Purple Kush

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BB – ADD, pain and anxiety
  • Looks ★★★½☆
  • Smell ★★★½☆
  • Taste ★★★½☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★½☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Tighter buds which were dense and prepped for rolling well.

Please describe the smell:
Pleasant aroma.

Please describe the taste:
I enjoyed the taste. It was good cannabis.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I felt a nice high initially. Yet it didn’t limit my ability to function.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This strain worked well. I had no anxiety and was able to function well. I liked this strain.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
4-5 hours. The initial onset was strongest and quite enjoyable and lasted about 45 minutes.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The initial onset lasted about 45 minutes. The total body high tapered down over 3-4 hours.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None I noticed.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes. Good for daytime medication.

Cancer Survivor – Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Looks ★★★☆☆
  • Smell ★★★½☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
the strain was light green with a crystallized exterior .

Please describe the smell:
the scent of the strain was sort of like pine cones. like a forest piney kind of scent.

Please describe the taste:
the taste of this strain was great very fruity.

Please describe the high or buzz:
the high wasn’t too strong but got me pretty lazy.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
this strain helped relax my body and made me very tired.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
the medical benefits lasted about 45 mins.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
the high lasted about 45 mins.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
none

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Devil Dez – Arthritis, lower back and hip pain
  • Looks ★★★★½
  • Smell ★★★★½
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★★½
  • Effectiveness ★★★★½

Please describe how the strain looked:
This was a beautiful looking strain. Three nice tight dense buds completely covered with bright pumpkin covered hairs. A beautiful light minty green in coloring and totally crystallized.

Please describe the smell:
My first whiff of opening my sample reminded me of being in Hawaii, and smelling the sweetest Pineapple I’ve ever smelled.A very Tempting aroma.

Please describe the taste:
This strain has a nice light and fruity taste to it, with an undertone of sugary to it.

Please describe the high or buzz:
This high was very stoney. I felt zoned out and hungry,  light and cozy at the same time, a Great High.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Well I just drove for 14 Hours and couldn’t wait to try this for my back and hips, which were pretty much useless after all that traveling. I was in a lot of pain, and this strain took that pain from a 10 down to a 3 in about half an hour. Another half hour after that, The pain was almost all gone.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
Well I’d say the benefits of this strain lasted a good 6-7 hours total. I was very pleased with that .

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
This was a very strong,long high. A very solid four hours of feeling high , and it tapers off, but slowly.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
This is one of the best all around strains I’ve tried yet.

Green Thumb – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Looks ★★★☆☆
  • Smell ★★★½☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★★☆
  • Effectiveness ★★☆☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Hard, dense, light green little budds covered in crystals and orange hairs.  When I break the budd open no more crystals are apparent but I am assaulted by the wonderful floral smell.  MMM, this stuff smells great!

Please describe the smell:
The plant has a slightly fruity floral scent.  The fruit is very light and kind of hangs on the back of my throat.  Otherwise, it smells like a bouquet of flowers like you would put in a vase at your girlfriend’s house.  It smells amazing, Im in!

Please describe the taste:
Very nice!  The flavor completely translated into the vapor.  A Beautiful floral bouquet, followed lightly by a fruity almost mango flavor.

I also smoked some later, which was quite nice, but obviously not as tasty as using my vaporizer.

Please describe the high or buzz:
It was very nice.  I felt floaty and sort of discombobulated; I couldn’t feel my head and I kept making this silly face where I keep raising my eyebrows until it hurts.  Sheesh, be careful!  This is not a daytime medicine.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
I rate this as slightly below average simply because both times I used it I got extremely high.  Plants used as medicine are, for me, better when I can remember where I left my car keys.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
4-6 hours

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
A pleasant and solid four hours.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
Duh, what?

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Nope.  I wouldn’t, but I would recommend it for a concert.

Jackwagon –
  • Looks ★★★★☆
  • Smell ★★★½☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★★☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
light green and olive green with a spattering of orange and a darker color which i believe is purple or blue

Please describe the smell:
a sweet berry-like smell

Please describe the taste:
definitely a fruity taste .. it seems to been a berry flavor

Please describe the high or buzz:
initial hard hit mellowing out into a great body high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
i was nauseous with a headache and stressed from the “day”. i was able to relax and take a deep breath after the strain test. headache and nausea left quick.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
took care of me for the rest of the night bout 4 hours

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
2 hours of a good high diminishing after two more..so about 3 or so.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
this was a very desirable strain taste, smell and medical benefits all….

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
very much so. very good

Jess-has-MS – Multiple Sclerosis
  • Looks ★★½☆☆
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★½☆☆☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Mostly uniform in both leaf size and color (olive green), with lots of curly trichomes and visible crystals.

Please describe the smell:
I really liked the smell of this strain: earthy, kind of woodsy, sweet, sage-y…the kind of smell that would make a nice incense or men’s cologne.

Please describe the taste:
Like the smell, the taste of this strain is a mixture of soft spicey and sweet.  The aftertaste is what got me, as it reminded me of the aftertaste of natural mint.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I didn’t get a head buzz from this strain, but did get a good body high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
The body high started right away, with neuro-pain relief in my back and legs (this isn’t a numbing sensation, so much as a tingling that the path of the involved nerve cord, followed by significant calming of neuro-pain symptoms).  While it was not sedating, it did help me sleep, as well.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
At least 2 hours.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
Didn’t notice any head buzz.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Jill – ADHD
  • Looks ★★★★☆
  • Smell ★★★★½
  • Taste ★★★★½
  • Potency ★★½☆☆
  • Effectiveness ☆☆☆☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
They were perfectly dense nugs.  The leaves were a darker shade of green with many long amber hairs. (Esp. near the top of the cola)

Please describe the smell:
It smells very sweet but also like a pine forest. It’s got a very strong, fresh smell. It filled the room with aroma when you cracked the bag.

Please describe the taste:
It was  a delicious sweet pine flavor. It also had a bit of cinnamon spice.

Please describe the high or buzz:
The high was not overly strong but it was a very clean high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Although there wasn’t ‘improvement’ it didn’t keep me from getting my homework done.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
N/A

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The high lasted about 30 minutes.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Mindhead – Severe Back Pain
  • Looks ★★★★☆
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★½☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Large round light green buds with tons of red-hairs and some crystals

Please describe the smell:
Fruity Mango aroma with a bit of a green hint

Please describe the taste:
Very fruity and unique, quite enjoyable

Please describe the high or buzz:
Uplifting and very mellow high, not over powering

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Helped my back trauma significantly and later on in the evening I slept like a champ

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
6 hours

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
6 hours

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Mitchy – Chronic arthritic pain
  • Looks ★★★½☆
  • Smell ★★★☆☆
  • Taste ★★½☆☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
This strain had nice smaller cluster buds.  They were very compact and a light, Kiwi green, with a dusting of crystals, and orangish red hairs throughout.

Please describe the smell:
It ad a light fragrance, something like a kiwi but I noticed a slight medicinal or antiseptic scent as well, it was not overpowering or pungent.

Please describe the taste:
This one surprised me with a bit of a bite upon exhaling.  I had thought due to lighter aroma is would be smoother, however it was not so harsh that I was left in a coughing fit.

Please describe the high or buzz:
The buzz was slow to come on, but when it arrived it was a very heady buzz, I would have to call this one  “the Creep”  I didn’t notice anything at first and was about to think it was a bunk batch.  But just as i was starting to load up a bowl of something else, it smacked me in the back of the head and left me dazed for about half an hour.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Tis strain was mostly a head buzz, but I noticed about a 40% reduction in my chronic hand pain, and a visible decrease in the redness and swelling were offered up by this one too.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
Well it took almost 20 minutes before I felt anything at all, but then the pain level was noticeably decreased and relief lasted about 2 and 1/2 hours.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
It was three hours but I didn’t feel it at all for almost 20 minutes.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None were noted by me, however it is “the Creep” just when you think it’s not doing anything….there it is smacking you in the head.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Olga – Cartilage and ligament damage
  • Looks ★★★★½
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★★½
  • Effectiveness ★★★½☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
DENSE, beautifully compact light green nugget, completely covered by crystallization and hairs. The color is bright and inviting, and the nugget was a single gram nugget between a quarter and halfdollar size. Very nice looking.

Please describe the smell:
It smells like lime crossed with flowers, like sweet peas. It is light but zesty and pungent. Very appealing.

Please describe the taste:
Had a distinct herbal flavor similar to cilantro mixed with mint.  Thick smoke and delicious flavor. It tasted like caramel that was spiked with peppermint candy.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I medicated after several days without, and the feeling was insanely strong and came on quickly. A very cerebral buzz, it was very vacant of thought but a physical feeling similar to that of percocet or narcotic painkillers.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
It was mostly a cerebral high, but my muscle soreness was aided greatly. I hadn’t medicated in several days but also had no bad flare ups in over a week, so I had worked out harder then usual and the medication helped me feel much more limber.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
for about two to three hours, or light and mild medical benefits. A little less pain, and a veryyyy strong head buzz.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
Long, I felt the initial buzz for about two hours but the high lasted almost four hours total. It was very enjoyable and cerebral. I felt light headed and giddy.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None!

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes, it was effective but not overwhelming. I liked the mellow mental and physical effects mixed together.

Shortcakes – Lupus and Fibromyalgiai
  • Looks ★★★½☆
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ☆☆☆☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
The strain is dark green covered with short dark orange hairs.

Please describe the smell:
The strain smells spicey-sweet with a touch of pine.

Please describe the taste:
The taste is slightly sweet.

Please describe the high or buzz:
The high was very pleasant and even.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
The strain worked well to relieve muscle/joint pain.It also helped to relax muscles.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
As is typical the high lasted about 2 hours.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The high lasted a out 1 and a half hours.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
I did not experience any adverse side effects.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes I would

Sugar Britches – 5 Vertebrae Back Fusion, Remission from Breast Cancer, Depre
  • Looks ★★★½☆
  • Smell ★★½☆☆
  • Taste ★★½☆☆
  • Potency ★★★½☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
I really liked the look of this strain #15. It was appealing to me.

Please describe the smell:
The aroma of this bud was not as strong as I had anticipated, nonetheless it was satisfying.

Please describe the taste:
The taste of this bud was ok. I thought the taste was average, there was no fruity taste or skunk taste. The tastes I prefer.

Please describe the high or buzz:
The buzz I received from this strain was VERY nice. Not only did I get a good mind high I also got one of the best body highs I have experienced. I need to have medication that helps my body pain & gives me a head high also. I can relax completely when I am lucky enough to find the strain that does that for me.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This strain #15 worked on my specific body pain (4 back surgeries & breast cancer) It was absolutely wonderful. I could not believe how relaxed I felt & was able to just let things go & enjoy the medication

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
This Strain has been the best for a time wise high. I got a good 3 hours of relief.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
I was able to to get a 3 hour mind & body high. Definately GREAT !!!!

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
As I have stated before I don’t really get any undesired side effects. I am usually able to smoke & function.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes, good body relief & would recommend this strain for body pain issues.

Water Goddess – Severe Menstrual Pain
  • Looks ★★★☆☆
  • Smell ★★☆☆☆
  • Taste ★★½☆☆
  • Potency ★★★☆☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
This herb looks light green with some orange/brown hairs, & doesn’t have crystalization as far as I can see. It’s fairly dense & looks about average.

Please describe the smell:
This strain doesn’t smell very strongly to me, even though it works well. 🙂

Please describe the taste:
This herb left a pleasant, slightly sweet aftertaste on my tongue.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I felt instantly relaxed & mellow–a very nice high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This herb took my headache completely away within 15 minutes.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
I never felt the headche on my left side come back that day.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
I felt plesantly high for about 2 hours.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

Yimbo – Chronic Pain
  • Looks ★★★★½
  • Smell ★★★★½
  • Taste ★★★★½
  • Potency ★★★★½
  • Effectiveness ★★★★½

Please describe how the strain looked:
Bueatifully bud! Tight light green perfectly manicured with bright orange hairs mixed in, and covered in small tricomes.

Please describe the smell:
hard to pinpoint. Very sweet dried fruity scent with pleasent marijuana overtones that warn you this may be a strong strain. Love this smell.

Please describe the taste:
So smooth. Total thumbs up! Tasted just as it smelled, what a great flavor. Perfect mix of marijuana taste and fruity essence.

Please describe the high or buzz:
Very heady high. Gave me a little couch lock for about an hour. Almost took a nap, to be fair though I was a little tired before smoking. Once I was able to peal myself off the chair and got moving it was very enjoyable until I wore off.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
For my pain this may have even been a little more than I needed to get going early in the day. But I would definitly use this strain on days where pain was extreme, or when when having a rough time getting to sleep.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
5 hours

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
about 3 and a half hours

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
Dry mouth

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Yes

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