By: Janice Bae
Purple Haze is perhaps one of the most famous strains of cannabis due to how long it’s been around.
Thought to be descended from the strains Purple Thai and Haze, Purple Haze has adopted the best of both worlds with its delicious taste, energizing high, and vibrant purple color.
Purple Haze at a glance
| Effects | Flavors | Common Use | THC % | CBD % | Type |
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14-19% | 0.55-1.57% | Sativa dominant hybrid (85% sativa/15% indica) |
What is the Purple Haze strain of cannabis?
Purple Haze is a sativa dominant hybrid (85% sativa/15% indica) believed to have descended from parent strains Purple Thai and Haze.
It is named after Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 psychedelic rock classic and was also popularized in the same decade of the song’s release.
That popularity has lived on to the present day and many cannabis users continue to cherish this strain for its energizing and euphoric effects.
Purple Haze also displays the classic characteristics of sativas which include enhanced creativity and a cerebral buzz.
A mild body high also makes the strain useful in managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, fatigue, and chronic pain.
Purple Haze review: Flavor, smell, appearance
Purple Haze has a unique appearance and flavor profile which may impact the overall experience of partaking in the strain.
Flavor
Purple Haze tastes sweet and earthy with a hint of berries, grapes, and spice.
Smell
Purple Haze smells the way it tastes: dank, tart, and fruity. When ground, it may give off herbal aromas.
Appearance
Purple Haze is characterized by its rich purple undertones. The nugs are dense and pepper-shaped with mossy green specks of color amidst all the purple. A layer of sticky resin and white trichomes covers the nugs.
Mind and body effects of Purple Haze
Being a sativa dominant hybrid strain, Purple Haze delivers an energizing cerebral high (“head high”.) It may help to stimulate creativity and sociability.
A mild body buzz may also be felt which can be relaxing and euphoric. The trichomes on this strain may also contribute to noticeable psychoactive effects.
Purple Haze has also been reported to be able to increase your libido.
It’s important to take note that strains of cannabis may affect everyone differently.
Though the mind and body effects for Purple Haze may sound consistent among those who have experienced it, you may be affected differently so please exercise caution.
Possible medical benefits of Purple Haze
Sources including WikiLeaf and AllBud and state that Purple Haze may help manage:
- Chronic stress
- Anxiety
- Mild to moderate depression
- Fatigue
- Chronic pain
- Migraines
- PTSD
- Low libido
While many people who have experienced Purple Haze may rave about the benefits they have experienced, you should never assume that you will have the same experience.
You should always speak to a physician before attempting to use cannabis for medical benefits.
Review of Purple Haze side effects
As with anything, Purple haze can come with a host of good and bad side effects.
Please take the time to review them and bring up any concerns you may have to a medical professional and/or your budtender.
Good Effects
- Relief from minor aches and pains
- Feelings of euphoria
- Increased sociability
- Reduced social anxiety
- Increased creativity
- Increased appetite
- Relief from stress
- Increased concentration
- Increased libido
Bad Effects
- Dry eyes
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Slight pressure around temples
- Flushing of face
- Symptoms of anxiety, paranoia, or panic (ex: increased heart rate, tingling or numbness in the limbs, and/or chest pains)
To sum it up: Purple Haze review
Purple Haze is a wonderfully unique strain with a rich history in cannabis culture.
Because of the possible benefits of the strain, there are so many settings in which you could use it: with friends, at a party, to focus on creative work like art or writing, or even just to relax at home.
Though the strain generally has rave reviews, always be sure to keep in mind that your experience with it may not necessarily reflect what others say.
Cannabis affects everyone differently so consult with your local neighborhood budtender and a trusted medical professional so you can arm yourself with the knowledge you need to approach it confidently.
FAQS
Where can I find Purple Haze?
Not every dispensary will have Purple Haze in stock. To get a general idea of where it may be available, refer to Weedmaps or Leafly.
Once you have a general list of places you can try, call each one and ask the budtenders directly if they have it in stock. Even if they don’t, they might be able to refer you somewhere that does.
What are trichomes?
Trichomes are the tiny crystal-like growths that cover the leaves and buds of cannabis plants. They produce cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that give cannabis its potency and wonderful aromas. They occur naturally- plants grow them mainly as a defense mechanism to predators and harmful UV rays.
What gives Purple Haze its purple color?
Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments that give color to many plants including blueberries and raspberries.
These pigments are also responsible for the purple color in some strains of cannabis.
What are the general differences between sativa and indica?
Sativas are generally known to have cerebral (“head high”) and energizing effects which are good for socializing and creativity.
Indicas are generally known to have full body effects (“body high”) better suited for relaxation and sleep.
Keep in mind these are general properties and trends that have been noticed.
A cannabis strain that’s been identified as either one or the other is not guaranteed to have certain effects.
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Janice Bae is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.