Oh! Zone Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: The Herbal Cure

Grade: B+

Type: Indica-dominant hybrid

Lineage: BC Chemo x OG Kush, from Dr. Greenthumb

Price: $45/8th

Appearance: (7.5/10)  This was one of those cases where exterior appearances can be deceiving, and reminded us not to judge just based on naked eye appearance.  The nug we got as the sample was a large, blocky, and very dense with a dark green and red color palate that screamed “Indica” to our staff.  Though the trichome coverage wasn’t overtly apparent just looking at the bud, when under the scope, it showed off a hearty collection of large-headed and short-stemmed trichomes that were mostly clear and cloudy.  The earlier harvest may have been intentional in this case, as these genetics hold the potential for a total KO type of effect.

Aroma: (8/10)  Though this isn’t an appealing smell in the sense that something fruity or sweet is, it appealed to the Indica-lovers in our staff, who recognized the musky, woody, spicy, earthy aromas it released as harbingers of a traditional type of Indica experience.  It was a bit softer and more straight musky with slight pepper notes in the bag/jar, but when ground, it became more sharp and garlicky, with hints of pine and a major uptick in pungency level.

Taste: (6.75/10)  Much like the pre-grind smell, the flavor was a spicy, vegetal, and earth-dominant experience, never tasting particularly distinct.  The smoke was fairly pleasant and only made us cough on large hits due to expansion.  The flavor did degrade to the point where it wasn’t pleasurable by the end, but that’s fairly standard amongst strains that aren’t overtly flavorful from the outset.  There was some room for improvement with the flush, as the final ash was a medium gray with some white and bits of darker gray.

Effects: The initial effects of this med, like many, seemed fairly Sativa in nature, serving to awaken us quite a bit just by changing the mental state a bit and causing physical effects in the head, face, and eyes along with the urge to move around in the seat or get up and walk around.  We got some typical pressure increase in the facial areas as well as a sort of cascading/waving body effect that was mostly concentrated in the neck, shoulders, and upper torso.  An increased heartrate and some spatial distortion had us slightly overwhelmed at times early on, but that cleared up after about 30 minutes.  The early energized effect evened out into a relaxing but somewhat cloudy-feeling mental state, where tasks could be accomplished, but tended to move more slowly and deliberately than normal.  One reviewer amongst our group who reviewed in the morning hours found it to be not nearly as heavy, and the initial effects seemed to carry the energy level into the 2nd hour — the rest of us had a more short-lived “up” part of the experience.  Relaxation builds after the first 1.5 hours or so, culminating in an outright sleepy state as it left us.

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  Energy to start, ocular pressure changes, some anti-nausea properties, light pain and muscle tension relief, and sleep aid later in the duration.

Overall: The genetics from the breeder says OG Kush, but this one really seemed much more like a traditional Hindu Kush type of strain, especially in the appearance, smell, and taste areas.  Oh! Zone looks extremely Indica in almost every way, from the dark coloration to the fat trichome heads, and the taste and smell carried that trend through, with a package of spicy, musky, and earthy qualities.  We felt that the effects seemed to depend upon context a bit, as a morning review produced more of a moderate Indica hybrid experience, and a later session resulted in a more overt Indica feeling, with only the first 30 minutes to 1 hour feeling energizing or stimulating.  The sleep aid properties that ended this experience were perhaps its greatest medical benefit, but the main effects serves to elevate mood a bit while helping with daily aches and tensions.  Oh! Zone had a potent start that might be a little much for inexperienced patients, so we’d mark this in the mid-level patient category, primarily for evening use.

PLATINUM MASTER KUSH STRAIN INFORMATION

General Information

Type:  Indica-dominant hybrid

Genetics:  SoCal Master Kush x Afghani (unconfirmed)

Geographic Origin:  California, USA

Seed Company/Clone: Clone only

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Scent: Musky and coffee-like pre-grind, it brightens up a bit and takes on some more standard citrus Kush notes when handled

Flavor: Floral Kush with hints of menthol and spice

Effects: The first 45 minutes or so are Sativa in nature, with an increased heart rate, a buzzing and energetic body presence, and lots of eye and head pressure.  After that initial Sativa blast, it turns almost completely Indica, causing heavy relaxation and a lazy, goofy, near-euphoric state.  As it dwindles away, the energy level goes down, making this a good lead-in to sleep as well as a general relaxant and mood elevator.

KindReviews:

Platinum Master Kush – Highland Health – November 2010

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Lime Kush Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Broadway Wellness

Grade: A-

Type:  Sativa-dominant hybrid, lineage unknown

Price:  $55/8th

Appearance: (8/10) Very pretty flower clusters from this plant. Good manicure and great trichome count, though overall structure was a little sparse. Good harvest, just starting to go amber on the trichs.

Aroma: (7/10) Light clean pine, classic kush scent, with a hint of soil but no strong citrus or sour aromas.

Taste: (7/10) A slight menthol effect with only a bit of the pine/kush taste, more like fresh leaves and vegetation.

Effects:  Immediate medicinal effects of head to toe body lightness.  The first hour was a distinct phase for this specimen whereby everyone was met with an overwhelming energy rush resulting in creativity, motivation, and emotional euphoria.  The rush in itself was enough to force some to sit down and wait it out, though it was nothing like a typical couch lock.  The mind and body are in harmony with this medicine.  As the motivation instructs, the body responds effortlessly even though the muscles are relaxed and the mind is at ease.

Duration:  Medium, about 2 hours

Medicinal Use: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY) The Lime Kush is an excellent behavioral medication giving uplifting spirit and motivation, happiness/euphoria, and moderate pain relief.

Overall:  The Lime Kush was a terrific sample.  Visually it presented well, and smelled and tasted very good though both could have been more pungent.  The experience provides mind and body medication with focus and motivation coming via a relaxed physical body.  There was no heavy let down or exhausting phase to overcome, just a very nice medicinal experience.  If the Lime Kush is available the next time you are on Broadway, you should pick it up.

SFV OG x Chem D Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Colorado Alternative Medicine

Grade: B+

Type:  Sativa-Dominant Hybrid, ChemDawg x (SFV OG Kush x Afghani F3), from Cali Connection Seeds) aka Chem Valley Kush

Price: $50/8th

Appearance:  (8.5/10)  This is a very visually-striking sample, with its strong green color and copious trichome coverage.  We did find a tiny green seed floating around, but it was an isolated incident — other than that, it was well-cared for and arrived nicely dry and cured.  The trichomes were mainly clear and cloudy with hardly any ambers.

Aroma:  (7/10)  A chemical lemon smell with a pine tinge was the main smell, but there were also notes of skunk.  It was never very pungent however, and almost seemed to get less pungent after the grind when it turned into almost nothing but lemons… hard to place really.

Taste: (6/10)  Earthy cirtus at first, receding into a less-pleasant almost hickory wood taste.  One reviewer mentioned a vaguely metallic tone by the end, but all agreed that it took a nosedive after the first two hits.  Maybe the taste degradation can be explained by the medium gray ash that was leftover, indicating a possible flush issue.  There’s the potential for something very nice here, but it didn’t really come out as it could have.

Effects:  Almost immediately there was a rising energy and body heat accompanied by an increased pulse (one reviewer felt his heart beating in his chest strongly).  Normally that phase only lasts 15 minutes or so, but this one was almost a creeper in that it continued getting more potent and rushy until its peak around 45 minutes, where it was basically an anxious state that would be uncomfortable for some.  Relaxation finally kicked in toward the 2nd half of this medication, with the energy and anxiety dying down a bit and turning into more of a “Sativa crusher”, making one reviewer devolve into a yawning and stretching slug of a human.  It weirdly seemed to just die off out of nowhere about 2:15 in, not a gradual decline, and ultimately typical of the unpredictable nature of this sample.

Duration:  Medium-Long, 2 – 2.5 hours

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  Anti-fatigue, appetite stimulation, physical motivation

Overall:  The effects were a bit puzzling and very unpredictable… they also weren’t particularly enjoyable for the majority of our review staff.  It was a little too rushy and anxious for most, with one reviewer complaining of a headache and mild dizziness both times he medicated with it.  The second half was a little more enjoyable and calming…  It wasn’t really for us, but some people who struggle with fatigue may appreciate the electric jolt it provides.  Definitely not recommended for those who suffer from anxiety or require a lot of body relaxation and pain relief.  The other parts of the package were all solid but not spectacular — this is an above-average sample, but certainly excels in the niche of “racy Sativas”.

L.A. Kush Medical Marijuana Strain Review

From: Colorado Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Grade:  A

Type:  Hybrid (Should be Abusive’s OG Kush cut)

Price:  $50/8th

Appearance:  (7/10)  This sample was perfect density and had good trichome coverage, but not overwhelmingly frosty.  No seeds or pests found.

Aroma:  (9/10) The scent was very similar to the other L.A. Kush we reviewed, very pure, fresh pine kush that is unmistakeable.

Taste:  (8/10) A very smooth and mild expansion specimen, with a lovely piney, menthol eucalyptus flavor that stays on your tongue.

Effects:  The L.A. Kush is strong, with a partially cerebral and body high associated with it.  Your heart will be pounding and your head will be out of the game momentarily.  Within 10 – 15 minutes most patients will be in a solid state of mind whereby paranoia will have passed and the body effects will be a focus.  The cerebral or heady nature of this strain will always be present, but it isn’t overbearing and is actually quite enjoyable.

Duration:  Medium.  2 hours

Medicinal Traits: (We are NOT doctors – personal opinion ONLY)  Good for pain, moderate appetite created.  Muscular relaxation is offered as well as a general upbeat in mood and attitude.  There was no heavy come-down on this strain.

Overall:  The L.A. Kush is a very solid strain that is only offered in a few centers in the Denver Metro area.  We found this sample to be very high quality, and only outdone in growmanship by the sample we received from Stone Mountain Wellness (in Post420 and soon on our blog).  We can’t confirm this is the Abusive’s OG Kush cut that was nicknamed L.A. Kush about 5 or 6 years ago, but it has so many similarities that if it isn’t, it must be another very fine OG Kush cut.  You can look through CAM’s portfolio of reviews and see they are very consistent in their samples, and this little gem earns CAM their very first A!