Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 25, 2024

Various natural compounds found in the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids and terpenes, may help alleviate these symptoms quite effectively for some people. In that spirit, this blog will help you understand the difference between terpenes and cannabinoids. What Are Terpenes? What’s in a Bud?

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. Terpenes were 3.56% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 14, 2025

For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. Terpenes were 11.7% The top layer of terpene-heavy oil had a light viscosity, flowing off my tool in a slow drip but the body of the badder beneath had a dense cake batter texture. Lemon Durban is a cross of FoCo (Ft.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.

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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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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Not only did the name promise a citrus-heavy profile, the genetics leaned toward the sativa side of the spectrum. Orange Mojito is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Orange Cookies and SinMint Cookies. Listed terpenes were β-caryophyllene at 0.63%, limonene at 0.47%, and β-myrcene at 0.23%.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2023

Today, stoners not only have favorite cultivars but also favorite terpenes, and mine is hands down, terpinolene. Electric Lemonade is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk x Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Pink Lemonade. Terpenes were a generous 14.87% with terpinolene, limonene, β-Myrcene, and α-Pinene being the heaviest.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’ve been eyeing Nature’s Grace and Wellness’ Twenty Twenty brand for quite a while now and but not able to sampled the flower until after picking up the sativa judging kit, which included the Twenty Twenty’s sole contender for sativa flower, Wonka Bars. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 111

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-pinene, and α-humulene. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. Root Beer MAC is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of MAC #11 and Root Beer, originally bred by Mosca Seeds. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 17, 2023

Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. Rythm Grapefruit Sour Diesel fits the bill by name, so I picked up a sample at Rise Effingham to see if it fit our other Work Sativa review series criteria. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze. Primary terpenes included 0.831% β-mercene, 0.466% α-pinene, 0.208% limonene, and 0.194% β-caryophyllene, which helped reach total terpenes of 1.699%. Blue Dream kept me motivated and focused on my tasks, which of course fit our Work Sativa series.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

One answer involved having favorite effects ( Work Sativa ) instead of a favorite strain, and the other answer was that I enjoy the most having a variety of strains at my disposal. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I’ve had a couple pat but true answers that basically avoid the question. What’s yours?

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The indicated terpenes were myrcene at 1.79%, caryophyllene at 0.35%, and ocimene at 0.35%. Northern Lights Haze was a sativa boost that stopped just short of becoming racy or unfocused. The complex flavor profile and Work Sativa buzz made this a good fit for me, and I’m excited to see what else the label does with this classic sativa.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2025

The top terpene included limonene, -Caryophyllene, and Valencene. Duct Tape effects delivered one of those buzzes that start like a sativa by lifting energy levels and cerebral thoughts but quickly U-turns toward indica effects. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 11, 2023

Cannabis cultivars that are particularly favorable for motivating work are so important to us here at Illinois News Joint that Work Sativa has its own review series. Space Donkey is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Alien Rock Candy developed in-house by Revolution’s own genetics team. ILNJJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

Red Headed Stranger is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Tom Hill’s Haze and Williams Wonder. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, α-pinene, limonene, β-caryophyllene, and ocimene. Red Headed Stranger was a true sativa experience. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Smokiez labels the Blue Raspberry as indica and the Tropical Fruit as sativa, but the effects were very similar. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. There was a light herbal bitter tone following each flavor that clung to the tongue for a couple minutes post gummy. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2023

We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2023

Picked up at Verilife River North , this disposable vape is a distillate with blended terpenes based on the sativa leaning Peaches and Cream strain thought to be a phenotype of Skunk #1. This disposable tested at 84.71% THC and 1.57% terpenes. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, ocimene, β-myrcene, and limonene. My mood was lighthearted but not so silly that I couldn’t sit down for some deep work, which can be an issue for me with energizing sativa.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s great to have a sativa on hand when I’m looking to get things done, but obviously, not every sativa has the same effect. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. This batch tested at 22.6%

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 1, 2023

One Work Sativa strain I would love to grow in my tent is Ghost Train Haze, but I’ve never stumbled across an original Ghost Train Haze clone or seeds. First bred by Rare Dankness , Ghost Train Haze is a sativa cross of Ghost OG and Neville’s Wreck. ILNJ photo To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

White Grapefruit Cookies from Seed & Strain , as part of the Sativa Flower Kit, is one of those cultivars. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and eucalyptol. THCa, and 40.01% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene at 1.31%, eucalyptol at 0.43%, and β-myrcene at 0.24%. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Sirius B is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Ain’t One and (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze). Terpenes were 3.97% of the total weight with terpinolene, α-Pinene, limonene, and β-Myrcene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2023

Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-leaning cross of Miami Haze and Cookies & Cream. This eighth, picked up from Verilife Ottawa , tested at 21.07% THCa and 0.75% THC with limonene, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, and α-terpineol as the primary terpenes. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The ingredients are tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, gelatin, agar, locust bean gum, carnauba wax, citric acid, natural flavor, natural color, VESIsorbNanotech, cannabis oil, and natural hybrid terpenes. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Escape is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Amnesia Sour Diesel and Amnesia Sour Diesel F2. Terpenes were 5.35% of the total weight with terpinolene, trans-ocimene, and myrcene being the heaviest. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1% THCa, and 91.3%

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 17, 2024

While I’m chasing fruit-heavy sativas for my strain of the summer, I’m also looking for an edible to fit the season. ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Jams Sour Watermelon Lime Jellies come as a 20-pack of gummies with 5mg of THC per piece for a total of 100mg of THC.

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Sativa Edibles Food Terpenes 105

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2023

Hella Jelly is a sativa-dominant cross of Verry Cherry and Notorious THC (the cross names alone made me want this) bred by Humboldt , and the Full Spectrum CO2 oil reached 73.58%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The effects were immediate, starting in the head.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 23, 2023

Rum Runner is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Panama Red #6 and Macnanna. ILNJ photo I popped the top to reveal a long and thin mound of creamy amber colored badder covered by a thin pool of translucent-terpene heavy oil. Both the badder and the terpene oil were very wet, starting to ooze down with gravity when dosed out on my scoop.

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