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Cannabis Strain Review: Royal Gorilla

Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
98%
Thoughtful
50%
Stoned
50%
Comfortably Numb
50%
Trippy
50%
Side Effect Percentage
The Scaries
26%
Dry Mouth
11%
Dry Eyes
5%

Royal Gorilla has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 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 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Thoughtful, Stoned, Comfortably Numb and Trippy effects of Royal Gorilla produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Royal Gorilla has been reported by users as being used for Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Fatigue, and Migraines.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain 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

Royal Gorilla's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene, Caryophyllene, Limonene and Pinene. 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 Royal Gorilla that includes: Citrus, Diesel, Earthy, Lemon, Piney and Sweet, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Royal Gorilla has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Sweet, Pine and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
21 - 25%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.05 - 0.22%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Royal Gorilla presents Myrcene, Humulene, Caryophyllene, Limonene and Pinene terpenes. The average THC level is 21 - 25%. You can expect CBD levels of 1%. 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
Mid October 130-170cm 550-600g/plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-9 weeks 90-160cm 500-550g/m

The difficulty to grow Royal Gorilla is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect 90-160cm height to be with a yield of 500-550g/m in about 8-9 weeks. Outdoors, Royal Gorilla should harvest around Mid October you can expect 130-170cm height and 550-600g/plant yield.

Royal Gorilla shares genetics with Sour Dubb, Chems Sister and Chocolate Diesel.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Royal Gorilla. 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 Royal Gorillaafter 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