Captain Kush Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From:  Chronic Wellness

Grade:  B

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid

Lineage:  Snowcap x OG Kush (this phenotype is Snowcap-leaning)

Price:  $30/8th

Name:  Mixed Strain Indica/Sativa House Kief

From:  iVita Wellness

Type:  Kief, extracted from a variety of iVita Wellness’ in-house strains

Price:  $20/gram

Grade:  B

There hasn’t been a more controversial smoking device in our discussions with other MMJ patients and industry types than the Essential Vape (“Vaaapp”).  The vast majority of people say it’s harsh, makes them cough, and that they prefer other methods for consuming extracts.  When we first got our Essential a few months ago, we were of the same opinion.  However, after spending some time with it and learning the proper techniques, we’ve definitely revised our opinion quite a bit.  We’ll break down the Essential in a few categories below to help you decide if it’s the device for you.

Island Sweet Skunk Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From:  Breckenridge Cannabis Club

Grade:  B

Type:  Mostly Sativa hybrid, BC Sweet Pink Grapefruit x Big Skunk #1

Price:  $50/8th (4 grams)

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Barney’s Red Diesel Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From:  Green Belly Community Garden

Grade:  B

Type:  Indica-Dominant Hybrid [New York City Diesel x California Indica from Barney's Farm Seeds]

Price:  $50/8th

Appearance:  (7.5/10)  It was almost hard to see the strain underneath all the light strawberry-colored pistils that seemed to cover 90% of the bud’s surface.  Underneath though, there were a good amount of ambered trichomes (25% or more in areas) and it was slightly more impressive than to the naked eye.  This strain appeared to be rather wispy in growth… not sure if that’s a genetic trait or something to do with this particular grow, but it was still well-dried and it didn’t hamper the experience.

Aroma:  (8/10)  Mostly sour and citrusy (as is expected with a NYCD cross), this strain was pleasing to the nose and also carried notes of soil along with a slight vegetal sweetness that came out especially after grinding.  It didn’t smell like much of anything in the bag though and was only pungent after being handled.

Taste: (2/10)  Though it was exceedingly smooth, this strain really did not please us taste-wise… just a bad combination of woody and hashy flavors that tasted almost like smoking stems.  It left a murky-looking dark gray ash in the bowl, indicating that perhaps an inadequate flush was to blame for the flavor, even though there was no audible sizzling or snapping when it was lit.

Effects:  This strain caused immediate warmth and a radiating feeling that coursed throughout the body and face as well as an alternative heaviness and lightness on the chest.  Seemingly not able to make up its mind, we vacillated between states of energy and sloth, but felt slightly spaced-out the entire time.  The one constant was the relaxed and numbing body high, which kept us pain-free and in a good mood.  It was above-average in potency, but never got overwhelming, making this a good choice for almost any level of MMJ patient effects-wise.  Definitely an Indica-dominant experience, we were left a bit on the sleepy side after it was over, but it finished clean overall.

Duration:  Medium-Long, 2 – 2.5 hours

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  Body relaxation, pain relief, general relaxation, appetite stimulation, mood elevation.

Overall:  Though the taste was a big turn-off, this strain was still enjoyable and provided a nicely balanced package of Indica effects without many of the downsides often associated with them (tiredness, inability to function, etc.).  The body relief it provided was great for moderate pain the mental effects were never too strong or uncomfortable.  A good middle-of-the-road Indica compromise that won’t knock you out but still provided solid relief from daily aches and pains while putting a smile on your face.