Indica
THC: 17% – 21%
Cookie Monster is a powerful marijuana strain that has a THC and CBD levels of 17.9 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. It is a popular Indica strain which came first in the 2014 Seattle Cannabis Cup. It was termed as the best Indica of the U.S. during that competition. Cookie Monster is a crossed between OG Kush and Girl Scout Cookies. It has a sticky and dense resinous appearance that contains several buds. The buds have are purple and dark green in color and have striking orange colored pistils. It has a pleasant aroma with hints of woody and minty odors. The strain is quite pleasant to smoke as it has a wonderful taste. The taste is a mixture of woody, vanilla, lemon, menthol, sweet and minty flavors. Cookie Monster is perfect for treating different kinds of mild and chronic pains. You can use it for mitigating arthritis and back aches. In addition to that, it has great soothing effects on anxiety and stress. It is great for smoking during the day and has a long lasting effect on your system. You can also use it for curing migraines, muscle spasms, phantom limbs, neuropathic pain, loss of appetite and multiple sclerosis.
Cookie Monster Similar Strains
- Purple Champagne
- SPK, aka Sour Patch Kid
- Blue Monster
- Poochie Love
- Biochem
Cookie Monster’s flowers have a predominantly earthy aroma when properly cured, marked by notes of hashy sandalwood along with a faint, cheesy tang. Closer inspection reveals a biscuity odor that may be familiar to fans of parent strain Girl Scout Cookies. Meanwhile, grinding up or breaking the cured nugs yields some herbal scents, with hints of mint and pine. When combusted, Cookie Monster may burn with a harsh and acrid smoke that can tickle the back of the palate and cause eyes to water. This thick smoke tastes floral and slightly dank on the exhale. Cookie Monster can be a particularly pungent smoke, and those looking to keep their consumption discreet should take precautions before toking in public.
Cookie Monster offers what can be described as a creeper of a high. Initial effects may begin to emerge after about fifteen minutes, at which point users detect a pressure around the eyes and temples. This sensation is accompanied by some subtle mental stimulation — although the effects are more calming than energetic. Smokers may experience some sensory distortion as well as a strong sense of time dilation. This trippy, euphoric mindset can be a great way to explore creative visualization; it may also enhance low-energy activities like grocery shopping or doing the dishes. Otherwise, this high is mostly characterized by a weighty physical relaxation: users may detect a dissipation of lingering muscular tension, along with an increased capacity for deep breathing. As time passes or as dosage is increased, users may experience an intractable feeling of couch-lock (albeit while still maintaining a clear mind). More appropriate for nighttime than daytime use, Cookie Monster can also work against stubborn instances of insomnia.
This strain’s sedative effects can have wide-ranging application for medical cannabis patients as well. It can soothe aches and pains, whether they’re temporary as due to injury or chronic as due to serious conditions like fibromyalgia. Cookie Monster’s anti-inflammatory effects may also provide relief from more common annoyances like nausea and headaches. Finally, this strain can temporarily soothe the troubling symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Because its mental stimulation is unlikely to tip over into paranoia, Cookie Monster is a good option for those who are prone to panic or who have a low THC tolerance.
No commercial-grade producers have made seeds of Cookie Monster available for sale online. As such, prospective growers must obtain clippings from mature plants of this strain in order to grow genetically identical “clones.” This variety can be grown indoors or out, although successful outdoor cultivation requires a semi-humid, Mediterranean-like climate. Growers looking to accentuate Cookie Monster’s blue and purple highlights should briefly expose their crops to nighttime temperatures that are between 10 and 15 degrees lower than average. Just as this strain can be a pungent smoke, it can be a very pungent grow; growers looking to keep their operations under wraps should invest in odor control measures like exhaust fans.
Medical Benefits of Cookie Monster
- Sleepy and hypnotic, this strain is considered helpful to those with sleep disorders like insomnia.
- This medicinal herb produces strong heavy-bodied effects. So, this makes it a popular selection among those suffering from chronic pain, especially pain that interferes with sleep.
- This strain is also expected to be beneficial for those with gastrointestinal disorders, particularly disorders that cause nausea and a lack of appetite.
Looks:
Typically dense and triangular or cone-shaped, Cookie Monster’s buds aren’t the biggest, but they could be the brightest. Pear-colored calyxes look white under a milky sheen of trichomes, bright-orange pistils and spots of blue-ish purple.
Smell:
Strong hints of biscuit with sweet, fruity notes, almost like a pilsner beer, hit the nose up front, followed by strong, earthy whiffs of hash and damp wood. The result is a tangy funk with plenty of sweet, doughy layers in between.
Flavor:
Safe to say that Cookie Monster takes after its Cookies heritage more than the OG Kush side of the family (even though Cookies strains are part of the OG family, but you know what I mean). Those earthy, resinous flavors of Kush and sourdough mix well with a cheesy, fruity funk, giving your mouth a fresh feeling after a hit.
Effects:
Treat Cookie Monster like an edible, going low and slow while feeling out the relaxing effects. Smoking too much can be debilitating in 45 minutes, easing the body and mind far past the point of not giving a shit and into the realm of falling asleep while sitting up.
Traits of Cookie Monster and Cookie Monster seeds
Get ready for a strong experience. This marijuana strain is a potent hybrid cross between to of the world’s most famous strains, Girl Scout Cookies and OG Kush.
Both parent strains are hybrids with many different phenotypes. However, they are beloved for their abilities to produce high amounts of THC and for their jovial and euphoric effects.
As their offspring, this delicious herb has inherited some impressive potency of its own. This plant can produce between 16 and 24 percent of the psychoactive, making it best fit for experienced consumers.
With dark green, semi-dense buds and a skunky sweet aroma, the Cookie Monster strain is a top-shelf flower with strong psychoactive powers.