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Cannabis Strain Review: El Na

a.k.a. Elena
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before sex
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Aroused
100%
Tingly
98%
Deeply Relaxing
85%
Happy
80%
Side Effect Percentage
Headache
80%
Sedated
60%

El Na has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Aroused, Tingly, Deeply Relaxing and Happy effects of El Na produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. El Na has been reported by users as being used for Anxiety, Arthritis Pain, Insomnia, Migraines and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

El Na's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Humulene, Ocimene and Limonene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from El Na that includes: Earthy, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! El Na has an aroma profile of Citrus, Earthy, Fruity, Herbal and Lemon.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
8 - 17%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

El Na presents Myrcene, Humulene, Ocimene and Limonene terpenes. The average THC level is 8 - 17%. CBG in this strain should be about 2%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow El Na is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, El Na should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from El Na. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try El Nabefore sex, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacups. Indulge in the peanut butter, chocolaty goodness before you indulge. This strain is designed to take you where you both want to go.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain