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Cannabis Strain Review: Shaman

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 96% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Pinene
Effect Percentage
Uplifted
74%
Focused
70%
Creative
70%
Happy
54%
Euphoric
44%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
29%
Dry Mouth
29%
Dizzy
22%
The Scaries
9%
Headache
3%

Shaman has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 20 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. Shaman won an award in categories like in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 96% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
1 Outdoor Homegrown Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Uplifted, Focused, Creative, Happy and Euphoric effects of Shaman produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Shaman has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis Pain, Migraines and 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

Shaman's primary terpenes are Pinene, Caryophyllene 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 Shaman that includes: Sour, Spicy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Sour on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Shaman has an aroma profile of Mint, Spicy, Citrus 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
12 - 18%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Shaman presents Pinene, Caryophyllene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 12 - 18%. 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
End of September/October Medium Large

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
7-8 weeks Medium Large

The difficulty to grow Shaman is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect medium height to be with a yield of large in about 7-8 weeks. Outdoors, Shaman should harvest around End of September/October you can expect medium height and large yield.

Shaman shares genetics with Purple 1 and Skunk.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The savory notes from Marijuana-infused Skirt Steak Salad will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Pinene, from Shaman. Pinene terpenes will match perfectly with the skirt steak and the salad, married by the dressing. An excellent recipe for this strain. Since we suggest you try Shaman 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