At Dispensary Exit 243, our medical and recreational cannabis experts are committed to helping Colorado residents (and visitors) find the products most likely to deliver the effects they’re hoping to achieve. Making thoughtful, insightful recommendations requires significant knowledge of the cannabinoid and terpene profiles of our indica, sativa, and hybrid strains.
As awareness of the many positive attributes of today’s most popular weed strains increases, so has the number of people asking for energizing products that could help boost their creativity, mental clarity, and focus – weed ideal for daytime use. If that’s your goal, your Idaho Springs budtender can explain the finer points of enjoying sativa-dominant products without the haze.
Taking Advantage of THC’s Uplifting Effects During Daylight Hours
Many popular weed strains are selected for their relaxing “recreational” effects. When smoked, swallowed, or vaped, their THC binds with a specific receptor (CB1) in your brain, nerve cells, and connective tissues. Activating those receptors with THC temporarily modifies the flow of information while also increasing the amount of dopamine circulating in your system – a neurotransmitter linked to positivity, mental clarity, and focus.
The key to using the most popular weed strains to your advantage during the day requires moderating the amount of THC you’re ingesting and/or selecting a less potent strain. If microdosing is something you’d like to explore, stop by. Your Exit 243 budtender will be happy to explain the cannabis consumption method. Until then, consider exploring why you’ll likely be directed to sativa strains or products with enhanced concentrations of CBD.
Why Cannabis Experts Generally Recommend Sativa Strains Tempered with CBD
Most dispensary products are classified into one of the three main cannabis subspecies mentioned earlier – indica, sativa, or hybrid strains of weed. Most experts credit the energizing effects of THC-dominant sativa strains to their higher-than-average concentrations of terpenes like terpinolene, limonene, pinene, and caryophyllene.
Like THC, CBD (cannabidiol) is a plant-derived cannabinoid. But it’s non-intoxicating because it does not bind to CB1. Instead, it tempers the impact of THC by temporarily altering the molecular shape of the receptor in a way that impairs the binding ability of the THC in top weed strains. The more balanced the THC to CBD-ratio, the less likely you are to feel “impaired” during daylight hours. In other words, THC activates CB1; CBD helps block THC.
Exploring the Selection of Energizing Cannabis Products You’ll Find At Exit 243
At Dispensary Exit 243, we work with industry professionals who share our commitment to delivering products that meet and exceed consumer expectations. If you’re leaning towards trying something with a 1:1 CBD to THC ratio (or better), your budtender will likely recommend starting with sativa or hybrid gummies made by WYLD, ROBHOTS, or binske.
If you don’t want to wait up to an hour (or more) for their cannabinoids to metabolize (and smoking won’t be problematic), you may want to stick with flower or pre-rolls. Your budtender can answer any questions you may have about the anticipated effects of the following top weed strains.
Slazerbeam
Slazerbeam is a sativa-dominant cross of Super Lemon Haze and Gupta Kush. It’s known for a rather “heady” high but could also be one of the best weed strains to try when you want to feel uplifted and laser-focused. It has a delightful citrusy flavor and averages around 20% THC.
Warritos
Warritos is the balanced offspring of Grapefruit Runtz and Clair-Mel Orange. The top weed strain is usually around 20% THC and .5% CBD. Many Warritos enthusiasts enjoy the hybrid’s “sativa-like” energy, which is explained by the terpinolene, myrcene, and limonene in its terpene profile.
Lemon Gelato
Lemon Gelato has creamy citrus overtones enhanced with the subtle flavor of fresh blueberries. When you want a break from grinding, rolling, or packing your bowl, your budtender may suggest trying the Lemon Gelato pre-rolls on our menu – they have 15.76% THC.
Elevate Your Day Without the Haze at Dispensary Exit 243
When you’re ready to elevate your day without the haze, visit Dispensary Exit 243 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. We’re known statewide for providing a diverse selection of today’s most popular weed strains. Our cannabis experts are passionate about what they do and are standing by to help you find just the right sativa-dominant flower or CBD-enhanced edibles for your daytime needs. You’ll find us just off I-70. If you have questions about the types of weed strains best suited for daytime use we haven’t covered, call 303-292-6902 or submit a contact form.
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