MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the state’s medical cannabis program continues to evolve, patients are presented with a diverse array of MMJ strains and products to explore. Additionally, we’ll take a look at patient reviews of MMJ strains, offering valuable insights into the experiences of those utilizing medical cannabis in New York.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 18, 2024

Back with another strain from News Joint Grow Journal 7.0. For entry 51, I grew Super Lemon Pupil by Mass Medical Strains. As with many haze strains, the mental focus was there at low doses, but at high doses, my thoughts wandered, and at times I became distracted. Individual experiences can be varied.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you’re considering MMJ for pain management, it’s essential to explore the best strains suited for your needs. In this guide, we present the top 10 MMJ strains for pain relief and how they can make a difference in chronic pain management. The strain’s pleasant flavor is an added bonus.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a look at the best strains of medical marijuana for arthritis pain, exploring the role of CBD-rich strains, the delicate balance of THC, and other crucial considerations when using cannabis to manage arthritis symptoms.

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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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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2025

Im a fan of Ethos Genetics , having grown a few of the breeders strains myself, so when I recently had the chance, I picked up to review an eighth of White Wedding RBX, an Ethos creation, grown by the team at Legacy. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 27, 2025

Once a strain becomes recognizable by an acronym, it has garnered a following. The latest cut to join this illustrious group has been LCG, Lemon Cherry Gelato, and cultivators have started bringing the hyped strain to Illinois. I recently picked up some Legacy Lemon Cherry Gelato Live Resin to review.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 13, 2025

Im a sucker for a great strain name. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. I love savory flavors, so Revolutions Funky Lo Mein caught my eye instantly. I recently stopped at Revolution Normal and picked up an eighth to review.

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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 candy sweetness was still present, and lower temperatures brought it out more. Sometimes, genetics are what grab me.

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Sensi Seeds

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By selectively breeding plants with desirable traits, growers have created new and unique strains with characteristics not present in the original landraces. The evolution of cannabis, as we know it today, is the result of the hybridisation of many classic landraces, and pheno-hunting has played an important role in this process.

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Cannabis Life Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Rare profiles with a variety of terpenes comprise exotic cannabis chemovars — also known as strains. Due to a different double bond in their chemical structure, the two related molecules present vastly different effects. Albeit less common, some exotic cannabis genetics and at least one traditional cultivar can produce humulene.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

The team behind the label has recently expanded on the idea by collaborating with bands to bring custom strains to market. The second release from this Rythm Artist Series , the strain Outta My Head, is in collaboration with pop punk group State Champs. Notes of cake, lemon, and cut grass were present but hard to detect.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 16, 2024

One of my least favorite strains is Purple Punch. cycle, I decided to pop Black Cherry Punch by 34 Mongrels as my one nighttime strain. Though not a “knockout” strain-to-sleep strain, the Black Cherry Punch provided a great nighttime strain for winding down and relaxing, and with heavy dozes, the strain eventually provided sedation.

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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. ILNJ photo This gram presented as a messy clump of deep amber-orange badder. Overall, this was a flavorful presentation of a classic rosin strain.

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Leafly

AUGUST 29, 2023

For smokers hoping to get good and stoned from their hemp flower, high-THCA flower presents an impressively potent option that ships right to your door nationwide. They specialize in top-shelf high-THCA flower strains, all grown in their state-of-the-art indoor facility.

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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. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies.

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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. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics , on the menu at Rise Effingham , so I stopped in and picked up a sample. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 15, 2024

Despite reviewing more than 500 products, a great strain name still catches my eye. Cresco’s Blu Bomb Pop strain recently grabbed my attention when I spotted it on Sunnyside Champaign’s menu. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

While it’s great to develop a list of tried and true strains that work for you, the real adventure of modern cannabis is constantly sampling new genetics that may provide new flavors and experiences. I’m always looking for new strain names when I’m at the dispensary. I picked up a sample to see what the strain had to offer.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2024

For my 50 th entry, I grew four more Work Sativa strains, including Maracuya by Homegrown Cannabis Co. The aroma fit the strains namesake with a similar passion-fruit aroma throughout, switching from tart citrus, tangy lemon, grapefruit, and other sour tropical fruit. After a short break, I’m back with News Joint Grow Journal 7.0.

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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

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

I’m obsessed with strain names and have asked several breeders about their process for naming strains , so when I notice new and interesting names, my first instinct is to ask, “Does the name fit the strain?”. The name Manzano, a type of banana with an apple-like flavor, matched well with the strain’s lineage and flavor.

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United Patients Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

These naturally occurring aromatic compounds give cannabis strains their unique scent and flavor profiles, but they also offer a host of therapeutic benefits that can enhance and complement the effects of cannabinoids. However, another critical class of compounds called terpenes plays a significant role in the overall cannabis experience.

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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. Overall, this was a flavorful run and a solid picture of old school sativa genetics that hit the mark and left me looking forward to sampling more of this strain across the nuEra catalog.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. True to the hybrid nature of the strain, my energy levels remained unchanged throughout the experience, and combined with the mood boost, this made Johnny Apple Seed a great anytime strain.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Fyre Hybrid Infused Preroll is made from a blend of strains and infused with distillate. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Realeaf Botanicals has joined the fray, releasing infused prerolls as one of the brand’s debut products.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 2, 2023

I respect Revolution Cannabis ‘ robust breeding program, with the company going so far as curating its own in-house cuts of world-famous strains. ILNJ photo This eighth presented as one large cola tip alongside a handful of smaller popcorn style buds. I recently stopped at Enlightened Mt. This batch of flower tested at 0.7%

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2024

One of the easiest ways to prevent other growers from jumping on to your brand’s custom-crossed strains is to literally brand the cultivar with your name. I recently found the strain as a liquid live resin cart at Sunnyside Champaign. Cresco has done this with the label Cresco Triangle.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Galaxy Labs has been continuously adding strains to the brand’s profile since it came to market. Recently, at the Illinois Craft Showcase, the label had more than five new strains fresh out of R&D testing. I picked up one of those new strains, Guava Bars, to review.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While I love sampling the never-ending list of new genetics hitting shelves, I also love revisiting strains I’ve sampled before, especially when it’s a different format. 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.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

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. Even with the aforementioned euphoric sensations, Chem OG was not an energetic strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 28, 2023

One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

I hadn’t heard of Kaviar’s Forbidden Razittlez when I first spotted it on the menu at Star Buds Burbank a while ago, so I decided to pick a sample to see what the strain had to offer. Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I enjoyed the strain most at the end of the day where the heavy body release worked to help me let go of the day’s accumulated pain. The live resin infusion added a complexity to the flavor and created a long-lasting buzz, leaving me waiting for even more of the label’s strains in this revamped format.

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