Durban Poison Strain

Durban Poison

Durban Poison is a 100% Sativa marijuana strain which hails from South Africa. This strain is among the top pure sativa strains due to its earthy, citrus flavors and a wide array of medicinal properties. Both medical and recreational marijuana consumers will benefit the uplifting and energetic properties of this strain.

Durban Poison Experience

Durban Poison is a South African strain named after the city of Durban. This pure Sativa strain produces powerful, clear-headed effects, due to its high levels of THCV which improves focus and enhances creativity. The levels of THCV in this train will depend on how the strain is grown.

Durban poison is suitable for those who like to enjoy weed early in the morning. It stimulates you like a strong cup of coffee, which makes it ideal for those in need of daytime cannabis. This strain will rapidly stimulate your brain and make your heart to start beating a little faster than average. Durban Poison is quite a spirited strain. This strain can also improve your mood and make you more euphoric and energized. The uplifting nature of this strain makes it perfect for a night time use.

Users who smoke this strain initially experience a bit of tingling in the sinuses and forehead region accompanied by a pleasant feeling of pressure in the ears.

Traits of Durban Poison and Durban Poison Seeds

Durban Poison is a pure sativa landrace strain from South Africa which has standard features to its particular environment. This strain has also developed adaptations to its environment which has to deal with the increased production of the unpopular cannabinoid called tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). THCV contains about 25% the psychoactivity of THC, and it can lead to quick and intense psychoactive high.

The amount of THC found Durban Poison is quite high for a landrace strain. Most Durban strains contain a minimum of 20% THC. Usually, landrace strains can have a lower potency when compared to modern hybrids, but Durban poison has defied all the odds by being potent. 

This strain characterizes of a sweet and damp forest smell. Cannabis enthusiasts will rapidly get a scent of fresh pine lingering in the background. This smell becomes more enhanced when buds are scattered. Users who smoke this strain will get the smell of lemon, anise, orange and sweet flavors accompanied by an almost creamy smoke that’s delightful to exhale. 

Interestingly, Durban Poison has a considerably quick flowering time when compared to other sativa strains. Amateur and professional growers love the excess trichomes and chunky buds found in this strain.

Medical Benefits of Durban Poison

When it comes to medical use, Durban Poison is common among medical marijuana patients due to its wide array of healing properties.

People with conditions such as glaucoma, sinus pain, ADD/ADHD, headaches, migraines, and chronic fatigue may use this strain to gain relieve.

Durban poison also has high amounts of the cannabis compound called tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), though levels vary between individual plants. THCV can balance stabilize insulin levels in animals.