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Cannabis Strain Review: Amethyst

a.k.a. Amathyst, Zions Amethyst, Zion Amethyst
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 82% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Energetic
71%
Deeply Relaxing
68%
Uplifted
53%
Euphoric
46%
Happy
45%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
68%
Anxiety
42%
Dry Eyes
23%

Amethyst has an ASHI score of 6 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 82% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Energetic, Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Euphoric and Happy effects of Amethyst produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Amethyst has been reported by users as being used for Anxiety, Pain, Nausea, Stress and ADHD/ADD.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Amethyst's primary terpenes are Limonene, Caryophyllene and Linalool. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Amethyst that includes: Earthy, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Amethyst has an aroma profile of Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 20%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Amethyst presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 20%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Amethyst is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Amethyst should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Amethyst. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Amethystbefore cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain