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total cannabinoids. Right down the center of the sativa/indica spectrum, Green T calmed my train of thought without changing my energy levels. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently stopped at Hatch Wheeling and picked up an eighth of Rythm Green T to review. Green T is a hybrid of unknown origin.
The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. The endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid receptors all over the body. Blue Dream is a hybrid that’s very popular because of the sativa-dominant attributes.
Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example. This batch of flower tested at 0.71% CBGa, 0.47% THC, 34.09% THCa, and 35.27% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup , I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more motivating Work Sativa. B52 Bomber is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Poison and Blue Dream.
Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. Cali Sour is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Cali Chem (Cookies N Chem and Chem 91) and Sour Diesel. This eighth tested at 0.83% THC, 27.38% THCa, and 28.21% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
The major active chemicals in cannabis — cannabinoids — are able to trigger receptors that control the endocannabinoid system, modifying the function of those receptors and the connected systems, including the cardiovascular system. “The Is sativa or indica worse for your heart rate? Why cannabis makes your heart race. Shutterstock.
Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. The batch of flower tested at 0.168% CBDa, 0.877% THC, 30.353% THCa, and 32.484% total cannabinoids. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl.
When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.
It’s no secret we’re big fans of lemon-heavy sativa-leaning strains here at Illinois News Joint. Good News has released Celebrate Sour Lemon Sativa Gummies, so I picked up a sample from Mystic Greenz Decatur to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. But does that translate to edibles?
Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum. Orange Mojito is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Orange Cookies and SinMint Cookies. This batch of flower tested at 1.08% THC, 27.77% THCa, and 29.34% total cannabinoids. I recently stopped into Nature’s Care Co.
This vape cart tested at 74% THC and 74% total cannabinoids. Cresco paired a branded-glass tank with a clear cylindrical-plastic mouthpiece and wide red band at the bottom denoting the “sativa” nature of the strain. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Blackberry Moonshine is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of unknown origin. This batch of flower tested at 0.01% THC, 22.089% THCa, and 22.09% total cannabinoids. Blackberry Moonshine fell far into the sativa side of the spectrum, opening with a boost of creativity, energy, and sociability.
I’ve been eyeing Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ Twenty Twenty brand for quite a while now and but not able to sampled the flower until after picking up the sativa judging kit, which included the Twenty Twenty’s sole contender for sativa flower, Wonka Bars. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% Delta 9 THC, 25.11% THCa, and 26.19% total cannabinoids. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa.
For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. THCa, and 86% total cannabinoids. Easily securing a spot on the Work Sativa list, Lemon Durban delivered on citrus heavy flavor and an energetic sativa high. Lemon Durban is a cross of FoCo (Ft.
I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. Root Beer MAC is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of MAC #11 and Root Beer, originally bred by Mosca Seeds. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. Rythm Grapefruit Sour Diesel fits the bill by name, so I picked up a sample at Rise Effingham to see if it fit our other Work Sativa review series criteria. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel.
Royal Flush is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of London Pound Cake #75 and Kush Mints #11. This Live Resin vape cart tested at 1.12% THCa, 79.79% THC, 80.91% total cannabinoids. Royal Flush rode the center of the indica/sativa line, instantly providing a clearheaded-anxiety relief.
As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%
Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids. There was a lightness to my awareness and mood throughout, a hallmark of a great sativa at the core of the experience that made Acapulco Gold a good wake-n-bake choice.
The batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 22.03% THCa, and 23.26% total cannabinoids. Northern Lights Haze was a sativa boost that stopped just short of becoming racy or unfocused. The complex flavor profile and Work Sativa buzz made this a good fit for me, and I’m excited to see what else the label does with this classic sativa.
Tangie Berry is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Dreadyberry and Tangerine Dream. This batch of flower tested at 0.249% THCVa, 23.246% THCa, 0.614% Delta 9 THC, 0.309% CBCa, 1.136% CBGa, 0.190% CBG, and 25.746% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Red Headed Stranger is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Tom Hill’s Haze and Williams Wonder. This live resin vape cart tested at 0.19% CBDa, 18.37% THCa, 65.22% THC, and 88.01% total cannabinoids. Red Headed Stranger was a true sativa experience. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.
Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. total cannabinoids. My mood was lighthearted but not so silly that I couldn’t sit down for some deep work, which can be an issue for me with energizing sativa. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Sonny G is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of G6 and (Tangie and unknown male). This rosin cartridge tested at 78.81% THC and 82.71% total cannabinoids. The effects of Sonny G leaned more towards balanced hybrid rather than energizing sativa. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
According to the FDA, “hemp” is defined as Cannabis sativa with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% Cannabis sativa with more than 0.3% sativa do not naturally contain cannabinoids, but they can become contaminated with CBD from other plant parts during processing. phosphorus, potassium, and calcium).
Zeebra Cakez is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher. THC, 20.57% THCa, and 22.35% total cannabinoids. Overall, the Zeebra Cakez minis delivered a surprisingly strong sativa buzz. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of prerolls tested at 1.1%
One Work Sativa strain I would love to grow in my tent is Ghost Train Haze, but I’ve never stumbled across an original Ghost Train Haze clone or seeds. First bred by Rare Dankness , Ghost Train Haze is a sativa cross of Ghost OG and Neville’s Wreck. ILNJ photo To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
White Grapefruit Cookies from Seed & Strain , as part of the Sativa Flower Kit, is one of those cultivars. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. THCa, and 40.01% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
I recently picked up a gram from Rythm as part of the High Time Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower Kit. Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk. total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Sour Diesel is that kind of defining strain.
People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. Does cannabis aid in forgetting traumatic events or just boosts dopamine, increasing the overall feelings of pleasure? Sufferers also avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event.
Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. This batch of flower tested at 1.66% CBGa, 0.89% THC, 29.75% THCa, and 32.31% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
This batch of flower tested at 1% THC, 20.01% THCa, and 22.12% total cannabinoids. Forbidden Razittlez was listed as a sativa but fell into the center of the spectrum as a flexible hybrid. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
I picked up for this review a gram of Gas Station Sushi as part of the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower Kit. Gas Station Sushi is a sativa-leaning hybrid cut of OGKB, a cross of High Octane OG and Kush Mints (Rabid Hippie Cut). This batch of flower tested at 0.88% THC, 29.85% THCa, and 30.73% total cannabinoids.
Opal Aura OGs’ cannabinoid content consists of 82% THC and 25.29% THCa with a total of 27.16% cannabinoids. This sativa leaning-hybrid in my opinion is best as a “Wake and Bake” strain (fitting our Work Sativa series). To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze. This eighth tested at 28.084% THCa, 0.505% THC, 0.4501% CBGa, and 29.039% total cannabinoids. Blue Dream kept me motivated and focused on my tasks, which of course fit our Work Sativa series. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
This sativa-leaning strain is a cross between the “Y” and “Snowman” and is named after NBA great Gary Payton, who was known as “The Glove.” This batch tested in at 25.594% THCa, 1.056% CBGa, and 26.650% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Glue Tang Haze is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of GG4 and Tangerine Haze and Puck. This batch of flower tested at 1.35% THC, 23.48% THCa, and 24.83% total cannabinoids. Glue Tang Haze provided the energy lift that is characteristic of sativa strains but with an unexpected cerebral load that made it less fit for work and more for play.
Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids.
Cannabis sativa is a fascinating plant with such a wide variety of expressions that the same genetics can display a variety of traits. This batch of flower tested at 0.571% THC, 29.821% THCa, and 31.848% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
THC, 31.48% THCa, and 33.83% total cannabinoids. Similar to the flavor, the kief seemed to blend into the effect profile of whatever it was added to, leaving me a bit more spaced out and tired when added to indica flower and enhancing the headchange and creative boost I found in sativas.
This batch of flower tested at 0.55% THC, 28.77% THCa, and 29.32% total cannabinoids. FloraCal places Purple Churro in the sativa category, but the effects were much more indica leaning. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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