Mandarin Dreams has been a strain that Trulieve has brought into its rotation more than a few times in the past year. In fact, it was actually the very first TruFlower strain I purchased – in the ceramic vape pods back then (September 2018).

Interestingly, Mandarin Dreams is listed as an indica strain at Trulieve, though almost every other source lists it as a hybrid strain. I’ve found that the effects lean more to a hybrid, with a bit of an indica finish.

Quick Facts:

Mandarin Dreams (Indica)

Price at time of review: $43/eighth

Lineage: Stormtrooper #2 x Mandarin Sunset

Batch/Harvest Number: DUFLBLDH25PK9

Cannabinoids

THC: 19.8%

CBD: 0.0%

THCV: 0.2%

CBG: 0.6%

Total Cannabinoids: 20.6%

Terpenes

“*” denotes the two dominant terpenes in this strain

*Beta-Myrcene: 0.7860%

*Trans-Carophyllene: 0.2122%

Alpha-Bisabolol: 0.0604%

Linalool: 0.0794%

R-Limonene: 0.0772%

Humulene: 0.0638%

Ocimene-2: 0.0569%

Total Terpenes: 1.3359%

Appearance/Cure

Mandarin Dreams is another visually appealing strain, and the fact that the eighth I purchased was comprised of large, chunky buds was icing on the cake for the overall aesthetic.

Colors range from medium to lime green, and are all covered in burnt orange pistils and sparkling trichomes.

This cure is excellent, with (again) nearly perfect moisture content; the buds themselves are dense and sticky when broken down.

The trim job was better than others I have seen recently, but there were still a couple of sugar leaves left behind. This never really negatively impacts my overall experience when medicating, but I find it a sign of attention to detail when the trim job is immaculate.

Appearance/Cure Rating: 8.20/10.00

Smell/Taste

Mandarin Dreams most definitely lives up to its name in terms of its smell/terpene profile. When I first opened the jar, I immediately noticed a sour citrus smell with an underlying earthy musk; in all honesty, it smells like very good musky cannabis flower with a piece of tangerine peel left inside the jar. It’s unique, and for my personal taste, very enjoyable.

There are also subtle hints of more sweet/tropical notes, particularly if you choose to vaporize this strain as opposed to smoking it.

After trying more than one “Lemon” strain that didn’t necessarily smell like lemons, I appreciate a “Mandarin” strain that does smell like orange citrus. Nice genetics for smell/taste on this strain!

Smell/Taste Rating: 8.20/10.00

Effects/Medical Use

Though listed as an Indica strain, I found Mandarin Dreams to perform much more like a hybrid, and not necessarily an indica-heavy hybrid at that.

In fact, powerful cerebral effects are what I first notice each time I medicate with this strain. For me, this was an uplifting, happy, “giggly” strain – great for knocking out some persistent symptoms of depression that I have been facing for the past couple of months. I didn’t personally experience anxiety from these cerebral effects, however, nor did I feel particularly energized. “Content” is a good descriptor.

Not long after the cerebral effects set in, a subtle body warmth/buzz starts to become noticeable in the background, and continues with nearly that same intensity for the duration of the effects. This never really settles into the full-on “couch lock” or sleepy effects that many patients search for with indica strains, so if you’re looking for something to put you to sleep, strains like 9lb Hammer or Duct Tape may be better choices.

However, if you’re looking for a good, “happy” strain the provides a nice side of relaxation without being neither too energizing or sedating, then Mandarin Dreams is an excellent choice.

Possibly good for treating:

Depression and related anxiety

Good for general relaxation

Relief of minor to moderate aches and pains

Relief of minor to moderate nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort

I found this strain to be a good appetite stimulant

I’m definitely no medical doctor, so please take the preceding conditions only as my own personal observations from using this strain and having experience with a multitude of different cannabis strains. Every body is different, and every body reacts different to various medications.

Effects Rating: 7.80/10.00

Overall Rating: 8.00/10.00

Overall, I would best describe Mandarin Stream as a “very good” indica strain from Trulieve.

At $43/eighth, I would definitely consider purchasing this strain again in the future. I find it to be a good “light” indica option: not a strain that is going to render me unable to function, but heavy enough to enjoy the evening after a long day at work.

If nothing else, I would give this strain a try for its unique terpene profile. Of the many strains I’ve tried, I haven’t found any others that smell like orange citrus in the same way that Mandarin Dreams does. Definitely a unique strain, worthy of at least one purchase.

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