A wonderful strain known for relieving stress and anxiety. The flavor is much like OG Kush with a sweeter finish. The high is relaxing and long-lasting, perfect for movie night or a walk through the forest.
Strain Type: Indica
THC: 25%-30%
Genetics: Trainwreck x Girl Scout Cookies (Thin Mint Cut)
With its potent 20–30% average THC content, Veterans Kush delivers effects that make it a go-to option for easing chronic stress, anxiety, mood swings, depression, loss of appetite, nausea, and even migraines or headaches. Its flavor profile is a timeless blend of sour citrus layered with earthy pine notes, while the aroma mirrors this with a spicy, kush-forward scent accented by pungent citrus, woody pine, and rich dankness. Visually, OG Kush stands out with chunky, grape-shaped forest green buds adorned with long, slender orange hairs, golden undertones, and a frosty blanket of tiny golden-white trichomes.
Myrcene:
Myrcene is a monoterpene found in many plants, including cannabis, hops, and lemongrass, known for its earthy, musky aroma and potential health benefits such as pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and promoting sleep. It is a common ingredient in cosmetics and is historically used in traditional medicine for anxiety, pain, and other ailments.
Limonene:
Limonene is a naturally occurring chemical found in citrus fruit rinds, known for its pleasant lemon-like scent and flavor. It’s widely used in food flavorings, air fresheners, and cleaning products as a solvent and fragrance. While potentially offering health benefits like reducing inflammation and acting as an antioxidant, it can also cause skin and eye irritation, and it may interact with certain medications metabolized by the liver.
Caryophyllene:
Caryophyllene is a spicy-scented, bicyclic sesquiterpene found in many plants like black pepper, cloves, and cannabis, and is unique for its ability to bind to the CB2 cannabinoid receptor, not the CB1 receptor. This interaction grants it therapeutic potential for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and pain-relieving effects, impacting immune and nervous systems without producing the psychotropic effects of THC. Also known as a dietary cannabinoid, caryophyllene is approved as a natural flavoring by the FDA and is used in aromatherapy, food, and medicinal products.