The Northern Lights is one of the best-known cannabis strains. It's a pure indica appreciated for its resinous buds and high, fast yields.
Descended from an endemic Afghan variety, Northern Lights has given rise to varieties such as Sour Diesel, the Super Silver Haze or the Shiva Skunk. Rumored to have originated near Seattle, it was in fact distributed from Holland in 1985 by Sensi Seeds.
Sweet and spicy, Northern Lights often crystallizes, its leaves tending towards violet. Medical patients use it for its soporific, pain-relieving and anti-stress properties. It also relaxes muscles and can give way to a certain euphoria.
Its strong indica effects make it a pleasant evening strain. Unlike many of today's indica-dominant strains, Northern Lights is 90% indica.
Recreational users appreciate its relaxing and joyful effects. Northern Lights is a good choice for grey, rainy days, or when you feel the need to de-stress.
Medical users tend to use it for eating disorders, chronic stress and mood disorders. Its powerful physical effects make this indica a good way to relieve muscular tension.
People often describe the smell of this variety as spicy and earthy. Northern Lights generally contains 16 to 19% of THC. Novice users may feel a little more sleepy than they'd expect, but this strain is generally mild.
