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Chemo

aka UBC Chemo, Kemo

IndicaTHC 18%CBG 1%
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4.4(247 ratings)
Chemo
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Terpenes
Caryophyllene
Myrcene
Limonene
calmingenergizing

Chemo effects are mostly calming.

low THChigh THC

Chemo potency is higher THC than average.

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Rumor has it that Chemo’s beginnings stretch back to the 1970s in Canada where this heavy indica was allegedly developed to treat the side effects of chemotherapy. Another name for this strain is “UBC Chemo” in reference to the university in which Chemo is said to have been conceived. Chemo’s genetics is carried on by Jordan of the Islands, whose rendition is best known for its subtle woody aroma and potent medicinal effects perfect for patients treating nausea, appetite loss, pain, and sleeplessness. 

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Chemo strain effects

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Positive Effects

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Sleepy

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Relaxed

Negative Effects

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Dry mouth

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Dizzy

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Chemo strain flavors

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Woody

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Chestnut

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Pungent

Chemo strain helps with

  • Insomnia
    41% of people say it helps with Insomnia
  • Pain
    41% of people say it helps with Pain
  • Stress
    40% of people say it helps with Stress

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Chemo strain reviews(247)

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October 15, 2018
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Im sorry guys, like old school hashplant and original blueberry, the genetics for this strain died out almost two decades ago. Im from BC, born and raised, the son of a grower, been in the business myself for decades, not really a pro, though I did it for a living more than once, but certainly not like some of these guys. That being said, I was there, I remember, its not second hand for me. Some context, other than south western BC everyone in Canada smoked hash, or if they were really unlucky mexican dirt weed, pray it didnt have peroquat on it (before my day). Out east the drugs were run by the actual mob, yes we had it in Canada too, the most prominent being the Montreal mafia, part of the regular mob, again im no expert on that I just know gold seal black hash was brought into the rest of Canada by the ton in the 70's and 80's. There was no gold coin, contrary to popular myth, some bricks were labeled shit like the shahs reserve and that might have had gold leaf on it..hard to remember. Im fairly sure the good stuff had ipium in it because Ive never been as fucked up falling over dundee from weed product than I have with this shit. But heres where it gets historical, after the Seattle KingDome was built, it was the first indoor football stadium and they needed lights that would mimic the sun so the old TV cameras would work properly. Combine that with comparatively lax drug laws a few minutes north across the border, a mild climate, cheap hydro, an established horticulter and indoor/greenhouse farming tech center, northern deepwater ports close to the largest drug market on the planet, draft dodgers and the hippy movement and along with that the green movement (greenpeace was formed in BC) and many strong ties to the Netherlands, made it the perfect recipe for a burgeoning marijuana industry. Which, coincidentally are some* of the reasons UBC was used and not more established eastern Universities to grow this experimental strain. So, long story not very short, we didnt need to import hash, we had, even by the eighties, stopped all importation of all significant amounts of marijuana the strains were so good, so varied, that by the early 90's when i started smoking, and before the massive commercial ops ruined the scene here for so long, i smoked bar none, even compared to todays so called super weed at mid 20's to 30% was not as potent, or as flavorful. Hashplant was called that because it literally tasted like hash, not because it was a strain used for making hash. original blueberry stank, i had a single plant in a 40 light room of Jamaican sugar and all i could smell is fricken blueberry...anyways I digress, i have not tasted OG chemo in 20 years, or anything like it, as far as i can tell its gone, same as hashplant.
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September 6, 2015
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UBC Chemo has an extremely Pungent Kush smell, tastes really earthy kinda woody . I really enjoy this strain, its my go to indica, perfect for night time hits you hard to the body instant couch lock with lots of euphoria. I would definitely recommend this strain to people who are experiencing pain and insomnia , or if you have a lack of appetite this strain makes me extremely HUNGRY ! and a great strain for just having a relaxing day when you have nothing to do 4.5 out of 5
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April 28, 2016
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I can always count on chemo to obliterate my pain, but this time the bud is exceptional. It wasn't bedtime, and I wasn't sleepy yet, but as soon as I closed my eyes was flying through a colorful neon tunnel. That only happens with music and really high quality meds, but today I had no music. An hour later I was so sleepy that I didn't want to vape the second half of the bowl. Bonus- it was tasty, smelly, and smooth. I hope there is still some left when I come back on payday!
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Chemo strain genetics

Chemo
Chm
Chemo
First strain child
Caj
Captain Jack
child
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Wsu
WSU
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