How does Medicine Man strain make you feel?

Medicine Man is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects at 85% intensity, followed by sleepy. With 25.0% THC, this strain is potent and best for experienced users.

Medicine Man - Cannabis Strain

Q: Are there side effects with Medicine Man strain?

Some users report dry eyes, dry mouth, anxiety, paranoia, headache, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in high doses, potential paranoia, may cause headaches in some users, strong sedation (couch-lock) when using Medicine Man. Starting with a low dose can help minimize these effects.

Medicine Man

Hybrid Updated Dec 1, 2025

Also known as: White Rhino

What is the Medicine Man strain?

Medicine Man is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and berry and citrus flavor profile.

Medicine Man is an indica-dominant hybrid strain with an 80:20 indica/sativa ratio originally developed by Mr. Nice Seedbank in Amsterdam. Originally cultivated under the name White Rhino at Green House Seed Company in the mid-1990s, the strain was given a new name when breeders Neville Schoenmakers, Scott Blakey (Shantibaba), and Howard Marks (Mr. Nice) left Green House and brought the genetics with them. Medicine Man is a hybrid of Afghani, Brazilian, and South Indian landrace strains, deriving from the impressive Black Widow strain mixed with old school Afghan genetics. Its heritage lies in Brazilian, Indian, and Afghani strains, and Medicine Man is sometimes mistaken to be its close family member, White Rhino.

The buds of Medicine Man are visually striking, with a range of greens and sometimes purples and yellow and red hairs throughout its dense buds. The ample coverage of glistening trichomes adds a frosty sheen to the surface, hinting at the potent cannabinoids contained within. Lab results show its cannabinoid content can reach and even exceed 23% THC, which is why it was renamed from 'White Rhino' to 'Medicine Man' to indicate its potent effects. A proven medical marvel for those in need of high levels of the most active cannabinoids, Mr. Nice reports high levels of CBD in Medicine Man and recommends the strain for treating terminally ill patients. This medicine has a fruity aroma, with just a slight sour note that isn't quite strong enough to be overwhelming.

What are the effects of Medicine Man?

😌 Relaxed

85%

😴 Sleepy

80%

🫠 Body High

80%

😊 Happy

75%

🤩 Euphoric

70%

🎯 Focused

65%

What are the medical benefits of Medicine Man?

Users report relief from chronic pain
May help with migraines and headaches
Often used for insomnia and sleep disorders
Reported to assist with nausea
May help with muscle spasms
Users report relief from stress and anxiety
Often used for PTSD symptoms
May assist with depression
Reported to help with Crohn's disease
Often used for gastrointestinal disorders

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.

What are the side effects of Medicine Man?

👁️ Dry Eyes
💧 Dry Mouth
😰 Anxiety
😨 Paranoia
🤕 Headache
Dry mouth
Dry eyes
Possible anxiety in high doses
Potential paranoia
May cause headaches in some users
Strong sedation (couch-lock)

How do you grow Medicine Man?

These plants require a little know-how to grow, but when done right they should produce large flowers in 8 to 10 weeks. Medicine Man is mostly indica and can be cultivated indoors, outdoors and greenhouse with a flowering time of approximately 60 days. Mr. Nice Seeds reports that Medicine Man is easy to grow and recommends growing indoors to get the heaviest yields of compact, highly resinous buds, also recommending hydroponics for this strain. Indoor growers can expect about 600g/m² of Medicine Man buds, while outdoors this strain develops around 450-600g/plant. Medicine Man flowers in 56-65 days, with harvest time around October for the Northern Hemisphere or mid-April in the Southern Hemisphere. Medicine Man can be found in any setting, in greenhouses, indoors, outdoors, in hydro, soil, aeroponics. Suitable for inexperienced growers to the most advanced cultivators.

How should you use Medicine Man?

Medicine Man is a hybrid strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high 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. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.

Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.

What is the genetic lineage of Medicine Man?

What strains were bred from Medicine Man?

Medicine Man Strain Quick Facts

Type: Hybrid
THC: 18.0% - 25.0%
CBD: Unknown
Breeder: Mr. Nice Seedbank

What does Medicine Man taste like?

Berry Citrus Earthy Fruity Pine Spicy Sweet

What terpenes are in Medicine Man?

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How does Medicine Man make you feel?

Medicine Man is a hybrid strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by sleepy. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.

Is Medicine Man good for medical use?

Medicine Man has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic pain, may help with migraines and headaches, often used for insomnia and sleep disorders, reported to assist with nausea, may help with muscle spasms, users report relief from stress and anxiety, often used for ptsd symptoms, may assist with depression, reported to help with crohn's disease, often used for gastrointestinal disorders. 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 Medicine Man?

Some users have reported dry eyes, dry mouth, anxiety, paranoia, headache, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in high doses, potential paranoia, may cause headaches in some users, strong sedation (couch-lock) when using Medicine Man. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.

What does Medicine Man taste and smell like?

Medicine Man features a flavor profile of berry, citrus, earthy, fruity, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Limonene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.

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What does the research say about Medicine Man?

Medicine Man is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Limonene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.

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What are the medical benefits of Medicine Man?

What are the side effects of Medicine Man?

How do you grow Medicine Man?

How should you use Medicine Man?

Beginners

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What is the genetic lineage of Medicine Man?

What strains were bred from Medicine Man?

Frequently Asked Questions

What do users say about Medicine Man?

What does the research say about Medicine Man?

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