The Top Cannabis Strains in South Africa has a thriving medical marijuana market, with quality cannabis increasingly accessible to licensed patients. As options grow, patients may feel overwhelmed deciding which strains are best suited to alleviate their symptoms. While personal body chemistry and responses vary, general strain effects can provide a useful starting guide.
In this ongoing series, we provide in-depth reviews of trending cannabis varieties available from South African providers. We will explore purported effects, scent/flavor profiles, and recommendations for usage based on patient need. Whether you are new to medical marijuana or an experienced consumer, read on to discover some top-shelf contenders.
Purple Kush
This pure indica strain combines a sweet grape aroma with a mellow, relaxing body sensation. Traces of vanilla and pine scent also emerge. As one of the more potent strains at over 20% THC, Purple Kush may work to alleviate severe pain, nausea, appetite issues, and insomnia. However, novice patients should exercise caution with dosage due to strong psychoactive effects. The heaviness of this variety makes it better for nighttime than daytime use.
Sour Diesel
With a gassy, diesel-like scent and energetic, dreamy buzz, this sativa-dominant hybrid provides a world-famous hit of creativity and euphoria. Patients treating depression, chronic stress and fatigue may benefit from the mood enhancement Sour Diesel is known for inducing. The cerebral high can aid focus for daytime tasks or social gatherings – just beware of paranoid tendencies in higher doses. Expect some pungent funk in both aroma and flavor.
Afghan Kush
Hailing from the Hindu Kush mountain region, this pure indica carries more mellow relaxing properties without heavily sedative effects. A sweet, earthy hash scent releases as buds are broken up or combusted. Patients treating mild pain, headache, anxiety and sleeplessness may find success with the soft, comfortable body warmth Afghan Kush blankets over the system, while still maintaining lucidity. Best suited for evening to prepare for rest.
007 Kush
Bond would approve of this hybrid crossing Afghani and Black Domina genetics. The heavy, knock-out body effects typical of indica-dominants make it ideal for numbness from pain and inducing appetite. However, unlike many Indicas, 007 Kush allows patients to steer clear of couchlock – making it functional for daytime duties. A floral, spicy profile with traces of cardamom emerges from these glistening buds. Novices should go slowly with this high-THC treasure from secret origins.
Cherry OG
A genetic cross between Cherry Thai and OG Kush – two iconic parent strains – offers the sublime hybrid experience of Cherry OG. A relaxing yet functional balance accompanies the flavor profile of sweet Cherry soda with gassy OG touches. The moderately heavy full-body buzz provides soothing warmth without total sedation, making Cherry OG appropriate for both day and evening application. As a mid-range but potent variety, first-time consumers should still exercise reasonable dosage caution.
Stay tuned for more South African cannabis strain profiles as we cover numerous trending varieties for 2022 and beyond! Next post will assess Black Gorilla along with additional modern medical marijuana classics every SA connoisseur should know
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