Headband
The strain gets its name due to the kind of high you can get from it. It will make your head a bit foggy and thus the name headband. Essentially, you will feel like your head is wrapped in something. It is commonly used for both recreational and medical purposes. It could come in handy for patients with either minor or major health problems. The nickname for this strain is Sour Kush. This because it was created by crossing OG Kush and Sour Diesel strains. You can also expect to have some strong cerebral effects, even though this is an indica-dominant strain. Thanks to its versatility, the strain has become quite popular among many cannabis users. They know what you achieve when used in controlled doses.
As suggested earlier, the effects of the strain will make you feel as if you have been wrapped in a fluffy blanket. This is due to its extreme relaxing properties. Such features make the strain good for handling stress, aches, and any other issues that could make you feel down. From the moment you get to use it, you will note that the high kicks in almost immediately. This is unlike other strains that you may have to wait for several minutes before the high kicks in.
The high is expected to last a maximum of 3 hours. The effects could also intensify when you smoke the strain for long. People have different tolerance levels, so the effects would be felt at different levels. The euphoria from this strain is quite powerful. You might feel that your head is in the clouds carrying about nothing anymore. It also gives you a calming and soothing effect at once.
The strain is also known to give a bit of creativity each time you smoke it. You are likely to see some sketching some ideas on paper just in case they forget them after the high comes down. The uplifting experience that you get from the strain is what every cannabis user would be looking in a strain.
The fragrance is quite good considering that it gives off a sweet and pungent lemony smell. It could be great to smoke such a strain in the room and not worry of a bad smell. It is extremely fragrant as it will fill the room with the aroma in a second. It also comes with a slight diesel undertone in the scent. If you are keen, you might also feel a bit of earthiness. The flavor also does not disappoint. It gives off a sweet lemon flavor with a creamy note, which should make the strain stand out from the rest. It will also leave you with a tangy and earthy taste on the lips.
For those who have grown the strain state that it would be easy to grow even for the novices. It is also suitable to grow it indoors or outdoors provided you have the right conditions for the strain. The plant would generally flourish under a sunny and warm climate. It has to be sheltered from too much rain when grown in wet climates. It will take an average of 9 to 10 weeks for the strain to flower. It gives you a medium to high yield depending on how you care for it.
Why patients use the Headband strain
It is possible to get the strain being used to treat various conditions. The most common would be depression, anxiety, and ADD. This is thanks to its ability to make you relax without necessarily making the patient feel drowsy. The strain is also seen as a great stress-buster. You will no longer have to worry about stress when you have this strain.
Medical uses of the Headband strain
Chronic headaches
Migraines
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
ADD
Side effects of the Headband strain
A bit of drowsiness
Dry mouth
Information about the Headband strain
Classification
Indica 60% and Sativa 40%
Parents
OG Kush and Sour Diesel
Stoned meter
It scores an average of 7.5 on the stoned meter
THC level
It comes with a THC level of 17%
Breeder
The breeder is unknown
Flowering Time
It takes 9 to 10 weeks for flowering to occur
Ideal Growing Method
It can be grown indoors and outdoors
Plant Height
It has a medium plant height
Yield
It comes with a medium to high yield
Growing skills
It is easy to grow
Potential problems
No potential problems have been reported