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While I enjoy trying out these innovative options, there are moments when I simply need a traditional THC edible. During a recent visit to River Bluff Roselle , I stumbled upon Ozone’s Sweet Indica gummies and couldn’t resist picking up a sample to review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Front Porch , a label from Progressive Treatment Solutions , offers an indica-leaning Moonlight version of its infused prerolls as a 2.5-gram This pack tested at 0.32% CBG, 2.47% CBGa, 0.13% CBDa, 2.51% Delta 9 THC, 46.54% THCa, and 51.97% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
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. R&B artist Tinashe is one of the latest to work with the label, selecting the curated strain Green T. 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. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. Use it throughout the day and save your Indicas for nighttime. Blue Dream.
Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. THC + CBN (2:1) Happy Balance, strawberries and cream. THC + CBD (1:1) Pegs RSO, raspberry orange. Pegs BIG RSO, 100mg BIG Happy Balance, 100mg THC + 100mg CBD OGeez! To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba.
POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The sugary THC crystals thickened the terp-heavy budder considerably and made for a wet clay consistency that was easy to dose. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy.
Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbet and Unicorn Poop. These moonrocks are a blend of flower, kief, and oil that tested at 11.448% THCa, 48.847% THC, and 62.307% total cannabinoids. This heavy indica buzz lasted for the better part of an hour and left a calm clearheaded relaxation in its wake.
WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. This batch of flower tested at 0.97% THC, 25.32% THCa, and 26.29% total cannabinoids. WEPAs indica label was spot on as the fast-hitting strain induced a fog that overtook my awareness and induced a carefree attitude by the end of my joint.
Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. This live resin vape tested at 75.48% total THC and 75.63% cannabinoids. Cresco Triangle leaned into the indica label with a slow building brain haze that left my train of thought disjointed and hard to follow.
Chem Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of ChemDawg and Girl Scout Cookies. This oil tested at 74.05% THC. Cresco’s classic half-gram cartridge is a cylindrical affair with a clear mouthpiece, branded glass tank, and a small blue band indicating the cart’s indica status.
DNA Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. This batch of flower tested at 1.33% THC, 23.04% THCa, and 25.25% total cannabinoids. Best fit for the evening, DNA Cake delivered a classic Cake flavor and indica buzz. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. This batch of flower tested at 0.99% CBCa, 1.59% CBGa, 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 34.05% THCa, and 37.01% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
As a staple sample at cannabis events for more than a year, Ozone has been ahead of the recent explosion of infused preroll options with its Reserve Live Resin infused two-packs. Butterstuff is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Peanut Butter Breath and Velvet Glove. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. This batch of flower tested at 0.46% THC, 28.67% THCa, and 29.13% total cannabinoids. Face Mints was a classic indica experience providing a slow-building full-body relaxation, mental relief from the stress of the day, and a serious case of the munchies.
THC, 25.47% THCa, and 25.77% total cannabinoids. Outta My Head was fast acting, providing an indica body pressure in my chest and shoulders and a head daze that tightened my awareness window. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 0.3%
Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. This batch of flower tested at 1.46% THC, 30.83% THCa, and 32.29% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day.
Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 24.23% THCa, and 26.18% total cannabinoids. Jelly Roll leaned more towards center-spectrum hybrid than indica, leaving me calm but stopping short of relaxing me enough for sleep.
Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum Girl Scout Cookies and Kosher Kush. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 28.96% THCa, and 29.59% total cannabinoids. Brownie Scout is known for its potent indica experience, and this batch was spot on. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 25.7% Blu Bomb Pop struck as a center spectrum hybrid more than the indica label on the jar. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu.
Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids. Hood Candyz was an anytime of day strain, much closer to a hybrid than an indica. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa. Smackerz smacked as a hybrid more than an indica, providing a clearheaded come up with a positive mood and a big headspace, allowing for focus and clarity of thought. The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz.
Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. THC and 21.02% THCa. Emerald City Kush struck as more of a hybrid than a full indica-style experience. One indica-style trait that did come through was a case of the munchies, and my hunger skyrocketed anytime I smoked.
This moonrock tested at 9.494% THCa, 50.544% THC, and 61.977% total cannabinoids. Gradually, the pressure spread outward becoming a warming indica-style muscle relaxation as it built. This low then high effect made the Blood Moon Moonrock more “indica then sativa” buzz than a true middle ground hybrid.
Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. This batch of flower tested at 0.534% THC, 26.153% THCa, and 27.995% total cannabinoids. At the half-hour mark, heavy waves of weighted-style indica pressure started moving through my body.
Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. This batch of flower tested at 0.01% THC, 23.912% THCa, and 24.48% total cannabinoids. Kush and Cream fell hard into the indica end of the spectrum, providing a heavy couchlock sensation both mentally and physically.
Chunk Dawg is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Deep Chunk, Sour Diesel, and I-95. This vape cart tested at 0.15% CBDa, 0.17% CBD, 19.63% THCa, 57.49% THC, and 81.94% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Dabstract blends distillate with live-resin extracted-terpene sauce.
Gobby is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Mint and London Pound Mints. This batch of terp sugar tested at 2.15% THC, 92% THCa, and 96.4% While Gobby is genetically an indica-hybrid, the effect profile fell exactly in the center of the spectrum. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. This batch of flower tested at 0.424% CBGa, 0.458% THC, 19.36% THCa, and 20.242% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to review.
Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem. The jar indicated testing was at 1.58% Delta-9-THC, 19.28% THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Zero is an indica-leaning cross of (Banana OG and Papaya) and Tropicana Cookies F1. These prerolls tested at 1.02% THC and 22.9% Banana Milkshake is an indica-dominant hybrid cross of [(Banana OG x Cherry Pie) and (Strawberry Diesel)] and (Chem OG x Daffie) testing at 0.49% THC and 23.35% THCa. Zero and Banana Milkshake.
I recently discovered BLOOM’s take on the creamy indica in the form of the London Pound Cake Sherbert Surf Disposable. News Joint Events is set to host BLOOM as one of the more than two-dozen craft brands offering samples at the Illinois Craft Showcase from 12-7 p.m. This vape tested at 83.33% THC and 87.35% total cannabinoids.
This batch of flower tested at 1.187% THC, 23.333% THCa, and 24.52% total cannabinoids. The effect profile leaned hard into the indica side of the spectrum, an effect often found in heavily ambered trichome carrying flower. This heavy indica sensation made Fire Berries best at the end of the day as a nightcap.
THC cannabis three times a day, over the course of 5 days, neuropathic pain patients experienced reduced pain intensity and better sleep. Medical marijuana is available in different strains , or varieties, which are most commonly characterized as indica or sativa. THC AND CBD DIFFER IN HOW THEY AFFECT SLEEP.
Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. This batch of flower tested at 0.67% THC, 25.23% THCa, and 26.27% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
This vape tested at 94.551% THC and 94.87% total cannabinoids. The positive mood and euphoric sensations made for an experience that was more hybrid than indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Bloom Apricot Punch Surf vape is filled with a distillate-based oil infused with botanically derived terpenes.
Biscotti is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.87% THC, 21.36% THCa, and 23.89% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The cedar and lime appeared at the finish, adding some complexity to the profile.
Purple Punch is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple. This preroll tested at 0.32% THC, 19.3% While Granddaddy Purple typically delivers a heavy indica-style high, Purple Punch had a more balanced and calming effect. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Acute insomnia is a brief episode of sleeplessness, usually caused by a dramatic event, either positive or negative. When we are under the influence of cannabis (THC to be more exact), research has shown that we fall asleep more quickly , which lets us spend more time in the third phase of sleep. When to smoke (or vape).
To find the best strain for working out, look for a blend of THC and CBD that provides a boost of energy, lightens or improves your mood, and has a terpene profile that includes pinene, myrcene, limonene, or humulene. Both CBD and THC have properties that can help improve your mood. src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">.
This batch of flower tested at 0.03% CBDa, 0.29% Delta 9 THC, 26.84% THCa, and 27.71% total cannabinoids. Physically, the opening of the experience matched the mental energy with a tingling euphoric come up, but by the 30-minute mark a heavy-indica weight had settled into my core. Terpenes were 2.209% of the total weight.
Of the three types of strains (high THC, balanced, and high CBD), each one has a benefit in treating specific symptoms. The American Psychiatric Association defines PTSD as a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who experience or witness a traumatic event. How cannabis can help with PTSD. An estimated 3.5% An estimated 3.5%
This batch of flower tested at 0.571% THC, 29.821% THCa, and 31.848% total cannabinoids. Berry Tart provided a heavy indica buzz that developed quickly following my bowl. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
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