About Northern Lights

Northern Lights is an award-winning Indica-dominant strain with a 90% Indica and 10% Sativa ratio. Growers, medical patients, and recreational consumers well-received this strain and maybe one of the most popular Indica strains of all time. This strain THC content ranges from 15 to 22% and can take a pleasantly high effect.

Northern Lights Strain: Aroma, Flavor, and Appearance 

The aroma of Northern Lights is woodsy and piney, feeling all too reminiscent of adventurous times spent in the woods or camping on days off. The scent of this strain is pungent and soon hits your nose. Thus, leaving a smell of dank ganja, but its flavor hits upon distinct notes. At first, this strain has a piney and earth-like flavor, but soon it blends into something a tad more dynamic. A sweet and candy-like flavor becomes extremely noticeable, which makes for such a pleasant combination–especially for a smoke late at night. 

Occasionally, consumers can recognize hints of citrus, further adding to the complexity of this robust flavor profile. 

Apparently, the appearance of Northern Lights buds is densely packed, with thick and prominently displayed sugar leaves that protrude slightly outwards. It is dark olive green, often with streaks of purple and blue running through. The pistils blend effortlessly with the sugar leaves, with their brassy, yet deep orange shade. The water leaves are often a deeper shade of green, often presenting hints of deep blue on the tips. 

Strain Effects

Northern Lights can slam the body into a wonderfully numbing, lazy mode. Consequently, this body high is accompanied by a delightful sense of well-being and happiness. Some consumers are reportedly instilled with increased creativity and focus as well.

Also, few reported negative effects are dry mouth and eyes, dizziness, paranoia, and anxiety in higher doses.

Medical Benefits of Northern Lights 

The powerful effect on the body of this strain makes it outstanding at helping to numb chronic pain, migraines, arthritis, and more. Additionally, it can brilliantly aid lack of appetite and insomnia. It is also often chosen to ease the effects of stress and anxiety.