Cherry Bomb is a popular marijuana strain thanks to its reputation as a great hybrid that provides mild to moderate effects that are appropriate for daytime consumption. Their bright green flowers do take off fast, giving many consumers that telltale pressure behind the eyes that’s usually an indicator of a strong sativa buzz to come. The immediate effects are active and mentally alert, but can border on antsy for some. This feeling tends to smooth into a more focused state that allows for normal activities and may even help you tackle that to-do list or next creative project.

Flavours: Tropical, berry, sweet
Effects: Happy, focused, creative, relaxed, energetic
Medical: Stress, headaches, pain, depression, inflammation

This potent F1 hybrid was created breeding the brilliantly selected strains of Afghani #1 and the oh-so-famous Northern Lights #5. Nearly pure Indica, this bud was given its particular name for a reason: patients who medicate with Couchlock notice that it begins with an instantaneous high (practically upon exhale) that first results in an intense, buzzing body high, giving you a 10 minute window to grab whatever munchies you want before a heavy, sedative-like effect sets in, resulting in extreme drowsiness and eventually sleep. This is a favorite medication of patients who suffer from chronic pain, insomnia, chemotherapy treatment, anorexia, and anxiety. Couchlock is a definite nighttime medication that is available at many dispensaries in the U.S.

Flavours: Lemon, pine
Effects: Body high, euphoria, creativity, numbness, appetite
Medical: Insomnia, chronic pain, nausea, eating disorders, anxiety

Duke Nukem may be named after a video game character who spends his days obliterating “alien bastards,” but this strain is a lot more laidback than its action hero namesake. The mostly sativa hybrid produces an active mental high that is uplifting and may have you feeling more creative than commando. It’s a cross between Chemmando and Chernobyl and flowers in 9 to 11 weeks. The strain is a fairly easy plant to grow and should give medium to high yields. Its buds are known to be especially colorful with shades of frosty pinks and oranges. Careful not to confuse this strain with Nuken, which is a different indica dominant hybrid.

Flavours: Earthy, skunk, pine
Effects: Euphoric, uplifted, energetic, creative, focused
Medical: Stress, depression, fatigue, fatigue, lack of appetite

Pink Cookies, also known as Wedding Cake, is the familial genetic cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie. This delectable treat is rich with tangy sweet earth and pepper, taking notes and dimension from its OG and Durban Poison parentage. Enjoy this double dose of dense dankness with care, as certain farms have noted THC content upwards of 25% or greater.

Flavours: Citrus, pungent, earthy
Effects: Relaxed, happy, euphoric, aroused, uplifted
Medical: Depression, pain, insomnia, stress, headaches

While some argue that Red Congolese is an African sativa landrace, the variety popularized in California weaves in Mexican and Afghani roots, giving it a more indica-like appearance. This colorful palette of landrace strains, which had adapted to their environment over many years, creates a complex profile of effects and flavours. The sativa genetics dominate the physical effects of Red Congolese, resulting in a weightless euphoria that promotes focus and mental clarity. Its energizing properties make Red Congolese perfect for morning treatment of nausea, cachexia, tension, or Alzheimer’s.

Flavours: Earthy, citrus, spicy/herbal
Effects: Focused, creative, energetic, happy, euphoric
Medical: Depression, stress, fatigue, lack of appetite, pain

Tropic Thunder is a mysterious Maui Wowie cross that exhibits colorful buds and floral aromas. The strain’s moderate potency makes it suitable for consumption any time of the day, offering a mellow and manageable buzz that elevates the mood and alleviates stress. Its floral aroma transforms into a bitter, herbaceous mixture of flavors upon combustion or vaporization. Tropic Thunder has been used for a variety of ailments, but excels when contending with depression, inflammation, and muscle spasms.

Flavours: Tropical, sweet, pungent
Effects: Relaxed, uplifted, happy, euphoric, energetic
Medical: Stress, depression, pain, lack of appetite, insomnia