Northern Lights is an Indica dominant strain that was born by crossing Indica dominant Afghani with Thai Stick, both landrace strains. Northern Lights is a legend among classic strains and highly sought after. Northern Lights packs a powerful punch, and depending on growing conditions, has a THC content that ranges between 16-27% THC.
Northern Lights is known for its intensely sweet and spicy aroma. You can pick up strong smells of pine, woods and earth. These distinct aromas transport you to the north woods with its dank and deep earthiness with intriguing skunky notes. This is partly due to an abundance of terpenes like caryophyllene, myrcene and camphene. The flavor for Northern Lights is deliciously sweet. You can pick up all these same notes as in the aroma, but with flavors of pine and skunk standing out.
Northern Lights packs a powerful punch as it comes on strong and fast with a cerebral head buzz. This cerebral haze is accompanied by an uplift in mood, relaxation and happiness. You can feel a hazy state of bliss that slowly builds in the body. The feeling of of happiness builds into a blissful state of euphoria that is also deeply relaxing. This becomes a heavy body buzz that is helpful in taking away any stress or chronic pain you may be feeling. Many report feeling sleepy.
This deep state of relaxation means Northern Lights is great for pain, stress and insomnia. The soothing sedative nature of this strain make it ideal for managing chronic pain. Northern lights is a strain that is best enjoyed in the afternoons and evenings due to its relaxing nature. This strain is also helpful for stimulating appetite for patients who are seeking a strain that will bring some serious munchies.