Northern Lights
Indica-domTHC 18–29%
One of the most beloved strains of all time, Northern Lights is an indica-dominant cross of Thai and Afghani strains known for its euphoric effects and its resinous flowers. This strain's THC potency has been proven to reach levels as high as 29%, making this pine-scented strain one of the most potent buds available. Northern Lights effects are known to be particularly uplifting, but alongside that happy, creative head high is an intense body buzz that completely relaxes and sedates anyone who uses this strain. Expect flowers of Northern Lights to be extremely large, each fluffy mint green flower encased in a shimmering fur of trichomes and lemon yellow pistils.
Gorilla Glue #4
HybridTHC 27–32%
Gorilla Glue #4, or GG4, is the incredibly lucky result of accidental pollination of Sour Dubb by Chem's Sister, whose child was then crossed with Chocolate Diesel to create this all-star indica-dominant hybrid. Gorilla Glue #4 is 65 percent sativa. The name of the strain comes from the resin that stays on the scissors when you trim the plant. Holding a spot in cannabis royalty, Gorilla Glue #4 is heralded by cannabis connoisseurs as one of the most potent and effective strains of all time and seeing as it has tested above 27 percent THC, it is no wonder why. Some results indicate the THC content is as high as 32 percent, which is considered very high. By contrast, there is 0.05 to 0.1 percent CBD in Gorilla Glue #4. Patients love Gorilla Glue #4 for its pleasant hybrid effects, delivering unmatched levels of uplifted, creative happiness, and similarly extreme relaxation, sedation, and pain relief. This makes it ideal for treating depression, pain, and insomnia. The indica can provide sedative effects for slipped discs, arthritis, or other painful disorders. The low CBD content makes Gorilla Glue #4 less than ideal for central nervous disorders or seizures. Instead, it is best with disorders like anxiety, depression, stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Even those without medical conditions will appreciate Gorilla Glue #4 thanks to its effects. This strain's pleasant effects begin in the body, where they numb stress and pain. From there, it spreads to your head, providing a friendly, happy feeling. Expect a full-body melt when you smoke Gorilla Glue #4. At the same time, you will enjoy cerebral effects that are uplifting. When used recreationally, the buzz from Gorilla Glue #4 tends to go right to the head. It can be heavy-handed, with most considering this to be a couch-locking marijuana strain. In addition to the relaxation, you can expect to feel sleepy after smoking Gorilla Glue #4, and you may also have cotton mouth. Gorilla Glue #4's effects make it a strong choice for those who want to fight stress or insomnia, or those who want to sit back with friends and relax. If that wasn't enough to make you love Gorilla Glue #4, this strain gives off an indescribably delicious aroma, blending slightly spicy floral fragrances with notes of robust, earthy pine. Some say that the strain smells similar to wood glue. The aroma tends to be strong, sometimes described as earthy and sweet and sometimes as having hints of coffee and chocolate. The taste is sometimes described as that of wood glue with hints of diesel. The smoke is flavorful and full-bodied. Gorilla Glue #4 earned its name from the thick dew of sticky trichomes that litter the entire surface of each of these buds, so dense that you can barely see the gorgeous green calyxes underneath. Those green buds feature orange hairs. Overall, the plant is dense and spongy. The buds are sizable and have short white "hairs" covering the entire plant. The trichomes on Gorilla Glue #4 are so extensive that some describe it as mostly trichomes with some stalks, leaves, and buds. The extreme quantities of resin on Gorilla Glue #4 make it an ideal option for resin extractions. In those situations, it can yield up to 30 percent. Thanks to its effects, most people suggest smoking Gorilla Glue #4 at night. Otherwise, the full-body relaxation may get in the way of your daily activities. This is an award-winning strain, having earned honors at the 2014 Cannabis Cup, including in both Michigan and Los Angeles. In 2015, it won first place at the Cannabis High Times World Cup in Jamaica. If you plan to grow Gorilla Glue #4, keep in mind that it came from a hermaphrodite being accidentally pollinated. As such, you should check your seeds for any pollen sacs during the flowering stage, even if you buy feminized seeds. Growers of Gorilla Glue #4 should expect a heavy yield in around eight weeks.
Wedding Cake
Indica-domTHC 16–25%
Often called Pink Cookies, Wedding Cake is a derivative of the popular hybrid strains Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies. Wedding Cake is one of the many indica dominant strains. It is about 60 percent indica. Wedding Cake has very low CBD content, so choose a different strain if cannabidiol is important to you. The THC content of Wedding Cake is around16 to 25 percent. The effects of Wedding Cake can be quite variable, but this blissful hybrid tends to deliver a euphoric effect that can be quite relaxing for some users. Most users of Wedding Cake will feel extremely calm in just minutes as the "high" begins to take effect and relaxes the muscles. The "high" associated with Wedding Cake tends to start quickly, usually beginning with the head. You will likely notice your thoughts are more intense or fast-paced. Alternatively, you may become more aware of your surroundings. Those adjustments to your thinking patterns also come with euphoria or giddiness. The indica side will begin to kick in under an hour, giving you a pleasant heaviness in the limbs and spine and increased warmth. The stimulation to your brain will continue as this effect works its way through your body. There may be a feeling of light pressure by the eyes, but this goes away quickly. It is soon replaced by a feeling of giddiness. You may also notice some side effects like dry eyes or cotton mouth in addition to the euphoric feeling. Many people suffering from insomnia, depression, or pain choose to smoke Wedding Cake for relief. The holistic effects of Wedding Cake make it a popular choice for those who want something extra while exercising, creating art, or having sex. Just complete those activities early in the "high"; after a while, you will feel locked to the couch. The hue of the beautiful strain Wedding Cake tends to be a light, minty green intermixed with patches of purple. The clusters of peach-colored trichomes this strain produces are accompanied by a glistening layer of trichomes. That layer of trichomes is commonly described as frosty or sticky. This high concentration of trichomes leads to sticky texture and high THC levels. The flowers of Wedding Cake are incredibly colorful and large. The nuggets are chunky and globular, adhering in the bud structure typical to indica plants and featuring leaves that curl tightly. The leaves are brown or earthy grain and feature orange pistils. Those pistils look like hairs and catch pollen from the male plants. Wedding Cake's fragrance is musky with notes of warm wintery spice, and once this hybrid is smoked, you're likely to be struck by its vanilla cake and sweet cherry flavor. Properly cured buds from Wedding Cake will have a vegetal smell that is mossy and damp with hints of citrus. Under that, you can smell a hint of the skunky smell from OG Kush, which is the strain's grandparent. If you grind or break up the Wedding Cake buds, expect to catch a whiff of spicy sandalwood. Some compare the flavor of Wedding Cake to a cake made of cookies and cream ice cream but with a hint of fruitiness. Exhaling gives you a rich and sweet taste with that creamy mouthfeel that is reminiscent of cake. Keep in mind that the flavor of Wedding Cake can vary slightly based on the phenotype. However, all phenotypes will have a hint of creaminess in their profile with some tanginess and sourness. Most people suggest using Wedding Cake cannabis at night.
Bruce Banner
Sativa-domTHC 28–29%
Named for the alter-ego of famed superhero The Hulk, Bruce Banner is a strong, uplifting sativa dominant hybrid that will calm even the most villainous of problems. This strain's high THC content has topped 28% in some tests and has tested up to 8% uniquely medically beneficial terpenes like Linalool, Caryophyllene, Humulene, and alpha-Pinene. Likely due to its high proportion of Linalool, Bruce Banner's buds have a sweet and earthy floral berry flavor, with an earthy aroma. Patients love Bruce Banner's sheer strength, as it knocks out stress, pain, and tension quickly and pleasurably. Although this strain can provide great relief for many symptoms, it is not recommended to be used by cannabis users who have a low tolerance for THC, as it may be too strong and cause paranoia or dizziness.
Amnesia Haze
Sativa-domTHC 20–20%
Bred from a Laotian sativa, a Jamaican sativa, and the Afghani Hawaiian (an indica-dominant hybrid), Amnesia Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain that is a great all day medication. Patients who use this strain report an uplifting euphoric high with a very energetic buzz. This strain is high in Linalool, a terpene (commonly known as the aroma and flavor of Lavender) that is a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic, making this strain great for relieving pain. This strain usually tests around 20% THC with very little CBD, and can be useful for patients dealing with chronic pain conditions, anxiety, depression, and migraines.
Do-Si-Dos
Indica-domTHC 19–30%
Do-Si-Dos is an indica-dominant hybrid that resulted when Girl Scout Cookies was bred with Face/Off OG. It is considered a 50 percent hybrid. Do-Si-Dos has tested above 29 percent THC, so you can be sure that this will be a potent medication. The average is usually between 19-30 percent. In contrast, the CBD content is almost zero, something to keep in mind. This strain's buds are stupendously colorful, with calyxes in hues of deep eggplant and sage of forest green and a host of rusty orange pistils, all coated with the dust of chunky white trichomes. That deep eggplant purple is not always present in the leaves. It arises when anthocyanins, a type of pigment found in the strain's genetics, are activated by the cold as they grow. The buds themselves are small, sticking together in small clusters that resemble popcorn. As expected from a strain with indica roots, Do-Si-Dos has dense flower structures, including small leaves that tightly curl inward toward the central stems. Do-Si-Dos delivers a completely sedative effect that soothes the body while uplifting the mind. Most people experience happiness, sleepiness, and sedation when smoking Do-Si-Dos. Its relaxing effects may relieve some aspects of insomnia, chronic pain conditions like arthritis and migraines as well as anxiety, nausea, and stress. Those using medical cannabis can appreciate the analgesic effects on pain and aches, which work on chronic or temporary conditions. You may experience relief on conditions such as lupus, arthritis, or injuries. The anti-inflammatory properties of Do-Si-Dos can help with nausea and headaches. The calming effects can help provide temporary relief from depression and stress. The effects of Do-Si-Dos tend to last longer than the typical marijuana strain. You will likely notice an increase in your cerebral functioning at the same time that your upper face starts to tingle. Smoking Do-Si-Dos can help your thoughts flow and assist with your concentration on analytical or task-based work. It is also great for creativity, especially when brainstorming. You will not feel too buzzed thanks to the calming body high that occurs simultaneously. Those who smoke this strain typically notice progressive relaxation spreading throughout their core and limbs. This is great for relaxing with music or a drink. The vibe from Do-So-Dos can also be social, leading to laughs and great conversation. Because Do-Si-Dos provides physical and mental stimulation simultaneously, many smokers appreciate its effect during activities that require full-body coordination. This may include dancing or exercising. In certain settings, it even applies to sex. Keep in mind that as you increase the dosage or the "high" advances further, there is an increased risk of couch lock. The way that Do-Si-Dos ends in immobilizing calm makes it ideal for smoking in the early evening or late afternoon when you will not have any commitments after the "high" advances to the couch lock stage. This strain gives off a pungent earthy aroma that tastes like a tray of sweet, fresh-baked cookies. The smell from the flowers is overly sweet, almost to the point of fermentation. That earthy aroma comes up in undertones. When you grind the buds, you will notice some of the skunk smell that Do-Si-Dos inherits from its OG Kush lineage. When you combust Do-Si-Dos, expect an acrid, harsh smoke. The smoke tastes skunky yet fruity when you exhale. Discreetness and Do-Si-Dos do not usually go together as the pungency of this strain can travel far. Those familiar with Do-Si-Dos say that the best time to use it will be the afternoon. This way, you will not find yourself couch-locked with important things to do. You should consider using a different strain of marijuana if you have a low THC tolerance or are prone to paranoia or panic. This is a result of the recursive thinking inspired in the early stages of the Do-Si-Dos "high."
Strawberry Banana
Indica-domDeveloped by Serious Seeds, Strawberry Banana is a flavorful indica-dominant hybrid of Banana Kush and Strawberry Bubblegum that brings its use a mellow but euphoric head high and superbly relaxing physical effects. Strawberry Banana's high begins on the cerebral side, bringing a sense of calm bliss to its user while a thoroughly relaxing and even sedative buzz slowly begins to overtake their body. The flavor that comes from Strawberry Banana's buds when they are vaporized or smoked is delectably sweet and not unlike a strawberry banana smoothie, and the scent of this strain's flowers blends notes of strawberry with a classic earthy cannabis pungency. Buds of Strawberry Banana are oversized and somewhat banana-shaped, and each of the strain's bulbous buds is covered in a furry coat of golden pistils and translucent trichomes that sparkle in the light.
Power Plant
Sativa-domTHC 13–16%
Developed by Dutch Passion, the sativa-dominant strain Power Plant was descended from South African landrace sativa strains. Generally, buds of this strain tend to be diminutive in size, but each one is encased in potent trichomes and patches of auburn pistils. You can generally expect this pungent strain to possess a THC potency of about 13-16%, and the flavor of this bud blends sandalwood and earthy pine flavors with a hint of sugary sweetness. Power Plant's effects are stimulating, energetic, and extremely uplifting, although some patients find that this strain becomes relaxing if a higher dose is utilized.
Stardawg
HybridTHC 22–22%
Combining legendary cannabis strains Tres Dawg and Chemdawg 4, Stardawg is a frosty hybrid strain with soothing, euphoric effects. Flowers of this strain produce a pungent diesel scent but their flavor is significantly more sweet, as it blends notes of honey, lemon, and pine into a unique and inviting taste. Stardawg's buds are quite attractive, as each of their forest-colored cone-shaped flowers is covered in a starry coat of shimmering trichomes intermixed with sunny orange pistils. The high provided by Stardawg induces superbly giggly, happy, talkative effects, meanwhile physically relaxing the user into a pleasant, stoney buzz.
Banana Kush
Indica-domTHC 23–23%
An indica-dominant hybrid of the famous Skunk Haze and OG Kush, this west side but boasts a sweet banana flavor and a potent and creative effect. This strain usually tests above 23% THC, making it an extremely potent strain that may be too strong for those who have a low THC tolerance. This strain is very capable of relieving chronic pain and treating sleeping disorders, depression, anxiety, and stress. This strain has a euphoric feeling that leads into a deep sleep, meaning it is perfect for before-bed use.
Bruce Banner #3
Sativa-domThis 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.
Chemdawg 4
Indica-domTHC 15–15%
Chemdawg 4 is an indica-dominant phenotype of the original Chemdawg strain. Much like its parent strain Chemdawg 4 has a buzzy and stimulating head high. However, unlike Chemdawg, this head buzz travels throughout your body, leading to a slightly sedative and arousing high, perfect for a night out or in. If you are looking to grow, Chemdawg 4 might be the right choice, as its plants grow to five feet in about 10 weeks and produce a big yield of chunky buds that generally test around 15% THC. These dense flowers are usually deep sea green in color and dotted with potent tangerine pistils; the earthy bright citrus aroma coming from each of these beautiful buds is incredibly alluring.