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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Headband

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before a funny movie
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 62% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Talkative
90%
Happy
74%
Deeply Relaxing
73%
Euphoric
71%
Giggly
40%
Side Effect Percentage
Anxiety
40%
Headache
30%
Dry Mouth
22%
Dry Eyes
20%
The Scaries
12%

Purple Headband has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 16 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 62% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Talkative, Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric and Giggly effects of Purple Headband produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Headband has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Purple Headband's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene 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 Purple Headband that includes: Sweet, Berry, Grape, Gasoline, Chemical and Pine, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yes, SIR! Purple Headband has an aroma profile of Berry, Grape, Gasoline, Chemical and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16 - 28%
CBD
0.42 - 1.08%
CBN
0.07 - 0.18%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Headband presents Terpinolene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 16 - 28%. 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 unknown Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
Mid to late October Average 14 oz or more per plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 to 10 weeks Average 12 to 14 oz per square meter

The difficulty to grow Purple Headband is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of 12 to 14 oz per square meter in about 8 to 10 weeks. Outdoors, Purple Headband should harvest around Mid to late October you can expect average height and 14 oz or more per plant yield.

Purple Headband shares genetics with Headband.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Purple Headband. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Purple Headbandbefore 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