Red Congolese is a 100% Sativa strain that is great for use during the day and leaves most users feeling energetic and focused. The experience that Red Congolese produces is a psychoactive cerebral high that is uplifting, creative and focused. Medical patients have reported using this strain to help treat the symptoms of ailments like fatigue, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, stress, chronic pain, and migraine headaches.
Beginners to cannabis and people who suffer from anxiety should be cautious when first trying this strain to avoid feelings of anxiety and paranoia.
The Red Congolese cannabis strain is 100% sativa strain that has two origin stories. Some cannabis experts claim that this is a 100% landrace strain from the Congo, while others say that it was bred by crossing Congolese, Mexican and Afghani landraces.
Red Congolese has a high THC content that typically averages between 18% and 20%. The average CBD content of Red Congolese is around 1%.
Red Congolese is a popular choice among medical cannabis patients who use it to help treat the symptoms of ailments like fatigue, stress, pain, muscle spasms, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD and migraine headaches.
Some medical patients have stated that Red Congolese is also a good choice for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Red Congolese leaves you feeling elated, creative, energetic and focused, according to many users. Common negative effects include dry mouth and dry eyes, while additional negative effects associated with Red Congolese are anxiety, paranoia, dizziness and headaches. Many people have said that feelings of anxiety are the most common issue with this strain, especially for beginners.
Because of Red Congolese’s large negative effect profile, you should exercise some caution when first trying this strain. This is especially true for beginners to cannabis as Red Congolese contains significant amounts of THC.
Red Congolese has an aroma profile that is earthy with nutty undertones. When smoking or vaporizing this strain, expect a flavor profile that leaves a spicy herbal and sweet citrus taste on the tip of your tongue.
Red Congolese is considered an easy strain of cannabis to grow. Indoor crops will typically produce 12-16 oz/㎡ after 10-11 weeks of flowering, while outdoor harvests will usually yield 16 oz/plant by late October.
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