Charlotte's Cherry CBD Strain
Overview
Charlotte’s Cherry, also known as Cherry Charlotte or Charlottes Cherries is a Sativa Dominant strain that contains a high amount of CBD at 15% and negligible THC at 0.3%. Charlottes Cherries is as a result of crossing Charlotte’s Web and the iconic Colorado Cherry cannabis strains.
The attractive neon green nugs with white trichomes and wispy orange hairs of this cultivar make it quite alluring to the aesthetic aware user. Its aroma is rich in earth and skunk and has a dominant cherry overtone, while its flavor is that of freshly picked cherries that have a dab of skunk.
This is a great strain for those looking for a subtle, manageable long lasting CBD experience as it gives a unique experience which subtly captures both the body and mind.
The effects of Charlotte’s cherries are quite fast acting, with the first toke manifesting within minutes.
Its high starts with a heady impact that induces mental clarity and quiet as well as having a general calming effect on the user. The User will then feel an uplifting in their mood and experience a pleasant demeanor with heightened productivity.
It then inspires light and airy feeling which will subdue all discomfort as well as tension and stress enabling one carry out daily activities with ease.
This is a great strain for daytime use.
Strain Type
Charlottes cherries is a Sativa dominant hybrid which has a 15% CBD content and 0.3% THC
Origin
It is as a result of crossing Charlotte’s Web with Colorado Cherry strains.
Terpene Profile
Terpenes are the chemical compounds which give herbs such as mint, basil or sage their mouthwatering, appealing and sometimes strong and distinctive aromas. Each cannabis strain has its own distinctive aroma that bellies the terpenes found in it with some being musty and dank and others being light and fruity.
Terpenes, also called terpenoids are mostly concentrated in the essential oils and resin of plants and they give them their flavor, scent and even color.
Practices such as aromatherapy which uses essential oils for therapeutic purposes to enhance psychological wellbeing, alter mood, increase cognitive function and enhance physical wellbeing heavily rely on terpenes.
Let’s now look at the terpenes contained in Charlotte’s Cherries:
Pinene: Useful in treating pain, anxiety and depression, this terpene is also an effective bronchodilator as it opens up the airways to allow more oxygen to get to the lungs.
Myrcene: This terpene has a musky, earthy smell and some very special medicinal properties. Great in the entourage effect, this terpene enhances the action of other terpenes and is also a potent analgesic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory agent and antimutagenic substance.
Caryophyllene: This terpene activates the endocannabinoid system and provides anti-inflammatory effects.