Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Seed & Strain from Columbia Care had been one of those brands that had eluded me, until now. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. The listed terpenes were β-myrcene at 1.05%, eucalyptol at 0.49%, and valencene at 0.09%. Individual experiences can be varied.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the pre-legalization days, the High Times Cannabis Cup was a way for breeders to highlight their newest, most exciting strains. White Grapefruit Cookies from Seed & Strain , as part of the Sativa Flower Kit, is one of those cultivars. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and eucalyptol.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 25, 2024

Various natural compounds found in the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids and terpenes, may help alleviate these symptoms quite effectively for some people. In that spirit, this blog will help you understand the difference between terpenes and cannabinoids. What Are Terpenes? How Should You Choose Cannabis Strains?

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

Im a sucker for a great strain name. The indicated terpenes were -caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, -Myrcene, and -humulene. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I love savory flavors, so Revolutions Funky Lo Mein caught my eye instantly. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the condition of insomnia involves, how it might be treated with the use of medical marijuana, and what the best MMJ strains for insomnia are. However, there are also useful MMJ strains with high CBD for insomnia and sleep disorders. What is Insomnia?

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Although known for its sleep-aiding properties, Cannabis doubles as an energy booster too, with some strains being effective enough to be compared to a cup of coffee. Let’s take a look at strains to consider for those seeking the best cannabis strains for energy. Best Cannabis Strains For Energy . By: Kysheeta Carroll.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 20, 2021

Let’s have a quick look at PTSD and then have a look at which cannabis strains would be best for you. . Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that is developed following a traumatic event and can cause difficulty in adjusting to and coping with life after the event. Cannabinoids & Terpenes for PTSD.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. Sometimes, genetics are what grab me. ILNJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2023

Kaviar cultivated strains include Blue Unicorn Poop, PB & J Fritter, Tangie Berry, Gelato Cake, Super Petrol, Mimosa, Apple Fritter, and more. Limited new strains will soon include Cereal Milk, Hells Angel OG, Pink Animal Cracker, and Grad Daddy Purp. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Kaviar is both.”

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2025

At the end of December 2022, we published a Homegrown Review of Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels Genetics , grown by the breeder himself, and the Lemon Bubblegum strain instantly vaulted to the top of my list to grow. For this next News Joint Grow Journal , I grew three lemon-heavy strains from 34 Mongrels and Squirt from Humboldt Seed Company.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bedford Grow recently released a new strain, Drunken Strawberries in badder form, so I stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver for a sample. Terpenes were 7.32% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-myrcene, and α-humulene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

London Pound Cake has been a personal favorite since I first sampled the strain years ago. 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. BLOOM London Pound Cake Sherbert Surf Disposable is distillate oil with live-cannabis terpenes.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I take the time to try it out. Terpenes were 3.47% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, and β-myrcene being the heaviest.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 13, 2024

One nice aspect about the Dabstract partnership with Bedford Grow is that Illinois consumers are already familiar with the strains. I’ve sampled Chunk Dawg in just about every format and was pleased to see Dabstract release the strain as part of its first batch of vape carts. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream was the first strain name I learned and asked for (but rarely found) because I preferred its effects to everything else I’d been smoking. Even though I had not smoked Blue Dream in more than a decade, legalization in Illinois has now made finding the strain as easy as stopping in nuEra Urbana for an eighth of Blue Dream by nuEra.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. The indicated terpenes were 2.59% limonene, 1.6% To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2023

By Tammi Tokes I decided 2023 was going to be the year I try writing strain reviews. Terpene profile for this strain included α-pinene at 0.1195%, β-caryophyllene at 4.7612%, β-myrcene at 2.3561%, β-pinene: 0.1628%, limonene at 1.5383%, and linalool at 0.4201%. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Greencamp

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Acute insomnia is a brief episode of sleeplessness, usually caused by a dramatic event, either positive or negative. Marijuana for Anxiety: 14 CBD Strains That Can Change Your Life. Indica flowers tend to have a really dark-green shade, unlike the sativa strains, which are vibrantly light-green. When to smoke (or vape).

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve sampled a few “standard bearer” strains across multiple producers, states, and markets. Lumpy’s Apple Fritter is one of those strains. I recently spotted the strain on the menu at nuEra Urbana from Interstate 420 , so I picked up an eighth to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

After reviewing hundreds of strains in the last 40 months, I’d like to think I have a pretty good sense of how a strain’s flavor and effects will turn out if I have previously sampled its parent strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains.

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Miss Marijuana

MAY 29, 2020

With this in mind, we wanted to explore some of the best cannabis strains for PTSD. The experiences of those suffering from PTSD typically surround the memory of the specific event(s) that caused their trauma in the first place, manifesting itself in the form of disruptive flashbacks or nightmares. Best cannabis strains for PTSD.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. Terpenes were 1.3% I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2023

However, those percentages change when I discover one of those strains flavor chasers are constantly searching for. As part of our “First Look” review series, I ran across the flavor-chaser strain, XXX, when I picked up from nuEra Champaign the first ever flower drop from the soon to launch Illinois brand Legacy.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 29, 2021

The interactions of the endocannabinoid system with the autonomic nervous system seem to be the driving force behind the reported cardiovascular adverse events [from cannabis],” wrote a group of researchers who recently reviewed years of cannabis studies 1. Could lower THC strains affect your heart rate less?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

Hunting for the right strains to produce quality hash rosin is more art than science, but one cultivar has become a trusted “washable” strain, GMO. The indicated terpenes were limonene at 1.26%, β-myrcene at 1.2%, β-caryophyllene at 0.83%, and α-humulene at 0.44%. GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2023

The classic Blueberry strain is an indica cross of Purple Thai and Thai. The live-terpene oil had a light golden color. The terpene profile included 2.40% α-pinene, 1.88% β-myrcene, and 0.66% β-caryophyllene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2024

While I’ve had the opportunity to sample a couple vapes from the Bloom flavor lineup, brought to Illinois by Helios Labs and The 1937 Group , I’ve yet to sample the brand’s cannabis derived terpene infused Live line until now. The Bloom Banana Splitz Live Surf is a half-gram distillate vape infused with cannabis-derived terpenes.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you want to know what strains someone really loves, ask them what theyre growing. Terpenes were 11.7% The top layer of terpene-heavy oil had a light viscosity, flowing off my tool in a slow drip but the body of the badder beneath had a dense cake batter texture. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 18, 2024

Bloom plays to this strength by creating cannabis-inspired flavors that are easy to understand, even if they aren’t based on actual strains. The Blueberry Gushers Live Surf is a distillate vape infused with cannabis-derived terpenes. This vape tested at 84.65% THC and 6% terpenes.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2023

Something about the unique tangy terpene works for my needs, so it’s easy to see why I love strains suck as Durban Poison and Jack Herer that are heavy in the terp. I’m always intrigued when I see new strains based on these personal favorites, which was what drew me to Rythm’s OG Kush Breath, a descendant of Durban Poison.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. Terpenes were 2.08% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. It seems Cherry’s time has finally come. I recently stopped into Stash Orland Hills and picked up a sample to review.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

Secret Sauce is a custom blend of premium craft cannabis oil, live resin terpenes, CBG, and CBD. “We We never settle for anything less than the best, which is why our products are strain-specific and backed by full terpene profile data. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2023

Picked up at Verilife River North , this disposable vape is a distillate with blended terpenes based on the sativa leaning Peaches and Cream strain thought to be a phenotype of Skunk #1. This disposable tested at 84.71% THC and 1.57% terpenes. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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