Strain Type: Indica/High CBD Strain Lineage: True Blueberry (DJ Short) x O.G. Kush

Medicinal Uses: Chronic Pain, Body relief without mental intoxication, Insomnia, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, MS, Gastrointestinal Issues, Arthritis, Anorexia.

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If I were to ask a group of people ‘what is the active ingredient in cannabis’, the overwhelming response would be THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol has long been touted as the most integral component of cannabis, and for good reason. THC is responsible for the psychoactive elements of marijuana: the feeling of euphoria and the pleasant stimulation of your senses. However, with the advent of medical cannabis, patients have been better able to discern the subtle or sometimes quite distinct differences between strains, and the experiences they come to attribute to them. This relatively newfound freedom has allowed patients to better explore what exactly cannabis is doing for them, and perhaps more importantly, how to maximize the medicinal benefits. True Blueberry x OG Kush is the perfect representation of a strain tailoring to the needs of patients.

Developed by the CBD Project, True Blueberry x OG Kush has been bred to contain higher percentages of CBD or cannabidiol, the element of cannabis many patients now consider to be most responsible for pain-relief, nausea, as an anti-inflammatory, and for other symtoms. Cannabis’ myriad of medicinal benefits has long been overlooked because of its oft-considered intoxicating mental effects. While I do not necessarily share that opinion- I find myself to be a rather high-functioning patient, I can understand where it comes from.

The desire for a medicinal herb that allows someone to retain mental clarity is the driving force behind the CBD Project. They have developed a number of CBD-rich strains in an effort to reintroduce this lesser-known side of cannabis to the medical community. Not only has CBD been found to provide physical relief, it actually works to counteract the psychoactivity of THC, allowing patients much desired succor and sustainment of clarity.

Upon first inspection, True Blueberry x OG Kush catches my eye with its solid bud structure and colas comprised of rotund calyxes. A generous covering of crystals do little to off-set the darker green I would not normally expect to find in an OG Kush cross. Although the smell is not overwhelming, I find it quite pleasing: a husky sweetness with hints of its namesake blueberry, offset nicely by a spiciness I can only ascribe to cinnamon. After grinding it up, I am rewarded by an almost saccharine scent underscored with vanilla that lingers in my nose. The dry pull provides a more complete blend of these sensations with promises of a pleasant experience to come.

As expected, I found the whole endeavor to be quite therapeutic. While the taste is rather underwhelming, lacking the mouth-watering OG Kush flavor I’ve grown accustomed to, its sweetness is still pleasing to my palate. Its effect is upon me before I can even put out my joint: a relaxation of my muscles easing any and all tension previously felt. As it settles in, the feeling continues to grow and resonate throughout my body, providing an overarching perception of physical enrichment. Because it lacks a psychoactive effect completely, its physical attributes are much more intense which leaves a patient either very pleased or slightly confused. I would recommend True Blueberry x OG Kush, but also other CBD-rich strains available as viable options for those folks hoping for high-functioning physical relief.