Hydrolife Canada February/March 2017

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“ It is believed that
some of the earliest
strains of cannabis
were found deep in
the mountains
of Afghanistan..”
If you are growing Afghan Kush, you
can expect heavy yields of large,
hash-green nuggets. Great for relaxing
and taking the edge off at the end
of the day, Afghan Kush makes the
perfect nightcap.
CANNATONIC
Cannatonic was bred specifically to be
high CBD and low THC to treat a wide
variety of pain-related ailments and other
conditions like depression and anxiety.
First bred in Spain, it quickly caught
the attention of the medicinal cannabis
community where it is now embraced as
one of the best strains for pain. The high
is laid-back and relaxed, to say the least.
You won't get sucked into the couch, but
you won't be out running any marathons,
either. Cannatonic tastes mildly sweet
with a slight bit of citrus. The flavour is
not overwhelming, but it fits the calming
atmosphere that is sure to set in.
Cannatonic has been associated with
reducing inflammation in muscles and
joints, which makes it a great choice for
that post-workout cool-down.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES
Did you buy your Girl Scout Cookies this
season? Fortunately for us, this kind of
Girl Scout Cookie is available all year
long. GSC, as it is commonly called, is
another boutique strain that produces
small clusters of tightly packed buds
covered in trichomes. Another hybrid,
GSC has a unique quality. It is high
in CBG, or cannabigerol, which has a
profound impact on your experience.
Many times, patients seeking pain relief
are put off by the intoxicating effects
of marijuana. CBG helps balance the
way cannabinoids interact with your
body, making for a more well-balanced
experience, reducing the chances of
anxiety rearing its ugly head. GSC's
balance of cannabinoids makes for
a truly unique buzz. As an indicadominant
hybrid, the effects are as
soothing as the taste is sweet.
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Northern Lights is probably the bestknown
strain on the list. It is a pure
indica whose genetics are a mix of
Afghani and Thai landrace strains. No
one is quite sure where it originated,
however, as rumour has it it came out
of the Pacific Northwest just outside of
Seattle. Northern Lights is a heavily
euphoric strain that draws the user into
a trance-like state. It has a moderate
amount of CBD and with THC levels
approaching 18 per cent, the buzz is
evenly split between your mind and
body. Some strains are energetic and
will keep you up at night. Northern
Lights has a sweet, piney flavour that
will ease you into bed and carry you into
a deep slumber. This is the perfect strain
for unwinding and leaving the pains and
troubles of the day behind you.
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