Juanita La Lagrimosa is a Sativa Dominant cannabis strain that is a cross between Reina Madre, a Mexican landrace, and Thai. This strain has a low THC content but has a high CBD content and is used in the medical cannabis community to help treat symptoms of ailments like anxiety, pain, PTSD, inflammation and migraines.
Juanita La Lagrimosa has an interesting genetic heritage and itself has helped create potent and powerful modern cannabis strains like Stress Killer, Dance World, Painkiller XL and Fast Eddy.
Juanita la Lagrimosa, or “Tearful Little Jane” as the name translates from Spanish, is an award winning cannabis strain which holds the accolade of being the first strain commercially available with a 1:1 THC:CBD ratio.
Her unique genetics are a Mexican landrace crossed with Thai and Reina Madre. Available from both Élite Seeds and Reggae Seeds, there is some confusion about which company first bred Juanita La Lagrimosa. Regardless of who created this strain, the fact that it is available to medical patients is a blessing from this Spanish Queen.
The THC content of Juanita La Lagrimosa often tests around 7%, not staggering but strong enough. Average CBD measures at 9%.
Juanita La Lagrimosa is a unique cannabis strain because it often tests as a 1:1 THC to CBD ratio, which is very rare for modern strains.
Juanita La Lagrimosa has been reported to provide effective relief from chronic pain disorders, arthritis, inflammation, joint pain, and muscle spasms. Medical users also report using Juanita La Lagrimosa for anxiety, epilepsy and PTSD.
Given the Sativa oriented genetics of Juanita La Lagrimosa, it is an ideal strain to be consumed in the morning or afternoon.
Juanita La Lagrimosa is a uniquely Sativa Dominant experience, producing an energetic and clear headed cerebral stone. The mental clarity that Juanita La Lagrimosa facilitates promotes creativity and focus and can help stimulate mental fatigue.
Juanita La Lagrimosa has a very low negative effect profile. This makes the strain a great choice for beginners to medical cannabis. There are a few rare reports of anxiousness, dizziness and headache associated with overconsumption of Juanita La Lagrimosa, so you should begin dosing slowly and increase as needed.
This Tearful Lady produces a strong lemon aroma, with highlights that come in the form of an earthy “kushiness” and piney notes. The flavour profile of Juanita La Lagrimosa has a pungent “hashy” spiciness that adds to its pungent earthy scent, while is complemented by layers of sharp citrus.
Juanita La Lagrimosa is a beginner friendly strain to grow but experienced cultivators will often see higher yields come harvest time.
When grown indoors, you can expect a flowering time around 9 weeks and average yields of 14oz/m². When grown outdoors, this strain prefers a warm and dry climate that can deliver tons of sunshine. Outdoor harvests typically yield 17-18 oz/plant and are ready for harvest in early to mid October.
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