Shiatsu Kush

Cannabis Strain Review: Shiatsu Kush

a.k.a. Shiatsu
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 84% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
90%
Happy
40%
Sleepy
38%
Euphoric
37%
Hungry
30%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
35%
Dry Mouth
35%
Dry Mouth
31%
Dizzy
20%
The Scaries
3%

Shiatsu Kush has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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 Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Sleepy, Euphoric and Hungry effects of Shiatsu Kush produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Shiatsu Kush has been reported by users as being used for Loss Of Appetite, Depression, Stress, Insomnia and Eye Pressure.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Shiatsu Kush's primary terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene. 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 Shiatsu Kush that includes: Sweet, Tropical, Mango, Berry, Honey and Nutty, ending with a blast of Sweet on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Shiatsu Kush has an aroma profile of Nutty, Pine, Sage, Vanilla 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
12 - 18%
CBD
1 - 3%
CBN
0.07 - 0.17%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Shiatsu Kush presents Myrcene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 12 - 18%. You can expect CBD levels of 1 - 3%.

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 Average 13oz/ plant

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8 to 9 weeks Average 11oz/ m2

The difficulty to grow Shiatsu Kush is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of 11oz/ m2 in about 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoors, Shiatsu Kush should harvest around mid-October you can expect average height and 13oz/ plant yield.

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Shiatsu cannabis strain comes from an unknown strain @Genetics originating in Japan.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Shiatsu Kush. 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 Shiatsu Kushat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe