By: Will Keever
In this time when we are stuck inside for most of our days, it can be tough finding that creative spark you are looking for.
We are conditioned to believe that all artists are just naturally creative, but that is simply not true.
Some people have a natural talent, others work hard, and in many cases creativity can be taught to those that have the desire to learn.
It can be daunting to get started, but cannabis has been a tool used by generations of humans to stimulate creativity.
Whether you have decided to get into charcoal sketching, want to start making quality Tik Tok content with your new puppy, or are finally picking up the piano, cannabis is a useful tool for many types of personalities looking to loosen the inhibitions and decrease the tension that can thwart the creative process.
With cultivation techniques at a historic peak, some strains have been picked out to be the best for promoting creativity.
Best cannabis strains for creativity
Jack Herer
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Terpinolene (fruity), Caryophyllene (peppery), Pinene (pine)
When it comes to creativity, most of the time a sativa-dominant strain is where to turn. Jack Herer and many of its descendants are powerful promoters of inventiveness and a great source to train focus and productivity.
It is named after cannabis cultural legend, activist, and author Jack Herer. He is renowned for writing the book “The Emperor Wears No Clothes,” which was published in 1985 and documents the numerous uses of cannabis as a hemp and as a mind-altering substance.
Known for its ability to produce a lucid and cerebral euphoria, Jack Herer can enable all types of creative processes whether individual or collaborative efforts are needed. It gives users the strength to remain alert, but tranquil. Focused, yet relaxed.
Tardis
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene (herbal), Caryophyllene (peppery), Limonene (citrus)
This strain’s name may be familiar to fans of the TV series “Dr. Who,” which follows an adventurous doctor exploring Earth in his time-traveling phone booth named Tardis.
A descendent of the infamous Trainwreck strain, this other-worldly flower is a strong mood enhancer and social lubricant.
A fantastic strain to stimulate imagination, it works well when used with friends to collaborate on ideas, whether it be browsing a topic for your podcast or searching various internet rabbit holes for funny images for your new Meme page.
Super Silver Haze
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene (herbal), Caryophyllene (peppery), Limonene (citrus)
Like the Herer family, many strains from the Haze pedigree are popular among those that are looking to create.
The Haze lineage offers a plethora of Sativa-dominant mood boosters for long-lasting and uplifting effects.
Created by Green House seeds in the 1990s, it has been treasured for decades by humans around the globe, and has been crossed with other legends, giving birth to strains like Super Lemon Haze and Super Sour Diesel.
Unlike what the name suggests, this type of haze can sharpen focus, washing away the worries of the day and allowing the mind to concentrate on the task at hand.
Chemdawg
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Hybrid
Main Terpenes: Caryophyllene (peppery), Myrcene (herbal), Limonene (citrus)
Like the mysterious origins surrounding the strain, Chemdawg can take users to a nebulous place of the mind where deep thinking and brainstorming sessions thrive.
Promoting a sense of elation that can be almost dizzying at certain points, it is a strain renowned for opening new pathways and exploring new doors of perception.
This strain is not recommended for first time users and should only be employed by those that are familiar with the effects of higher doses of THC.
If used improperly, it can give users the undesired couch lock effect. This strain works best when used moderately.
AK-47
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Hybrid
Main Terpenes: Myrcene (herbal), Caryophyllene (peppery), Pinene (pine)
Although the name makes it sound like a hard hitter, this strain’s hybrid profile gives it an incredibly unique effect for users.
This multi-Cannabis Cup winner offers long-lasting creative sessions and is favorable for those that are working on a medium that requires sitting down for long periods of time.
Its indica influence inhibits tension, spurring the mind into the imaginative realm while the sativa side helps maintain presence and boosts energy levels.
This strain is known to stimulate the munchies, so keep the snacks within reach.
LSD
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Hybrid
Main Terpenes: Caryophyllene (peppery), Myrcene (herbal), Humulene (hoppy)
Don’t let the name intimidate you. LSD is known for its awe-inspiring high that has traces and not full-blown effects of what a psychedelic experience entails.
This beautiful flower has a rich taste of sweet and earthy tones, which puts user in a calm mist where stress is a distant memory and doubt is just a word.
Another strain, like Chemdawg, not for the faint of heart. It works best when used for deep dives into creative work whether it be an all-nighter with your new collection of paints, or a cure for writer’s block.
Cinderella 99
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene (herbal), Limonene (citrus), Pinene (pine)
An offspring of Jack Herer, it is no surprise to find this strain as one of the best for promoting creative expression.
Drawing from its potent, old-school ancestry, it combines a blast-from-the-past high that older users will love, with a fresh kick from the new generation of cannabis.
A quality strain known as an anxiety reducer; this mild-tasting flower is good for a quality daytime high.
It gives users a dreamy and uplifting high in the head, but a steady buzz throughout the body, making it great to experiment with when coming up with a new dance routine or yoga sequence.
Flowers for Algernon
Cannabinoid Profile: High-THC, Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Pinene (pine), Humulene (hoppy), Caryophyllene (peppery)
Named after the 1959 Daniel Keyes science fiction novel, this strain is a goldmine for creatives. One of the rarer strains, but well worth the journey when found.
This frosty flower emits a strong buzz that can give users the kick they need to start getting to work quickly and stay working throughout the day.
Although it has hints of its Sour Diesel heritage, the flavor is a little more earthy and gives users a sense of grounding when experimenting with new ideas, allowing more freedom and play in their pursuits.
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Will Keever is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.