What is RSO Oil? RSO oil, also known as Rick Simpson Oil, is a potent cannabis extract made famous by Canadian medical marijuana activist Rick Simpson. Unlike other cannabis concentrates that are often consumed for recreational purposes, RSO was specifically created with the intent of delivering strong therapeutic benefits. The oil is a full-extract cannabis oil (FECO) , meaning it contains the full spectrum of cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant compounds extracted from the cannabis plant. Its dark, thick consistency and high THC concentration distinguish it from CBD oils or lighter cannabis tinctures. The History of RSO Oil Rick Simpson developed RSO in the early 2000s after being diagnosed with skin cancer. He claimed that applying the oil topically on cancerous spots led to healing. While medical research has not fully confirmed his claims, his story spread globally, making RSO a household name in the cannabis community. Today, RSO oil remains one of the most widely discus...
Aurora B. Strain Review
Aurora Borealis Strain, or Aurora B. Strain, is a top-shelf cannabis variety that is relatively rare to come across at Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries. However, if find Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries with some Aurora Borealis strain weed in stock, it may be worth your while to pick up a bag of this fine bud.
Aurora Strain Information
Info Breakdown
Nickname(s): Aurora B.
Nickname(s): Aurora B.
Overall Grade: B
Strain Type: 50% indica / 50% sativa
Potency: Mid-to-High THC content
Effects: Relaxing body high; subtle mind buzz
Strain Genetics / Lineage: Northern Lights #10 (mother) x Skunk #1 (male)
Aroma: Sweet, skunk odor
Growing Aurora B. Strain: beginner and intermediate cannabis growers.
Aurora B. is a 50/50 sativa/indica crossbreed strain of medical marijuana. The effects of Northern B weigh hevier to the characteristics of an indica high, however a good clean sativa mind buzz is definately noticeable.
In Latin, the term Aurora Borealis is the name for the North Pole, also known as Northern Lights, a variety of the Aurora B strain mother, Northern Lights #10 Strain. To produce the 50/50 indica/sativa Aurora B. strain, Northern Lights #10 was crossbreed with a Skunk #1 cannabis plant.
Strain Appearance / Texture
Aurora B. has a lighter green tone than most medical marijuana strains and carries a heavy coating of resin. Fresh off the plant, Aurora B. strain cannabis nugs are normally long, relatively broad and are of a average density for cannabis buds.
Aurora Borealis Strain Review: Aroma / Taste
Aurora B. Strain medical marijuana nugs have a pleasently sweet odor with and underlying skunky scent, no doubt originating from its male parent plant Skunk #1. The strain has a heavy smoke that tastes much like it smells.
Aurora Borealis Strain Review: Medicinal Uses
Though Aurora B. is a 50/50 split between indica and sativa, like most indica strains are best for alleviating symptoms, including chronic pain, sleeplessness and nausea.
Growing Aurora Borealis Strain Cannabis Seeds
Aurora B. can be grown indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse environment. Growing Aurora B. marijuana plants in a greenhouse is best, yielding the largest harvest in the shortest amount of time. When you can't grow in a greenhouse, next best is to grow Aurora Borealis indoors using artificial, HPS lighting. When grown indoors you can use a hydroponic grow system or soil, but be cautious that growing any medical marijuana strain indoors with soil can get quite messy. Aurora B. is grown best using a sea of green growing method.
When grown indoors, flowering time for Aurora B. cannabis plants normally ranges from 55 to 64 days and produces an above average harvest. If you grow Aurora Borealis medical marijuana outdoors, the plants with mature and be ready to harvest by mid to late October.
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