One of the most exciting things about being a part of Exclusive Brands is seeing cool products and their development first hand. Here at the dispensary, one of our favorites is Kushy Punch Gummies. A family of edibles that includes high-THC, high-CBD, and other formulations, Kushy Punch gummies just seem to fly off the shelves. And with irresistible flavors like Indica Peach Mango, Sativa Kiwi Breeze and Hybrid Sour Apple, that’s no great surprise. Here’s the story behind Kushy Punch edibles and what makes them so unique.
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Kushy Punch, a Michigan Edible with California Roots
Kushy Punch started out as a California brand, ranking #1 in several statewide contests, as well as winning over twenty different industry awards including those from High Times, Dope, and Hall of Flowers. First established in 2014, the idea behind Kushy Punch edibles was to offer cannabis patients a low-calorie medication with microdosing as an option.
Microdosing, or taking very small quantities of cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, is an increasingly popular practice for those looking to reap the benefits of the compounds in cannabis (without a distracting or intoxicating high). It’s particularly popular with those who rely on cannabis to empower their meditation practices. What’s more, these delightful square gummy edibles also come in a sugar-free version suitable for diabetics or anyone else who wants to stay conscious of their sugar intake.
When used in its full-strength formulation, a Kushy Punch gummy is a hard-hitting, full-spectrum gummy. In this case, “full spectrum” means that these THC and CBD edibles utilize cannabis concentrates that include the full range of beneficial compounds found in the marijuana plant. Combined with the fact that these delightful little gummies are made without artificial flavors or sweeteners—and, we should point out, really do taste just like the flavors on the box—it’s no wonder these Michigan edibles are so wildly popular in our family of Michigan dispensaries.
THC and CBD Edibles: The Kushy Punch Experience
As we mentioned a moment ago, seeing that most Kushy Punch gummies use a full-spectrum, cannabinoid-rich oil, they do have a very slight marijuana taste and aroma. Of course, that’s not a problem in our view, but for those of us who prefer a purer fruit flavor, we should point out that the vast majority of our customers feel it’s worth it for all of the benefits inside. Let us explain.
When gummies are made with full-spectrum cannabis oil, they include cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG, and CBN in addition to the THC that’s often described as the major “active ingredient” in cannabis. In the view of many clinicians, this full-spectrum cannabinoid oil may offer more robust benefits for a multitude of uses from medical symptoms to boosting everyday health and wellness. That’s because of the “entourage effect,” a theory that proposes the various natural compounds in the cannabis plant work in synergy to impart even more beneficial effects together than they would on their own. And those of us who are more prone to anxiety when ingesting THC tend to prefer full-spectrum products because the CBD content tends to reduce the psychoactive effects of THC.
In addition to addressing chronic symptoms and conditions, Kushy Punch gummies are also great for daily activities such as yoga, hiking, taking in a movie or pretty much anything else you might think of!
Kushy Punch Gummies: Flavors and Effects
Almost every person that uses edibles has their own “horror story.” It always starts out the same: they take a little bit, feel like nothing’s happening, and then they take a lot more and are glued to their couch for days. (We’ve all been there.) But Kushy Punch is unique in its microdosing capabilities, and can help prevent this unfortunate scenario from happening.
How? For one thing, Kushy Punch edibles are precisely dosed to deliver the same amount of cannabinoids per square. Every box of gummies comes in a pack of 10 microdosed squares. Using that high potency full spectrum cannabis oil, the entire gummy will consist of 100 mg of THC and 1 mg CBD, with the micro-dose option being available because it is cut into 10 squares of 10 mg THC and 0.1 mg CBD. Each box also contains a fresh pouch, to help contain the freshness of your gummy if you decide not to eat the whole thing at once!
Speaking of which, each flavor corresponds with either the Hybrid, Indica or Sativa gummy. Hybrid Kushy Punch comes in Blue Raspberry, Indica is Watermelon, and Sativa is Strawberry or Sugar Free Lychee flavor.
There are some specialty Kushy Punch edibles that are worth a try too! The Recover Kushy Punch is formulated to a 2:1 ratio, meaning that each square contains 6 mg THC and 3 mg CBD. These edibles are really popular, especially for first-time edible users, or those who need pain relief but don’t want to experience overwhelming psychoactive effects.
Then there’s the Private Reserve Kushy Punch, made with THC distillate instead of the full-spectrum oil found in other flavors. It contains an especially pure form of THC, and it’s very psychoactive. Distillate is so pure you can use it any way you’d like. It can be eaten, smoked, vaporized, applied as a topical, or even used as a concentrate.
The Kushy Punch CBD is a line of pure CBD edibles. No THC in this gummy, so it’s great for people who need help with pain relief, anxiety, stress, nausea, and other symptoms without psychoactivity.
Then there’s the Kushy of all Kushies, or what we like to describe as the knockout of Kushies: T.K.O. This Kushy Punch gummy uses the same full-spectrum cannabinoid oil as most of their other edibles, but it contains 200 mg THC and 2 mg CBD for the full gummy instead of the regular 100 mg. This gummy is also designed to be micro dosed, and it divides into ten squares of 20 mg THC and 0.2 mg of CBD each (as opposed to the usual 10 mg THC). It’s safe to say this gummy really does pack a punch, and it’s just the thing for experienced cannabis users or for those who are looking to get a handle on especially stubborn aches, nausea, or other symptoms and conditions that won’t respond to a regular dose of cannabinoids.
Kushy Punch Edibles: Which One Will You Choose?
With so many different Kushies out there, which one is right for you? We hope today’s post gives you a better grasp on which Kushy Punch gummy would be the best for you and your friends! And if you need dosing help, head over to our post on How To Dose Your Edible Accurately.We love to hear feedback, so please leave us some comments on your personal experience with Kushy Punch at here. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns! We’ll see you in Kushy Land!!
