Blackberry Kush

Blackberry Kush an indica dominant hybrid strain created by crossing Afghani and Blackberry strains. It is 80% indica and 20% sativa. It has a beautiful appearance with purple and yellow buds spotting short orange hairs. The smell is potent and reminds you of smelling into jet fuel, not very interesting. The taste is surprisingly sweet with blackberry undertones. This strain has strong indica traits, giving it a strong couch lock body hit. This may help a great deal in combating chronic insomnia and pain.

It is a highly resinous strain full of canabinoids and terpenes. The THC content is moderate at 13%, but some potent phenotypes have amounts as high as 20%. This THC amount will give you moderate euphoria, depending on the amount you consume. Blackberry Kush is best consumed in the evening or at night when all you need to do is unwind and release the steam. Also, don’t be surprised when you find yourself heading to and from the fridge, with this strain, the munchies are real!

Being indica dominant, this strain takes a short time to grow and the yields are impressive.

Strain Type

This is an indica dominant hybrid strain with 80% indica and 20% sativa. It has 13% THC and 0.5% CBD. It is also loaded with terpenes and other cannabinoids such as CBN.

Origin

The origins of this strain are unknown; thanks to the prohibition era no one has claimed ownership. However, it is known that this strain is the result of a cross between the hardy Afghani indica landrace strain and a sweet blackberry strain, with Black Domina roots.

The body relaxing effects of Blackberry Kush kick off as soon as you start taking it in. This strain is great for de-stressing and unwinding after a long day’s work. It is also great for inducing sleep. It is advisable to take Blackberry Kush at the end of the day, unless you were planning to have a lazy day. The effects on the brain are mild and massaging, you will want to do nothing more than just freeing your mind off busy thoughts.

Patient Reported Positive Effects

• Relaxation
• Sleepiness
• Mild euphoria

Patient Reported Negative Effects

• Dry Mouth
• Dry Eyes

Patient Reported Rare Negative Effects

• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Headaches

Medical Benefits of Blackberry Kush

Blackberry Kush has shown effectiveness in managing feelings of stress and anxiety that are usually caused by a fast paced lifestyle. This strain works well to cool of steam and relax both the body and mind. This strain is great at inducing restful sleep even when pain is present. Doctors have also prescribed it to combat a lack of appetite and chronic nausea. It is also loved by patients for its muscle relaxing properties.

Most commonly this strain is ideal for the following conditions:

• Insomnia
• Stress
• Migraines
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Lack of Appetite

Remember that this strain gives a strong body hit, so it is best taken in the evening when all you plan to do is unwind, relax and sleep.

Terpene Profile

This strain is rich in terpenes, it contains: Beta Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Terpinolene, Linalool and Humulene.

Beta Caryophyllene has a pepperish scent and acts as an anxiolytic and pain reliever.

Limonene has a citrusy smell and is great at mood improvement.

Pinene smells of pine trees and has great anti inflammatory effects on humans.

Terpinolene reminds you of lilacs and is responsible for the couch lock effect in most indica dominant strains. Terpinolene is also abundant in Jack Herer and Girl Scout Cookies strains.

Linalool has floral notes and has great relaxing and sedative properties.

Humulene has a woody smell and offers anti bacterial properties.