Cannabis is no different in falling prey to fads and what is ‘trendy’. In the past, we have seen crazes over a variety of strains: from OG Kush, to Haze, to just about anything with the color purple. Most of the time it’s simply the appearance of something new to the cannabis scene: an effect that is more pronounced, a smell or taste that has never before been explored, or a look that seems to not belong on cannabis at all. It seems obvious then, when someone decided to breed not only OG Kush and Granddaddy Purple but Durban Poison as well, the result would be a bud almost universally loved: Girl Scout Cookies or G.S.C.

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Despite the recent rise in popularity of CBD rich strains, many patients still remain unaware of their benefits. At Berkeley Patients Care Collective, we consider it of the utmost importance to educate ourselves and our patients to the best of our abilities in order to better understand what cannabis can do for us. For this reason, this weeks review will take a good hard look at two CBD rich strains: ‘Harlequin’ and ‘Terpene Queen’.

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Many patients use cannabis to improve their quality of life. When used correctly cannabis provides pain relief, fights depression, and improves blood circulation among numerous other things. Millions of people worldwide will testify to the fact that cannabis is a powerful medicine that helps sick people lead more productive lives. But what if it was more than that? Some very credible studies have shown that cannabis may be more than just a symptom reliever. Lately the conversation has shifted to a whole new use of cannabis, and there are many who believe concentrated marijuana can actually cure certain diseases.

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…cannabis doesn’t just have variations in effect, but also in a wide range of smells and tastes. The sample I have been provided for this review is one of the most unique smells I have found in the cannabis world, even though it is the very embodiment of its namesake: Maple.

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Medical Marijuana has long had to sift through the stuff of legend, only to find a small kernel of truth. From a mysterious lineage to an exotic taste, much of what is known is passed down, and not always correctly. Fortunately, that information is not always necessary in order to objectively review something. My current review is no different, purportedly representing the near-legendary pure Sativa strain that Bob Marley favored most: Lambsbread.

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On rare occasions I’ll find a strain that is spot on for the effect I want: relieving but not overpowering, subtle but not underwhelming. My current review finds itself in that niche and not just because of my love of its namesake: Chocolate

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