This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on April 19, 2012.
For those seeking information on the effects of various medical marijuana strains over the internet, get ready for a lot of information, possibly too much information. With the marijuana industry in its infancy there are not many user friendly sites that explain products well or their effects. There are many gardening and “marijuana culture” blogs for those in the know that allow them to share trade secrets or technical jargon, not exactly a place for the layperson.
Out of the confusion online and based on patient questions and feedback across several dispensaries, the Strain Rank concept was born.
Currently the website has cataloged nearly 1000 strains and is uploading the pages daily for public viewing through their site PotRank.com. Marijuana strains are rated by a Review Team of 8 different and experienced caregivers, patients, dispensary owners and growers. In addition the sites visitors can also provide individual reviews for the many strains that exist.
Information outside of a short description and picture includes the overall rating based on the following factors:
- The Head Buzz Score aka the percentage of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive property of the cannabis plant.
- The Body Buzz Score aka Cannabidiol (CBD), the sedative part of the plant that puts you on the couch or to sleep.
- The taste of the smoke.
- And the Duration, how long the effects last.