large, fluffy, and almost always deep eggplant in hue, and each bud has a coating of sparkling trichomes and deep orange pistils.
Cannatonic
HybridTHC 5–8%
Resin Seeds developed Cannatonic as a high-CBD strain to provide extremely powerful relaxation and pain relief to those who need it while keeping THC percentages relatively low.
This strain is thought to be a blend of NYC Diesel and Reina Madre, and its buds have tested above 17% CBD, and usually about 5-8% THC.
Because this strain has a high percentage of CBD rather than THC, it is not as psychoactive as most marijuana strains, but the powerful body buzz, as well as the calm, focused euphoria produced by strain, will immediately let you know how powerful of a medication this strain is.
Alaskan Thunder Fuck
SativaTHC 15–23%
Commonly referred to as ATF, Matanuska Thunder Fuck, and Matanuska Tundra, this strain is a legend.
Allegedly it came from the crossing of a North American sativa and a Russian Cannabis Ruderalis strain.
This strain has a sativa effect, leaving its user euphoric, creative, and energetic. This is a great strain to use socially as it has quite a sociable high.
For those looking to medicate for anxiety, depression, and even eating disorders, this strain produces a strong all over calm.
It is also very potent, testing between 15-23% THC, with buds that are big, hairy, and white as snow.
Papaya
HybridThis flavorful indica-dominant cannabis strain that was created when Citral #13, Ice #2, and Mango were brought together.
An earthy aroma comes from buds of Papaya, and when smoked or vaporized this strain takes on a flavor that is shockingly similar to the tropical fruit this strain was named after.
Although these buds can be rare to see, those who have encountered them note their mossy green hue and the deep red color of their pistils.
Papaya's effects begin with a burst of creative thought, as the buzzy cerebral effect brings this strain's users a euphoric and relaxing high.
9 Pound Hammer
HybridTHC 21.5–25%
The evocative name of 9 Pound Hammer perfectly describes the effects of the strain itself– it is a stoney, long-lasting indica dominant hybrid that is perfect for knocking out muscle aches, chronic pain, and any amount of stress.
Though its indica side produces a strong full-body relaxation, the sativa side of this strain produces an uplifting cerebral experience. The aroma of this neon and forest-green bud is earthy with a distinct berry and lemon tinge.
The strain is a combination of Hells OG, Jack the Ripper, and Goo Berry, and has an average THC level of above twenty percent.
Pineapple Haze
HybridClassic cannabis strains Pineapple and Haze were crossed to create this potent sativa-dominant hybrid.
When you first encounter Pineapple Haze, you are likely to be struck by the strain's delightful pineapple aroma, and the sweet, tropical flavor that emanates from this popular strain.
Pineapple Haze's effects are primarily energizing and thoroughly uplifting, as this bud delivers a powerfully giggly and talkative high with a tingly physical effect.
Buds of Pineapple Haze are small and have a fluffy spade-like structure, each calyx of which is dusted with chunky, sparkly trichomes and long orange pistils.
Chocolate Thai
SativaChocolate Thai is a legendary landrace strain that, you guessed it, comes from Thailand. In the mid-1960s, this strain was sold tied to sticks of bamboo and was considered to be one of the strongest strains available at the time.
Chocolate Thai plants produce long, thin colas with a fluffy bud structure, and each produces an earthy, piney aroma and taste somewhat like chocolate coffee.
Patients note that this strain is particularly good for relieving physical pain, and has a sociable and laughter-inducing cerebral effect.
Although the Chocolate Thai we have today likely differs somewhat from the version available in the 1960s, this bud continues to be one of the foundational sativa strains of cannabis.