Maximum Yield Cannabis USA February/March 2018 | Page 18

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Purple
strains are indica-
Many
dominant, which
means attached
to a lofty head
high is a body
stone that
leaves the
consumer
feeling
laid back
and calm.”
Oddly, some legitimate strains of purple marijuana aren’t
even purple in color despite their heritage. Blueberry is a
good example of this.
Flair of Flavonoids
Like other plants, marijuana gets its distinctive colors from
flavonoids. Flavonoids, or bioflavonoids, derive their name
from the Latin word flavus, meaning yellow. Flavonoids
are a wide-ranging group (there are more than 6,000 known
types) of phytonutrients responsible for the vivid colors we
see in fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids are also powerful
antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties and immune
system benefits. Strawberries, kale, grapes, citrus fruits,
spices, and more, all are rich in flavonoids.
A Purple High Five
Aesthetics aside and medically speaking, a broad and
diverse range of benefits for the body and the mind come
with true purple cannabis. These include:
• High-quality and long-lasting highs
• Excellent stress relief
• Heightened creativity
• Improved sleep
• Effective pain relief
Admittedly, it’s a short list, but with a little research, you
may discover other purple strains that effectively address
your specific medical needs. If you’re looking for a good
purple strain, the usual suspects include such famous names
as Purple Kush, Purple Haze, Grape Ape, and Purple Diesel.
On a related note and contrary to urban myth, turning
a genetically non-purple weed purple does nothing to
improve the quality of the smoke.
Given its ever-growing popularity and beneficial
properties, it is little wonder purple is the new green
that many consumers are turning to for a profusion of
healthy and happy reasons. When window shopping,
just one look will tell you why this amazingly beautiful
and medically effective smoke keeps disappearing
from dispensary shelves with such high frequency. It’s
Haagen-Dazs for the eyes and nirvana for the mind. And
while sometimes scarce, purple is still much easier to
find than it is to rhyme.
Alan Ray has written five books and is a New York Times
bestselling author. Additionally, he is a multi-award-winning
songwriter with awards from BMI and ASCAP. Alan lives
in Tennessee with his wife and two dogs: a South African
Boerboel and a Pomeranian/Wolverine mix.
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