LAUGHING BUDDHA
SATIVA-DOMINANT
Genetics: Jamaican x Thai
Breeder: Barney’s Farm
Appearance: Large & elongated buds, pale yellow-green leaves, medium-brown pistils, heavy coat of trichomes.
Scent: Herbal, Citrusy, Spicy, Mango, Sweet
Flavour: Nutty, Woody, Herbal, Earthy, Spicy, Sweet
Initial Effects:
- Euphoria, Happiness
- Giggles, Talkativeness
- Cerebral Distortions (altered senses/perception)
- Relaxation, Mellowness
- Cerebral Stimulation, Creativity
- Increased Focus
- Body Tingles
- Upliftedness
- Increased Energy
Later Effects:
- Relaxation
- Increased Appetite
Side Effects:
- Headache
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness
- Anxiety, Panic
- Dry Eyes
Medical Uses:
- Depression
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Eye Pressure
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Nausea/Appetite Loss
- ADHD
- Insomnia
The buds on Laughing Buddha are hefty and large, however, they are definitely more long than they are fat. Her pale green buds are made to look even paler, by the work of the generous coating of trichomes that cover this flower. The unbroken buds give off a very subtle spicy herbal fragrance, and upon first glance this flower seems like it will be an all-sativa experience. However, after I bust up my nug, my nose is dominated by the smell of sweet mango, which gives a hint that this strain may also come with some very relaxing properties. A look into the Laughing Buddha terpene profile shows that it is indeed heavily dominated by myrcene, then caryophyllene, with smaller amounts of limonene, linalool, humulene, ocimene, and pinene. The eventual flavour of this smoke is also quite surprising, as it is lead by a nutty and woody taste.
The effects from Laughing Buddha start out as an instant mood uplift, with happy and euphoric sensations. These feelings will bring an involuntary smile to my face, or make me very giddy and talkative in the company of others. This strain can cause an increase in cerebral activity, however the effects are not racy, as I first expected. A few minutes after imbibing, one will also tend to notice an overall physical and mental relaxation. Higher doses of this relatively potent strain will tend to produce psychedelic effects, visual distortions, or intense auditory experiences. Although, after some time, all else will give way, to eventually take me into deep serenity and internal focus. In general, Laughing Buddha produces more of a mental uplift, than a physical sense of energy, and so, is ideal for calm settings or engaging social situations. …Continue reading on the Strain Blog…