Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2024

Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. The indicated terpenes were b-caryophyllene, limonene, and b-myrcene. Jelly Roll leaned more towards center-spectrum hybrid than indica, leaving me calm but stopping short of relaxing me enough for sleep. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Hybrid Indica Trichome Terpenes 96

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2024

Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. Terpenes were 1.3% Super Boof provided an indica buzz that was a good fit for end of night and a deep flavor profile that kept providing more to explore.

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Indica Strains Trichome Hybrid 103

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. ILNJ photos.

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Indica Hybrid Terpenes Strains 102

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

An ever-expanding list of cannabis naming categories seems to exist: fruits, pastries, candies, etc. Terpenes were 2.209% of the total weight. Physically, the opening of the experience matched the mental energy with a tingling euphoric come up, but by the 30-minute mark a heavy-indica weight had settled into my core.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 83

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 25, 2023

As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Sleep Strains Trichome 94

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Strains 87

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

GMO is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemdawg and GSC. The indicated terpenes were limonene at 1.26%, β-myrcene at 1.2%, β-caryophyllene at 0.83%, and α-humulene at 0.44%. A wet sheen of terpene-heavy oil floated to the top where I had manipulated the rosin after each session.

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Indica Strains Terpenes Hash 85

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. Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 97

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2023

Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. Primary terpenes include caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene.s Face Mints was a classic indica experience providing a slow-building full-body relaxation, mental relief from the stress of the day, and a serious case of the munchies.

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Indica Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 81

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 23, 2023

Refined Taste is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jet Fuel Gelato and Pure Kush, created by Compound Genetics. Primary terpenes included limonene, β-caryophyllene, linalool, α-terpineol, and endo-fenchyl alcohol. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Terpenes Trichome Hybrid 92

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 25, 2024

Rythm Remix Infused Prerolls are infused with THCa diamonds, rolled in kief, and flavored with additional terpenes. The aromas and flavors were very direct and sweet with the added terpenes doing much of the heavy lifting. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Chronic Pain Terpenes Hash Cannabinoids 95

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2023

Revolution Cannabis is one of them, so when I spotted Rev’s newest offering, Hood Candyz, I picked up a sample from Enlightened Mt. Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? The primary terpenes indicated were β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, β-myrcene, and α-terpineol.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Terpenes 85

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

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. Indicated terpenes were limonene at 0.92%, b-myrcene at 0.44%, b-caryophyllene at 0.37%, and a-humulene at 0.2%, and 1.93% total cannabinoids.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 86

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Cannabis remediation is a topic of hot debate among the industry that will only build as consumers become more educated. Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene at 0.69%, limonene at 0.39%, and linalool at 0.19%.

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Indica Hybrid Trichome Research and Development 85

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

The Select Grape Ape Briq Vape is a THC distillate-based oil infused with botanically derived terpenes. Multiple strong pulls created a heavier full body buzz complete with waves of indica-style pressure. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This vape tested at 0.23% CBD, 77.8%

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Vaping Oil Indica Terpenes 97

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to cannabis companies. Point Break is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cross of Tropicanna Cookies and Trophy Wife, originally bred by Surfr. The indicated primary terpenes were β-caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 95

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 2, 2023

The classic Blueberry strain is an indica cross of Purple Thai and Thai. The live-terpene oil had a light golden color. The terpene profile included 2.40% α-pinene, 1.88% β-myrcene, and 0.66% β-caryophyllene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photos.

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Vaping Terpenes Indica Strains 83

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 2, 2023

GDP is two decades old this year, but age hasn’t stopped consumers from demanding the classic indica. Revolution Cannabis is bringing its GDP genetics back to the market through some interesting in-house crosses resulting in their newest release, Purple Monarch. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 88

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2024

Terpenes were 1.45% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool being the heaviest. Oreoz was much heavier than anticipated, providing a quick hitting heaviness to my body that relieved some pain as it became an even stronger indica pressure over the next half hour. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 87

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 26, 2023

Cannabis consumers have some of the most diverse tastes, and I never knew what to expect. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. Bubba Fett is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Stardawg and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Indica Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 92

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. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hash Indica Strains Trichome 95

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sour Garlic Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Animal Mints. ILNJ photo Yellow amber and shimmering in the light, the mound of badder carried a thin layer of terpenes right at the top. The sizeable terpene numbers made large hits pack a considerable lung punch. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Terpenes Indica Hybrid Strains 72

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Cannect Wellness Alien Rainbows Vape Cart is filled with a distillate-based oil, infused with cannabis-derived terpenes. The Alien Rainbow Vape Cart set in slower than a usual vape cart but hit much harder with a heavy full-body indica pressure and a densely clouded sense of awareness that left me introspective and quiet.

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Vaping Indica Oil Terpenes 83

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Dawgma is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemnesia (Amnesia Haze and I95) and Big Hurt (Chemdawg D and I95). Terpenes were 1.68% of the total weight with terpinolene, ocimene, β-myrcene, β-pinene being the most prevalent. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Indica Terpenes Strains 96

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Terpenes were 0.894% of the total weight with β-myrcene, α-pinene, limonene, and linalool being the most prevalent. The effect profile leaned hard into the indica side of the spectrum, an effect often found in heavily ambered trichome carrying flower. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Trichome Indica Hybrid Terpenes 79

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2023

Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem. The primary terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene, limonene, and terpinolene. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Indica Strains Hybrid Trichome 92

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. Terpenes were 2.2% To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Hybrid Trichome Strains Indica 81

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Oracle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Prophet and Mob Boss. Indicated terpenes were limonene at 3.67%, β-caryophyllene at 1.06%, and ocimene at 0.73% ILNJ photos This half-gram of live budder came as a bright sunflower-yellow reflective pool covering almost the entire bottom of the glass.

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Concentrates Strains Indica Hybrid 84

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 6, 2023

Animal Mint Cake is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GSC and Fire OG. Leading terpenes included β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and α-pinene. Despite being labeled as an indica, the strain did not leave me feeling lethargic or mentally foggy. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ozone has released a candy labeled as a “soft chew” with a completely different formula, shape, and texture than the Sweet Indica Gummies I reviewed from the label back in May. The flavor was much more sweet with an upfront berry tartness, a long sugar note, and a light hint of cannabis bitterness at the finish.

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Hybrid Edibles Oil Indica 89

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 23, 2023

By Tammi Tokes One of Illinois’ newest cannabis brands, Legacy , asked me to review some products. I enjoy going to different cannabis dispensaries, seeing the layouts, and talking (more like gossiping) to my fellow Budtenders. The Terpene profile is 0.60% β-myrcene, 0.45%, α-caryophyllene, 0.33% limonene, 0.06% α-humulene.

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Hybrid Terpenes Trichome Indica 87

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 16, 2023

The primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. Eventually, the body buzz pushed the effect more indica leaning, and at the back end of the buzz became more sedating. Overall, Slurricrasher started with a sativa-leaning effect and ended with indica-leaning effects.

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Hybrid Indica Trichome Collective 91

Greencamp

OCTOBER 3, 2018

People develop PTSD after experiencing a traumatic event or an event that is perceived as such. People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to use cannabis than non-sufferers, so I wanted to see why is that the case. Sufferers also avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event. What is PTSD?

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Research and Development Terpenes Events Strains 111

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 10, 2023

Papaya x Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid cross. Terpenes were 1.42% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and guaiol as the most prevalent. Papaya x Gelato took quite some time to fully set in, opening physically with some euphoric tingling that struck me as more sativa than indica.

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Indica Sativa Hybrid Strains 91

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Watermelon Z is distillate oil blended with botanical terpenes. The entire profile was extremely sweet, so much so that the vapor even smelled more like candy than any kind of cannabis product. Stiiizy labeled the Watermelon Z vape indica but the effect profile struck a center-spectrum hybrid chord.

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Vaping Indica Hybrid Terpenes 93

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When life changes, so does my cannabis routine. Green Crack is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Skunk #1 and an unknown indica. Terpenes accounted for 1.54% of the total weight with β-myrcene, α-pinene, β-pinene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the most prevalent. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Terpenes Indica Hybrid Sativa 87

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2023

Revolution Cannabis recently dropped a new line in the category, and I’m always excited to see an existing cultivator expand to a new space. Sun King OG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Louis XIII and Dosido F2 #42, created in-house by Revolution Cannabis. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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