Even those who aren’t familiar with the world of cannabis have often heard of the OG Kush strain. Originating from Florida, OG Kush was first cultivated during the early 1990s. Its origins are somewhat shrouded in mystery. Some believe it was created with a Northern Californian strain known as Emerald Triangle was crossed with a Dutch Hindu Kush plant.

The buds of an OG Kush plant are fairly large in size with an indica-like, dense structure. Its leaves are a greenish yellow, although there are a few phenotypes which have purple traces which are activated in colder weather. The pistils are vibrant orange, and are very noticeable on the colorful flowers.The trichome-covered buds have a white appearance and a sticky feel. OG strain has a very distinctive aroma.

Very earthy and musty, it smells piney and woody with undertones of spice and citrus. When you break open or burn the buds, the piney odor is especially noticeable. When it comes to flavor, you’ll find the taste very similar to a traditional indica, with a spicy and hashy taste on both the exhale and inhale. You may well also find that smoking OG Kush leads to coughing due to its harshness. Watering eyes and stinging sinuses are common side effects. The odor also lasts for some time after you’ve stopped smoking, so if you’re keen to stay discreet, you’ll need to take extra care.

Medicinal users find OG Kush beneficial to treat chronic pain and psychological disorders. It has proven to be useful in handling insomnia, depression and stress as well as anxiety and it can relax the body, reduce neuropathic discomfort and inflammation.

When using this strain to treat mental health disorders, only a small amount is required as over-consuming such a THC-heavy strain can result in paranoia and more anxiety. However, for patients who are using this strain to address insomnia, a larger dose could be most beneficial in the form of a concentrate or edible.

OG Kush helps to improve focus too, so it can be beneficial for people who have ADD. Some users even report that it can help them to manage migraines and headaches due to its pain relieving