By: Daniel Lehewych
Don’t be fooled by its name: there is nothing greasy about grease monkey. Indeed, grease monkey will induce as close to a clean experience as you can get through the use of cannabis.
Grease monkey is a strain of cannabis that provides a host of beneficial effects.
Many cannabis users report it being one of their favorite strains for its relaxing and mellow properties.
If you are looking to relax, ease pain, and reduce stress, grease monkey might be the strain for you.
Grease Monkey at a glance:
Keep in mind that the below effects and usages are not based on scientific data but are based upon the user-experience of grease monkey.
The below effects and uses must be taken with a grain of salt. Grease monkey may help with many conditions, but you should speak to your doctor before trying to use grease monkey to treat those conditions.
| Effects | Flavors | Common Use | THC % | CBD % | Type |
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Up to 30% | 1% | Grease monkey is a hybrid of two different hybrids: cookies and cream and GG4 (also known as gorilla glue), both Indica- dominant strains. The results in grease monkey is an Indica-dominant strain, with effects like deep relaxation, appetite stimulation, and sleepiness.
70% indica 30% sativa |
What is the Grease Monkey strain of cannabis?
Grease monkey derives its origins from its creators: the multi-time High Times Magazine rewarded company Exotic Genetix.
Grease monkey is actually a combination of two different multi-time award-winning strains: these strains are the hybrid GG4 (aka gorilla glue) and the hybrid cookies and cream.
It is no wonder that grease monkey came in 3rd place in the 2018 Montana cannabis cup for the highest THC levels!
According to WayofLeaf, grease monkey is a hybrid that consists of 70% indica and 30% Sativa.
This relatively new strain, therefore, will have Indica dominant effects, with a bit of added mental clarity and focus from its Sativa derived elements.
Grease Monkey review: Flavor, smell, appearance
Grease monkey seems to be a growing favorite amongst cannabis users. Grease monkey has hundreds of positive reviews online, which is saying something for a relatively new strain.
Users of grease monkey report feelings of deep relaxation, but combined with the ability to still be productive and focused if needed.
As with most professionally cultivated strains of cannabis, the smell, flavor, and appearance of grease monkey have been readily praised as exotic and enticing.
Flavor
The flavor of grease monkey has been reported to be a combination of sweetness like candy and gas/diesel-like most smokers are probably used to.
Likewise, many users report a spicy after taste. If you decide to smoke grease monkey, get ready for a very wide array of flavors all at once.
Smell
The smell of grease monkey has been reported to be very strong –just like its taste! Hence, be wary of grease monkey if discreet use of cannabis is of importance to you.
The aromas of grease monkey’s strong smell are earthy, skunky, and sweet like candy.
Appearance
With bright green leaves and with orange and white hairs pronounced on each bud, grease monkey makes for an attractive and exotic-looking strain of cannabis.
Indeed, when grease monkey leaves reach a greater level of maturity in cultivation, they can have an added purple tinge, almost illuminating its sedating effects through color.
Mind and body effects of Grease Monkey
Many cannabis users suffer from the eternal struggle of whether or not to use a sativa or an indica. Both come with their positives and negatives.
Many worry about paranoia or anxiety from sativas, and many worry about feeling like a useless couch potato from indicas.
Grease monkey is a happy medium between an indica and a sativa, and the effects of grease monkey make this very clear.
Grease monkey’s effects on the mind are ideal for those who are looking to relax and even sleep, but also for those who are looking to be productive and focused.
Which is to say, indicas generally only allow you to be relaxed –indicas are known for hampering productivity.
Grease monkey, by contrast, is aided by its sativa elements, which creates clarity of mind, focus, and creativity, without the normal jitters and uplifting effects of sativas. A good way to think about it is a mental calm that can be used productively.
The bodily effects of grease monkey are very much in line with what one would expect from smoking an indica—users of grease monkey experience profound feelings of euphoria, relaxation, hunger, and body tinglings.
Be forewarned: you will get the munchies from using grease monkey! Grease monkey is definitely a melt-in-the-couch strain, but not so much that you won’t be able to get up and do things –thanks to its sativa elements.
Possible medical benefits of Grease Monkey
It is possible that grease monkey might help users with depression, anxiety, pain, nausea, headaches, insomnia.
Furthermore, given grease monkey’s potential to induce creativity and focus, it has the possibility of helping users with ADHD and ADD.
Review of Grease Monkey side effects
As with any strain of cannabis, grease monkey comes with the potential for a wide variety of different side-effects.
One of the most commonly-sited negative side-effects that users of grease monkey report are paranoia and anxiety.
Given that grease monkey is partially a Sativa, this makes sense. Many users of sativas report similar effects.
If you are prone to racing thoughts from Sativa dominant strains, you should probably start with lower dosages if you are going to try grease monkey.
Side-effects of grease monkey that are less worrisome are side-effects you should expect to experience from most strains of cannabis: dry eyes and dry mouth.
To sum it up: Grease Monkey review
Grease-monkey is an Indica-dominant hybrid that gives cerebral and relaxing effects. It is truly a strain that is on the up-and-up.
If you are looking to potentially improve sleep, appetite, headaches, and your mental health, grease monkey might be for you.
Start slowly with this strain if you have a tendency to get anxious or paranoid from cannabis, and be sure to smoke it with open-windows if you are worried about smelling like weed.
FAQS
Is Grease Monkey a Sativa or Indica?
Grease monkey is an Indica dominant hybrid. It is estimated to be 70% India and 30% Sativa.
Is Grease Monkey strain exotic?
According to Leafly, an exotic strain depends upon the location for which the strain originated and the audience of consumption.
Grease monkey was created by Exotic Genetix, which is a Washington based company. Hence, it might be considered exotic if you are not from the United States.
What is the Grease Monkey strain price?
Depending on where you are located, grease monkey can cost anywhere from $50-$70 per ⅛ ounce.
Daniel Lehewych is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.