What is Banana Kush? Origins and characteristics
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Looking for soothing, tropical flavours? Mama invites you to discover Banana Kush, one of the most popular cannabis strains.
The origins of the Banana Kush variety
Banana Kush was created on the West Coast of the United States (in Los Angeles to be precise) in the 1990s. It's the result of a cross between several varieties: Silver Haze, Skunk Kush, NYC Diesel and OG Kush. As you'd expect, this variety boasts incredible genetics, which explains its success with consumers.
The Banana Kush cannabis strain is particularly well known for its high THC content. In 2010, Banana Kush producers wanted to create a product with a more "complete" profile. So they decided to cross Banana Kush with a CBD-dominant strain. The result is Banana Kush CBD flower, a variety that combines the best of its two parent strains.
In the world of cannabis, there are two main types: Indica-dominant strains (with potential relaxing and soothing effects) and Sativa-dominant strains (with potential energizing and stimulating effects).
Depending on the type, the potential effects are different. So what about Banana Kush? It's Indica-dominant (60% Indica vs. 40% Indica). This means that its main effects are soothing (but I'll come back to these effects in more detail later in this article).
Banana Kush: its characteristics
As you can probably guess from the name, this variety has a pronounced banana taste. But that's not its only interesting feature. Here's what this popular strain looks like:
- thick main stem with strong branches;
- large, fragrant, resinous buds ;
- heavy heads (green) with brown pistils ;
- small calyxes (which are easy to crumble) ;
- often cone-shaped bunches.
In addition to its pronounced banana taste, Banana Kush also has an intense aroma. It's this very special smell that gives you the impression of traveling to the tropics when you consume this variety.
In addition to the banana taste, you'll also be able to detect very sweet notes and a hint of spice. This distinctive blend is the result of crossing different varieties.
The (potential) effects of the Banana Kush variety
I'm now going to explain the potential effects of the Banana Kush variety. I say potential effects because scientific studies on CBD are still in their infancy. What's more, the effects you experience depend on many factors: your age, your body type and your tolerance.
Keep this in mind when you consume CBD, you may not feel all the effects (or the same effects as some of your friends, for example).
This may mean that this product isn't right for you. In this case, don't hesitate to visit Mama's boutique to test other varieties, and other shapes, to find the product that's right for you.
As I said earlier, Banana Kush is an Indica-dominant variety. Its effects are therefore rather relaxing (without the euphoric effects sometimes linked to the high THC content). However, it's still partly Sativa, so you may experience more euphoric effects (especially a little while after taking it, as these take longer to kick in).
Here are some of the potential effects of the Banana Kush variety:
- relaxing effects ;
- better sleep;
- reduced pain.
Of course, this list is not exhaustive. Banana Kush can have many potential effects. Mama's final word of advice: always follow the recommended dosages, and if you feel the slightest undesirable effect, stop taking it immediately.
If Banana Kush isn't for you, don't hesitate to discover the other varieties in the store, like our Banana Cream CBG.
Article written by Benjamin Poirel-Nadal
Passionate about natural well-being and plants with multiple virtues, I've been exploring the benefits of CBD and its various forms for several years.
My aim? To share with you clear information, honest opinions and practical advice to help you integrate CBD into your daily life with confidence and serenity.
