Medical and recreational marijuana have been on the market in several states now for several years now.  By now, there is a wealth of information out there about who buys what. We’ve gathered data from the major marijuana websites and research groups and made our own conclusion on what top marijuana strains are really the most popular as of the year 2017.

Marijuana comes in three distinct species, with sativa and indica types and hybrids (mixtures) dominating the consumer market in the United States and other western countries.

BASIC INFO ABOUT CANNABIS STRAINS

The science is coming in that allows us to begin to understand how the various cannabinoids in marijuana work in the body and affect the psyche. The main cannabinoid in the most popular strains is THC, the psychoactive component.  A second type of THC (V) has an energising effect as opposed to a sedating effect. The other main cannabinoid called CBD tends to pleasantly moderate the high.  Other components in cannabis called terpenes also work with THC and other cannabinoids that affect the medical or recreational experience.

Generally speaking, sativa strains are more energizing and provides users with a”head” high, while indica strains are more relaxing and subdued  giving more of a “body” highs.  With that said, not all people respond in the same way, a few people react oppositely to the norm.  Consumers love energising weed, to get them through the day in style, as they say,  while few marijuana smokers don’t want something sedating and relaxing after a hard, or easy day at the office.

RECREATIONAL & MEDICAL MARIJUANA COMBO

1. Blue Dream – Cannabis Strains
Blue Dream is sativa-dominant, described as full-body relaxation yet invigoratingly cerebral.

2. Durban Poison- Cannabis Starins
Durban Poison is a sativa loved for its robust uplifting and energetic effects. D-Poison contains high amounts of THCV which might account for its outrageous popularity.

3. Sour Diesel- Cannabis Strains
Sour diesel is a sativa strain, made especially popular for its antidepressive and anti-pain properties.  Rarely will a recreational user say no to Sour Diesel as well.

4. Bruce Banner #3 – Cannabis Starins
Bruce Banner #3 is a potent hybrid known especially for its superhuman “euphoric” buzz.

5. Blueberry Diesel – Cannabis Strains
Blueberry diesel, no surprise is a cross between the very popular blueberry and sour diesel strains.  A great medical strain with appreciable CBD content and %15 THC which is also very popular among the recreational crowd.

6. Girl Scout Cookies – Cannabis Strains
Girl Scout Cookies is a cross of OG Kush and Durban Poison and is popular because of its over the top THC content.   GSC also contains THCV which might account for its extra kick.

7. Northern Lights – Cannabis Strains 
Northern Lights pure indica best known for its relaxing dreamy, relaxing effects that calms the body especially. Obviously, this strain is popular at bedtime.

8. Green Crack – Cannabis Strains
Green Crack sounds evil or naughty but its just another weird name from its parents, that turns out to deliver a strong burst of energy. GC is popular when users want a boost to focus, focus, focus.

9. Hell’s Angel OG – Cannabis Strain 
Hell’s Angel OG is indica-dominant hybrid, known for its large, heavy buds,that hits you heavily and quickly, like a biker’s punch in the face (joke).

10. Granddaddy Purple.  Cannabis Strains

A potent medical / recreational strain, popular for pain and tough to treat sleeping conditions.  Recreational users enjoy the profound holiday effects of this lovely creation.

11. OG Kush. Cannabis Strains  

One of the most powerful and popular strains on earth, and probably the solar system.  Kush varieties are regular winners at the biggest competitions.  OG Kush is popular for its combination of opposing effects, euphoria and relaxation.

12. White Widow – Hybrid Cannabis Strain
An extremely popular hybrid strain that is known for its dense resin content and thick white crystal coating. White Widow has been a global favorite for over two decades due to its high energy, euphoric high and fast acting effects.

Most Popular Marijuana Strains – Leafly

Blue Dream
Sour Diesel
Girl Scout Cookies
Green Crack
OG Kush
Granddaddy Purple

Trending Marijuana Strains – Leafly

Tropic Thunder
Lime Skunk
Trainwreck
LA Confidential
Harlequin
Tangerine Dream
Cannatonic
Ganja Wemo

Marijuana Strains – Google Algorithm First Appearing

Pineapple Skunk ·

Burmese Kush

Landrace

Skunk #1

Jack Herer

Killer Tahoe OG

Marijuana Strains – Reddit First Appearing

Presidential OG

Spooky Dream

Black Destroyer

Purple Space Cookies

Lemon Thai Kush

Dark Star

Peaches and Cream

HIGHTIMES – Marijuana Strains

Black Lavender
Do-Si-Dos
Mendo Breath?
’92 OG
Colorado Bubba
Goji OG
Catfish?
Star Dawg
Gorilla Glue #4
Gelato

Leafscience – Cannabis Strains

Girl Scout Cookies
Green Crack
Bruce Banner
Sour Diesel
Durban Poison
Kosher Kush
Blackberry X Blueberry
Tangerine Power
Banana Kush
Blue Dream

ALLBUD Marijuana Strains

OG Kush

Jock Horror
Purple Kush
Blueberry
Durban Poison

Wonder Woman
Neville’s Hazeis
Jack Herer
Zensation
Khalifa Kush

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