Dream Queen

Dream Queen is a beautiful sativa dominant hybrid strain that has potent psychedelic properties. The strain is a cross between Blue Dream and a derivative of Space Queen called Cinderella 99. Both strains have potent mind altering abilities, so be prepared for the spacey feeling that will come with ingesting this strain. It is 80% sativa and 20% indica.

It has dense green buds that are sticky with resinous trichomes covering the orange colored pistil hairs. The taste is a mix of citrus and menthol. This strain gives a spacey cerebral hit that is uplifting and euphoric. Expect to feel some pressure and warmth around your temples once you take a few puffs. It will also get into a talkative mood even when usually you are a reserved person.

The hit is also felt in the body. A few puffs will cause your body to start relaxing and you may be holed up in your house because of the couch-lock effect. These effects should last up to four hours. You might also experience dry mouth and dry eyes after taking this strain.

Dream Queen is good for day time use and helps in relieving stress and anxiety. It is also effective in relieving minor aches and pains.

It is an easy strain to grow, even for amateur growers. It takes about 55 days to fully mature and gives a moderate yield.

Another strain by the name of Green Crack has also adopted the name Dream Queen, do not mistake the two.

Strain Type

This is a sativa dominant hybrid strain containing 80% Sativa and 20% Indica. It contains 13%-22% THC and 0.4% CBD.

Origin

Dream Queen is the result of crossing two potent sativa strains; Blue Dream and hybrid Space Queen.

Patients who consume the Dream Queen strain of medicinal marijuana have reported both negative and positive effects when using the product. Some common and some rare.

Patient reported positive effects

This is a highly cerebral strain that has the potential to send your mind to outer space. It also gives a gentle body buzz that will make you sleepy as you get on with it. With a tropical fruity taste and the uplifting effects, you will be tempted to keep on toking. But remember that too much of this strain may be over powering. This may limit your ability to fully enjoy the therapeutic effects. So make sure to have available just what you need for one sitting. Other positive effects to anticipate include:

• Euphoria
• Relaxation
• Sleepiness
• Mind clarity
• Creativity

Patient Reported negative effects

Taking this THC loaded strain will make your eyes red a few minutes into the experience. This should not worry you as it should clear out a few hours after you stop taking it. You might also experience the following side effects:

• Dry Eyes
• Dry mouth
• Dizzy
• Headache

Patient Reported rare negative effects

On rare occasions, you might experience the following symptoms:

• Paranoia
• Anxiety

Medical Benefits of Dream Queen

This strain is highly cerebral. With the mind energizing effects it is good for treating depression, anxiety and mood disorders. It can also be used on treating PTSD. It is also useful in easing physical agitation in hypersensitive people.

Dream Queen has shown positive results in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain and inflammation. It has shown effectiveness in managing: sciatica, joint pain, fibromyalgia, shingles, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dream Queen is also a good strain for improving appetite and reducing nausea in chemotherapy patients.

Generally, it is commonly used to treat:

• Stress
• Depression
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Lack of Appetite

Terpene Profile

Terpenes are the compounds that are responsible for the unique scents and aromas of plants. More than that, they also offer therapeutic properties that enhance the healing effects of the plant cannabinoids. Dream Queen has the following abundant terpenes: Beta caryophyllene, humulene, limonene, myrcene and pinene.

Beta caryophyllene

This terp has a pepperish scent that is reminiscent of black pepper. It is the only terpene that is able to bind to the CB2 receptor, hence it is able to exert immune modulatory effects. It also has anti inflammatory properties and is useful in the treatment of arthritis and fibromyalgia.

A recent study conducted on mice revealed that this terp suppresses the urge to consume alcohol. Hence, it can be used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

Humulene

This terpene is abundant in hops; you will also find it in ginseng, sage and ginger. It gives off a characteristic woody smell. Mostly it is useful in suppressing the munchies that come with most cannabis strains. It is also useful in weight control and as an anti bacterial.

Limonene

This terpene is abundant in limes and lemons and is responsible for the citrusy smell in some weed strains. It boosts the anti depressant properties of this strain.

Myrcene

This terpene has an earthy scent that is hard to miss. You will find myrcene predominantly in bay leaf, parsley and thyme. It is a powerful painkiller as well as an anti oxidant.

Pinene

This is a pine scented terpene that is prevalent in conifer trees. Mostly it is useful in improving short term memory loss that is usually triggered by high amounts of THC. It also improves respiratory function and airflow to the lungs.