Purple Kush News Round-Up 09/07/11

Marijuana tester finds 'Street-bought' pot unsafe Petoskey News-Review GAYLORD — The owner of a Gaylord laboratory which tests locally grown medical marijuana fears patients who use black-market pot may be subjecting themselves to unsafe levels of mold and pesticides. Dan Tomaski, a certified caregiver who runs Northern ... See all stories on this topic » Petoskey News-Review

Marshall council votes to limit medical marijuana Battle Creek Enquirer MARSHALL -- After more than 13 months of discussion and delay, the Marshall City Council on Tuesday approved a short three-page ordinance regulating medical marijuana in the city. The new local law, drafted by City Attorney Paul Beardslee, ... See all stories on this topic »

Pot Smokers May Have Lower Risk of Obesity Fox News By Rachael Rettner Despite the tendency of marijuana users to experience the "munchies," pot smokers may have a lower risk of obesity that those who don't use the drug, a new study finds. The results show the prevalence of obesity is lower among people ... See all stories on this topic » Fox News

UCLA center Kai Maiava suspended a game for positive marijuana test Los Angeles Times (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) By Chris Foster UCLA center Kai Maiava has been suspended for the San Jose State game after testing positive for marijuana, according to people in the program who were not authorized to speak on the matter. ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

Local briefs: Man shot, killed while tending pot garden Fresno Bee A man shot and killed south of Dinuba on Monday was tending to a marijuana garden, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday. The victim – Cesar Ramirez, 39, of Hayward – was staying on the property on the 38600 block of Road 64. ... See all stories on this topic »

Emails on Marijuana, Texas, plenty more Midweek Politics --Emails and voicemails about marijuana, Texas, and more. --On the Bonus Show: iPad prototype left at a bar AGAIN, breakfast as we know it is a scam, docs point to close tie between Ghaddafi and CIA, more. The David Pakman Show is an internationally ... See all stories on this topic »

Medical marijuana supporters mourn the loss of dispensaries in Ann Arbor AnnArbor.com Several medical marijuana activists — including patients and dispensary owners — voiced their concerns before the Ann Arbor City Council Monday night. They argued thousands of sick people are going without their medicine now that dispensaries are ... See all stories on this topic »

God Med Medical Marijuana Capsules Creators Launch Lifestyle Products Site ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) San Francisco Bay Area medical marijuana company God Med recently launched GodMedGoods.com, a resource for the finest custom glass, filters and lifestyle accessories. God Med, a medical marijuana company known for its innovative marijuana capsules, ... See all stories on this topic »

Federal raids: Kalispell man pleads guilty to marijuana charge The Missoulian The fallout from a coordinated series of federal raids on medical marijuana businesses around Montana continued Tuesday, with a Kalispell man pleading guilty to a federal charge in connection with the sweeps. Tyler Roe, 29, pleaded guilty in US ... See all stories on this topic »

US Customs Officers Find More Than a Ton of Marijuana in Hot Sauce Shipment Fox News US Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a man trying to sneak $1.4 million worth of marijuana into California in boxes of hot sauce. A 39-year-old Mexican citizen arrived at the Otay Mesa cargo facility Friday driving a tractor attached to a ... See all stories on this topic » Fox News

This Years Top Medical Marijuana Strains

In this report we will give you the top marijuana strains used in medical marijuana dispensaries in 2011. Since medical marijuana has been recommended by doctors, more strains and hybrids have been made available to medicinal marijuana card holders. Here are the top ones this year according to dispensaries across the U.S.

A-Train

This strain is a hybrid cross between Trainwreck x Afghani Mazar. This strain gives a subtle flavour and is also an easy strain to grow compared with other strains. The strain increases appetites in users  and lessens ocular hypertension, which can be  great  for relieving symptoms in glaucoma sufferers.
The strain Trainwreck made it into the Cannabis Cup Top 10 in 2009 and is regarded as one of the most potent marijuana strains available.

Blue Dreams

Blue Dreams is a hybrid that is derived from Blueberry x Super Silver Haze. A sativa high comes from this strain and has less a sedative effect on the user and more of a euphoric feeling. Great indoor grower makes it one of the best strains to grow undercover. Has a full bodied flavour. Mainly seen to relieve chronic back and stomach pain.

Purple Kush

What we named the site after, our favorite! A pure indica strain seen as one of the medical marijuana's most important.  A very versatile plant makes it great for growing indoor and out. A very deep high comes from this strain making it great for relieving symptoms such as chronic back pain inflammation. With a THC content of above average (around 20%) this makes it one of the greatest  medical marijuana strains of all time.

G13 Haze

G13 Haze is a hybrid of G13 x Haze. Seen as a indica that gives a sedative high, this strain is not to be sniffed at. Grown for its high potency this strain has a great medical marijuana c.v. with it been used for a variety of symptoms, predominately used for stress and pain, the high given by this strain can also relieve anxiety, migraines and nausea.

Mazar (i-Shariff)

One of the true "greats", Mazar has worked its way into cannabis folklore. This indica  strain originates from Afghanistan and has one of the most intense highs on users. Common for causing paranoia in users this strain is mainly used for patients suffering from insomnia  and also used as a appetite enhancer. A true legend placing 2nd in the Cannabis Cup in 1999.

Romulan

A very heavy hitting strain. Renowned for its "put you on your fanny" effect, this strain basically leaves the user feeling very sleepy. Used for its pain relieving properties this indica strain certainly lives up to its medicinal reputation.



Vortex

A relatively new comer into the world of MMJ. This strain is a cross between the strains - Genius x P75 x Romulan x Cinderella 99. Winner in the 2010 Cannabis Cup this sativa strain is highly regarded as a great anxiety reliever in the world of marijuana medication. Giving a highly euphoric feeling when used it is also seen a great smoke for casual users.