Durban Poison is an effective treatment for depression and anxiety, as well as chronic pain, and it can also be helpful with nausea. The strain can bestow a sense of mindfulness, which is said to help those who are constantly distracted by melancholy, anxiety, and PTSD. Any medical benefits are more mental than physical. Customers also point out that it can support people with attention deficit problems in maintaining a sharp focus.

Durban Poison is one of the strongest strains in the world, with THC levels that can exceed 24%. This strain gives users a powerful, ecstatic head high that’s perfect for daytime activities like creativity. Dry mouth and paranoia can be negative effects to expect. Durban Poison is a classic wake and bake strain that is unquestionably better suited to daytime use than lazy overnight use. The normal duration of its high is two to three hours.

Expect a major blow to the head from this super-potent strain. A pure sativa, Durban Poison is the beloved inbred descendant of a sativa strain grown in South Africa. Ed Rosenthal, an American cannabis activist, discovered the original strain and brought in back to the United States in the 1970s. It has long been a favorite of stoners and medical marijuana patients. This strain is ideal for making concentrates, as the bud is covered in over-sized trichomes. The dominant smell and taste of Durban Poison is earthy and sweet, with a subtle pine aroma. The buds are round and chunky, with a dense coating of trichomes. This strain is best for active periods, chores, and other daylight activities.