Know Your Strain
There are a wide variety of medical cannabis strains so it’s important to know the nuances of the strains you are using in order to have the best results. We call it the ailment-strain alignment. Know Your Strain answers the questions of THC vs CBD, flavor profile, and what the strain is best suited for.
How does Cannabis work?
Publish on June,25 2021
How does cannabis work? Have you ever heard of the endocannabinoid system? And how does cannabis help you achieve “balance”? We want you to be informed so that you can make an educated choice!
Categories: Education, The Science
Strain of the Month: Bruce Banner
Publish on March,02 2023
Bruce Banner is an Alternative Solutions sativa hybrid with a unique herbal, diesel, berry, and sweet flavor profile. It is great for managing chronic pain, depression, headaches, and stress. Patients have reported feeling calm, creative, euphoric, up-mellow, and mindful from this strain. Bruce Banner is found to be high in terpenes such as caryophyllene (anti-inflammatory),…
Strain of the Month: Fog Jam
Publish on February,08 2023
Strain Type: 50/50 Hybrid Genetics: Blackwater OG x Mai Tai Jelly Flavor Profile: fresh berries, hash Effects: non-drowsy body high, euphoria, positive energy, balancing Recommended for: daytime pain relief, managing depression, increased energy and motivation, mood enhancement, joint, muscle & nerve pain, headaches, MS, and neuropathy.
Strain of the Month: Berry Cinex
Publish on January,20 2023
Berry Cinex has a creamy, berry flavor and is often chosen by patients looking for a positive, uplifting, and clear-headed experience that leads to peaceful relaxation. This Sativa hybrid is a great choice for stress relief, symptoms of depression, and appetite stimulation. Also, a great option for easing social anxiety as many consumers report feeling…
Strain of the Month: Petro Chem
Publish on January,20 2023
Petro Chem will leave you feeling light as air creative, focused, happy, lifted, and motivated with a sense of deep relaxation. This Sativa Hybrid gives off a skunk and tobacco flavor profile. It is known for its heavy high and is a great choice for anyone who needs a little extra oomph behind their medicine.
Strain of the Month: King’s Juice
Publish on December,06 2022
King's Juice effects are perfectly balanced for an all day smoke, with a nice uplifting head buzz, the body stays light and active and the taste stays in the mouth for a while after exhaling, creating a great sensation and satisfaction feeling. This flower packs a punch! Low tolerance patients, start slow. NHHC testers report…
Strain of the Month: Fog Jam
Publish on November,14 2022
Strain Type: 50/50 HybridGenetics: Blackwater OG x Mai Tai JellyFlavor Profile: fresh berries, hashEffects: non-drowsy body high, euphoria, positive energy, balancingRecommended for: daytime pain relief, managing depression, increased energy and motivation, mood enhancement, joint, muscle & nerve pain, headaches, MS, neuropathy
Strain of the Month: BERRY CINEX
Publish on November,14 2022
Pure euphoric, Cinderella 99 and Vortex might be responsible. Expect creativity.Berry Cinex has a creamy, berry flavor and is often chosen by patients looking for a positive, uplifting, and clear-headed experience that leads to peaceful relaxation. A great choice for stress relief, symptoms of depression, and appetite stimulation. Also a great option for easing social…
Strain of the Month: Cherry Diesel by Alternative Solutions (THC 26%)
Publish on September,07 2022
Smell & Taste: lemon lime, fuel, sour cherry, tartGenetics: Cherry OG x Turbo Diesel Cherry Diesel is a well-balanced hybrid cannabis strain boasting a pungent smell and featuring a cherry-forward flavor profile with sweet diesel undertones. In terms of effects, this strain is more energizing than calming. NHHC testers report that medicating with Cherry Diesel…
Strain of the Month: El Chivo – Indica Hybrid
Publish on August,03 2022
OGKB Blueberry Headband x Grape Gas by Compound Genetics & NorCal IC Mag Taste profile: earthy and slightly sweet El Chivo is a relaxing indica hybrid that produces tension relief and muscle relaxation without a sedative effect at lower doses. NHHC testers report a tingling full body sensation, likely a result of El Chivo's Headband…
Know Your Strain: Lemon Skunk
Publish on April,27 2022
The award-winning sativa-dominant hybrid strain, Lemon Skunk, is known for its potent, powerful, lemony taste and a smell that has skunky undertones. Its buds often contain patches of yellow or golden oranges, surrounded by medium-green leaves. Born of Citrus Skunk and Skunk #1 genetics, this strain’s THC level average between 14-15% and has been tested…
Know Your Strain: Communion
Publish on April,19 2022
Our 2nd Strain of the Month is Communion! A truly upbeat Sativa Dominant Hybrid great for anxiety, focus, and daytime use. Communion has very fruity notes with hints of wildflowers.
Know Your Strain: Blood Orange
Publish on April,18 2022
Blood Orange - Blood Orange is a Sativa Dominant Hybrid 70% sativa and 30% indica. The aroma is fresh oranges. The Blood Orange aroma is just as flavorful with hints of spicy sour citrus and zesty tangy earth. Blood Orange lends itself well to the uplifting cerebral effects that come shortly after. The Blood Orange…
Know Your Strain: Gorilla Glue #4
Publish on May,15 2018
New month, new strain! The "Strain of the Month" for May is Gorilla Glue strain #4 from our friends and talented growers at Alternative Solutions. All month long, D.C. and applicable out-of-state medical cannabis patients can purchase Gorilla Glue #4 on special for $13/g or $45.50/eighth! Gorilla Glue #4 is a potent hybrid that offers…
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All cannabis strains work a little bit differently. Just like traditional medicine, one strain is not a cure for every ailment.
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