Winter can be hard. The holidays are rough for some folks and seasonal depression is very real. Luckily, we have a secret weapon against the seasonal sads, TERPENES! For those unfamiliar, terpenes are essential oils that are naturally occurring in many plants, including cannabis. Identifying terpenes in the strains we use can help customize our cannabis experience and find what strains will be the most beneficial for whatever is going on in our bodies and minds. Here are a few terpenes that have properties that can help ease our troubled minds and bring some seasonal peace and good vibes:
CARYOPHYLLENE – A very common terpene found in many strains of cannabis, it is also found in black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. It smells earthy, musky, and spicy. It has been found to help relieve stress and calm the mind and body.
LIMONENE – Limonene is found in a great deal of sativa strains and many hybrids and indicas, as well. It is also naturally occurring in lemon rind, orange rind, and juniper. It smells like lemon-y goodness! It can be a helpful mood booster, energizer, and helps combat anxiety.
LINALOOL – Most commonly found in indicas due to it’s sedative effects, linalool is also found in lavender, citrus, rosewood, and birch. It smells floral and immediately induces a calming effect when smelled. Linalool is soothing and cozy.
Now that we are familiar with the terpenes that can help ease depression and anxiety, let’s explore the various strains we carry at The Stoney Moose that contain these terpenes!
BLACK DOG – A top shelf strain from Top Hat in Juneau, this lovely berry-scented indica marvel is sedative and mellow, just right for consumption after a long stressful day. Excellent for that end of day smoke that will ease you into a restful and blissed out sleep. High in limonene and caryophyllene.
HONEY BANANA – This gem from Morning Bear Farms in Kasilof smells like a freshly baked banana muffin and tastes just the same. An awesome indica hybrid perfect for a chill night in, watching Netflix and snuggling your favorite person/animal/pillow. A powerful body high accompanied by an uplifting head high. High in limonene.
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS – A timeless classic sativa, Pineapple Express from Greatland Ganja in Kasilof is awesome for day time fun times or focused activity. A strongly uplifting and energizing head high will have you skipping and whistling a happy tune in no time! High in limonene and caryophyllene.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES – Another all-star from Morning Bear Farms in Kasilof, Girl Scout Cookies is a sativa hybrid that provides both a mood-boosting and focused head high and a calming and deeply relaxing body high. The perfect hybrid for any day or night usage! High in limonene, linalool, and caryophyllene!
MENDO BREATH – This potent indica from our pals at Morning Bear Farms in Kasilof will be your evening champion with it’s wonderfully serene and soothing effects. With the wonderful addition of having a lovely mood elevating head high this strain will quickly become a favorite. High in limonene and caryophyllene.
GRAPE JAM – Yet another banger from Morning Bear Farms in Kasilof, Grape Jam tastes exactly like it smells and that is fresh grape jam! A fruity hurricane of joyous uplift is coming your way when you put this strain in your pipe! All the tensions of the day will melt away into a blissful high. High in limonene and caryophyllene.
CHEM COOKIES – Last but certainly not least is Chem Cookies from Last Frontier, right here in Ketchikan. A sativa hybrid that provides both a wonderfully stimulating head high with a substantial body high. It’s pretty hard to be bummed or anxious after smoking this one! High in caryophyllene and limonene.
If the dark and cold months are really taking the wind out of your sails come on down to The Stoney Moose and check out our terpene education station and ask your budtender about the strains and terpenes above! Remember to take your Vitamins D & C and have wonderful winter, Ketchikan!
