Jack Herer (cannabis)
Jack Herer is a prized sativa-dominant indica/sativa hybrid of Cannabis well known for both its cerebral high and its strong body high. The strain is a cross between Skunk #1, Haze, and Northern Lights #5.[1] Jack Herer is the parent to many subset strains.
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[edit] History
Jack Herer is named after the late hemp proponent, cannabis decriminalization activist, and author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes.[2]
[edit] Awards
This strain is the most awarded variety in the history of harvest festivals, winning 11 High Times Cannabis Cup awards in seven years.[2][1]
[edit] Medical uses
One diagnostic criteria for DSM-IV Cannabis dependence is "Characteristic withdrawal symptoms from the substance, such as insomnia or difficulty falling asleep, cravings, restlessness, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, sweating, mood swings, raise in temperature, depression, irritability, and anger."[3]
Jack Herer being a sativa-dominated strain and is, despite being Cannabis, effective in relieving anxiety, nervousness, stress and depression. It is also viewed as a motivational medicine, stimulating energy, creativity and concentration. [2]
[edit] Characteristics
Jack Herer produces earthy flavors and scents of spice and skunk combined with a signature haze accent. The dense, clustered buds often appear light green due to a frosty resin coating.[4]
The strain contains between 15-20% of the active ingredient THC,[1] and as of late 2011 it sells for between 10 and 16 dollars a gram at medical dispensaries near Seattle, WA.[2]
[edit] Subset strains
- Cracker Jack
- Candy Jack - Second place sativa winner at the first ever High Times Cannabis Cup in the U.S.
- Jack Flash - High Times Overall Cannabis Cup (2004) #3
- Jack Kush
- Lemon Jack
- Sour Jack
- Critical Jack - a cross with Critical Mass, a strain famous for large harvests
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c B. Smith. "Jack Herer Seeds - Cannnabis Cup winning strain". Weed-seeds.net. http://www.weed-seeds.net/jack_herer_seeds.html. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
- ^ a b c d "White Jack Herer Effects". Leafly. http://www.leafly.com/sativa/jack-herer.
- ^ Laino, Charlene (7 May 2008). "Withdrawal Symptoms From Smoking Pot?". CBS News. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/08/health/webmd/main4080584.shtml. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Jack Herer Seeds". Sensiseeds.com. http://sensiseeds.com/cannabis-seeds/sensi-seeds/jack-herer. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
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