By: Daniel Lehewych
Sour Diesel is a classic strain that has been popular for quite some time now, and for good reason. Sour diesel is known for its strong, pungent smell, along with its uplifting and euphoric effects.
Sour Diesel at a glance
| Effects | Flavors | Common Use | THC % | CBD % | Type |
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25% | 20.165% | Heavily sativa-leaning hybrid |
What is Sour Diesel cannabis?
Botany in the cannabis industry wasn’t all that big until the 1990s. One of the first strains to come out of this boom in marijuana botany was sour diesel, and it has remained a staple on cannabis menus ever since.
Sour diesel is a hybrid that is a combination of two sativas, Chemdawg and Super Skunk.
While the origins of Sour Diesel are not entirely known, at this point in the game, Sour Diesel is a staple for many cannabis enthusiasts.
Sour Diesel review: Flavor, smell, appearance
Sour Diesel is a potent and popular sativa. This strain has gotten much recognition as a result of its flavor, smell and appearance, not to mention its powerful effects.
Flavor
The flavor of Sour Diesel can, in part, be intuited from the name of the strain: Sour Diesel can literally taste like fuel or diesel. On top of that, it can have a flavor that users report to be skunky, spicy and even a little bit citrusy.
Smell
Sour Diesel is one of those strains where the taste of the strain smells just like it tastes. It is by far one of the strongest smelling strains on the market.
Have you ever walked by someone down the street and gotten hit by a wave of the smell of skunkiness? That’s the sort of thing you should expect to smell like after smoking Sour Diesel.
Appearance
The appearance of Sour Diesel is quite beautiful, to put it bluntly. Characterized by bright green leaves, snowy white crystals and reddish/orange hairs, the appearance is profoundly pleasant to the eye.
Mind and body effects of Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel’s effects are a little bit strange. They are strange in the sense that it is almost certainly a sativa; yet, it exhibits some distinctly indica-like properties.
On the mind, you can possibly experience a greater sense of creativity, feelings of being uplifted, focus, happiness, euphoria, and energy. On the body, you can possibly experience a couch-locking effect.
Hence, Sour Diesel might be good for those who do creative work that entails lots of sitting down, like writers or illustrators.
Possible medical benefits of Sour Diesel
Some of the potential medical benefits of sour diesel include reductions in pain, anxiety, depression and stress.
These possible medical benefits come from user-reports of their experiences with Sour Diesel, and hence this should not be taken as medical advice or a guarantee of achieving the aforementioned medical benefits.
Review of Sour Diesel side effects
The potential side-effects of Sour Diesel are mostly the typical cannabis side effects. Dry mouth and dry eyes. Some of the more serious potential side-effects include paranoia, dizziness and headaches.
To sum it up: Sour Diesel review
Sour Diesel has gotten its reputation as a classic cannabis strain for a reason. It smells and tastes potent, and so too are its effects. If you are looking for creativity, focus, relaxation and relief from stress, Sour Diesel might very well be the strain for you.
FAQS
Is Sour Diesel a sativa or indica?
Sour diesel is a heavily sativa-leaning hybrid.
Is Sour Diesel strain exotic?
Because it isn’t very clear what the origins of Sour Diesel are, it can’t be established whether or not it is an exotic strain.
What is the Sour Diesel strain price?
Anywhere from $55-$90 per ⅛ ounce, depending on where you are purchasing it.
Daniel Lehewych is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.