There’s no doubt that the cannabis industry is huge and is getting bigger by the day. With the major legal issues that held its public sale having been taken away with the Farm Bill of 2018, the growth of this industry has been massive, to say the least.
If you add to the above the passing of the 2022 Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act that allows for the free research of cannabis for medical purpose, then you may begin to understand why this industry is estimated to hit a market size of almost $60 billion by 2028. Of this figure, it is estimated that sales for recreational use will account for almost $43 billion.
To say that the competition in this industry is stiff will be putting it lightly. As a way of getting better cuts of the market, sellers are constantly coming up with innovative products. A very common approach is the introduction of different strains and flavors.
In this article, we will be discussing one of these strains. We are referring to the awesome strain- peanut butter pie flavor. This is one flavor that is getting rave reviews from users. We want to take a close look at this strain so we can be sure that it is indeed everything some have claimed it to be.
What Exactly is the Peanut Butter Pie Cannabis Strain?
The Peanut Butter Pie strain is what can be called a hybrid of a hybrid. This strain is enjoying increasing popularity mainly because of the cocktail of flavors that it packs.
It is a cross between the Lava Cake and Do-Si-Dos strains. Combining the best features of these two strains, it offers a value that many users have come to swear by.
To give you a better understanding of this Peanut Butter Pie strain, let’s take a quick look at its parent strains – the Lava Cake and Do-Si-Dos.
Lava Cake Strain
The Lava Cake Strain is popular for its delicious flavoring. It’s not named the lava cake for fun. It does indeed remind one of the gooey goodness of chocolate.
With a THC level of between 15% and 18%, its strongest feature is its chocolaty taste. It is therefore best for those who want a mild effect but with loads of flavor.
This is a hybrid of two other strains – the Thin Mint GSC and the Grape Pie
Do-Si-Dos Strain
The Do-Si-Dos is a hard-hitting hybrid of the Girl Scout Cookies and Face Off OG strains. With a 30% THC-level, its potency and ability to really hit the spot hard, is not in question at all.
The flavor profile it inherited from its parent strains give off a pine and lime mix. When you perceive its aroma, you’re likely to be reminded of fermented fruits or even dank earth.
As a result of its potency, people who really want to “get off” love it. It’s usually commonly used by folks suffering from depression, chronic pain and even insomnia. It gets the job done hard and fast.
These two parent strains come together to yield this new strain. As you would expect, the Peanut Butter Pie strain gets its hard hitting THC level from the Do-Si-Dos strain and its sweet, delicious flavor from the lava cake strain. It’s little wonder that users are really loving this combo as it gives them the best of two worlds.
Using the Peanut Butter Pie Cannabis Strain
One of the major properties of the Peanut Butter Pie variety of cannabis is its high THC levels. According to available documentation, it has a 32% THCa content. Note that we have the THC and the THCa. There are a few differences between the two which we will not be deliberating on in this article. You can however learn more about the differences here.
Now let’s looking at how you can use the Peanut Butter Pie variety of cannabis:
Smoking
This is a pretty obvious way of using any type of cannabis or hemp. For this particular variety, smoking it allows you to experience its full potency. The reason for this is that THCa does not have as high a hallucinogenic effect as THC. Basically THCa is an unprocessed form of THC with heat being the factor required to effect its processing to THC.
The amount of heat introduced will determine how much THC will be made available. This means that since smoking requires not just heat, but fire, you can be sure of having an almost 100% conversion for a full release of its potent power.
Medical Applications
While most people who are cannabis users opt for smoking, that is not all that you can use this or any other variety for. Some medical experts are suggesting that THCa possesses some medical value which can be derived if it is not converted to THC.
To ensure that THCa is not converted to THC, heat must not be introduced to the mix. This then leaves people with a few options which include chewing the raw flowers, eating them along with the vegetables or blending them into their smoothies.
Though there’s not much research on this subject as at yet, preliminary findings suggest that THCa may be helpful for fighting nausea and reducing inflammation. We must also state clearly here that THCa does have some hallucinogenic effect. It is just not as much as that of THC. This means that it is still possible to feel “something” even when you take the raw flower.
Choosing a Supplying
The supplier you purchase from will often be the difference between buying good quality products and knock offs. It is important that you have trustworthy suppliers from whom you get your cannabis.
With many sellers coming online to offer various strains and varieties, and given how largely unregulated this market is, you are sure to have a lot of low quality products out there. While we may not discuss how to go about ensuring the quality of what you purchase online, you can find a helpful guide here: https://potguide.com/.
Conclusion
We’ve taken some time to look at the Peanut Butter Pie strain of cannabis and the important things you need to know about it. The information we’ve shared should now help you decide if this is something that you wish to give a try. If however reviews from users are to be believed, then you should certainly give it a try.
