Strain: Blue Dream
Category: Sativa-leaning Hybrid
Genetics: Blueberry x Haze
Anyone experienced with medical cannabis knows that the number of strains commonly found in dispensaries is far too numerous to count. Advanced modern breeding techniques have produced literally thousands of strains, with new varieties arriving at so rapid a pace that even professional experts are perpetually attempting to catch up on the latest genetic trends. Nevertheless, there remain a few famously medicinal strains so popular with patients that you can find them on almost any dispensary menu at almost any time. Among these, there is arguably no known strain more enduringly in demand than Blue Dream.
Ranked recently as the top selling strain in both Colorado and Washington, Blue Dream is likely the most successful medical cannabis strain ever created. This distinction is all the more remarkable when one observes that its exact history is somewhat unknown. Though first emerging in California, Blue Dream is not commonly credited to a particular breeder or seed bank. Its rise to explosive popularity in the mid-2000’s made it a favorite among growers and patients alike. Availability has only increased in the years since.
A combination of original Blueberry and Haze genetics, Blue Dream crosses these classics into something else altogether. Its tendency towards full-sized lime-green flowers and a crystalline trichome coating quickly catch the eye. Hints of fresh blueberry blended with a hashy sweetness mark the unmistakable aroma and flavor so familiar to its many fans.
Satisfying flavor and attractive appearance, however, can be found in countless cannabis plants under numerous names. What sets Blue Dream apart is the remarkable effect so many patients associate with it. Few strains possess such a pronounced reputation for both relieving anxiety and maintaining motivation and focus. The indica strains often sought for stress and pain relief can carry sedative side effects, while more energizing sativas can be too over-stimulating to effectively manage stress. Blue Dream meets these seemingly competing needs, making it remarkably important for patients with busy lives and persistent symptoms.
If instead of thousands, there were but one strain of medical cannabis available to us, we can think of nothing that would serve us better than Blue Dream. Its beauty and balance epitomizes the genetic excellence of modern medical cannabis.
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