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Cannabis Strain Review: Purple Tears

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 84% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Tingly
98%
Hungry
95%
Happy
90%
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Uplifted
50%
Side Effect Percentage
Headache
61%
Dry Eyes
50%
Dry Mouth
50%
The Scaries
33%

Purple Tears has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 8 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 84% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Tingly, Hungry, Happy, Deeply Relaxing and Uplifted effects of Purple Tears produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Purple Tears has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Migraines, Nausea and Insomnia.

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 Tears's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene and Camphene. 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 Tears that includes: Berry, Diesel, Earthy, Pungent and Sweet, ending with a blast of Berry on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Purple Tears has an aroma profile of Berry, Diesel, Earthy, Pungent 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
14 - 16%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Purple Tears presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 14 - 16%. 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 Purple Tears 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, Purple Tears should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Purple Tears. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Purple Tearsafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain