Strain Type: Mostly Indica Strain Lineage: Unknown
Medicinal Uses: Pain, Nausea, Appetite, MS, Depression, PTSD, ADD, Glaucoma, Migraines, Gastrointestinal Issues, AIDS, Cancer, Epilepsy, Alcoholism, Arthritis, Anorexia.
PCC Report:
If you haven’t noticed from my previous reviews, I have a deep appreciation for cannabis. Much of this lies in its continued ability to surprise me. Cannabis is a shape shifter, able to express so many different traits as to make one sample nearly unidentifiable to another. We see this in the vast variety of it’s effects: from our heavy hitting indicas, to our strong psychoactive hybrids, to the very antithesis of the ‘stoner stereotype’ found in energetic and motivating sativas. But cannabis doesn’t just have variations in effect, but also in a wide range of smells and tastes. The sample I have been provided for this review is one of the most unique smells I have found in the cannabis world, even though it is the very embodiment of its namesake: Maple.
Maple - Indica - PCC
I always begin my review’s the same way in which I began examining the sample, so I see no reason to change things up this time. Unlike previous reviews, I didn’t bother even glancing at the bud first, I wanted to give my nose first crack. To my amazement, my nose was accosted with the syrupy sweet smell of short stacks. Without a doubt, this had to be the most accurate description of a smell I had encountered in the medical cannabis. Hints of vanilla and cinnamon, and an overlying sweetness that absolutely fills your nose. It seemed only fair that I at least give it a thorough examination before I greedily sampled.
The appearance of Maple was also somewhat expected. It’s smell is one that I associate closest with older Afghani genetics, and based on its appearance I would say that assumption is correct. Almost entirely coated with resin heads, much of the bud looks more white than green. Despite being more airy than a typical indica, the bud structure still has similarities to Romulan. Regardless of it’s looks, with the smell of maple still lingering in my nose I can’t help but give it a sample.
Maple bud sitting atop my new Mobius Micro Pipe
Instead of my typical joint, I decided to smoke out of my newly acquired Mobius Micro. For those folks unfamiliar with glass pieces, this is basically a water pipe, or bong,with extra percolation. The water functions to filter out some of the tars that you don’t necessarily want or need in your lungs. That being said, it’s a nice change for someone who typically smokes exclusively joints. The taste is not quite as exact or true to the herb I have found, but in well cleaned piece you will still be able to adequately evaluate it.
In this case, the Maple smell promised more than the Maple taste. That is not to discredit the taste, which was superb in its own right, but it was a far cry from the breakfast pancakes I was hoping for. Much more of the presumed Kush genetics I had earlier hypothesized show through in the taste, adding an earthy hint of sour that coats your mouth. As expected, it continued to get sweeter as you smoke it. The onset of its effect is fairly quick, and quite enjoyable at that!
Although Maple may have an incredible smell, it has nothing on it’s effect. Rapid with its onset, but a far cry from intense, Maple is an overall mood enhancing strain. Relaxing and physical, it eases your body and mind simultaneously, leaving the patient literally laughably pleased. Ideal for anyone who needs to unwind after a stressful day. Great for social interactions as well, however beware, in excess Maple does have a propensity to make me hungry and lethargic.
Maple bud with Full size image of Mobius Micro WaterPipe