Pineapple OG

Pineapple OG Cannabis Strain Review

Effects: Creativity, inspiration, progress, motivation, imagination dry eyes, dry mouth

May Relieve: Anxiety, stress, depression, appetite loss, nausea, persistent pain

If you’re searching for a tropical-themed high then the Pineapple OG strain is where it’s at. Boasting beautifully pungent, delicious fruity flavors, this strain is a taste of the tropics you’re craving. With its stimulating and mood-enhancing effects, this strain promises to sharpen your senses for a fun and invigorating daytime high. 

This strain provides you with a lovely body and mind buzz, and the effects of this strain aren’t overpowering, making it ideal for new smokers. In this review, we will be focusing and discussing every aspect of Pineapple OG, from its taste, appearance, aroma and its effects.

What Exactly is the Pineapple OG Marijuana Strain?

Pineapple OG cannabis offers a THC content somewhere between 17 to 26%, which means the potency of the strain will and can vary from bud to bud. Descended from Pineapple Express and the infamous OG Kush, Pineapple OG is a Sativa dominant hybrid that offers uplifting, yet relaxing effects with a robust flavor profile. 

This strain certainly stands out amongst other mild-mannered cannabis hybrids, even if it is not the most overwhelming strain available. But it offers a pleasing and poised high which can help you unwind after a busy day at work or assist you with any unwanted pains and discomfort.

Pineapple OG Strain: Appearance, Flavor, and Aroma 

The strain stands out from the crowd thanks to its shockingly large flowers which form in thick green columns. It has a unique bud structure, with small leaves spiraling inward towards the center. The leaves are a beautiful bright yellow and green, with a hint of neon orange pistils.

These attention-grabbing buds shine under the light with their cloudy white trichomes, this makes them stickier, which can make crushing the bud down difficult without a grinder. The Pineapple OG is not only lovely to look at, but it has a beautiful and unique flavor, dank, tropical with some earthy undertones. With notes of citrus and mango and a complex sweet and sour odor that is akin to overripe fruit. While you’re grinding the bud you may notice some aromas similar to diesel. However, this soon fades once lit, offering a more palatable variety of smells and flavors. This smoke finishes with a beautifully tangy pineapple flavor. 

Overall, this smoke is far from overwhelming in terms of smell and tastes, it’s complex, however, it does offer a simple, yet truly satisfying blend of earthy and fruity notes, the three main ones being pineapple, pine, and wood. Its incredible blend makes it ideal for new smokers, or anyone looking to explore more tropical or citrusy flavors without dealing with any overly sweet tastes. 

Pineapple OG Effects

Pineapple OG offers an uplifting high which alters your mood and gives you some much-needed energy. With reinvigorating effects, this strain can put a smile on your face even after an emotionally exhausting day, turning any frown upside down. It can also help your thoughts a little more freedom, revitalizing your imagination and creativity for freer, more non-traditional thoughts. The mental stimulation this strain brings can help clear your mind too.

It can also twist your senses (namely what you see and hear) while stimulating your mind. When taken in moderation, this effect can be very pleasant and can also provide you with sweet and soft bursts of euphoria that tingles a bit in your limbs while also keeping you focused. 

Within an hour or so, you may also notice a slight body buzz, these vibrations caused by the strain massage your muscles into relaxing, meaning it can address any tightness and tension within your body. Pineapple OG can be used as a replacement for coffee due to it’s focusing and energizing properties, powering you through the day with its wide array of positive effects.

Once the high starts to settle down, what follows next is the sedation phase, which many have reported great dissipation of a number of ailments.

Medical Advantages of Pineapple OG

The Pineapple OG can provide its consumers with a strong high that is not too overwhelming. Due to its mood-altering effects, it might also be good for addressing symptoms of stress, an overwhelmed mind along, or those who suffer from poor mental health (such as depression or anxiety). This strain replaces negative thoughts for more upbeat ones, providing you with a positive body and mind buzz that lasts for long lengths of time. It is also thought that this particular strain is ideal for those who suffer from PTSD. 

It’s also thought that Pineapple OG is an effective natural analgesic, which can tackle and diminish stronger pains due to its high THC levels. It’s well known for relaxing muscles, starting at your temples and working its way down your body. It can also address muscle spasms and cramps, averting pain and untameable muscle contractions. 

Additionally, Pineapple OG offers consumers some freedom from tension (both mental and physical). This strain can have side effects of drowsiness, while also addressing the quality of their sleep. 

Possible Side Effects

As is common amongst more potent strains of cannabis, the Pineapple OG strain can cause dehydration amongst its consumers as well as irritated eyes. A symptom of dehydration this strain can produce is a dry mouth, also known more commonly as cottonmouth. If you want to prevent cottonmouth, general dehydration, and irritated, dry eyes, then you should drink plenty of hydrating fluids such or some H20. You should do this before, after and even during your high to avoid this particular side effect. You should also stay away from coffee, as this can exacerbate this symptom. 

Drowsiness is also a side effect, so it’s strongly suggested that you avoid doing any high-intensity activity before, during and after your high. 

Of course, there’s a bit of paranoia and anxiety, but this a common symptom of overconsumption of cannabis’ THC, particularly in new smokers. To avoid this, it’s always a good idea to set yourself limits and adjust them accordingly throughout your smoking experience.  

Final Thoughts

If you want a relaxing high that can also help address issues with pain, muscle spasms and blocks in creativity, then the Pineapple OG can offer you a strong (but not overwhelming) high. Whether you’re a smoking newbie or want to explore more exotic notes, then this may just be the strain for you.