Purple Gas is eye candy, and all of us want a piece of it.
Hybrid hemp strains are a creative way for farmers and growers to bring out the desired qualities of the different cannabis strains. One of those qualities is the purple color that streaks through the flowers of some strains, among them Purple Gas. Even if the lovely color is not associated with higher potency or a specific taste or smell, we sure like it when our cannabis comes in a rainbow.
The Purple Gas hemp strain has less than 0.01% THC, making it non-psychotropic and legal in every U.S. state. Contrary to that, the good news is that its CBD content is relatively high, oscillating between 18% and 22%. This content makes Purple Gas a preferred strain for tincture extraction and medical support in seizure treatments and other neurological conditions.
Appearance
The nuggets of the Purple Gas hemp strain are not very big, but their chunkiness compensates for it. The dense, heavy flowers are compact, of dark green-colored leaves streaked with purple patches. Their pistil hairs are also of toned-down colors, an orange so dark that it looks almost red. Finally, a fine layer of trichome crystals covers the buds while storing a sizable amount of resin. Let us open the jar and take a whiff of our Purple Gas hemp strain buds. The smell we will find is a mixture of earthy, piney, and citrusy aroma. When we open a nugget, what expects underneath the surface are hints of floral lavender and a gassy skunk. True to its aroma, the Purple Gas hemp strain’s taste is also earthy and sweet. This strain will be gentle with your mouth and throat. The refreshing pine and floral flavor will caress your taste buds, while its honey background warns you about the upcoming food cravings.Terpenes
Most plants and some animals produce these protective aromatic oils. However, in animals, the purpose of terpenes is to maintain their fur, feathers or scales clean and parasite-free. The terpene production in plants develops to deter predators and attract pollinators. Plant terpenes have many beneficial effects on humans, ranging from pain management to cancer tissue shrinking. Hemp plants have the most extensive amount and variety of terpenes known. These terpenes show up in different strains, making them of specific use in everyday life or as medical treatment supporters. Our guest, the Purple Gas hemp strain, has rare terpenes that give it some special traits: myrcene, bisabolol, caryophyllene, and terpineol.- Myrcene. Beta-myrcene is the most frequent terpene in cannabis. It activates the cannabinoid receptors in the brain, increasing the effects of the active molecules in your weed. Besides, it is responsible for the hoppy aroma in beer and some hemp strains, including Purple Gas. Along with the smell and taste, myrcene also provides cannabis with health benefits, acting as an anti-inflammatory, pain relief, and soothing agent.
- Bisabolol. One of the rare terpenes in the Purple Gas hemp strain, alpha-bisabolol, is a shared terpene with chamomile, giving both plants their pleasant floral aroma. It is widely searched for in the cosmetic industry because of its antioxidant, anti-irritation, and analgesic properties.
- Caryophyllene. Beta-caryophyllene is a regular terpene in many hemp strains, as well as spices like rosemary, lavender, cloves, or cinnamon. It gives a spicy, peppery aroma and a similar flavor to the undertones of Purple Gas. Caryophyllene is the only terpene that also acts as a cannabinoid, binding to its receptors. Its cannabinoid properties make it a helper in the building of tolerance to cold environments and the treatments for alcoholism.
- Terpineol. Another rare occurrence of the Purple Gas hemp strain, alpha-terpineol, is a terpene that also appears in cardamom and lapsang souchong tea. It gives a floral lilac scent we can find in the undertones of Purple Gas. Its relaxing properties are responsible for the couch-lock effect of the strains that contain it, while its benefits include antibiotic and antioxidant properties.
