Harlequin reviews
Read people’s experiences with the cannabis strain Harlequin.
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I was introduced to Harlequin not too long ago, and I have to say that I'm extremely impressed. My job basically consists of me working out for hours on end. A bowl or two definitely helps with fatigue or the irritating feeling of lactic acid build up without feeling very much in the way of mental effects. I would recommend this strain to pretty much anyone who does manual labor for a living. :-)
I was told that I should try Harlequin, by my brother who like me has Epilepsy. and for the first time in my life I had an Aura before having a grand-mal seizure this Strain has helped me more than any that I have ever tried to date.It is the main pain killer I use for my migraines since I can no longer take over the counter, they no longer work on me. My migraines get so bad that the pain was lasting all day long and nothing would stop it. the first time I tried this for one of my migraines the pain was gone in 5 min. if you need a good pain killer and can't take over the counter stuff I would definitely suggest this one.
I have been looking for this strain my entire life but didn't even know it. The taste is mildly sweet and somewhat floral but the great hippie dippy CBD high is why Harlequin is always in my medicine cabinet. Won't give you the heavy "couch lock" feeling and that is why I love this strain for daytime use.
Having several dx causing severe chronic cervical pain, including pinched nerves, herniated C6, degenerative disc disease, cervical spinal stenosis and arthritis, I have been taking opioids for 2 years to control the pain. Currently on a 100mcg/hour Fentanyl transdermal patch and 20mg oxycodone for breakthrough, I really needed to find something safer that also worked.
I researched for a week before deciding which strains to try and was very happy to find that Mother Earth carried the high CBD strain Harlequin. This plant is almost a perfect match to my ideal. Having very low THC content, I felt the tiniest bit in my head after smoking, but experienced a significant reduction in pain originating from my neck (at C6), through my shoulder, into my elbow and hand.
It bears noting that I have not smoked marijuana in 20 years so all strains effect me pretty strongly. However, Harlequin was very smooth and, while it didn't effect my head too much, it also didn't cause me to drift off to sleep. I was able to just relax without being distracted by pain. This will be a very nice strain to smoke during the day because it allows me to have pain relief without fogging my brain.
There are two things that I wasn't too happy with, but they are not deal breakers for me. I normally require 2 medium hits and Harlequin required 4 to achieve pain relief. Also, it only lasted about an hour and a half. Since it worked so well, this will be my go to herb until I find something that might last a little longer.
Easily in my top 3 favorites for high CBD strains. Hell, let me rephrase that... Top 3 strains period! I suffer from extreme anxiety/ paranoia and this is the best I've ever felt off of cannabis Rx . I was surprised to find this was more of a sativa base then Indica since most strong THC based sativa's just add to the paranoia.
My particular lab tested batch is a whopping 18% CBD which was impressive to say the least. This stuff is insanely sticky! Nice earthy smell and taste with a hint of pine and citrus notes. The head high is mild yet powerful. Very creative thought process and happiness seems to be never ending. The body high is almost euphoric... My joints feel looser, Cramps and aches from work are diminished severely! Great for after a long day on the job or after a stressful day period. If you suffer from Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Stress, Paranoia and Pain, I would be a horrible person for not recommending this strain! Kinda hard to come by in my area but 1,000X's worth it!
I am a guy in my 40s who works in the corporate world, I can't be crazy high during the day, nor do I want to be. I am transitioning off of pain pills for chronic back pain.
As a new MMJ patient, and new to MJ in general, I believe this is a perfect strain to use during the day.
There is no rush after smoking, I just "feel better" after about 15-20 minutes. I am beginning to believe that the high CBD count is having a positive effect on my chronic back pain. I have been mixing this with a pinch of Jack Herer for a little more of a cerebral "kick". But for just medicating without the psychoactive effects of most cannabis, this seems to be a great solution. If only I could ingest it easily without smoking (or having to prepare my own tinctures or medibles). It would be perfect.
I can't recommend this strain enough for patients who don't want to be high, but need pain relief without turning to pills.
Harlequin is absolutely amazing for people with anxiety. I have had awful experiences with marijuana in the past. Like I smoked too much and got REALLY paranoid. Because of that, I have been scared to smoke for awhile now. I got this cart at my local med dispensary and I am so happy that I did. It has changed my life. Made me happier, more productive, made my headaches go away, reduced my anxiety by A LOT, and helped me go back to sleep. THIS is the best medicine you could ever get. If you’re scared to smoke, start here. It’s wonderful.
Although this strain is not strong on body effects that you can feel immediately because of the high CBD content, I get a strong sense that it is helping me heal from inflammation over time. It does take quite a bit to bring on the subtle mind and body effects, which feel pleasant but not overbearing and provide some pain relief, but it was not a good choice for migraine relief. It did very little to relieve my migraine pain, and simply took the edge off rather than making it go away. It also made me feel incredibly sleepy and while sleeping I had a sensation of feeling my head pulse and pound from my migraine for a bit while in a semi conscious state. It was an insight into the way my migraines work because of the primal sort of awareness I had of my own body while I was high.
I plan to continue to take this medicine because I am hoping it will help me keep my migraines in check as a preventative measure, but not a treatment for a flare up. As a side note, I didn't know the healing effects of CBD until I started researching it on PubMed and saw all of the studies verifying that CBD helps your body tremendously. I am taking this medicine as a preventative measure, and to feel an overall wellness effect. I could swear that its kept my appetite in check, and that I am losing weight because my body is less inflamed and overall happier since I started taking small puffs of this once a day.