Laughing Buddha
Laughing Buddha
Also known as: Buddha
What is the Laughing Buddha strain?
Laughing Buddha is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 23.0% THC, known for its happy effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.
Laughing Buddha is a sativa-dominant hybrid bred by Barney's Farm in the Netherlands from landrace genetics. This strain combines genetics from Thai and Jamaican landrace strains, creating a mesmerizing blend of 75% sativa and 25% indica. The strain is an award-winning sativa that won Third Place in the 2003 High Times Cannabis Cup. The driving force behind Barney's Farm and creator of Laughing Buddha is Derry, an old-school cannabis grower who spent the 1970s and 1980s travelling through Asia and the Middle East collecting landrace cannabis seeds, eventually settling in the Himalayas before returning to Holland to found Barney's Farm.
Cannabis enthusiasts familiar with the uniquely spindly, tapered bud structure of Jamaican and Thai will see the influence of these strains in flowers of Laughing Buddha, with large blossoms that are more elongated than spherical, leaves that are a dull shade of yellow-green with a relatively fluffy, ragged texture, and cloudy white trichomes covering the buds giving them an icy appearance. A well-cured batch of Laughing Buddha buds should smell sweet and fruity, with notable hints of citrus layered atop earthy undertones and a spicy, peppery kick, with similar taste dominated by sweet fruit notes followed by an earthy and spicy exhale. The strain may be named for its Thai roots, as Thailand is a historical center of Theravada Buddhism.
What are the effects of Laughing Buddha?
What are the medical benefits of Laughing Buddha?
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with stress
- Often used for anxiety management
- Users report help with fatigue
- May assist with appetite stimulation
- Often used for PTSD symptoms
- Users report help with mild pain
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Laughing Buddha?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😰 Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in sensitive users
- Potential paranoia with overconsumption
How do you grow Laughing Buddha?
Laughing Buddha has a very long flowering time of 11 to 12 weeks when grown indoors and is ready for harvest at the end of October when grown outdoors. Indoor yields can reach 500-600g/m² while outdoor operations can net up to 700g per plant. The plant develops big, dense and heavy buds covered in trichomes and grows up to 1m in height. Due to its sativa height, it needs either accommodation by grow space or regular pruning early in vegetative stage, and growers may want to bolster the plant's tall stalks with stakes during flowering. Ideally, temperature should range between 20-30°C (68-86°F) during daylight hours and not drop below 15°C (59°F) at night. During vegetative stage, it flourishes best under 50-70% relative humidity, gradually lowering to around 40-50% during flowering. This is a stress-resistant strain that handles training and occasional nutrient deficiencies very well, with broken branches healing surprisingly quickly.
How should you use Laughing Buddha?
Laughing Buddha is a hybrid strain with 23.0% THC, which is moderate potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. Moderate doses should provide a satisfying experience.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Laughing Buddha?
What strains were bred from Laughing Buddha?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Laughing Buddha make you feel?
Laughing Buddha is a hybrid strain that primarily produces happy effects, followed by euphoric. Users report the dominant effect at 94% intensity. With 23.0% THC, this strain is moderately strong and suitable for regular consumers.
Is Laughing Buddha good for medical use?
Laughing Buddha has been reported by users for users report relief from depression, may help with stress, often used for anxiety management, users report help with fatigue, may assist with appetite stimulation, often used for ptsd symptoms, users report help with mild pain. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Laughing Buddha?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in sensitive users, potential paranoia with overconsumption when using Laughing Buddha. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Laughing Buddha taste and smell like?
Laughing Buddha features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, fruity, pine, pineapple, spicy, sweet, tropical. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Caryophyllene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Laughing Buddha?
Laughing Buddha is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 23.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Caryophyllene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
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