Ten Cannabis Strains that will Boost your Brain Capacity

You’ve heard it before: cannabis can dull the mind. Cannabis slows you down. And all of this is said while athletes, celebrities and even the occasional politicians pop out of the cannabis closet to reveal that yes, their own cannabis use has helped them considerably in their professional and personal lives. However, not every strain is suitable for the sort of deep concentration or creative spark experienced users report. So before settling down to brainstorm a great business plan or video game, perhaps a visit to your local dispensary might make sense. After an intentional session with any of these strains, greatness just might erupt from the proceedings.

East Coast Sour Diesel:
East Coast Sour Diesel derives from the original (not OG) Sour Diesel, and as a sativa-dominant strain is known for its energizing and uplifting effects. Its high levels of THC (averaging about 19-20%) make it a great choice for those looking to stimulate their mind and creativity. The body and mind euphoria typical of this strain may inspire a boost in focus and motivation, making it a great strain for completing tasks or tackling creative projects.

Green Crack:
Green Crack is a sativa strain known for its cerebral effects and strong energizing properties. This strain has gained a reputation for granting mental clarity in moderate doses, making it a favorite among those looking to improve their focus and concentration. With high amounts of linalool, its high THC content (usually 15-25%) is counterbalanced with a calm that can keep the mind from wandering.

Jack Herer:
Named after the famed cannabis advocate, Jack Herer is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain that creates a perfect blend of stimulating and soothing effects. This strain is said to be great for creativity and focus, and many users report feeling a boost in motivation and energy after consuming it. According to our database, this strain “has been acclaimed by users for improving visualization and brainstorming, while some have used it to reduce the symptoms of migraines, headaches, and stress.”

Super Silver Haze:
Super Silver Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain with a taste and feel distinctive enough to win the High Times Cannabis Cup three years in a row back in 1997-1999. Its powerful lineage has granted it both a luxuriant body high and additional cerebral stimulation you can plow into your creativity. Many users report a boost in motivation and energy after consuming it.

Amnesia Haze:
Think energy and focus for this two-time Cannabis Cup-winning strain. Some consider the high of this bud quite psychedelic, which should certainly get the creative juices flowing. Put this in your cannabis cabinet for “parties” and “inspiration.”

Harlequin:
Initially cultivated by CBD cannabis botanist Wayne Laughter, Harlequin is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain known for its high CBD content and mild cerebral effects. Its balanced, nearly 1:1 THC/CBD ratio makes it a great choice for those looking to stimulate their mind without experiencing the intense psychoactive effects of other strains.

Durban Poison:
Durban Poison is a pure sativa strain known for its energizing and uplifting effects. Perhaps the most legendary and well-known of the African-centered strains, Durban Poison has been labeled the “espresso of strains” due to its ability to spark up its users. It proponents say it’s ideal for anything from a night on the town to exercising and housework as well as intellectual rigor.

Cinex:
A true sativa-dominant thoroughbred, Cinex possesses great utility for anyone looking to remain high-functioning while enjoying their cannabis. This strain is said to be great for creativity and focus, and many users report feeling a boost in motivation and energy after consuming it. To quote our databank, “Those suffering from mood conditions report they enjoy Cinex for its ability to help reduce stressful thinking and improve motivation to get up and go. Artists, musicians, and writers will truly enjoy this strain, as it is reported to make creative hobbies more enjoyable and help encourage fluid thinking and inspiration.”

Strawberry Cough:
Going to a social engagement where you need to stay engaged? Then Strawberry Cough may be right up your alley. It’s got a sweet, spicy aftertaste, and it can help people move past social anxieties and creative blockages as well.

Chocolope:
Well-loved and feted — this sativa hybrid went so far as to win High Times’s Strain of the Year Award in 2007, after all — Chocolope again powers you through your day with plenty of cerebral effects, yet a clarity and focus that let ideas and work come easily. Definitely a daytime strain, according to many of its fans, however; you don’t want to try and sleep on this one!