Strain Name: Gorilla Glue
Grow Location: Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa
Test Date: 2020/08/12
Total THC: 24.55 %
Total CBD: 0.14 %
Total CBN: 0.09 %
Terpinolene: 0.30 mg/g
Humulene: 0.87 mg/g Nerolidol-1: 0.02 mg/g beta-Caryophyllene: 0.38 mg/g alpha-Pinene: 0.10 mg/g beta-Pinene: 0.09 mg/g Myrcene: 0.18 mg/g
Limonene: 0.17 mg/g
Camphene: 0.03 mg/g Geraniol: 1.96 mg/g cis-Ocimene: 0.20 mg/g
Origin / Lineage: Chem’s Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel
Type: Hybrid
Genetics: 50% Indica, 50% Sativa
Aroma & Flavor: Earthy, Coffee, Pine, Pungent, Chocolate
Effects: Relaxation, Happiness, Euphoria, Uplifting, Sleep
Medicinal Uses: Stress, Pain, Depression
The famous Gorilla Glue Strain is one of the most talked-about cannabis strains currently in circulation. Known for its extreme potency and recognizable flavor, it’s an in-demand strain in South Africa.
Gorilla Glue, birthed from three equally impressive strains: Chem Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel. Being a favorite among both recreational and medical users across the country. Gorilla Glue even took two Cannabis Cup titles in the US, among other accolades. This strain is an exact hybrid with equal parts indica and sativa. This means that it’s a perfect balance of an energetic, excitable high and a calming, mellow high. Thus, you can enjoy both euphoric rushes with the urge to socialize, plus a relaxing high that helps you sleep. A 50/50 blend is unusual, so embrace this one for the best of both worlds.
The THC content of Gorilla Glue can reach all the way to the mid 20’s with some tests showing high 20 percent THC. While the CBD content tends to be lower in this strain, it has still been successful at managing medical problems.
The strain ran into some legal trouble, having the same name as a brand of, unsurprisingly, glue. Known for its extremely strong bonding properties, the sticky trichomes and resins produced by the cannabis are actually reflective of the glue itself. Unfortunately, the glue brand wasn’t so thrilled with the shared name situation, and now the official name of any version of Gorilla Glue is GG.
FLAVOR
The flavor of Gorilla Glue is most commonly defined as earthy, piney and sour. Because the THC content is so high in the strain, some describe the flavor as mellow and even indistinguishable from other strains. However, others swear there is a bold, coffee-like or chocolate flavor to it, and others love the almost bitter, but not unpleasantly so, taste that wakes up the senses.
AROMA
Gorilla Glue smells a little sweet and a little sour, with both its burned flower and its scent before consuming, because it’s extremely potent. That’s likely passed on from the Chocolate Diesel in its DNA, and Gorilla Glue can give off a chocolaty, rich-mocha aroma. Don’t be surprised if this strain gets you noticed. Take proper precautions to be discrete when necessary.
THE LOOK
Buds of Gorilla Glue tend to be light green in color and covered with sticky trichomes and resins. You’ll find sticky frost and orange hair throughout.
THE HIGH
Gorilla Glue gets its name from the couch-locking effect it has on you. Even the smallest hits or a smoker with an unusually high tolerance can experience a powerful, sedating high. If you are a new smoker, take this one slowly, as its side effects can be overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the high — or even if you are!
The most common effects that users feel are a surge of euphoria, erupting fits of laughter and joy, followed by a heavy, almost tranquilizing high. The impact of the strain washes over you entirely and engulfs your senses, numbing you from head-to-toe over time. As the initial high wears off, it is an extremely calming and relaxing experience.
Users note increased mental clarity, stimulation, energy and uber-relaxing effects associated with Gorilla Glue.
Because of the strength of this strain, some users also note darting effects and intense paranoia. Experienced users or users that don’t get ahead of themselves shouldn’t have to worry about that.
MEDICAL BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of Gorilla Glue are, not surprisingly, extreme dry mouth and dry eyes. More so than with any other strain, monitor your water intake and keep eye drops on hand to combat these uncomfortable effects.
Due to the numbing intensity of this high, it is a great strain to reduce chronic, widespread pain or to deal with insomnia and depression. The effect will wash over you almost instantaneously and help manage pain.
While the hard-hitting impact of Gorilla Glue can be a good thing for some anxiety, others will actually experience increased feelings of unease and paranoia. Therefore, as with any strain, it’s different for everyone, so you need to experiment and see how the strain affects you. Gorilla Glue is also a great strain for stomach ailments, such as nausea and lack of appetite. Try it to soothe a variety of stomach issues next time you want to reach for a prescription or over-the-counter drug that may only upset your stomach further.
THE VERDICT
Gorilla Glue, or GG, is one of the most potent, intense highs you will ever experience, ranging in the mid to high 20 percentages for THC. The perfect 50/50 indica/sativa blend is unusual and makes for a well-balanced high that is both energizing and calming. Whether you’re using Gorilla Glue to reduce pain or anxiety or just for fun, it is always a great high. Experience it yourself; you won’t be disappointed