Northern Lights – a mythical Indica strain

History and Genetics

Genetics of this plant origin trace their roots back to the 1970s when a breeder-known as “The Indian”-brought seeds from Afghanistan to the Pacific Northwest. Of course, it would take some time and work by Dutch breeders to refine these original Northern Lights plants into the iconic variety that we use today.

Appearance, Aroma, and Taste

Contrasted with the thick, resinous buds of Northern Lights, with its heavy coating of trichomes that render the flowers frosted in white. Leaves are a rich olive green, veined with purple.

Northern Lights is a complexly aromatic variety that truly embodies the perfect balance between sweet and spicy overtones, with strong overtones of pine and earth. This strain produces a smooth, hashy flavor when smoked or vaporized, with subtle sweetness on the exhale.

Effects and Uses

Northern Lights is said to possess pretty potent relaxing properties that may sometimes cause all stress and tension to melt away. Many users describe a strong feeling of euphoria and happiness with a heavy body stone leading onto couch-lock and sleepiness.

• Direct effects:
  • Deep relaxation
  • Elation and joy
  • Somnolence and sedation
• Duration:
  • Effects last for 2-3 hours usually
• Suitable activities include:
  • Relaxing after a long day
  • watching film or television
  • Listening to music
  • Chilling with friends
• Best Time of Day:
  • Evening or night

Product Availability

Northern Lights varieties can be widely found throughout dispensaries and come in several forms:

• Flower: Flowers are packed-in resinous buds, sweet, spicy fragrant
• Concentrates: Shatter, wax, and oil in high THCs.
• Edibles: Cakes and sweets made from the extract of Northern Lights

Suggestions for Pairing

• Activities:
  • watching comedy or science fiction movies
  • Listening to minimalist electronic music or lo-fi music
  • Romantic stargazing, romantic nature observation
  • Taking bubble baths
• Movies and TV genres:
  • Comedial
  • Science Fiction
  • Nature Documentaries
• Food and Beverages:
  • Desserts such as cookies or ice cream are sweet.
  • Comforting, wholesome treats, like pizza or mac and cheese
  • Herbal teas or hot cocoa

Terpene Analysis in Full

• Dominant Terpenes:
  • Myrcene: Earthy, musky smells that promote heavy sleep and relaxation.
  • Caryophyllene: spicy-peppery notes which can help reduce tension and anxiety
  • Limonene: Light, fresh, citrus aroma; increases alertness yet sedates the mind.

These terpenes are combined in a way that gives it that special flavor, adding much to the powerful couch-locking effect.

Conclusion

Northern Lights is definitely a strain that every Indica fan should try at least once in his life. Being the real legend, this variety totally deserves such status: strong sedation, divine taste, and so many possibilities to take advantage of it-whether after a long working day, in cases of lack of sleep, or for good quality time with yourself.