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Cannabis Strain Review: Laughing Buddha

laughing buddha strain
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before a funny movie
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 95% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
79%
Energetic
76%
Giggly
68%
Happy
65%
Euphoric
49%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
49%
Headache
47%
Dry Eyes
28%
Dizzy
12%
The Scaries
4%

Laughing Buddha has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 24 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. Laughing Buddha won an award in categories like in places like Canada. The genetic blend of this strain is 95% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
3 Sativa The Karma Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Energetic, Giggly, Happy and Euphoric effects of Laughing Buddha produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Laughing Buddha has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Nausea and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain common usage
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The Flavor Story

Laughing Buddha's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene. 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 Laughing Buddha that includes: Sweet, Spicy, Herbal, Citrus, Lemon and Pineapple, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

What's that smell? Laughing Buddha has an aroma profile of Sweet, Sour, Earthy, Spicy and Fruity.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 20%
CBD
0.2 - 1.6%
CBN
0.06 - 0.16%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Laughing Buddha presents Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Humulene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 20%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.2 - 1.6%. CBG in this strain should be about 2%.

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

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
mid-to Late October > 80in 22oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
10 to 12 weeks > 80in 16 to 22oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Laughing Buddha is known for being difficult. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect > 80in height to be with a yield of 16 to 22oz/ m2 in about 10 to 12 weeks. Outdoors, Laughing Buddha should harvest around mid-to Late October you can expect > 80in height and 22oz/ plant yield.

Laughing Buddha shares genetics with Jamaican and Thai.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Laughing Buddha. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Laughing Buddha before a funny movie, you might want to check out our recipe for Cannabis Infused Milkshakes. Get the blender going with this recipe and you'll take your funny movie night to the next level.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain