Indica %Sativa %

Critical Kush

Strain Name: Critical Kush

Family: Indica-dominant at 90% Indica / 10% Sativa.

Breeder: Barney’s Farm

Grower: Tetrahedron Cannabis Co 

lineage:  OG Kush and famed Critical Mass

Cannabinoids: THC: 22% - 26% 

Brief History: Created by Barney’s Farm, Critical Kush is a cross between the legendary OG Kush and famed Critical Mass. OG Kush is a popular building block for some of the top hybrids we know of today. These include San Francisco Valley OG as well as Tahoe OG. Critical Mass, on the other hand, is known for its massive yield of dense buds. With top strains like these for its genetic backbone, you can expect the same exemplary features and potency from their offspring, Critical Kush.

Critical Kush is not only known for its potent Indica qualities but its high-quality and high yields as well. It is a heavy hitter that packs a quick and powerful punch. In large doses, its potency can induce a strong couch lock. This is why novice users are cautioned to use Critical Kush carefully.

Distinguishing Features: The buds of Critical Kush are light green in color with dark orange hairs curling in and around each bud. The buds are large, dense, and covered by a layer of silvery-white trichomes. The leaves are spring green in color with vivid orange pistils.

Cannabinoid and Terpene Profile: The THC content of Critical Kush is very potent at 25%, with the highest test revealing a whopping 29%. CBD level is relatively low at 0.01% to 0.32%. Some tests reveal a CBN level of 0.01% to 0.05%, while others reveal CBN level can reach as high as 1%. Other cannabinoids include 0.3% CBG and 0.1% CBC.

The terpene profile of Critical Kush includes caryophyllene, pinene, limonene, myrcene, linalool, terpinolene, and humulene.

Flavors/Aroma: Critical Kush has a dank, pungent, woody, and earthy aroma with trace hints of herbs and spices. It tastes surprisingly sweet, spicy, and woody with some hints of herbs and pine.

Effects: An Indica-dominant strain, Critical Kush is renowned for its staggering THC content and very potent relaxing effects. It is a creeper strain, so don’t expect immediate results. You will need to dose carefully though, especially if it’s your first time to try Critical Kush.

After about 15 minutes, the effects will kick in. You will feel your body tingling with a warm rush of relaxation. This will spread from your head, to your core, and down your extremities. While this is happening, you will also feel a gradual improvement in your mood. Pretty soon, you will feel nothing but elation and joy as its uplifting and euphoric effects spread. This will also boost your positivity and sense of contentment.

Critical Kush has a potent sedating effect. In large doses, it can induce sleepiness, drowsiness, and even a couch lock.

Medical Conditions: Critical Kush is a good choice for evening use. When you feel like you have had a tough day, a good toke of Critical Kush will cure you of all your pains and negative emotions. This therapeutic effect will benefit mental health problems like anxiety disorder, depression, and chronic stress. Its relaxing and sedating effects, on the other hand, can help improve insomnia. It allows individuals with sleep problems to get a longer and more restful sleep at night.

As an analgesic, Critical Kush can help decrease painful symptoms associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscle aches and pain, migraine headaches. It can even relieve chronic pain and fatigue caused by long-term medical illnesses and diseases like spinal cord injury.

Critical Kush is also known for its anti-nausea and appetite stimulant effects.

Side Effects: Two common but temporary side effects associated with Critical Kush are cotton mouth and dry eyes. It can also induce some paranoia, anxiety, and dizziness.