Durban Poison reviews
Read people’s experiences with the cannabis strain Durban Poison.
Durban Poison strain effects
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Durban Poison strain helps with
- 30% of people say it helps with Stress
- 28% of people say it helps with Depression
- 25% of people say it helps with Anxiety
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Durban Poison reviews
Omg I have found the holy Grail of strains for my ocd and anxiety. Durban Poison has completely changed my life. I have chronic ocd, anxiety, depression, and social anxiety. I was terrified to try Durban Poison because of my anxiety because most high energy sativas cause me anxiety to get worse but I need the energy to make me get up to do anything. This makes finding strains that help get my body going without worsening my mental state am absolute nightmare but I didn't give up. Until now Jack Herer had been my go to strain, which is great, but not enough energy for me. I noticed the terp profile of dp to be very similar to Jack, as well as the smell, and decided to try it. I'm blown away. It gives me an instant change in my mental state almost as soon as I take a hit. I go from down and depressed to happy and uplifted. Then after about a half a gram I'm a totally different person. It not only makes me be able to get up and going, but makes me want to. Almost have to at times. I actually don't mind talking to people, going out, or just go for a walk, play with my dog, or just hang out with my wife. Durban Poison has changed my life so much for the better and I couldn't be more grateful. I'm not saying it will work for everyone but it sure does for me. I'm so glad it didn't let my fear of anxiety and my o.c.d. keep me from finding this wonderful medicine because that's what it is. It's helped me more than any pill or psychiatrist has in the 46 years I've been on this Earth. Now I've found a retailer that I can afford to get a qp at a time from and every month if needed. Most months I don't smoke that much but I do smoke at least 3 of the 4 oz each month. It's that good and I'm that messed up that I need that much. But I highly recommend getting this landrace strain. There's a reason why it was brought here in the 1970's and is still grown, unchanged, until this day and is insanely popular. It the perfect plant.
This is actually a review for a strain called, "Durban Zkittlez" (produced by Rythm). It is a cross between Zkittles and Durban Poison, and is strongly sativa dominant. I could not locate a strain on the Leafly data base with that name, though. Since it feels like a very strong sativa, I think it is better suited to a review here, than under "Zkittlez".
In any case, the 3.54g that I purchased from a dispensary in southwest Illinois, a few weeks ago, tests at 31.62% total THC content. It is far and above the most potent flower I vaped in the last year (I only just started consuming cannabis products in spring of) 2021. The flower seemed very well cured and definitely not dry or damp. The jar i received wasn't listed as "popcorn", but that is how I would describe about 80% of the flower I received. Mostly popcorn with one or two fingernail sized cones. Despite the small size (which honestly isn't a problem for me, as long as they arrive somewhat fresh), I was impressed with Rythm's freshness and their superb packaging.
Smells and tastes of cannabis are generally lost on me. I can discern generally citrus or earth-flavored cannabis, but beyond that, it's just about all the same to me. Not sure if it's the weed's fault or mine, but I don't lose sleep over it.
Anyway...(I'm pretty high right now)...Durban Zkittlez ("DZ") is great. I vaped a small nug or two in a S&B Mighty about 30 minutes ago. Started to feel it hit about 5-10 minutes after taking 3 deep, long draws, and a few short puffs. I was hit pretty hard about 10 minutes ago and that's where i am now. Pressure built behind the eyes, upper sinus region and gradually spread up into cranium. A very pleasant, heavy feeling. Then body tingles accompanied by a clearing of the mind. Seriously, they should call this "Magic Eraser" instead, because it just clears all the B.S. from my mind. My family is fine, I am alive, and I am without free from need or want in this moment. Everything else just fades into the background. The heady / cranial pressure sensation shifts to one of up-lift and weightlessness. I don't feel compelled to move, but I'm ready to go anyway!
This is the strongest sativa I tried so far. The next highest THC% that I ever tried was 25-26%, so this is a big step for me. My teeth feel tingly. It may have something to do with the gummy worms and other candy that I can't seem to stop eating. This strain makes me want to chew. And vacuum. And dust. And practice my Spanish. Write my presidential inauguration speech. Finally paint that self-portrait. Nah, none of those things...I'm just gonna eat 2 pounds of candy and then annoy the heck out of my wife, lol!
This stuff rocks! I'm generally a sensitive weed smoker and while I don't really get panic attacks from it anymore (can get paranoia or anxiety) I will get other uncomfortable symptoms like chills, twitching, excessive incoordination/loopiness and sleepiness, dizziness, etc well before that. I feel like I can smoke this stuff all day and that's with an infused joint (43.7% THC! Infused with liquid diamonds). It's worth mentioning though that because I used an infused joint the experience isn't necessarily representative of smoking plain weed so take that into consideration in reading this review.
Before smoking, a lime, pine/mint, woody smell hit me hard. While the high is still a high, there is relatively speaking barely any stone. Nonetheless, it is a euphoric, happy, and energizing high. I wouldn't say it's as euphoric as strawberry cough for example, but it's got the same energy boost and ability to amp up how much you enjoy activities and it's also much more clear headed. It's like a super powered caffeine, but the stimulation this strain provides is very clean and free of edginess. It also comes with some giggles, a big ole grin, a slight creativity boost, n VERY slight munchies. With my anxiety, I can't tolerate coffee because my mind is constantly stuck in that kind of state of edginess and caffeine only amplifies it to an extreme. At the same time, as a consequence of how constant my anxiety is, I'm a fatigued exhausted mess. This strain manages to lift me straight out of that horrible funk when the only other measure that could accomplish that is benzodiazepines, but cannabis in general doesn't cause most of the issues they do. This strain is a favorite for me, up there with strawberry cough, green crack and Runtz and I've tested a lot of stuff lol. For me, this strain is perfectly built for daytime toking. Def not a night time strain. The one thing this stuff won't help me with is insomnia. Also when I smoked enough, the high acquired a mild psychedelic edge to it without those other unpleasant side effects from THC overdose I mentioned above.
Tl;dr: Very happy, euphoric, energizing, and focus enhancing strain. Wonderful pine, lime, sawdust smell. Fairly mild stone given THC levels but can get trippier at high doses. A+, dis bud gud🤤
A friend turned me on to Durban Poison as a potential workday solution. I use my brain, attention span, and communication extensively for long hours every day but have currently been unable to function on most strains for fear of not being on my game. DP is definitely one of the limited number of strains that I can ride with at work! It produces a level-headed mellow stone that instantly elevates my mood from “f**k it!” to “let’s do it!” which is a perk; however, the greatest factor is the way it helps me zone in on a conversation or task and actually stay focused as opposed to being cloud-9 scattered brained, immensely euphoric, or zoned out like other strains. So, it definitely keeps you in the moment and feeling good enough to confidently trudge through the day without having that anxious chronic narrative in the back of your mind that keeps asking, “Dude, am I f**ked up?” So, no worries about having the senseless thought flood! Also, DP is super chill on the body and doesn’t produce any CNS stimulation or anxiety, which is another great perk! Along that line, unlike some mellow/focused highs, DP is a strain you can enjoy sex on (and I mean, reeeaaally enjoy it!). As previously stated, you can get super absorbed in whatever you are doing at the moment without being sidetracked, and it will definitely enhance that activity! Smoke is smooth and flavor is an olfactory delight! Pungent pine-sol mids, subtle honeysuckle that sticks in the nose nicely, and earthy undertones that aren’t too heavy or bitter. In summary, if you need to relax, get shit done, and be in a better mood doing it (whether that be managing a heavy cognitive workload, having sex, or just chillin’ on the couch), DP is a great choice!
A sativa worth trying. I hear it causes anxiety for people prone to it. Doesn't for me it just gives me plenty of energy. And helps me get out of a sour mood. Has a very strong aroma.
Being a Gen X'er , I've had this strain for many years, however during the past decade or so I haven't been able to fully enjoy Sativas and have been strictly sticking with Potent Indicas. Well , That was then and as those of us(of a certain age group) realize. Our bodies, tastes and chemistry changes. Now , All i crave again are Pure Sativas , even for sleep(they really help my insomnia, again body chemistry changes 🤷♂️) I am so glad that I can again Enjoy & truly and the Amazing effects of this strain. There's a Reason why this strain is Used to create new Hybrids, Its A classic and dependable and Guaranteed Good Time
Love it, need it. Makes a hustler feel normal.
It's THE ONE. If I ever tried my hand at growing, I've already pre-promised myself I'd do a simple as pie landrace Durban Poison, no frills. It's one of those things the Gods put on Earth as is for our pleasure and it's already perfect. No tweaking needed. Although i have definitely had some great hybrids with a Durban lineage, such as Grapefruit Durban from the Cresco Brand here in PA. But the whole thing is just one big event of creative and energetic euphoria. If you're a music maker, this is definitely a strain for you. Get the brain working in addition to providing a clarity that doesn't kill the buzz, only hones it to a more perfect blend of effects. It's the ultimate wake-n-bake when it comes to landrace sativa in my opinion. I've had different batches with different smells. Usually piney and sweet with a hint of that "cat pee" smell, as some people have said. I definitely smell the "cat pee" but my wife hates when I say that because it sounds gross, lol. But it's just this funky ammonia thing going on, I guess that's where the hint of old urine comes from? It sounds silly, but trust me, you'll get a batch one day and think "do I have a cat now, and where did it pee?". I feel like that last line doesn't fit well into such a positive review, but trust me, no matter how that stank stanks, Durban Poison is a surefire classic that will never let you down.






