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Top 5 Kush Weed Strains

January 16, 2022 herb54_admin Cannabis 101, Strain Spotlight

If you are a cannabis user, you’ve probably heard of Kush weed. Kush is often associated with top-quality, exceptional cannabis, but what is Kush marijuana? This top-performing strain type has a long history originating in the Hindu Kush Mountains of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kush strains can deliver excellent results, so it’s in high demand at Canadian cannabis dispensaries. First, let’s look at the top 5 kush weed strains voted by our readers. Please note, this is a subjective list, and there are hundreds of kush-related strains that deserve to be on any top 10 kush strains list.

Lemon Kush

While its origin is not definitive, many believe that the Lemon Kush cannabis strain results from crossing Lemon G and Master Kush. It’s a hybrid strain with a 50/50 mix of Indica and Sativa and boasts a THC concentration somewhere between 17% and 26%. As its name suggests, the Lemon Kush marijuana strain has a lemony scent that complements its sweet citrus taste. Additionally, this strain has thickly coated nugs with a sparkling layer of trichomes. When consumed, Lemon Kush encourages creative thoughts and lessens distractions within your mind.

The medical uses of the Lemon Kush weed strain include pain management. Because its high doesn’t cause fatigue, you can use Lemon Kush for migraines, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle spasms. The Lemon Kush marijuana strain is also beneficial in managing stress and treating insomnia. These factors make this strain deserving to be on our top 5 kush strains list.

Chronic Kush

Another entry to our top kush strains list is the Chronic Kush cannabis strain that crosses three mother strains, Northern Lights, Skunk, and AK-47. That results in an Indica-dominant, euphoric and relaxing hybrid with THC levels of 14%-20%. The Chronic Kush weed strain has a muted appearance, consisting of lightly coloured buds with a brownish-orange trichomes coating. With a sweet honey flavour, Chronic Kush leaves a pleasant flowery aftertaste.

The Chronic Kush marijuana strain is best administered in controlled doses to promote a relaxing, lazy and appetite-inducing high. The strain is widely known for its soothing effects, ideal for medicinal applications in stress disorders or depression patients. In addition, this strain is known to have an “emptying” impact on the user’s mind, making it an excellent choice for treating insomnia. It is also a perfect remedy for those suffering from mild aches and pains or loss of appetite.

Platinum Kush

The next entry in our top 5 kush strains list is the Platinum Kush marijuana strain. It is 90% Indica and 10% Sativa, with an average THC level of 18%-20%.

The Platinum Kush weed strain has a grounded, earthy aroma that is both grounded and organic. It has the intense flavour of a sweet skunk, with a musky underpinning and a bitter edge. The smoke will become thick and harsh in joints or pipes and cause coughing or watery eyes. It has a sweet, acrid taste on the exhale. It can also be earthy, fruity, and pine-like.

Platinum Kush cannabis strains have medium-sized, cone-shaped nuggets that bond together. The flowers are spade-shaped, and the leaves are a dull sea green, while some have dark and pale purple patches.

The Platinum Kush marijuana strain’s main medical uses are pain, stress, insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD.

The Platinum Kush cannabis strain is great for unwinding after a stressful and challenging day. It makes users happy, relaxed, and sleepy.

Zombie Kush

The Zombie Kush marijuana strain is an Indica-dominant weed created by crossing Lavender Kush, Bubba Kush, and Amnesia strains. This award-winning strain took 1st prize at the 2016 ULA Cup for Best Indica. Its THC levels fall between 18% and 21%, while its Indica to Sativa ratio sits at 80:20. You can recognize the plant by its large purple buds coated with a layer of crystalline trichomes. Long, dark amber hairs cover the outside of these forest-green nugs. The Zombie Kush cannabis strain blends a skunky and earthy smell, with undertones of pine and flower. It creates a thick, earthy smoke with a slight aftertaste.

Upon consumption, users can expect a long-lasting high that leaves them with relaxing and sedative effects. Because of this, the Zombie Kush weed strain works well for medical users looking to treat issues like depression, panic disorder, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea. Therefore, it should be clear why these buds deserve to be on any top 10 kush strains list.

Critical Kush

Critical Kush weed strain is a potent strain originating from Barney’s Farm. It is made from 90% Indica and 10% Sativa and has a high 16-29% THC content. It is a cross between OG Kush and Critical Mass weed strains. The densely packed buds feature sparkly trichomes with bright green leaves and orange pistils. Another deserving entry in any top ten kush strains list.

The buds of the Critical Kush cannabis strain give an earthy aroma. In addition, it gives off a pungent smell that has hints of pine and spice when smoked. Medically, you can use this strain for pain management and treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

The Critical Kush marijuana strain gives a gradual but intense high that relaxes both body and mind, that brings on euphoria, pain relief, and deep sleep. You should use this strain at the end of your day and not with any physical activity plans or use of any machinery. It certainly increases the appetite and has been used to relieve nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

In Conclusion on the Top 5 Kush Weed Strains

Have you tried any of the kush strains listed above? If you have, let us know what you think and if we missed any? We are always looking for fantastic kush strains to try and would love to hear about your experiences.

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References

Fletcher, J. (2019, July 26). A comparison of CBD and THC. Medical News Today. Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325871

Bridgeman, M. B., Abazia, D. T (2017, March). Medicinal Cannabis: History, Pharmacology, And Implications for the Acute Care Setting. US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5312634/

Cannabis Ontario. (2022, January 8). Lemon Kush. Available at: https://cannabisontario.net/strain/lemon-kush/

Cannabis Ontario. (2022, January 8). Chronic Kush. Available at: https://cannabisontario.net/strain/chronic-kush/

Cannabis Ontario. (2022, January 8). Platinum Kush. Available at: https://cannabisontario.net/strain/platinum-kush/

Cannabis Ontario. (2022, January 8). Zombie Kush. Available at: https://cannabisontario.net/strain/zombie-kush/

Cannabis Ontario. (2022, January 8). Critical Kush. Available at: https://cannabisontario.net/strain/critical-kush/

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What is Skunk Weed?

May 8, 2021 herb54_admin Cannabis 101, Cannabis Culture, History, Strain Spotlight

Written and Fact Checked by: S. Zulfiqar

If you have traveled, you must be aware that in different areas, words change their meanings. As time passes by, the slangs become so popular that the younger generation has no clue why something is called whatever it’s called. Similar is the case with the word Skunk.

Now, thanks to Pepé Le Pew we all know what skunk means and what it is popular for – stink bombs. When alarmed or attacked, the squirrel-like animal sprays a liquid as one of its defence mechanisms, leaving an eye-watering and nose-wrinkling odour, to chase the predator away.

But that is not the sort of Skunk we will be Talking About

In the US, skunk means something that stinks, and it’s a term that has been used to refer to old-school cannabis (or marijuana). The smell that is referred to as ‘stinky’ is the most common smell of cannabis.

However, in the UK, ‘skunk’ has a pretty different meaning. Whenever someone mentions skunk in the United Kingdom, they are talking about the high THC contents of their cannabis. It’s one of the most commonly used generic terms for seedless, non-pollinated, and potent cannabis flowers that are meant to grow for recreational use of the plant, i.e. smoking.

Generally, smokers around the world would know that skunk simply means cannabis. However, not only is the name inaccurate for the plant, but it’s also slightly disrespectful to the true identity of this wonderful plant.

The original skunk dates back to the 1970s where, in the US, it was cultivated. The crossbreed of short mountain hashish strains from Afghanistan and Pakistan with the potent Sativa cannabis strains that were much taller and mostly found in Central and South America. It was later named Skunk#1; the breeders were able to produce such a pretty potent plant, were very adaptable, and had a shorter flowering period. And that was considered a great breeding variety. Even today, it’s considered one of the most consistent strains.

The old cannabis strain was said to have an extremely pungent smell. Cannabis smokers of that time say that the smell of this strain reminded them of some dead animal. Hence, the name “Skunk” was given.

Well, if that’s how the cannabis is going to smell like, that’s the name it deserves.

On the other hand, the original Skunk weed also had great effects like the euphoric feeling as well as feeling relaxed and high at the same time. The other reason behind the popularity of it was that it gives consumers the best of both worlds. They get to have the effects of both Indica and Sativa. Some people even believe that the original strain didn’t have that bad of a smell, but it was sweeter skunky than pure skunky.

Although Skunk#1 represents members of the skunk family as it was the first of its type back then, the name still creates confusion. Today, it means a couple of things.

First, it’s the name of the famous cannabis strain that dates back to the ’70s.
Secondly, it’s a term that’s informally used on the streets for a pretty strong weed.

So make sure to have no confusion about it because now you know what skunk weed is and why it is called skunk in the first place.

Skunk#1 gave birth to a lot of different skunk strains

Bred from the original Skunk, Super Skunk was yet another potent strain of Afghan hash. The strain was so good that it was awarded Cannabis Cup in the 1990’s right after it was bred. The strain had thick and dense buds and was quite pungent. The effects were mild, physical, and relaxing. It flavors sweet.

Early Skunk is yet another award-winning member of the Skunk family. It was bred by Sensi Seeds using Skunk#1 and Early Pearl, hence the name. This particular strain was an Indica-dominant hybrid and pretty easy to grow. It’s praised for its short flowering time while the users feel happy, relaxed, and more focused after consuming it.

Skunk Kush was made using the Skunk#1 of course and Kush that naturally grows in the Hindu Kush regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Thus the name Skunk Kush. This strain is Sativa/Indica hybrid and gives a dreamy high along with red eyes and giggles.

White Skunk was made by White Label Seed Company which is also a sister company of Sensi Seeds. It had the classic Skunk smell while the big and open buds reflect that its Sativa gives the same relaxed feel but with more concentration and focus.

Sensi Skunk is different as it has a bit of a citrus flavour and not the classic pungent aroma. The Indica dominant strain gives relaxing effects and is suggested amongst consumers as something that’s going to help them with their sleep and muscle relaxation.

Shiva Skunk is considered the strongest skunk family member that was created by Sensi Seeds. It was bred with Northern Lights #5 and Skunk#1, and the strain gets its usual skunk aroma by its skunk parent while the Northern Lights’ heavy yield is responsible for its yield. It’s often consumed by people in the evenings, especially when they are looking forward to having a deep night’s sleep.

All these strains that were bred using the great old Skunk#1 give us a clear idea about the potential of these strains in the future. It also tells us that it remains one of the most stable strains that are available.

Final Word

Now that you are entirely aware of what Skunk weed is, if you’re looking to have fun and mix things up a bit, you might want to give the Skunks a try. Have like-minded friends over and see how you and your friends like and react to these strains. Give them all a try before you find out what’s your favorite of them all and what makes that strain the best of you and the people around you. Have fun smoking the Skunks weed.

More reads: Easy and Simple Guide to Using Shatter, Joints vs Bongs: The Battle Rages On

References

Freeman TP, and Winstock AR. Examining the profile of high-potency cannabis and its association with severity of cannabis dependence. Psychol Med. 2015 Nov; 45(15): 3181–3189.

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