Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2020

If you’ve done any reading about medical marijuana, cannabis in general, or used medical cannabis, you’ve likely heard about Green Sativa but you may not have a clue what it means or what it’s all about. While the color is green, that isn’t why it’s called Green Sativa. What is Sativa vs Indica? Don’t feel bad.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup , I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more motivating Work Sativa. B52 Bomber is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Poison and Blue Dream.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Purple Churro is a hybrid cross of Cinnamon Horchata and Apples and Bananas, originally created by Compound Genetics. Cresco paired a branded-glass tank with a clear cylindrical-plastic mouthpiece and wide red band at the bottom denoting the “sativa” nature of the strain. This vape cart tested at 74% THC and 74% total cannabinoids.

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Vaping Hybrid Sativa Strains 111

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

MAY 19, 2025

Grease Monkey is a hybrid cross of GG4 and Cookies & Cream, originally bred by Exotic Genetix. This positive and sativa-like change only lasted for the first 10 minutes before slowly shifting towards a heavier mental and physical state. Island Cannabis Co.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 15, 2023

I cracked open an eighth of Cresco ’s Tres Leches Cake in its green “Refresh” hybrid packaging, stuffed some cones, and gave it a try. Picked up from Sunnyside Danville , the Tres Leches Cake is a sativa-dominant hybrid made cross of Koolato and Cookies and Cream. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. Cali Sour is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Cali Chem (Cookies N Chem and Chem 91) and Sour Diesel. As hoped, the effects fit our Work Sativa review series with a clearheaded and cerebral head high and head-to-toe body buzz.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez. Forbidden Razittlez was listed as a sativa but fell into the center of the spectrum as a flexible hybrid. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.88% CBGa, 0.52% THC, 38.6% THCa, and 40.01% total cannabinoids.

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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. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co.

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Sativa Hybrid Trichome Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

Tangie Berry is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Dreadyberry and Tangerine Dream. The aroma of Tangie Berry presented a juxtaposition of sweet and sour notes, featuring the scents of candied orange blossom, lemon, and blackberry, culminating in a distinct vinegar note on the finish.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nimbus Snacks is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Durban Mints and GSC. Nimbus Snacks was a slow-building sativa with a wide-open energized headspace setting in almost ten minutes after finishing a bowl. The boost in energy was considerable, making Nimbus Snacks a good wake and bake and Work Sativa choice.

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Sativa Terpenes Hybrid Strains 105

Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2023

Sonny G is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of G6 and (Tangie and unknown male). The effects of Sonny G leaned more towards balanced hybrid rather than energizing sativa. Sonny G worked well as a citrus heavy easygoing hybrid but never achieved the sativa energy the strain usually delivers.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this guide, we present the top 10 MMJ strains for pain relief and how they can make a difference in chronic pain management. ACDC (Sativa-dominant Hybrid) ACDC is a renowned strain for its high CBD content, making it a top choice for pain relief without the psychoactive effects of THC.

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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. Overall the heavy citrus flavors and easygoing focus from the effect profile made Orange Mojito a good Work Sativa.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Strains 111

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. Even with the high energy level, I remained calm and collected for the duration.

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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 111

Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Blood Moon is a hybrid cross of EmergenC and Kush Mints. Inside the jar, a very light blend of sweet-almond paste, diesel, and freshly turned earth was present but took some real olfactory investigation to bring out. 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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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mimosa flavored sativa gummies came infused with Miami Punch (Florida Orange and Purple Punch). The Lychee Grapefruit hybrid gummies were infused with Gorilla’d Cheese (GG #4 and Clementine). The aroma from the Mimosa Sativa was straight sweet candied orange. Each gummy was circular and roughly quarter sized.

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Indica Hybrid Sativa Strains 98

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.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Royal Flush is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of London Pound Cake #75 and Kush Mints #11. Royal Flush rode the center of the indica/sativa line, instantly providing a clearheaded-anxiety relief. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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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Sativa Trichome Hybrid Terpenes 98

Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2023

However, vapes and disposable pens are so damn convenient that it’s nice to have one on me at all times, and again, I have a specific preference for clearheaded high-energy sativa/hybrid with citrus and fruit flavors and either gas or sweet skunk as back notes. By the end of the buzz, the high balanced back to a middle hybrid effect.

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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.

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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. There was a lightness to my awareness and mood throughout, a hallmark of a great sativa at the core of the experience that made Acapulco Gold a good wake-n-bake choice. This batch of flower tested at 1.404% CBGa, 0.414% THC, 18.811% THCa, and 20.629% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Cannabis sativa is a fascinating plant with such a wide variety of expressions that the same genetics can display a variety of traits. Berry Tart is a phenotype of Wedding Cake, a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. These expressions, or phenotypes, can be surprisingly varied.

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Hybrid Trichome Research and Development Indica 111

Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. Surprisingly energetic and uplifting, The Glove effect profile was more sativa leaning than the hybrid label indicated. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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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. This batch of flower tested at 0.76% THC, 28.53%, and 30.74% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Blackberry Moonshine is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of unknown origin. Blackberry Moonshine fell far into the sativa side of the spectrum, opening with a boost of creativity, energy, and sociability. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Lime Skunk Muffins is a hybrid cross of Lime Skunk and Blueberry Muffins. Heavier than the sativa label indicated, Lime Skunk Muffins did work to uplift my mood but the effect on my energy levels and the heavy body load was much more hybrid than anything else.

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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. Red Headed Stranger was a true sativa experience. Tingly euphoria that hit every part of my body characterized the physical portion of the experience, driving home the sativa classification.

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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 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

MARCH 24, 2023

Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. 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. Prospect to review. This live resin cart tested at 11.16% THCa, 66.95% THC, and 83.9%

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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. I picked up an eighth of PharmaCann’s Hazelnut Cream by matter at Verilife River North.

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