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Cannabis Strain Review: Shangri La

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before cleaning or working out
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 78% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
91%
Uplifted
82%
Energetic
67%
Happy
57%
Euphoric
45%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
35%
Dry Mouth
32%
Headache
9%
The Scaries
3%

Shangri La has an ASHI score of 1 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. Shangri La won an award in categories like in places like the Netherlands. The genetic blend of this strain is 78% Sativa.

Place Category Competition
3 Sativa - Growers Cup Ic 420 Growers Cup
1 Coffeeshops Ic 420 Growers Cup
a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Uplifted, Energetic, Happy and Euphoric effects of Shangri La produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Shangri La has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Arthritis Pain, Insomnia, Pain and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Shangri La's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Humulene 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 Shangri La that includes: Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Skunky and Sweet, ending with a blast of Citrus on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Shangri La has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Floral, Skunky 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
17 - 22%
CBD
0.45 - 1.05%
CBN
0.07 - 0.25%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Shangri La presents Caryophyllene, Humulene and Linalool terpenes. The average THC level is 17 - 22%. 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 Shangri La 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, Shangri La 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 Shangri La. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Shangri La before cleaning or working out, you might want to check out our recipe for Weed Smoothie. When you're looking to get the job done you need the right fuel. This smoothie combined with with this strain will give you optimum results. You'll be done before you know it and enjoy every detail of the experience.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain