United Patients Group

MAY 21, 2024

Lemon Cherry Gelato is a hybrid cannabis strain that gives a mouth-watering experience of the harmony of the two flavors. Being among the tastiest strains as well as one that hits quite hard, it has managed to quickly find its way into the hearts of both recreational and medical marijuana users.

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Strains Hybrid Chronic Pain Medicine 52

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Shop by genetics” is advice I gave as a budtender, and it’s still a rule I follow when seeking new strains. When I catch the word wedding in a strain name, I take the time to try it out. CBDa, 1.97% Delta 9 THC, 77.79% THCa, and 83.11% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Terpenes Hybrid Strains THC 91

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream was the first strain name I learned and asked for (but rarely found) because I preferred its effects to everything else I’d been smoking. Even though I had not smoked Blue Dream in more than a decade, legalization in Illinois has now made finding the strain as easy as stopping in nuEra Urbana for an eighth of Blue Dream by nuEra.

Sativa 91

Sativa Strains Terpenes Trichome 91

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the past year, I’ve discovered more new strains boasting cherry flavors than ever before. THCa, and 21.63% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 2.08% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. It seems Cherry’s time has finally come.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Terpenes 107

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

I’ve sampled a few “standard bearer” strains across multiple producers, states, and markets. Lumpy’s Apple Fritter is one of those strains. I recently spotted the strain on the menu at nuEra Urbana from Interstate 420 , so I picked up an eighth to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

Hybrid 95

Hybrid Strains Terpenes Events 95

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bedford Grow recently released a new strain, Drunken Strawberries in badder form, so I stopped into Maribis Springfield on Denver for a sample. Delta 9 THC, 76.63% THCa, and 81.29% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 7.32% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-myrcene, and α-humulene being the heaviest.

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Terpenes Hybrid Strains Concentrates 87

Miss Marijuana

MAY 29, 2020

With this in mind, we wanted to explore some of the best cannabis strains for PTSD. The experiences of those suffering from PTSD typically surround the memory of the specific event(s) that caused their trauma in the first place, manifesting itself in the form of disruptive flashbacks or nightmares. Best cannabis strains for PTSD.

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Strains Indica Sativa Hybrid 59

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

After a couple years covering the product space in the Illinois market, it’s easy to tell which strains are cultivator’s darlings. Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 86

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thompson to David Foster Wallace, Acapulco Gold is undoubtedly a legendary well-known strain. Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

Sativa 91

Sativa Strains Trichome Concentrates 91

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

While Super Boof has been around for a while now, 2023 was the real breakout year for the funny-named strain. Northern Heights by Oregonix included the cut as part of the labels first strain drops, and it immediately grabbed my attention. Terpenes were 1.3% I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

Indica 103

Indica Strains Trichome Hybrid 103

Illinois News Joint

JULY 11, 2023

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. This batch of live resin tested at 2.212% THC, 77.569% THCa, and 79.781% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were 2.59% limonene, 1.6%

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Hybrid Terpenes Strains Events 85

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand.

Trichome 102

Trichome Terpenes Hybrid Strains 102

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2024

While credible arguments can be made for many classic strains, I still believe the best way to drop a new label is with new genetics. This batch of flower tested at 0.75% THC, 24.23% THCa, and 26.18% total cannabinoids. The indicated terpenes were b-caryophyllene, limonene, and b-myrcene.

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Hybrid Indica Trichome Terpenes 96

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

After reviewing hundreds of strains in the last 40 months, I’d like to think I have a pretty good sense of how a strain’s flavor and effects will turn out if I have previously sampled its parent strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains. Cap N’ Kush by Rythm was one of those strains.

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Hybrid Strains Terpenes Indica 93

Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2024

The strain Super Buff Cherry is having its time in the spotlight with multiple sightings on Illinois menus, and the latest label to drop a cut is craft cultivator One Day. This batch of flower tested at 0.36% Delta 9 THC, 25.69% THCa, and 28.81% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 0.95% of the total weight.

Hybrid 93

Hybrid Trichome Strains Terpenes 93

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

Hunting for the right strains to produce quality hash rosin is more art than science, but one cultivar has become a trusted “washable” strain, GMO. This batch of live rosin tested at 8.03% Delta 9 THC, 73.28% THCa, 0.15% CBDa, and 85.36% total cannabinoids. Overall, this was a flavorful presentation of a classic rosin strain.

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Indica Strains Terpenes Hash 85

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I review a new batch of releases, I’m usually met with a flood of follow-up recommendations from readers for strains from the same collection. This batch of flower tested at 0.52% THC, 21.19% THCa, and 22.05% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Strains Trichome Terpenes 81

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

I’ve said before that classic strains are classic for a reason, and when multiple legendary strains are crossed, I have to explore the results. This live resin tested at 2.09% D9THC, 81.63% THCa, and 85.06% total cannabinoids. This live resin tested at 2.09% D9THC, 81.63% THCa, and 85.06% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos.

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Indica Hybrid Terpenes Strains 102

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 18, 2023

The products focus on mind and body equilibrium, offering various options tailored to individual needs and harnessing the power of thoughtfully selected cannabinoid and terpene combinations. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Find your ratio; find your format; find your balance.

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Terpenes Education Sleep Cannabinoids 77

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

More than a year ago, I ran across the strain Mexican Flan in Missouri and was instantly intrigued by the cross of two of my favorite cultivars, Animal Mints and Ice Cream Cake. I came across the strain as a live resin jelly at Cookies Peoria, so I picked up a gram to review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Hybrid Strains Terpenes Events 84

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 12, 2024

While I’m always searching for the next big genetic rush, there are a few strains near and dear to my heart. total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 2.05% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. THCa and 21.2%

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Hybrid Terpenes Strains Events 97

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2024

Great growers know each strain has its own special needs and desires required to create the best expression possible. NEZ has focused on only four strains for the brand’s initial release. This batch of flower tested at 0.25% THC, 33.52% THCa, and 33.77% total cannabinoids. More attention means better quality.

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Trichome Strains Concentrates Hybrid 87

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. This batch of flower tested at 1.02% CBGa, 1.138% Delta 9 THC, 24.323% THCa, and 26.481% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 3.1% For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Indica Hybrid Sleep Trichome 93

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 4, 2024

One of the more interesting strain runs of 2023 was watching as Revolution honed in the Cookies’ genetic lineup with some of the brand’s well-known strains, such as Georgia Pie and Red Velvet. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 29.46% THCa, and 30.94% total cannabinoids. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Trichome Strains Hybrid Terpenes 87

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2023

However, those percentages change when I discover one of those strains flavor chasers are constantly searching for. As part of our “First Look” review series, I ran across the flavor-chaser strain, XXX, when I picked up from nuEra Champaign the first ever flower drop from the soon to launch Illinois brand Legacy.

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Strains Terpenes Research and Development Hybrid 92

Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2023

Something about the unique tangy terpene works for my needs, so it’s easy to see why I love strains suck as Durban Poison and Jack Herer that are heavy in the terp. I’m always intrigued when I see new strains based on these personal favorites, which was what drew me to Rythm’s OG Kush Breath, a descendant of Durban Poison.

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Strains Terpenes Trichome Hybrid 83

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In certain industry jobs, workers are constantly awash in a sea of new genetic names, so when an established grower is producing a strain I haven’t heard of, I pay attention. Superflux recently put out a new-to-me strain, Oracle, in concentrate form, so I stopped into Nature’s Care Co. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Concentrates Strains Indica Hybrid 84

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 28, 2023

One of my favorite features about Revolution Cannabis’ recent collaboration with Cookies has been the unique strains combining great genetics from both brands’ lineups. Georgia Collider is such a strain, released under Revolution’s Tales & Travels brand, so I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mount Prospect to review.

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Strains Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 83

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I picked up an eighth of the strain to review. Terpenes were 2.2% To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Trichome Strains Indica 80

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

THCa, and 45.74% total cannabinoids. Terpenes were 0.68% of the total weight with limonene, β-caryophyllene, linalool, and α-humulene being the heaviest indicated. I enjoyed the strain most at the end of the day where the heavy body release worked to help me let go of the day’s accumulated pain.

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Hash Strains Hybrid Terpenes 96

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand. This batch of flower tested at 0.424% CBGa, 0.458% THC, 19.36% THCa, and 20.242% total cannabinoids. Overall, Cobra Milk was best fit for the end of the day.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 97

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

93 Boyz has tapped into big name strains such as Jet Fuel and Gary Payton for its genetic library, so it’s no surprise to see the label putting out a cut of Gelonade. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% Delta 9 THC, 25.11% THCa, and 26.19% total cannabinoids. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 104

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve often written about the power of genetic lineages as a way to connect with strains that work for personal needs. That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG.

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Sativa Trichome Strains Hybrid 92

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 18, 2023

While trying to keep track of a constantly expanding list of strains, I come across a lot of cake, mac, cookie, and glues on Illinois dispensary menus, so I’m interested when I find a new strain name. as diamonds and sauce, and since it was my first time encountering the hybrid strain, I picked up a sample at NuEra Champaign to review.

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Hybrid Strains Concentrates Oil 83

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains. Recently, I spotted Animal Face, a strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics , on the menu at Rise Effingham , so I stopped in and picked up a sample. This batch of flower tested at 1.46% THC, 30.83% THCa, and 32.29% total cannabinoids.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Strains 87

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a new strain from the team at Progressive Treatment Solutions , so when I spotted a new drop from the company’s Paul Bunyan label, I was instantly intrigued. This batch of flower tested at 1.38% CBGa, 0.48% Delta 9 THC, 23.13% THCa, and 24.99% total cannabinoids.

Trichome 87

Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 87

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2023

The rich, hashy, and skunky flavors of old school cannabis strains will always have a special place in my heart. In a world where candy- and cookie-flavored strains get so much attention, there’s still a lot the “classics” can offer. Delta-9-THC, 23.41% THCa, and 24.81% total cannabinoids. This batch of flower tested at 0.3%

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Hash Indica Strains Trichome 95