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Cannabis Strain Review: Sage

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Morning
Spectrum: 76% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
66%
Happy
59%
Creative
58%
Euphoric
57%
Deeply Relaxing
46%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
36%
Dry Eyes
22%
Dizzy
7%
The Scaries
6%
Headache
3%

Sage has an ASHI score of 2 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 18 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. Sage won 4 awards in categories like Hydro in places like Spain. You can find a full accounting of awards won in the table below. The genetic blend of this strain is 76% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
2 Hash Cup High Times Cannabis Cup
2 Bio - Seedbanks Highlife Cup
3 Outdoor - Growshops Highlife Cup
3 Hydro Spannabis Cannabis Champions Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Happy, Creative, Euphoric and Deeply Relaxing effects of Sage produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Morning is the best time to experience this strain. Sage has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain common usage

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

Sage's primary terpenes are Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Camphene and Limonene. 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 Sage that includes: Spicy, Woody, Pine, Citrus and Sage, ending with a blast of Spicy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Yummstown! Sage has an aroma profile of Earthy, Herbal, Pungent, Sage and Woody.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
17 - 28%
CBD
0.2 - 1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Sage presents Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Camphene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 28%. You can expect CBD levels of 0.2 - 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
Early November Average 14oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
73 to 78 days Average 10 to 12oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Sage is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of 10 to 12oz/ m2 in about 73 to 78 days. Outdoors, Sage should harvest around Early November you can expect average height and 14oz/ plant yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Sage. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Sage before creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain