Mixing Weed Strains: Why You Should Consider It

Mixing different strains of weed, sometimes known as making a ‘salad’, is a really common practice among habitual pot smokers. You’re able to smoke different kinds of weed at once, and who doesn’t want that? But are there actually any reasons as to why you should be mixing strains? Let’s find out.

Are There Actually Benefits To Mixing Strains?

Simply put, yes, there are many benefits to mixing cannabis strains. By smoking multiple strains at once, you will experience the side-effects of many different types of weed present in the mix; moreover, when certain strains occur together, they can sometimes have enhanced effects. Let’s get into the details.

Better High

Mixing weed strains can definitely induce a better high. There are hundreds of cannabinoids in marijuana, and each strain of cannabis has different cannabinoids in them. Cannabis also contains a large variety of terpene molecules, which are likewise said to have their own medicinal or therapeutic properties. Mixing strains can therefore cause cannabinoids to have different effects or the effects to be exaggerated when smoked with other strains. The possibilities for experimentation are endless!

Delicious Combos

Cannabis contains what are called terpenes – the molecules responsible for the taste and smell of your cannabis. Mixing cannabis strains that have different terpenes can create a wide variety of flavors and aromas. Sometimes, the combination of particular terpenes can create a different aroma than what’s normally produced from those strains. It’s also important to note that terpenes are just as significant as the cannabinoids in marijuana and have their own effect on the quality of high.

Get Some Variety

Mixing weed strains is also just a fun way of mixing things up – for example, if you’re tired of smoking the same strains on their own all the time. Many people enjoy the effects of both Sativas and Indicas, so you could try this easy combination. It’s also interesting to experiment with the different effects of different strains of cannabis and see how they react with the side-effects of one another. You may find that there are certain strains that were just born to be smoked together.

Important Considerations When Mixing

When looking for the best strains to mix, it’s important to consider what it is you’re trying to achieve. It’s easy to create a 50/50 Sativa/Indica mix if you just want the best of both worlds, but if you’re trying to utilize particular strains for certain medical benefits, it could be more difficult to perfect a combination that works for you. It’s also important that you know your own limits when you begin mixing strains, as you may accidentally end up creating a very potent salad without even knowing it.

The Best Mixes Of Cannabis Strains

If you’re looking to start mixing cannabis strains when you smoke, try out some of these classic combinations first. From classic 50/50 blends to extra-strong fully-Indica or fully-Sativa salads, mixing strains together truly has no limits.

Afghan Kush And Jack Herer

This is a classic mix of two strains of weed, both of which are household names to experienced weed smokers. This particular weed blend will bring you the relaxing, couch-locking body high of the Indica Afghan Kush with the insightfulness and creativity of Jack Herer. You will be able to stay completely focused and think deeply while also remaining fully relaxed during this mix experience. You can also expect to enjoy a wonderful mix of spicy lemon and herbal, piney aromas.

Strains For Relaxation

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OG Kush And Sour Diesel

OG Kush and Sour Diesel is another excellent combination if you’re looking for the best of both worlds. OG Kush will provide pain relief and relaxation, as it’s a strong Indica, while Sour Diesel will give you all of the euphoria of a Sativa. You will feel totally relaxed, happy and stress-free with this weed blend. Even the combined flavor profile is worth it alone, with the lemony freshness of Sour Diesel combined with the pungency of OG Kush.

Blueberry And Royal Cheese

Though it may not sound like it at first, the flavors and aromas of Blueberry and Royal Cheese work well together, with the perfect mixture of sweet and savory forming in your mouth. Royal Cheese is a Sativa, Indica and Ruderalis hybrid that will give you a perfect combination of a strong body high and the munchies; together with the pain relief and stress-reducing qualities of the Indica Blueberry, it’s guaranteed to provide a relaxing experience.

Strains For Euphoria

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Lemon Kush And White Cheese

This combination weed blend is definitely for those who love a good body high or are using weed medicinally for pain. Lemon Kush and White Cheese are both strong strains that induce feelings of laziness, relaxation, couch lock and an overall strong body high. White Cheese is considered to be a “nighttime weed,” so it’s best to save this salad for bedtime. Lemon Kush also contains many limonene terpenes, which by themselves induce a state of clear-mindedness and euphoria.

White Widow And Purple Trainwreck

Two of the best strains to mix if you’re looking for a strong Sativa high rather than an Indica stone are White Widow and Purple Trainwreck. White Widow has many of the best qualities of a good Sativa, and mixing this with the stimulating and euphoria-inducing qualities of Purple Trainwreck will give you one of the happiest and most uplifting highs you can find. The taste is also amazing and will be relaxing all on its own, with hints of lavender, pine, wood and earth.

Try Mixing The Next Time You Smoke

The next time you’re looking to spice up your smoking life, try mixing two strains of weed together for a completely revolutionized high. When different strains are smoked together, they can have a wider variety of effects than when smoked separately. From benefiting from more of weed’s positive effects at once to creating a different flavor palette entirely, mixing cannabis is definitely something every smoker should try.

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