By: Zoe Hudson
Cannabis isn’t quite what comes to mind when it comes to being productive and getting work done. If you have a full-on day or a daunting task you need to knock out, feeling sedated and sleepy definitely won’t help you much, to say the least.
However such a variety of cannabis strains means there is a wide spectrum of effects you can experience. In this case, focus and productivity are what we seek.
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Here’s a list of the best cannabis strains for focus that will turn your high into highly productive!
Best Cannabis Strains For Focus
Cinex
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Limonene, Caryophyllene
Cinex is a popular strain in the northwestern regions of the U.S. and has a typical sweet citrus yet earthy taste to it. It will generally improve your mood and has an uplifting and stimulating effect.
This strain is great to enhance your focus as it boosts your creativity and leaves you with a clear head.
This may be a great time to focus on organizing things since you’ll feel very engaged, motivated, and in high-spirits to get started on any tasks. Its main terpenes have mood-enhancing and antidepressant qualities to them.
Green Crack
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene
Green Crack is quite common in the Pacific Northwest but can easily be found pretty much anywhere and is especially popular on the black markets. It has a sweet, tropical taste and will leave you feeling energized and in a good mood.
Contrary to what the name suggests, Green Crack has strongly relaxing and mellowing effects that clear your head and allow you to focus better.
With an extra boost of energy, you can fully attend to checking off all the tasks on your to-do list and you’ll feel positive and excited while doing so.
Its main terpenes have sedating, relaxing, and pain-relieving properties to them.
Amnesia Haze
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene
This popular dutch strain is very easy to find in Europe but is also available in many dispensaries in the U.S.
It has a fresh, fruity taste and is known to make you feel happy, creative, and energized. However, it isn’t rare for people to experience paranoia and dizziness after smoking Amnesia Haze.
On the upside, this strain will sharpen your focus and let you experience a buzzing and euphoric kind of high.
It enhances your creativity and even increases your physical energy so be sure to have enough to keep you busy.
Its main terpenes have many medical benefits and antipsychotic properties to them.
True OG
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene
With its origin in New Hampshire, this strain is easily found in most places nowadays and is a popular medical marijuana in dispensaries.
True OG’s taste is similar to a combination of fuel and exotic spices. Although it will make you feel euphoric, happy, and focused, too much will put you right to sleep which is what makes this a popular medical strain to treat insomnia, stress, and anxiety.
If you have trouble getting work done due to stress, a lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelmed, True OG will help you complete everything you need to with a clear head and overflow of motivation.
Even though it has a relaxing effect, you will still feel very alert and focused. Beware of a bad case of the munchies with this strain and make sure to have more than enough brain food around while working or you might just end up spending all your productive time scavenging for snacks.
Its main terpenes will enhance your mood, possibly lead to arousal and possess many health beneficial qualities.
AK-47
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene
AK-47 is very popular and relatively easy to find anywhere due to its high demand. It has a sweet-sour taste and unlike its harsh name, this strain actually has a relaxing and mellow effect. You will feel mentally alert and even notice an increase in your creativity.
It has a long-lasting high that will lift your mood and keep you motivated for whatever lies ahead. AK-47 is the perfect addition for a project that requires some deep brainstorming and you will be productive and focused for a while.
Its main terpenes help in alleviating pain, relaxation, and ease physical symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Harlequin
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant hybrid, CBD-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene
Harlequin is a popular strain that can easily be grown indoors. It has an earthy mango taste and a citrus pine aroma.
This particular strain is known for an uplifting body high which will still allow you to have a clear mind and stay alert and focused. You will also experience a boost of creativity, which is all a great recipe for productivity.
You will be left in a deep state of calm and any hint of stress will seem to fade away. Harlequin will also energize you and lift your mood so you can work off any tasks that need to get done.
Its main terpenes have pain-relieving properties that affect both your body and mind. They will also contribute to stress relief and mindfulness.
Harle-Tsu
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant hybrid, CBD-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Terpinolene
Harle-Tsu is the rare strain that resulted from crossbreeding Harlequin and Sour Tsunami. It has a sweet, herbal pine taste and citrus aroma.
Harle-Tsu gives you an uplifted and euphoric head feel, and a relaxed and mellow body feel.
This is a great strain to increase your focus since it diminishes any racing or anxious thought and will make you feel motivated and happy.
You will experience a calm sensation to focus on tasks without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. This is best if you struggle with getting started or staying on track in a project.
Its main terpenes relieve pain, inflammation, stress, and anxiety.
Blueberry Headband
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant hybrid, THC-dominant
Main Terpenes: Unknown
Blueberry Headband isn’t the most popular strain out there but can be found at most medical marijuana dispensaries on the West Coast or the black market for those interested.
Just as the name suggests, it has a sweet blueberry taste to it and because of its strong hybrid features, it has many physical and mental effects.
You will experience a both calming and euphoric high and have plenty of energy and creativity to get started on any project.
The great thing about this uncommon strain is that it helps get rid of any self-doubt and negative thoughts that might be clouding your mind and you will feel uplifted, relaxed, and focused.
Especially for those who struggle with mental blocks when it comes to being productive and focusing, Blueberry Headband can be a life-saver.
Since there isn’t enough information out about this strain, its main terpenes are still unknown.
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Zoe Hudson is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.