Are you looking for a strain that will give you a crystal-clear, euphoric head high with some truly trance-like physical effects? Look no further than Pure Michigan.
This rare Indica-dominant strain isn’t easy to come by, but if you do ever manage to get your hands on it, you’re in for a treat! In this article, we’ll be teaching you the ins and outs of this lesser-known strain, including its reported effects, lineage, growing conditions, and more.
Pure Michigan Lineage
Pure Michigan is a pretty rare strain, so don’t expect to come by this one easily! Pure Michigan is an Indica dominant (70/30) strain that’s famous for its potency, and incredibly satisfying effects on both the mind and body.
Pure Michigan is a cross between two equally potent strains: Oreoz and Mendo Breath F2.
Oreoz
Oreoz, also known as just “Oreos” and “Oreo Cookies” is a potent hybrid strain, and it’s crossed between Secret Weapon and Cookies and Cream. Oreoz has a staggering THC content of 37% – yes, really!
Just like descendant Pure Michigan, Oreoz is Indica-dominant and can be 60/40 or 70/30 depending on the grower. Oreoz produces some incredible effects and starts off with an uplifting mental high that evokes pure happiness and mental clarity.
After a short while, its bodily effects start to kick in. Every muscle in your body will feel completely relaxed, and you can expect to feel like nothing short of a couch potato.
The munchies quickly follow, and with heightened senses, you can expect everything that passes your lips to taste like pure heaven. For medical purposes, Oreoz is usually used to treat nausea, insomnia, depression, a lack of appetite, and anxiety.
Mendo Breath F2
Mendo Breath F2 is a truly unique, flagship strain and a descendant of Cherry Pie Kush.
This indica-dominant marijuana strain is a cross between OGKB and Mendo Montage, and it’s celebrated for producing mind-boggling, euphoric highs and intense body effects that leave its users feeling positive, spiritually open, and deeply physically relaxed.
Mendo Breath F2 is an equally rare breed, and its grassy sweet flavors have helped make it one of the most celebrated strains in the world. This strain is sometimes called the ‘true Mendocino meditation herb’, and its users agree that it often produces a very trancelike effect.
Because it’s an Indica-dominant strain, Mendo Breath F2 is ideal for nighttime use and is fantastic for treating conditions including chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, inflammation, and more.
Pure Michigan: Appearance, Taste, And Smell
Pure Michigan is a rather light-colored bud and boasts fluffy, grape-like nugs that are predominantly olive green, with a glimmer of purple undertones. It also has plenty of notable orange hairs and a dusting of crystal trichomes, which come with their very own purple tint.
As for its taste, well – Pure Michigan certainly has a very distinctive flavor. Many users report that his bud has a slightly nutty and spicy undertone, with notable hints of chocolate (yum), vanilla, and even a slight flavor of coffee beans!
Like most strains in its lineage, its dominant flavors are earthy, punchy, and slightly nutty. If you enjoy earthy-flavored strains, you’ll definitely enjoy this one!
With its pungent taste comes a pretty pungent smell. Pure Michigan is one strain that can’t be smoked discretely.
Like most buds, it’s pretty obvious it’s cannabis from the first whiff, but those nutty, earthy, and coffee-like aromas also come through pretty strongly when you’re smoking, too.
The smell of Pure Michigan will absolutely fill a room, but if you enjoy its flavor and effects, you’ll find very little to complain about.
Pure Michigan Reported Effects
This delicious, soothing, trance-like bud is truly one of a kind. Although this strain is Indica-dominant, its Sativa-influenced head high is notable. You’ll feel calmed, soothed, and creatively inspired from the first puff.
This strain is even known for making social interactions inspiring and easy, which is something you can’t say for all strains! Once the head high wears off, prepare yourself for that trance-like, body high.
If you enjoy meditation, you’ll want to make the most of this sensation and dive head-first into a meditation session.
You’ll be left feeling relaxed, sleepy, calm, and a bit like a couch potato even without the meditation, but a quick ten-minute session will make you feel more spiritually aware and creative. Some other reported effects of Pure Michigan include:
‘The Giggles’
A sense of calm
Happiness
Laughter
Feeling talkative
Pain relief
Hunger
Focus
Dry mouth
Eye pressure
Pure Michigan: Makeup
The dominant terpene on Pure Michigan is limonene. Limonene is a chemical often found in a variety of plants and citrus fruits. This medicinal component is often used in the treatment of cancer, obesity, and even bronchitis.
Most limonene-dominant strains are great for reducing depression and anxiety and alleviating stress.
Limonene is a positive and uplifting terpene that can modulate various neurotransmitters in the brain, most notably serotonin. The THC level in Pure Michigan is almost always 20% or above.
Does Pure Michigan Have Negative Effects?
Cannabis affects everyone differently. Although most users report positive experiences, some people may experience some unwanted side effects. Some of the most commonly reported negative effects of Pure Michigan include:
Increased anxiety and heart rate
Nausea
Gastro-intestinal issues
Impaired short-term memory
Mood changes with frequent use
Difficulty thinking and staying focused with frequent use
Although these negative effects are rare, they can still occur. If you experience any negative side effects when using Pure Michigan, stop using it immediately.
What Can Pure Michigan Treat?
Like most cannabis strains, Pure Michigan can be used both recreationally and medicinally. If you’re suffering from any of the following conditions, you may find Pure Michigan offers you some relief:
Glaucoma
Anxiety
Depression
Chronic Stress
Chronic Pain
Insomnia
Headaches
Migraines
Nausea
Inflammatory conditions
Pure Michigan Grow Information
This Indica-dominant cross often grows short, stumpy plants with broad leaves. Pure Michigan can be cultivated both indoors and outdoors, but indoors, Pure Michigan will have an average flowering time of around 60 days.
Flowering times may be slightly less if you’re growing outdoors (depending on the conditions). Pure Michigan can also be grown in most greenhouses, and will again take approximately 60 days to flower.
If you’re growing Pure Michigan outdoors, this plant has an outdoor harvest time around mid-October. The average outdoor yield is around 19 ounces per plant, and the average indoor yield is approximately 17 ounces per square meter.
Pure Michigan prefers warm and humid temperatures, with access to approximately 18 hours of light per day. While growing, Pure Michigan will have a weak smell.
If you’re growing this strain indoors, we’d recommend placing your grow lamp approximately 20 inches away from your plant, and it’ll need to be watered with roughly 0.25 gallons of water per 24 hours.
Similar Strains
Pure Michigan is a pretty impressive strain, so if you want some for yourself, you better get in line… Although it’s not impossible to find Pure Michigan, it can be pretty difficult depending on where you are in the world.
If you’ve been trying to source some Pure Michigan for yourself but keep coming up short, we’ve put together a brief list of similar and more accessible strains that have similar effects.
33 Bananas: 33 Bananas is a perfectly balanced hybrid (50/50) with 27% THC and limonene-dominant terpenes. 33 Bananas produces euphoric and calming effects and is great for treating chronic pain. 33 Bananas is a cross between OG Kush and Bananas, and it can promote better sleep, inspire creativity, and more.
GMO Cookies: GMO Cookies is another widely available strain that boasts a THC content of 28% and is Caryophyllene dominant. GMO Cookies is an incredibly potent Indica-dominant hybrid (90/10), producing an intense body high that’s ideal for users suffering from physical pain. Both your mind and body will feel the effects of GMO cookies, and it’s ideal for anyone suffering from inflammation and pain.
Sunshine Daydream: This Indica-dominant strain is a cross between Bubbashine and Appalachia. This potent strain packs around 25% THC, and like Pure Michigan, it is Limonene dominant. Sunshine Daydream offers its users a pretty slow-creeping high that starts with a physical tingling and then works its way toward more physical effects. Its euphoric effects offer users a great way to unwind, and it can be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and breathing issues.
The Bottom Line
Pure Michigan is a little like gold dust. It’s pretty hard to find, but if you can get your hands on some, you’ll feel like you’re holding the holy grail. Each strain has its own unique profile, benefits, and flavors, but Pure Michigan is truly in a league of its own.
With an astounding lineage and some highly sought-after physical and mental effects, Pure Michigan is one strain you’ll want to try at least once. Whether you want medicinal or recreational benefits, Pure Michigan will not let you down.
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