Blackberry Kush

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
the strain had a dark purple outside w/ crystals all over the leaves,

Please describe the smell:
the smell of this strain was awesome, it smelled so sweet like a creamy kind of smell.

Please describe the taste:
the strain tasted great, very smooth and you could taste a familiar fruity pebble type of taste.

Please describe the high or buzz:
the high as good, really calmed me down and relaxed my whole body.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
the strain helped my particular symptom of insomnia. it helped me sleep well.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
the medical benefits lasted throughout the night until the next morning.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
the high lasted until i fell asleep.

What was your method of consumption?
Bong/water pipe

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
the only side affect was the next morning i still felt a little of the high, very potent strain!

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

Coyote – Fibromyalgia
  • Looks ★★★★½
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★☆☆
  • Potency ★★½☆☆
  • Effectiveness ★★½☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
The strain looked beautiful with its purple haze and large bud size. The strain wass nicely trimmed as well.

Please describe the smell:
The strain smelled fresh and sweet.

Please describe the taste:
The strain had a mellow smooth sweet taste that was very mild

Please describe the high or buzz:
The buzz of the strain was very pleasant and enjoyable, but not too strong. It was neither energizing or tiring.
Just a hang out yet functioning high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
The strain was relaxing and calming to nerves and a.nxiety. It helped me sleep

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
The medical benefits of the strain lasted about 90 minutes.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The buzz of the strain lasted for 90 minutes.

What was your method of consumption?
Smoke

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
There were no undesired side effects of this strain for me.

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

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
The strain looked like a Granny Smith apple run through with strands of Royal purple, then dipped in a vat of Crystals.

Please describe the smell:
This was a fragrantly pungent smell. Almost like it has a skunky smell to it.

Please describe the taste:
I would describe its taste as crisp and sweet, and very fruity, with a savory aftertaste.

Please describe the high or buzz:
The high is a very pleasant, mellow and relaxing feeling.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
It worked great. I didn’t have any pain in my joints or muscles. I was even able to do stretches without pain.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
The benefits lasted for about three hours total, without any pain or discomfort.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The high of this strain lasted about a solid two hours, but was still good for another one.

What was your method of consumption?
Smoked

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

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

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
Beautiful!  I was excited before I even opened the bag!  The plant is covered in crystals.  I normally describe this as frosting but it is more like salted, like the edge of a margarita glass, this budd is salted. When I break it open, crystals fall on my hands like crushed salt.

The budd has light green and deep verdant green hues which is accented by dark purple patches and wispy orange hairs.  The budd structure itself is a little light and leafy, however, the quality is undeniable.

Please describe the smell:
This plant smells pretty good but is hard to describe.  There seems to be a few different scents vying for control of my olfactory sensors.  I smell a light pine scent surrounded by a light rose smell and then topped with the lightest citrus scent, almost like a light lemon.  This isn’t the best smelling plant out there but its definitely  on the top shelf of smells.

Please describe the taste:
Its good.  Has a bit of a bite to the smoke but the citrus and pine translate well into the flavor.

I used a chillum to smoke this product.  It wasn’t that harsh as it didn’t make me cough very much but there was a slight bite in the back of my throat.  Smells great and tastes great.  I wish that lovely rose scent had made its way to my pallet but oh well.  Its still very pleasant with its citrus pine flavor.

Please describe the high or buzz:
GONG!  This one hit the ringer!  This is just a beautiful plant.  If used in a large enough quantity this could be a substitute for alcohol.  Be careful if you just want to be medicated and not “high”, one or two draws should be enough.  I personally went for the whole bowl and was incapacitated for a good two hours.  Quality flowers here.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This strain did a great job of keeping me relaxed and calm.  It hit pretty hard and quick but after the high wore off a little I felt very at peace and was still cognitive enough to be present in what I was doing.  Some strains will make me too discombobulated but this one was just right.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
This strain got me through a good five hour trip to the park, with all the people, noise and stress that can bring.  Im always hyper alert in these kinds of situations.  It just comes from years of Army life; people mean danger and danger means stress and hyper vigilance.

Like I said before, I was very high for around two hours after smoking one bowl out of the chillum.  After that two hours was up, the calm and stress control was effective for the whole five hour trip to the park.  It kept me calm enough to control myself and enjoy the day.  Its a very good strain best used in moderation.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
I would say I was useless for about two hours.  I went to the beach and walked around and just enjoyed it.

What was your method of consumption?
I used a glass chillum and one bic lighter.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
When I smoked it there was a bit of a bite in the back of my throat and the initial high was very strong.  Over all it was pretty good, but I would advice bringing a glass of water with you when you smoke it.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
Oh absolutely, I would just remind them that in order to get the best medical effects this product should be consumed in moderation.

Jackwagon – End stage liver disease
  • Looks ★★★½☆
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★☆☆
  • Potency ★★★★☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
dry, dark in color

Please describe the smell:
very sweet smell. citrusey.

Please describe the taste:
kinda of a woody taste.

Please describe the high or buzz:
good beginning head high kinday low key but intensifies quickly. got a lot of energy from this strain and creativity

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
completely took away my nausea and gave me energy

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
3 hours more or less

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
i would say i still felt the effects 5 hours later

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
good strain. no problems

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
yes. definitly got me thru my day easier without sickness and with good energy

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
This one has a lot of brown leaves in it, in addition to large green ones.  There aren’t green seems all in one sagey shade, as opposed to several different shades of green.  The trichomes stick out, as opposed to be curly-cued.  I find this less attractive than others I’ve seen; however, if it had worked for my symptoms I wouldn’t care what it looked like.

Please describe the smell:
The bouquet is not unpleasant, but not special, either, a mixture of earthy and sweet.

Please describe the taste:
A mild taste, sweet, I’d give it a higher taste rating if it had a pleasant aftertaste, but as there’s not much aftertaste at all, it’s just okay.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I didn’t get any buzz from this strain.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This strain didn’t work for my symptoms at all.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
I didn’t get any medical benefit from this strain; it’s as if I hadn’t used anything.

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

What was your method of consumption?
Vaporizer

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

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
No

Jill – ADHD
  • Looks ★★★★½
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste – no rating
  • Potency – no-rating
  • Effectiveness ★★½☆☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Large frosty dark green and purple nugs with dark amber hairs.

Please describe the smell:
It had a fresh grape smell!

Please describe the taste:
It had a fresh fruity taste.

Please describe the high or buzz:
I got both head and body high.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
It would help me if I had taken Ritalin late and needed to fall asleep

What was your method of consumption?
Water Pipe

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
1 hour

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
1 hour

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
I got a little shaky and I don’t think it’s a daytime high.

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

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
The broad purple – green leaves of this premium bud are covered with tons of red hair and blanketed in crystals.

Please describe the smell:
At first scent I noticed a strong herbal tone.  Followed by a pleasant fruity undertone.

Please describe the taste:
A mellow yet full bodied taste with a slight grape undertone

Please describe the high or buzz:
Provided me with an intense body high and mental buzz for hours.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Pain was dramatically reduced quickly and effectively.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
Between 5-6 hours.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
Between 4-5 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 ★★★★☆
  • Effectiveness ★★★★½

Please describe how the strain looked:
This plant is a beauty. It is light green on the edges backed by a darker purple body. then covered in crystals which glisten when held up to sunlight.  Reminded me a clear sky shortly after sunset.

Please describe the smell:
I was surprised by the scent of this one.  I was expecting an overpowering skunk smell, but that was not noted at all. It has a light almost fruity sell with earthy undertones. Very nice and not at all overpowering.

Please describe the taste:
I enjoyed the flavor of this strain slight notes of a fruits almost berry essence.  It was very smooth and not at all harsh on the throat. No coughing.

Please describe the high or buzz:
This was a friendly buzz, by that I mean makes you chatty and inspired. And the relief from pain made me very happy.  I enjoyed  it immensely and was immensely happy that it didn’t not leave me wiped out after I came down.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
I can’t believe how well this strain worked for me, I had a completely forgotten about pain and was feeling so much better that I managed to play of few games of bowling, well on Wii, without having to stop and ice my hand.   this is probably one of the top 5 strains I have EVER tried for reduction of swelling and joint pain.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
I had almost total relief from symptoms for at least three hours, and lingering reduction of swelling for almost five even with increased activity.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The strong bussed feeling was about an hour but lasted at a lower level for five.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
None at all I loved this one and wish I knew what it was as I would add it to my top ten list for relieving joint/bone pain and swelling and redness.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
most definitely, this was the best so far for my specific symptoms

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
Covered overall with crystals, the color is very pale with a slight blue/purple tint to it. The buds are small and have a significant amount of leaf left on. The crystals make it look very appealing.

Please describe the smell:
The smell is almost like cut grass clippings, not very enjoyable.

Please describe the taste:
The flavor is very sweet, nothing like the scent. An almost syrupy sweetness, with a very harsh undertone. Upon exhaling it had a sharp flavor very similar to eucalyptus.

Please describe the high or buzz:
A quick mental buzz came on quickly, not euphoric but very visual. I  felt like I was very aware of light and color.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
I medicated when my symptoms were quite bad. I had a lot of joint stiffness as well as tender ligaments from working out too much. I felt very little improvement, if any. I think it was more mental then anything.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
I had a very enjoyable mental buzz for about an hour and a half, and overall good feeling for two and a half hours. But I personally didn’t feel any strong medical benefits throughout.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The high lasted an hour and a half. It was very cerebral and light.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
It made me cough pretty hard, which was left me with a pretty sore throat.

Would you recommend this strain for others with similar medical conditions?
No, it had no particularly strong effects

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
Large compact bud with golden orange hairs.  Looks well groomed.

Please describe the smell:
Smells fresh and slightly pinkeye’s.

Please describe the taste:
Taste was a bit on the sweet side.

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

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Relief of pain n stiffness.  Slept very well.

What was your method of consumption?
pipe

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
The relief of symptoms lasted a couple of hours.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
The high lasted a couple of hours.

Please describe any undesired side effects you experienced from this strain:
I experienced no bad side effects.

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

SurferK – Sleep disorder, chronic pain, depression
  • Looks ★★★★☆
  • Smell ★★★★☆
  • Taste ★★★★☆
  • Potency ★★★★½
  • Effectiveness ★★★½☆

Please describe how the strain looked:
Big green bud with crystals and red hairs inside. I like big buds like this and would rather enjoy a piece of a big bud than an entire small bud.

Please describe the smell:
A strong skunk smell with lime and other citrus overtones.

Please describe the taste:
Fruity and nice.

Please describe the high or buzz:
My visual perception was altered and the colors and shapes of the leafs seemed to have more detail.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
I found it calming and joyful.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
One Hour

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
2 Hours

What was your method of consumption?
Smoke

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

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

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
This dense, dark green bud is peppered with dark purple hairs & TONS of crystals–it’s a beauty. 🙂

Please describe the smell:
This strain smells less fruity and more woodsy to me, and smells divine!

Please describe the taste:
This strain has a really fresh & full flavor.

Please describe the high or buzz:
This medicine is *strong*, or at least for me! I felt an instant, big buzz that made me feel really relaxed and happy. It helped that it’s a sunny day, too. 🙂

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
This strain is amazing! Not only does it look, smell, & taste great, but it really gave me pain relief, as well.

What was your method of consumption?
water pipe

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
I felt pain relief for about 3 to 4 hours with this herb.

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
I felt really high for about 30 minutes & then comfortably mellow/buzzed for another couple of hours.

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

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

Please describe how the strain looked:
Wow, that’s incredible! I’ve seen less frosting on a cake. The very nice one gram bud. Trimmed perfect. At first glance I didn’t realize how dark olive green the bud was due all the crystals that make it appear much lighter in color. It does have a few clumps of orange hairs poking through in different places. It biggest surprise is when I broke it open, it’s golden with hints of purple on the inside. It has a ton of crystals inside too. So many it looks kief infused.

Please describe the smell:
Very nice. I’m picking up a lavender, clove, and some pine. Very pleasant relaxing scent.

Please describe the taste:
Starts off good, tastes just as it smelled with maybe adding a touch of spice. No harshness in or out. No discernible after taste.

Please describe the high or buzz:
Great!  I loved it. Within 5 minutes I had a nice head and body high. I felt very clear headed and light on my feet.

How did the strain work for your particular symptoms?
Wonderful! When I got up this morning I was in pretty rough shape. Played golf yesterday, my feet were killing me. My back very stiff and my head pounding some from the beers on 19th hole. Within 5 minutes of smoking I felt like a new man. Headache gone, back still a little tight but barely there, and my feet are not bother me at all.

How long did the medical benefits of this strain last?
Atleast 4 hrs

How long did the high or buzz from this strain last?
About 3 hrs

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

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

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