Sativa cannabis strains work well to alleviate ailments that effect the mind. Whether you have symptoms ranging from headaches to anxiety disorders, these popular sativa strains are recommended to patients new to cultivation.
Acaiberry Gelato, also known as “Acai Berry Gelato,” is a sativa dominant hybrid strain created through crossing the delicious Pink Panties X Sunset Sherbet strains. With parents like these, you know that you’re definitely in for a treat when it comes to flavor and effects with Acaiberry Gelato. This bud packs a super sweet and fruity creamy berry flavor with a lightly sour tropical exhale. The aroma is very similar, with an earthy effect that is very mellow in nature. The Acaiberry Gelato high is just as bright and lifting as the flavor, packed full of motivation and focus. You’ll feel an almost immediate influx of cerebral energy, sending your mental state flying high with a focused creativity that lends itself well to any task at hand. This is accompanied by a notable boost in your spirits, which pushes out any negative or racing thoughts and leaves you able to focus on what you need to get done. In combination with its high 15-19% average THC level, these effects make Acaiberry Gelato perfect for treating those suffering from conditions such as chronic pain, migraines or headaches, chronic fatigue, depression and mood swings. This bud has dense and tight olive green nugs with deep purple undertones, thin orange hairs and a coating of tiny deep amber crystal trichomes.
Blue Dream is a slightly Sativa Dominant (60% sativa/40% indica) strain that is a potent cross between the hugely popular Blueberry X Haze strains. This infamous bud boasts a moderately high THC level that ranges from 17-24% on average and a myriad of both indica and sativa effects. Users describe the Blue Dream high as having an immediate onset of an uplifting cerebral head high that leaves you completely motivated and focused with waves of creative energy that hit quickly and hard. This is accompanied by a mellow relaxing body high that leaves you warmed, numb, and completely pain free. Due to these potent combination effects, Blue Dream is said to be an ideal strain for treating patients suffering from conditions such as chronic stress, chronic pain due to injury or illness, mild to moderate cases of depression, and sleep disorders, including insomnia. Blue Dream has a delicious aroma of sweet blueberry pie and a taste of sugary sweet blueberries that stays on your tongue long after smoking. This bud has large dense yet fluffy popcorn-shaped bright neon green nugs with amber and blue hairs and rich blue undertones. These nugs are dusted with a fine layer of sandy milky white trichomes and sweet sticky resin.
Duct Tape is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the infamous Original Glue X Do-Si-Dos strains. If you’re looking for a unique flavor and a super potent high, Duct Tape is totally the bud for you. This lovely lady packs a sweet and chocolatey flavor into each and every toke, accented by a heavy diesel exhale that can leave you coughing. The aroma is very similar, with an earthy diesel overtone that’s accented by spicy chocolate and nuts. The Duct Tape high is just as delicious as the flavor, hitting both mind and body with a high level of potency that can totally leave you spinning. You’ll feel the cerebral effects first, washing over your mind with a lifted energy and an increase in creativity. This is soon accompanied by a relaxing body tingle that quickly grows into a warming buzz, leaving you slightly couch-locked and totally kicked back. With these effects and its super high 23-25% average THC level, Duct Tape is often said to be perfect for treating those suffering from conditions such as chronic stress, ADD or ADHD, chronic fatigue, depression and chronic pain. This bud has tapered spade-shaped minty green nugs with clear amber hairs and a frosty thick coating of chunky white crystal trichomes.
Expect a major blow to the head from this super-potent strain. A pure sativa, Durban Poison is the beloved inbred descendant of a sativa strain grown in South Africa. Ed Rosenthal, an American cannabis activist, discovered the original strain and brought in back to the United States in the 1970s. It has long been a favorite of stoners and medical marijuana patients here. Durban Poison has THC levels that can reach 24%, making it one of the world’s more powerful strains. This strain hits with a strong, happy head high that’s great for creativity and daytime errands. Paranoia may be a possible side effect, along with dry mouth. Durban Poison is an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, as well as chronic pain, and it can also be helpful with nausea. This strain is ideal for making concentrates, as the bud is covered in over-sized trichomes. The dominant smell and taste of Durban Poison is earthy and sweet, with a subtle pine aroma. The buds are round and chunky, with a dense coating of trichomes. This strain is best for active periods, chores, and other daylight activities.
First Class Funk is a slightly indica dominant hybrid strain (60% indica/40% sativa) created through crossing the delicious GMO X Jet Fuel strains. Named for its super heavy stench, First Class Funk brings on classic indica effects with a super high level of potency that will knock out even the most experienced of patients. That being said, mind your dosage with this bud if you have any plans for the rest of the day or night! The high comes on with a creeping effect, sneaking up on you a few minutes after your final toke before launching you into a new plane of existence. You’ll feel a heady relaxation that’s unfocused and blissful accompanied by a super sedative body high that leaves you completely immovable. This combination quickly turns sleepy, leaving you dozing off before you know it. In combination with its super high 29-33% average THC level, these effects make First Class Funk perfect for treating experienced patients suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, cramps or muscle spasms and appetite loss or nausea. This bud has a heavy peppery gas flavor with a super pungent and spicy diesel aroma to match. First Class Funk buds have fat rounded dusty green nugs with yellow-orange hairs and a coating of tiny milky white crystal trichomes.]
Gelonade is a sativa dominant hybrid strain created through crossing the infamous Lemon Tre X Gelato #41 strains. Looking for a super delicious flavor and a long-lasting head-heavy high? You’ve found it with Gelonade. This baby brings on the lip-puckering taste, with a sour citrus lemon taste that’s accented by hints of vanilla cookies upon exhale. The aroma is just as delightful, with a sweet vanilla overtone that turns sour and citrusy as the nugs are broken apart and burned away. The Gelonade high is just as amazing as the flavor, with eye-opening effects that are euphoric and pretty arousing in nature. You’ll feel a tingle behind the eyes and in the back of the neck almost as soon as you exhale, slowly inching its way forward throughout the rest of your mind and leaving you feeling lifted and energized. An expansive euphoria comes next, launching itself through your entire being and leaving you feeling totally at ease with the world around you. In combination with its super high 22-26% average THC level, Gelonade is often chosen to treat those suffering from conditions such as chronic stress or anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and chronic pain. This bud has grape-shaped minty green thick nugs with furry orange hairs and a coating of frosty purple-tinted white crystal trichomes.
Georgia Pie is a slightly indica dominant hybrid strain (60% indica/40% sativa) created through crossing the infamous Gellati X Kush Mints strains. Although it’s hard to find outside of the Colorado area, Georgia Pie is a favorite among breeders and patients alike for its delicious flavor, sturdy structure and full-bodied high. This bud packs a sweet fruity berry flavor with hints of rich cherries and nutty dough. The aroma is very similar, although with hints of earthy herbs to it, too. The Georgia Pie high settles in a few minutes after your final toke, slowly working its way through your mind into a lifted state of pure happiness and euphoria that’s lightly tingly and hazy in nature. This tingly effect will soon work its way throughout the rest of your body, leaving you calm, totally at ease and pretty hungry at times. With these long-lasting effects and its super high 25-27% average THC level and 1-3% CBD level, Georgia Pie is often chosen to treat chronic stress, depression, appetite loss or nausea and insomnia. This bud has small and rounded popcorn-shaped olive green nugs with purple undertones, thin amber hairs and a coating of frosty purple-tinted white crystal trichomes.
Hella Jelly is a sativa dominant hybrid strain (70% sativa/30% indica) created through crossing the delicious Very Cherry X Notorious THC strains. Named for its delicious flavor and heavy-hitting high, Hella Jelly is the perfect choice for any lover of high-powered sativas. Like its name suggests, Hella Jelly has a sweet and fruity cherry berry flavor with hints of sugary grapes and tropical mango jelly. The aroma is very similar, with a tropical mango overtone accented by hints of fresh fruity strawberries and a punch of sour citrus once the nugs are burned away. The Hella Jelly high is just as vibrant, with focused and energizing effects that will have you ready to get moving on your to-do list in no time flat. It starts almost as soon as you exhale, slamming into your forehead right behind the eyes and launching your mind into overdrive. You’ll be energized and motivated with a boost in creativity, easily tackling any mental task at hand. This also affects your body, helping aching muscles relax yet getting you inspired to get up and moving, too. In combination with its super high 30-33% average THC level, these effects give Hella Jelly an edge in treating conditions such as ADD or ADHD, chronic fatigue, mood swings, chronic pain, insomnia, chronic stress and depression. This bud has small and fat, rounded bright neon green nugs with golden undertones, red-orange hairs and a coating of tiny golden-white crystal trichomes.
Jack Herer, also known as “The Jack,” “JH,” “Premium Jack” or “Platinum Jack” is a sativa dominant hybrid strain (80% sativa/20% indica) created through crossing the classic Haze X (Northern Lights #5 X Shiva Skunk) strains. One of the most famous buds on the planet, Jack Herer packs a lifted and energizing high that’s perfect for a day when you need a little extra oomph to get up and moving. You’ll feel the effects hit you almost as soon as you exhale, filling your brain with a lifted sense of clear-headed euphoria and motivation that’s accented by a boost in creativity and focus. You’ll find that conversations come easily in this state as you’re inspired to talk about anything and everything from philosophy to your favorite foods. Combined with its high 15-24% average THC level, these effects make Jack Herer a great choice for treating chronic stress or anxiety, depression, headaches or migraines and chronic fatigue. This bud has a sweet and sour citrusy lemon flavor with a woody pine exhale. The aroma is said to be like Pine-Sol, with a lemony pine overtone accented by earthy herbs and spicy flowers. Jack Herer buds have oversized pepper-shaped bright neon green nugs with golden undertones, thick orange hairs and a coating of frosty golden-amber crystal trichomes.
Jet Fuel, also known more commonly by the name “G6,” is a sativa dominant hybrid (70% sativa/30% indica) strain created through crossing the infamous Aspen OG X High Country Diesel strains. With its powerful 17-19% average THC level and soaring effects, Jet Fuel is often said to be the “cocaine of marijuana.” And after one hit of this heavy hitter, you’ll definitely see why. The Jet Fuel high smashes into you with an immediate effect felt right in the forehead and behind the eyes. You’ll feel euphoric and uplifted with a sense of tingly cerebral energy that can leave you super giggly at times. As your mind soars through the clouds, your body will succumb to a feeling of complete relaxation that doesn’t cause sedation or couch-lock, but rather leaves you incredibly lazy. With these powerful effects, Jet Fuel is often a patient choice for treating chronic fatigue, migraines or tension headaches, chronic stress, mood swings, and depression. Jet Fuel has lumpy and flat heart-shaped olive green nugs with furry amber hairs decked in glittering amber crystal trichomes. The flavor is incredibly pungent with a diesel overtone accented by sweet skunk. Jet Fuel’s aroma is even stronger, with a pungent diesel effect topped with sweet skunk and pine.
Mendo Breath is a super rare indica dominant hybrid strain created through crossing the classic OG Kush Breath with the rare Mendo Montage strain. This hard to find bud brings on the potency, with a THC level that bottoms out at about 19-20% on average and dazzling full bodied effects. Mendo Breath comes on pretty quickly after your first few hits, filling your mind and body with a happy tingly effect. This tingle quickly turns into a full on buzz, washing over you physically and pulling you down into a heavy couch-locked body high. As you lose your physical form to happy sedation, your mind will lift into a state of hazy euphoria that leaves you unable to focus and pretty sleepy at times. Thanks to these nighttime effects and its high THC level, Mendo Breath is said to be perfect for treating conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, muscle spasms or cramps, and chronic stress. This bud has a sweet vanilla caramel candy flavor and a fresh earthy aroma to match. Mendo Breath buds have lumpy round minty green nugs with furry orange hairs and a thick frosty coating of tiny bright white crystal trichomes.
Mimosa is a sativa dominant hybrid strain (70% sativa/30% indica) created through crossing the classic Purple Punch X Clementine strains. If you’re looking for an early morning pick-me-up (minus the alcohol), this bud is totally for you. Mimosa packs bright and happy daytime effects that are perfect for chasing sleep away and giving you a positive mood as you take on your day. You’ll feel an energetic, clear-headed lift at the onset of the high, which fills your brain with euphoric motivation and laser-sharp focus. A light tingle accompanies these effects, resting mainly in the body rather than your head. With these effects and its high 19-27% average THC level, Mimosa is said to be the perfect choice for treating those suffering from conditions such as depression, chronic stress or anxiety, ADD or ADHD, migraines, and nausea or appetite loss. This bud has a sweet and sour tropical citrus flavor with a light berry exhale, almost like a fresh mimosa! The aroma follows the same profile, although with an influx of woody florals and fresh earthy herbs. Mimosa buds have rounded dense small olive green nugs with lots of dark orange hairs and a coating of bright white crystal trichomes.
Nepali Pink is a sativa dominant hybrid strain (80% sativa/20% indica) created through crossing the powerful Afghani Pink OG X Hindu Sun X Powerline strains. Named for its gorgeous color and classic heritage, Nepali Pink is a great choice for any sativa lover who’s after a great lifting and energizing high for a lazy morning or afternoon when they need to get up and moving. Like its name suggests, this bud has dense and long grape-shaped dusty green nugs with bright pink undertones, lots of long orange-pink hairs and a coating of milky pink, amber crystal trichomes. As you pull apart each sparkling little nugget, aromas of fresh flowery mango and tropical citrus are released. The flavor is very similar, with a sweet and fruity tropical mango taste that’s accented by a punch of sharp mint upon exhale. The Nepali Pink high hits you almost as soon as you exhale, launching through your brain with an electric energy. You’ll find your spirits flying high into happy euphoria as a clear-headed state settles in. You’ll be laser focused with an increase in sociability that lends itself well to any conversation at hand. With these effects and its super high 20-23% average THC level, Nepali Pink is often chosen to treat those suffering from conditions such as chronic stress or anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and chronic pain.
TriFi Cookies has made many including Newport. It is an indica-dominant hybrid marijuana strain made by crossing Fire OG with Triangle Kush and Girl Scout Cookies. This strain produces quick-hitting effects that will make you feel buzzy, relaxed and cerebral. TriFi Cookies pairs well with afternoon and evening activities, like playing video games or decompressing after a long day. This strain features bold flavors like citrus and vanilla bean. Medical marijuana patients choose TriFi Cookies to help relieve symptoms associated with nausea, headaches, pain, and anxiety. This strain is rich in terpenes like myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene. Growers say TriFi Cookies features bright green foliage with bright green and orange hairs. This strain was originally bred by Cannarado Genetics. If you’ve smoked, dabbed or consumed this strain before, tell us about your experience by leaving a review.
Sour Diesel, otherwise known as “Sour D” or “Sour Deez” is a sativa dominant hybrid strain with a 90:10 sativa/indica ratio. The origin of Sour Diesel is frequently debated within the marijuana community. Some say it’s a cross between mass super skunk and 91 Chemdog, while others claim that it’s a cross between Mexican sativa and a Chemdog phenotype. Either way, you can undoubtedly look forward to a high like no other. Couch lock and a “heavy feeling” aren’t a factor when smoking sour diesel. Instead, you can expect an invigorating cerebral high that open up doors of creativity. This strain is commonly used amongst medical patients to relieve anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue. Although sour diesel consists of some indicia, it’s not the best strain for insomnia and other similar ailments because of the stimulating and lively head high that it delivers. Due to the effervescent contained within this strain, many people choose to smoke sour diesel at the beginning of their day for a head start. The potency of this strain is just enough to give you a great high and become your daily toke. The word “diesel” in sour diesel didn’t come out of absolutely nowhere. This strain has one of the most pungent aromas of any strain, similar to Diesel Gas with a hint of lemon. You can expect a smooth toke with a slight lemon aftertaste. The appearance of sour diesel is composed of dense light green mug covered in orange hairs.
Think of Tangie as a variation on a theme. It’s basically a reworking of Tangerine Dream, but with different genetics. Tangie is a cross of California Orange, an even sativa/indica hybrid, and a Skunk strain, while Tangerine Dream is a combo of A5 and the legendary G-13. Though they don’t share many genes, the two Tangerines share a strong, sweet flavor reminiscent of tangerines and other citrus fruits. Tangie is sativa-heavy, and though the exact ratio of sativa to indica is unclear, it’s probably at least 70:30. That means an uplifting cerebral high with enhanced creativity and euphoria, plus a focused boost of happiness. It’s good for treating several disorders, though specifics are hard to come by: nausea, anxiety, lack of appetite, and depression. The only widely reported problems are bloodshot eyes and dry mouth, so this may be a good choice for patients sensitive to side effects. Maximum THC levels of more than 22% make this a potent choice for patients who have been smoking marijuana for some time; it may be overpowering for first-timers. Look for Tangie in Colorado and Arizona, and on the West Coast.
