Northern Lights is one of the most potent dominant indica strains available today. Originally grown in the Netherlands back in the 80s, this Afghani heritage strain is known for its ease in growing, optimally indoors, but also suitable for outdoor growing. Although it is low yielding, grows 4 – 5 feet high, and is not particularly known for the weight of its buds, it takes 45 to 50 days for flowering and grows so easily that it is often recommended for the novice grower. Known for its relaxing mellow high, and for eliciting euphoric almost psychedelic qualities, Northern Lights has an earthy smell with a fresh scent. Many describe the high as a ‘happy high’ so I was excited to try this strain. Photos of Northern Lights depict the plants big broad leaves and large buds loaded with crystals. The bud I had was covered with trichomes and was moist, fresh, and airy. My friends and I decided to pack a bowl into my new Prestige Pipes apple pipe. The taste was fresh and slightly piney and very smooth. After two hits, I had a head high and experienced the cloudy memory loss that seems to be
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characteristic of Northern Lights, but within minutes, this gave into a great body high and extreme relaxation. Since we were planning on watching a movie, this was a great high for this couch-lock oriented activity. I realized I was smiling the whole time, experiencing that ‘happy high’ that I enjoy after a long day at work. Of course, within a short time, I had incredible munchies. Nothing an entire bag of popcorn couldn’t cure… The strain I sampled was tested and its 25.68% THC content puts it at the high end of the potency rating, especially for pain relief and appetite stimulation. After the euphoria wears down, total relaxation takes over, making it a great strain for treating insomnia. While Northern Lights aren’t typically recommended for treating nausea, its proven medicinal uses for stress relief, bitchiness, anxiety, nervousness, migraines and headache relief as well as reducing depression and chronic pain are well touted. Definitely one of the best strains around, so be sure to check out the Northern Lights at your local collective.