My Favorite Strains: Purple Kush

I’ve been using Purple Kush literally since the very first day I started as a medical marijuana patient. In fact, I’m pretty sure that without Purple Kush, I never would have known I had an anxiety problem on top of my depression. But just as I can thank Sour Diesel for helping my depression go away, I have Purple Kush to thank for easing my anxiety.

Purple Kush, as its name implies, is an unusual purple-colored cross between a straight indica Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani…or OG Kush crossed with Granddaddy Purps, depending on which variety you have.

But even though its roots are exotic, the strain was developed right here in Northern California. And two years ago there were so many Purple Kush clones floating around here that they were practically giving them away at dispensaries.

So we prevailed upon an old friend to grow some for us. Turns out that it’s insanely easy to grow, so it’s a perfect “starter plant” for new growers. Watch out if you’re planning to grow it indoors, though, because our growing buddy says that makes it act like a magnet for the dreaded spider mites.

Anyway, we processed virtually all of the Purple Kush we got – including leaves, buds, and even roots and branches! – into tincture, cannabutter, capsules, and other edibles. Now around the Old Hippie household, Purple Kush is the whole family’s go-to strain for anxiety or stress. It relaxes your head while it zaps your body; whether you’re looking for pain relief or just couchlock, Purple Kush does what you want from an indica.

Here are a few examples of what some other people have to say about this strain:

• Cannabis Search says: “extremely beneficial at treating depression and chronic pain.”
• KGB says: “delivers when it comes to treating chronic pains and inflammations.”
• The Weed Blog says, “pleasantly functional and long lasting.”

TL,DR: One of my top favorite indicas for all-around calmness, anti-anxiety, and pain relief. Perfect for helping you sleep no matter what kind of day you had.

Check out other posts from Weedist’s My Favorite Strains series!