Illinois News Joint

JULY 14, 2025

My latest edible samples included a couple containers of Berry Burst Sweet Indica Gummies by Encore. The Berry Burst Sweet Indica Gummies came as a 10 pack with 10mg of THC per gummy. Though labelled indica, the effects landed in the middle with a functionable head high and a heavy body buzz.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JULY 22, 2025

Garlic Z is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Garlic Cookies and OZ Kush. This batch of flower tested at 0.51% Delta 9 THC, 35.29% THCa, and 35.4% ILNJ photo FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

Trichome

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2025

This batch of flower tested at 0.487% THC, 30.523% THCa, and 31.011% total cannabinoids. Overall, the combination of physical heaviness and a reflective mindset made the Pacific Pie buzz more indica-leaning than expected. I recently stopped at High Haven Elgin and picked up an eighth of Flora Pacific Pie to review.

Trichome

Illinois News Joint

MAY 8, 2025

Bio Jesus is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Bio Diesel and Gumbo. This live resin vape cart tested at 79.41% THC and total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2025

This batch of flower tested at 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 32.74% THCa, and 34.2% After fifteen or so minutes the clarity and euphoria was replaced by a hazier headspace and building indica style body pressure. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Trichome

Illinois News Joint

JULY 30, 2025

This batch of live rosin tested at 1.03% THC, 79.55% THCa, and 80.58% total cannabinoids. Chem D was highly flexible, landing truly at the center of the sativa-indica spectrum. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Collective

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 5, 2025

This batch tested at 34.960% THCa, 0.346% THC, 0.655% CBGa, and 31.006% Total THC. The hybrid effects leaned a little toward the indica side but started with a quick uplifting onset that hit the head with a heaviness around the eyes and base of the neck. ILNJ photo The eighth came as several pointy thumb-sized buds.

Hybrid

Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2025

The last 3-out-of-4 strains we’ve reviewed ( Washington Apple , Grease Monkey , and Garlic Z) from Island Cannabis landed in our Thirty % Plus THC Reviews series, so I decided to add another one, Moonbow. This batch tested at 0.32% THC, 29.02% THCa, and 30.40% total cannabinoids. For News Joint Printing services, click here.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis. The old school conventional wisdom used to divide cannabis into the broad categories of indica, sativa, and hybrid.

Terpenes

Illinois News Joint

MAY 29, 2023

While I enjoy trying out these innovative options, there are moments when I simply need a traditional THC edible. During a recent visit to River Bluff Roselle , I stumbled upon Ozone’s Sweet Indica gummies and couldn’t resist picking up a sample to review. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 11, 2023

Front Porch , a label from Progressive Treatment Solutions , offers an indica-leaning Moonlight version of its infused prerolls as a 2.5-gram This pack tested at 0.32% CBG, 2.47% CBGa, 0.13% CBDa, 2.51% Delta 9 THC, 46.54% THCa, and 51.97% total cannabinoids. gram pack, so I stopped at Consume Marion and picked up a sample to review.

Indica

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis As research into cannabis and terpenes progresses, it is changing a lot of what we used to think we knew about marijuana.

Terpenes

FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 5, 2018

This means that each strain has a unique genetic lineage, individual effects, odor , taste and THC percentage. It does not produce a overly-mellow result as with Indicas. The THC content: 25%. It’s also well-known and preferred because OG Kush has one of the highest THC percentages. The THC content: 24%.

Strains

Veriheal

MAY 16, 2023

Historical sources show that people as early as 300 BCE were aware of cannabis’ appetite-stimulating effects —particularly for sweet and savory food—but who’d have thought that worms (that’s right, worms) also get a case of “the munchies” after being exposed to cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids

FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 8, 2018

Food and Drug Administration. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. It’s characteristics include mellow indica-like body effects, but with an almost euphoric effect, like a sativa. Use it throughout the day and save your Indicas for nighttime. Blue Dream.

Strains

Marijuana Seeds NL

AUGUST 14, 2020

Here we’ve put together an in-depth guide to calculating THC doses in cannabis edibles. Cooking and baking with cannabis is a cost-effective way to harness the potencies of THC. Sensitivity and tolerance to THC. For tolerance, if you consume THC frequently you’ll require higher edible dosages.

Edibles

Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. 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. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba.

Indica

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Blue Dream is a high-yielding cannabis plant made by crossing Super Silver Haze (a strong Sativa) with Blueberry (a robust Indica). The Blue Dream cannabis strain contains between 17% and 24% THC along with 2% CBD and 1% CBN. Indica Vs. Sativa: Main Differences. What Does Blue Dream Look Like?

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The sugary THC crystals thickened the terp-heavy budder considerably and made for a wet clay consistency that was easy to dose. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 27, 2024

Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbet and Unicorn Poop. These moonrocks are a blend of flower, kief, and oil that tested at 11.448% THCa, 48.847% THC, and 62.307% total cannabinoids. This heavy indica buzz lasted for the better part of an hour and left a calm clearheaded relaxation in its wake.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. This batch of flower tested at 0.97% THC, 25.32% THCa, and 26.29% total cannabinoids. WEPAs indica label was spot on as the fast-hitting strain induced a fog that overtook my awareness and induced a carefree attitude by the end of my joint.

Indica

Otherside Farms

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The only challenge you may encounter is choosing between the two main types of marijuana–Sativa, and Indica. Below is a guide to help you know the biological and effective differences between Sativa and Indica. What is Cannabis Indica? Indica refers to the cannabis strains with sedating and relaxing physical effects.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

DNA Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. This batch of flower tested at 1.33% THC, 23.04% THCa, and 25.25% total cannabinoids. Best fit for the evening, DNA Cake delivered a classic Cake flavor and indica buzz. Redemption Botanicals , under the new DNA Genetics label, is one of the latest.

Indica

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. This batch of flower tested at 0.99% CBCa, 1.59% CBGa, 0.39% Delta 9 THC, 34.05% THCa, and 37.01% total cannabinoids. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

Indica

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. Extreme Cream is not a “day” strain.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 21, 2023

Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. This batch of flower tested at 0.46% THC, 28.67% THCa, and 29.13% total cannabinoids. 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.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The variety of foods that have been incorporated into cultivar names is always entertaining: cookies, chilies, pineapples, garlic, and now pastries. Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. Recently, Ozone released Pastries #34 as part of a batch of new drops.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

THC, 25.47% THCa, and 25.77% total cannabinoids. Outta My Head was fast acting, providing an indica body pressure in my chest and shoulders and a head daze that tightened my awareness window. FDA Disclaimer: The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. This batch of flower tested at 1.46% THC, 30.83% THCa, and 32.29% total cannabinoids. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum Girl Scout Cookies and Kosher Kush. This batch of flower tested at 0.63% THC, 28.96% THCa, and 29.59% total cannabinoids. Brownie Scout is known for its potent indica experience, and this batch was spot on. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

JULY 20, 2024

Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. This live resin vape tested at 75.48% total THC and 75.63% cannabinoids. Cresco Triangle leaned into the indica label with a slow building brain haze that left my train of thought disjointed and hard to follow.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

MAY 27, 2024

Chem Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of ChemDawg and Girl Scout Cookies. This oil tested at 74.05% THC. Cresco’s classic half-gram cartridge is a cylindrical affair with a clear mouthpiece, branded glass tank, and a small blue band indicating the cart’s indica status.

Vaping

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2023

Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? This batch of flower tested at 0.78% THC, 23.62% THCa, and 24.76% total cannabinoids. Hood Candyz was an anytime of day strain, much closer to a hybrid than an indica. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Delta 9 THC, and 31% THCa. Smackerz smacked as a hybrid more than an indica, providing a clearheaded come up with a positive mood and a big headspace, allowing for focus and clarity of thought. The first strain I chose to review was Smackerz.

Indica

The Cannigma

APRIL 12, 2022

8 A 2017 study found that Sativex, a THC dominant nasal spray, had “nominally significant” improvements on hyperactivity and inattention. In fact studies suggest that heavy, long term THC use can lead to neurodevelopmental issues, increasing the risk or symptoms of ADHD. A high dose of THC can be more distracting than focusing.

Terpenes

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. THC and 21.02% THCa. Emerald City Kush struck as more of a hybrid than a full indica-style experience. One indica-style trait that did come through was a case of the munchies, and my hunger skyrocketed anytime I smoked.

Indica

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This moonrock tested at 9.494% THCa, 50.544% THC, and 61.977% total cannabinoids. Gradually, the pressure spread outward becoming a warming indica-style muscle relaxation as it built. This low then high effect made the Blood Moon Moonrock more “indica then sativa” buzz than a true middle ground hybrid.

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