Harle-Tsu

Harle-Tsu, bred by the Southern Humboldt Seed Collective, is a high-CBD hybrid cross between Harlequin and Sour Tsunami. It is an Indica Dominant breed with a 60% Indica to 40% Sativa combination. With a CBD content 20 times higher than its THC content, Harle-Tsu brings relief to pain and inflammation without causing psychoactivity. Harle-Tsu seeds have a 75% chance of expressing its high-CBD characteristics, and indoor plants will finish flowering in 8 weeks.

When ready for reaping, Harle-Tsu bares an aroma that’s sweet, earthy, and piney, with undertones of citrus. Its taste is quite similar and just as likable. Its buds are fluffy and grape-shaped with few orange pistils and lots of syrupy resin.

The THC level of this strain averages at less than 1%, while its CBD level averages between 20-24%. While this strain isn’t known to produce too many psychoactive effects, it is best known for its ability to relieve many sorts of pains and aches throughout the body. It can also help with inflammation and stress, often calming the mind and increasing focus without the normal sensations of feeling “high”.

Besides your normal dry mouth and eyes, Harle-Tsu can cause headaches if improper doses are consumed.

This strain is ideal for both daytime and evening use due to its low THC content.

Strain Type

This High CBD strain is an almost balanced hybrid strain that contains 60% INDICA and 40% SATIVA. It contains 1% THC and 20-24% CBD.

Origin

Harle- Tsu is a high CBD strain that is a cross between Harlequin and Sour Tsunami.

The Harle-Tsu marijuana strain induces a clear headed high, uplifts ones mood and relieves stress, which is followed by an increase in appetite. It induces full body relaxation with a very strong analgesic effect.  It alleviates cramps, controls pain, and also helps to treat seizures and spasms. Its high is very mellow in nature, and serves more as a painkiller than a heavy head or body high.

The positive effects can be listed as:

• Euphoria
• Focus
• Happy
• Relaxing

Patient Reported negative effects:

As Harle-Tsu does not have psychoactive effects, negative effects of anxiety and paranoia are not experienced. It is also a smooth smoke that does not lead to a coughing fit. A dry mouth might be experienced which can be countered by carrying a bottle of water to drink before and after using Harle-Tsu.

Patient Reported rare negative effects

On very rare occasions patients have reported the following symptoms:

• Dizziness
• Headaches

Medical Benefits of Harle-Tsu

Harle-Tsu’s massive CBD content and limited psychoactive properties make this hugely appealing strain for medical marijuana patients.This is a top choice for patients looking to manage chronic pain, inflammation, chronic stress or anxiety, headaches or migraines, and muscle spasms. The minimal THC levels mean that there are next to no psychoactive effects and therefore safe for daytime use. While there isn’t a typical body-high, patients will feel sore muscles and other tensions melt away.

Patient reported medical conditions that can benefit from the Harle-Tsu strain include:

• Chronic pain
• PMS
• PTSD
• Arthritis
• Migraines
• Depression
• Stress
• Insomnia

Terpene Profile

Terpenes are responsible for the aroma of cannabis plants. They also add to the therapeutic effects of the plant. Going by this strains lineage and the scents it gives off, this strain must have the following terpenes: caryophyllene, limonene, linalool and myrcene.

Caryophyllene

This terpene has a spicy cum pepperish scent. It is mostly found in spices such as black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, basil and rosemary. It is the only terpene that binds to cannabinoid receptors. It adds to the analgesic and anti inflammatory properties of Birthday cake. Recent research also suggests that Caryophyllene is also beneficial in treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Limonene

This terpene’s scent is characteristic of the scent produced by citrus fruits. It has great stress relieving and mood elevating properties. It is easily absorbed through inhalation and improves the absorption of other terpenes through the skin. Because of this, it is usually added to cannabis infused skin balms.

Linalool

Linalool is responsible for the tropical scent in Birthday cake. Other than having such a beautiful smell this terpene adds to the stress relieving properties of Birthday Cake. Linalool also has anti seizure properties and may be used to suppress epilepsy.

Myrcene

Myrcene is the most abundant terp found in the cannabis plant, it is responsible for the earthy undertones of Birthday cake. It has shown great potential as an anti inflammatory agent.