KOSHER KUSH
INDICA
Genetics: OG Kush
Breeder: DNA Genetics
Appearance: Deep green leaves, brown-orange pistils, abundant trichomes
Scent: Earthy, Piney, Woody, Sweet, Citrusy
Flavour: Woody, Sweet, Earthy, Herbal
Initial Effects:
- Euphoria, happiness
- Relaxation
- Upliftedness
- Giggles
- Spaciness, loss of focus
- Body buzz
Later Effects:
- Increased appetite
- Sedation, couch-lock
- Sleepiness
Side Effects:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Paranoia
Medical Uses:
- Stress
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Pain
- Nausea
- Appetite Loss
- Anxiety
The Hebrew term ‘kosher’ simultaneously refers to edicts for foods that are permitted in a Jewish person’s diet, as well as the specific rules for how those foods must be processed, prepared, and consumed. Therefore, a specific food can be known to be kosher, however, if that same food isn’t produced and handled according to the exact guidelines found in the Torah, then consuming this food is no longer deemed “kosher.” For example, bread is usually a kosher food, however, if a loaf of bread was baked in a pan greased with animal fat, then eating that bread would not be considered kosher.
Kosher standards apply not only to food, but to anything that can be consumed, which does include substances like cannabis. The use of cannabis and hemp has a rich history within Jewish culture, and sure enough, the medical use of cannabis is considered kosher in Judaism. ‘Kosher Kush’ is rumored to have been the first cannabis strain to be blessed by a rabbi. However, even if you are holding onto some genuine Kosher Kush, this does not necessarily mean that the cannabis you have is actually Kosher Certified. In order to have your cannabis certified by the Jewish Orthodox Union, important procedures need to be followed with respect to how the plant is grown, dried, and manufactured. Currently, two American cannabis producers, Vireo and Cresco Labs, are the only known companies from which you can buy cannabis products that are ‘OU’ stamped and fully rabbi-approved.
The genetics around this strain seem somewhat murky, although it is established that Kosher Kush is directly related to OG Kush. Kosher Kush is known to be one of the most potent, pungent, palatable of all the strains related to OG Kush. Some of the strongest cuts of Kosher Kush test at over 29% THC, and the aromas that come off of this flower are dank and deliciously complex. The effects from this cultivar do resemble her OG Kush predecessor, however, Kosher Kush is dominant in the terpene myrcene, which gives way for a much more sedating, spacey, and sleep-inducing high from this strain. Despite the two being reported as mostly indica strains, I find neither OG Kush, nor Kosher Kush to be ideal for sleep, and, this is potentially due to the strong presence of limonene in both cultivars.
Kosher Kush has some powerful effects that can be ideal for both medical and recreational users. Kosher Kush can be found in legal Canadian markets, without her name changed, however, there is no indication of whether the flower is actually officially “kosher.” Nevertheless, kosher or not, it will always be in your favour to bless your collection with this potent Kush.
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