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March 26, 2015
"African" is being used here as a blanket term for "all African landrace strains." That includes Durban Poison, Malawi Gold, Swazi Gold, Congolese, Kilimanjaro (Kenya landrace), Mozambika, Swazi Redbeard, Ethiopian, Kwazulu (SA), Zamal, Angola Gold, and countless others. Unless you yourself have smoked any of these strains and they were grown and cured properly, you probably don't know what the African continent has to offer the cannabis world. These are some of the most uplifting, energetic, clear-headed and actually *medicinal* strains in the world, and many of them are still in their pure un-hybridized form (it's very hard to find pure unadulterated landraces anymore). African landrace strains are said to contain the highest THCV-a content of any other place in the world - this cannabinoid contributes to a more energetic buzz and is an appetite *suppressant*, not an appetite stimulant like THC. It is being researched as a treatment for Parkinsons and other diseases. It is one of the promising cannabinoids like CBD which could have many uses in the medical community. And it is found most commonly in African landrace strains.
So, to get a bit of the African experience, first go try some real Durban (half the "Durban Poison" I find in dispensaries is some complete different strain) - it should smell like mint spices and jasmine (some people say licorice) the smell is what gives away real Durban; if it smells kind of Skunky, it's from one of the many seedbanks who cross their Durban with Skunk #1 to shorten flowering time, and is NOT pure Durban. Then get your hands on some Malawi, and maybe some Congolese or Swazi Gold, because in the USA that's about all that circulates for the public, and even that is not easy to find. Or track down these seed lines and grow them yourself - there are a couple seed companies that still have these strains although they can be hard to obtain.
Review for Zamaldelica [Zamal x Golden Tiger (Malawi x Meao Thai)]:
This 100% sativa strain is pure adventure fuel! By a long shot, this is the clearest, most uplifting weed I've ever smoked - far more than Durban Poison, Hazes, Kali Mist or any other sativa strains I've tried. It imparts a happy, clear, truly get up and go feel that is perfect for activity and alleviating depression. The buds are thin, wispy, and airy with a piney, pungent, and almost minty aroma and flavor. Coated in the tiniest, clearest trichs, quite sticky to handle. The smoke is so smooth, inducing very little coughing.
This strain has been available at a couple different dispensaries in the Portland area. I picked up my sample from GreenSky Collective, tested at about 20% thc.
This strain is fun. It's the only strain I've ever tried that leaves me with no hesitation in undertaking any physical, intellectual, and social tasks - it almost leaves me feeling mentally sharper than before imbibing. It is inspiring and invigorating. Seek out this strain for all your day time, work, or social applications - it is pure fun!
this African shit... it's some poopy shit. this shit is poopy as all hell. like literally, I loaded this bud into my bowl and someone asked me why I took a shit inside my pipe.
TL;DR it's poopy as all fucking shit
I am a second generation and grew up smoking "Bhangi" as we call it in Swahili and you are spot on! I love my Kenyan bush weed it is everything you said a totally different state of mind and can be a bit overwhelming at times. I am a California Resident now and have been a would love to see more landrace strains. As you said hybrid genetics are making there way to fields across the world everyday and altering natural genetics forever. Smoke them while you can!! Jah Bless
As mentioned large differance between various African strains, especialy in South Africa. Very very good strains from Swaziland & South Eastern parts. Indica like is also to be had, like some reviews state some of herb to be found is real rubish mostly sativa crap. But some beats the shit out of best strains in US!! Have had in lots o places around the world but still stick to naturl wild 420 from Swaziland area. Havn been smokn and plantn in South Africa 20 yers+ there good plants to be had some can even handle temp. well past 40 deg C. Unfortuntly still not legal in SA. But some wild seed if wanted mighty be able 2 to b shared if need be, not forsale but to SHARE to those developn new strains in US. If ya have way of gettn it to ya I would gladly share. So there ya hav it some super good stuff to b had if one nows where to get. B good and enjoy
Very heavy high. Cheap weed that comes by the truckload at a time. Over here we call it Swazi, having two main strains Swazi red and swaz gold
November 23, 2014
this is clearly low grade schwag. u can even see the seeds in the last picture
November 29, 2014
BLACK AFRICAN
Very heady , damp smallish clusters with yellow tinged crystals
Triggers an appetite, and is a good choice to counter nausea-