AK 47 is a sativa dominant hybrid strain that was made by crossing Landrace Mexican, Thai, Columbian and Afghani strains. AK 47 has THC that tests around 17-20%, this strain is sometimes just referred to as AK. This legendary strain was created by Serious Seeds in 1992 and has won numerous awards in different cannabis cups over the years. AK 47 is popular all over the world not only for it's award winning history, but also for it's fantastic, uplifting high.
The aroma for AK-47 is pungently sweet, with sour, earthy and floral notes. The aroma is complex, yet subtle with earthy smells mixed with chemical like undertones. When you break up the buds the aromas of fruit, spices and wood become more apparent. This is due to a blend of terpenes like myrcene and caryophyllene. The smoke for AK 47 tastes earthy and sour with notes of flowers coming through in the flavor.
AK47 packs a powerful punch that comes on strong and energetic but leaves you feeling deeply relaxed. This cerebral stimulation comes on fast with an uplift in mood and energy. Most people report that AK 47 makes them feel more creative, your mind feeling energized to create music or art. You may just want to put on your favorite music and dance. Many report feeling chatty and more socially relaxed. Most people report feeling talkative and prone to fits of laughter. Your mind feels stimulated by high thoughts, and amused by everything around you. This high lasts for a long time and continues to get more relaxing as time passes. The feeling of cerebral stimulation slowly passes into the body giving you a nice body buzz that does not feel sleepy. This body buzz gently soothes any aches and pains you may be feeling.
AK-47 a great choice for an adventure or a hike. This is also a goo strain to bring to a social engagement or enjoying at home trying to get things done. However, the uplift in energy can turn into paranoia with novices, or if one smokes too much. This strain can be helpful for stress or insomnia as it generally leaves you feeling tired as time passes. AK 47 can also helpful for managing chronic pain.