By: Whitley Little
Your favorite childhood cookie combined with your favorite adulthood past time-The Girl Scout Cookie Cannabis strain is a sativa dominant hybrid that relaxes your mind and body and entices your taste buds with the all familiar minty, earthy flavors of girl scout cookies.
Girl Scout Cookie strain at a glance
| Effects | Flavors | Common Use | THC % | CBD % | Type |
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22%-34% | 8%-25% | Sativa, Hybrid-
60% Sativa 40% Indica |
What is the Girl Scout Cookie strain of cannabis?
The sativa hybrid started in Northern California and has become one of the top selling strains on the West Coast.
It’s a highly-rated favorite for its body relaxation and mental stimulation. GSC has won the Cannabis Cup award in the U.S. and Amsterdam, and is one of rapper Wiz Khalifa’s favorite strains.
GSC is a cross of two popular strains you might have heard of-Kush and Do Si Dos.
Girl Scout Cookie review: Flavor, Smell, Appearance
This dessert-like strain breaks apart beautifully and has intoxicating aromas. The result is an earthy smell combined with a delicious cookie taste that has euphoric effects.
Flavor
Here for the cookie aspect? You’re in luck. Most people immediately notice hints of mint and chocolate while others appreciate a fruity, musky flavor. GSC has something for every cookie lover.
Smell
The smell of the girl scout cookie strain measures up to its award winning taste. You can expect strong, sweet aromas with hints of earth, musk, and fruitiness.
Appearance
Not only does the strain smell and taste great, but it’s got a beautiful appearance too. GSC grows bright green with purple leaves and buds and the bud burns a beautiful orange.
Mind and body effects of the Girl Scout Cookie strain
The sweet taste and smell of GSC is second to the relaxing effects it has on the body and mind. Users keep returning to this strain for help with anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and appetite.
If you’re looking for creative mind flow while providing stress relief, this strain is worth trying. With 17% THC, you’re likely to find some beneficial effects.
Possible Medical Benefits of Girl Scout Cookie strain:
Many people reported this strain effectively helping with depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and appetite stimulation. Other possible medical benefits include:
- Joint pain relief
- PTSD relief
- Migraine relief
- Lower back pain relief
- Helps with cramps
- Inflammation
(Note: Please remember to consult your doctor when seeking treatment for any illness or ailment.)
Review of Girl Scout Cookie side effects
While there are some positive and negative side effects with any cannabis strain, GSC negative effects is a short list compared to its helpfulness. Some negative reported effects are:
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Anxiousness
Many users who enjoy the strain notice these positive effects at greater percentages:
- Less anxiety
- Euphoric feelings
- Mellow/relaxed mind and body
To sum it up: Girl Scout Cookie review
The Girl Scout Cookie strain from Northern California seems to live up to the hype associated with its name.
With more positive effects than negative, it would be worth a try next time you’re needing a relaxing night but still want stimulation.
Since it does help with appetite stimulation, we recommend having real girl scout cookies on hand to pair for when the hunger strikes.
FAQS
Is Girl Scout Cookie indica, sativa, or hybrid stain?
GSC is 60% sativa and 40% indica.
What does Girl Scout Cookie smell like?
GSC has hints of mint, chocolate, and musk / earthy.
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Whitely Little is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.