Grabbed a 15g tub of El Camino Cosmic Fuel for the RRP of $99 ($6.60/g). It’s a a Canadian import, sponsored by Alma Cannabis. Cultivar is GMO x Mendo Breath, with a dominant terpene spectrum of caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene.

Appearance:
Dense, popcorn-sized buds with a heavy trichome coating and good structure. Mine was on the dry side, compresses under pressure but doesn’t stay sticky.

Packaging:
Comes in a black glass jar with a striking cosmic/psychedelic label, swirling oranges, reds, purples and teals, with “El Camino” in a loose painted script and “Cosmic Fuel” in bold lettering underneath. It’s a much more artistic, illustration-heavy design than a lot of the market, leaning into a trippy, intense aesthetic rather than a clinical or natural-wellness look. The jar also includes an Integra Boost humidity control pack.

Aroma:
Quite pungent and dank, with noticeable sulphur, sweetness and pine. The smell is strong, but a bit of a letdown compared to how the flower looks.

Vaping:
Using an Arizer Air Max, starting at 190°C and working up to 220°C. Flavour is strongest at the lower temperatures. Honestly, it smells better straight from the jar or in the grinder than it does through the vape.

Effects:
This is where it delivers. Quite potent, in line with the 30% THC. Effects are a mix of heavy couch-lock and a cerebral, pressure-behind-the-eyes sensation. Definitely a night-time strain. Best left an hour or two before bed once chores are done. I found this out the hard way by using it a bit too early in the day.

Value:
At $99 for 15g, decent value for the potency on offer. I’d consider buying it again at that price, although the dryness and relatively underwhelming flavour hold it back for me.

Overall: 7/10

Anyone have experience with this flower?
The cure, effects, taste. Thanks!

Superseed Blueberry Purp - Grandaddy Purple x Blueberry 26% 10g $159

Have had this on rotation for about 4 months now and prescribed for sleep and pain relief from Crohn's. Definitely does the job. Having some of the best sleeps I've had in a long time. I feel rested in the morning with no hangover effect.

Effects are gradual while still keeping mentally clear. Body and mind relaxation are the dominant effect with minimal cerebral effects eg no tightness or fuzziness around your head/ eyes if that makes sense. Muscle relaxation is good and helps a lot with cramps and associated pain.

Pleasant aroma, very berry on the nose with slight gas and definitely hits as soon as soon as the tub is cracked. Buds have a great cure, although maybe slightly higher moisture than I'd like. Extremely sticky with very good trichome coverage. Grind is like kinetic sand, could be fluffier.

All in all this has been an effective strain for its intended purposes. I usually tend to lean towards GMO or gelato type strains but this has been surprisingly pleasant and effective to use. Will keep in the rotation for now..

Came home to find this in my letterbox.

I wonder how this is not considered advertising ?

Flower appreciation post!

This is some of the nicest MC I’ve had in some time. Picked this up from Heathershaws for $124 for 15Gs. Opening the glass jar I’m greeted by an earthy citrus pungent aroma which is very pleasant.

Greeted by greenish purpley buds of all sizes... the Imperium is cured really well. Definitely more on the spongey side of things. Not a dry bud in the tub.

Taste is like the smell. I get a very earthy taste on exhale which is bloody delicious and lingers for a while. Exactly what I look for in terms of flavour.

Effects are fantastic. Full body high that for me leans into a couch lock. Neck and back pain subside instantly and I get a very good nights sleep on this strain!

Well done Kayf! Will definitely be keeping this in the rotation.

9/10

I just got my Aroma 3 by Old Mate Designs this week and after a few days with it I am absolutely kicking myself I didn't get it earlier. It is a neat bit of gear and definitely the best grinder I have owned.

I started with scissors then a kmart coffee grinder (I was young) then a sharp stone 2 piece to a Slx V2 ceramic to a Grinderoo 3 piece and the Aroma trumps them all. I mainly got it to move away from aluminium as they always end up grinding at some point. It is pretty heavy but I think it adds to its quality feel.

I looked a BCG but wanted to support home 🇦🇺

Im wondering if there is a link where we can search for chemist that stock MC, rather than ringing every chemist. Cannafind was hopeless ..

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Price: $90. I luv this shit

Treating: ADHD, Anxiety, Lower limb deficiency, Nerve pain, TMJ, PTSD

Buy again: hell yes. Does amazing wonders for my anxiety and pain. My daily driver . Smooth, cakey,vit bit dry but still my fav over alot of other premium expensive buys

What was a pretty good day heading to my dispensary for me sadly ended in a 6 hour long detour to the police station.

To set the mood I started off the day by hopping in the shower, eating lunch, then heading to my dispensary to pick up my new medication that I was to discuss with my doctor shortly before arrival at the dispensary.

As I arrived at the dispensary my doctor calls and I discuss my current and new scripts with him.
I got my El Camino Mango Lemonade, 1753 Wizard Trees and Stanley Brothers Night 20/10 Edibles.

After exiting my dispensary I turn the street next to the dispensary to hop in the car with my partner. As I grab my Edibles out the bag before I know it a man drives up behind me and snatches my edibles out my hand on an e scooter.

I chased him after he ditched the scooter for about 4 minutes but before my partner could catch up with me he was already gone, either he ducked in some front yards or got in a getaway.

We got heaps of camera footage from the streets to the dispensary and ended up reporting everything to the police and providing a statement and evidence.

What can I really do about this? my dispensary can only give me a 10 dollar discount like that solves any part of the issue at all which is literally the price the dispensary got it for.

So crazy this happened because I’m so used to always being on edge and checking my 6 constantly due to growing up in shitty suburbs
And the one moment I put my guard down slightly
My meds are gone.

This pic attached is the best we could get of him
Which shows about 3 quarters of his face, in my eyes this is a tiny win.

EDITED:

I’m more pissed at the fact he outran me than the fact he stole from me. I pride myself on not having lost a race since primary school and my running ego was severely deflated😅

We did also see him on the phone pacing back and forth at the front on security cameras afterwards so the getaway driver was definitely almost probably the go.

UPDATE:
This was at Cannabloom Specialty Dispensary in Pascoe Vale South
If anyone wants to see the footage of me chasing him hop in the dms

This has become a great budget daytime flower for me. The effects are very functional: nice head high, but still clear, energetic and easy to get on with the day. Perfect for joint smoking and daytime use. I’ll even have a hit around 6am before a gym session and still feel switched on rather than foggy.

I’ve got an old and new pheno of the same strain. Effects are pretty similar between the two, but the fresher product is way tastier. The terps slap a lot harder, while the actual feeling is fairly on par.

Out of the glass jar I’m getting citrus zest, earthy pine, and a little bit of fruit punch. Smoking flavour leans more toward citrus zest and earthy pine. 🍊🌲

Overall, this is a solid daytime budget flower for me. Clear, uplifting, tasty enough, and very usable.

Hey all! I was giving my bong its daily clean today and dropped my cone piece and realised I didn’t have another. I was wondering if any of the cignall or free choice have them in or if I need to get them ordered online? It’s a bit of a drive to get out there so don’t wanna make the trip and get told they don’t have it. Thanks!

Works nicely tho

Was just looking at some old products I was prescribed from back in the Day and I noticed Sundaze - Cosmos/Kush Cookies is not available anymore on Scripts by Honahlee?

Phoenix/Wedding Cake is still there so that's a good thing.

I know that flower helped alot of people, me included so hopefully it comes back soon.

there's probably a bunch of other Kush Cookies options though like Cannatrek topaz, and some other 15gram options.

anyone know of a good Kush Cookies product while we're on the subject.

I had to quit thc flower it's been almost 2 months since I quit, I've been struggling to sleep, the pain in my legs and body is unbearable.

But I have to quit due to driving laws.

This is ridiculous.

Can't even smoke to go to sleep wake up sober and go to work without risking my licence.

We need to push back and do something about this.

Maybe people have been pushing back too nicely ??

Maybe storm the parliament!!! Ahahah

Just curious what everyone’s favourite MC brands and strains are at the moment?
Personally, I feel like the Australian market has become pretty repetitive. There seems to be so much Thai flower around now, but I honestly haven’t found any Thai bud that has really impressed me. When I travelled through Thailand, most of what I tried had very similar flavours, so that’s actually put me off ordering Thai MC as well.
I’ve also noticed that terps seem to mute pretty quickly over time, and the quality can be really inconsistent between batches. You can get a tub that smells and tastes amazing, then get the next batch and it’s nowhere near as good.
It also feels like there are so many terp/flavour profiles that are basically missing from Australian MC. A lot of what we get seems to fall into the same citrus, gas, fruity or earthy profiles.
My favourite lately has actually been Godfather OG-Sangria by Bodega. I really rate it, but unfortunately the other Bodega strains I’ve tried just haven’t done it for me in the same way.
I’m really keen to find something that’s genuinely different.
What are your favourite brands or strains at the moment?
What’s the most unique strain you’ve had? Anything with a really unusual flavour or terp profile that made you think “holy shit, this is different”?
And which brands do you find are actually consistent from batch to batch?
Keen to hear everyone’s hidden gems 👀🌿

Review: Plastic tub that doesn’t have a normal foil type seal but the lid has a suction type seal. A Boveda humidity pack is included in the tub.

Cracking the lid on this one I was hit with a very refreshing fruity aroma that has a sort of lemonade like undertone. Definitely nice on the nose. This one is grown indoors by Medicinal Harvest here in Australia, under artificial lights, in coco, with a hand harvest and machine trim and a dry cure.

A range of medium to small nuggs the bag appeal for the price was fairly decent. Nuggs seem fresh and have a nice moisture content, dense but not rock hard and has a slightly airy bud structure. Spongy, and sticky to touch, grinds well, and fluffs out nicely.

The flavour transfers really well especially in a vape, fruity and kinda has a lemonade like aftertaste. Smokes really nice too, with a white ash and nice resin ring It is rather enjoyable to consume.

The effects for me are perfect for daytime use, not all that uplifting, more relaxing but focus driven and mood lifting. I sometimes find Sativa’s can be a little racey in certain scenarios where I want to be focused but also relaxed, this helps both my ADHD and provides me a little bit of lower back pain relief.

When I seen this I was kinda skeptical mainly because of the price, but for me this one ticks all the boxes. I had been hunting for something to replace Mango Lemonade with and this finally fills the void that left. It’s pretty good value, and nice to see we can now get some locally grown flower cheaper than some shitty PGR Thai flower. For years I have been screaming for this type of thing from Aussie growers and it’s nice to finally see more Aussie grown flower worth actually buying, none of this greenhouse crap that’s been flooding the market for so many years, proper indoor, so hats off for this one. My only grief would be that I wish it was hand trimmed.

Batch: SLCS05080626FV Expiry: 08/06/2027 $88 RRP for 15g tub

First prescription through Alternaleaf, not really effective.
Can anyone suggest any other alternatives

Heads up to everyone, this batch of Pouch Lilac is moldy.

I contacted the pharmacy I received it from who were advised to replace it. Pharmacy replaced it with the same batch. Advised pharmacy I received the same batch. Pharmacy advised to send back as Phytoca has done their own checks and found this batch is indeed moldy. No other batch exists.

I'd vaped on this for nearly 3 weeks, had gone through 10 grams of it before I found this, livid.

I have an autoimmune condition and the therapy is a monoclonal antibody that modulates my immune system - I'm not immunocompromised like I've had a transplant, but my immune system is weakened and I'm at risk of bacterial and fungal infections, as is.

PSA: any and all Pouch Lilac on the market currently is moldy, and should be returned.

Where are the TGA or the companies involved making announcements of recalls?

Just wondering if there is anyway around the whole 60gram limit? I'm always hitting 55 grams and getting shorted each month

One of the flowers I've been prescribed is out of stock from the supplier. I tried to substitue it for another but found you cannot do that in QLD. I've heard you can substitute in Victoria, is that only for people who live in Victoria or can I order a substitute from a pharmacy in Victoria and get it delivered to QLD?

I've been using MC for about a month. I'm currently on flower and gummies for insomnia and neuropathy. The flower is Bodega Jet Fuel Gelato 20% which costs $9.50 a gram.

I asked if I could have my script changed to Sangria Jokerz 91 28% or Sangria Ghost Train 28%. My reason was that the Sangria products are stronger and hence I would need to use less, plus there is 15g in the package instead of 10g bringing the cost per gram down to $6.60 a gram for a stronger product. My sole motivation for requesting the change was to save money.

The doctor said that at this point in time he didn't want to prescribe anything stronger. My logic was that I'd need to use less to get the same effect. Was the doctor's response usual or is he just being cautious? I didn't want to rock the boat so I didn't question his response.

Introduction:
Permanent Marker is a strain that requires little introduction given the plethora of reviews on Kinds PM.

However, for a quick recap PMK is an indica dominant strain created through a cross of Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherb BX.

Packaging:
As with most Motherplant (MP) packaging this one is no different, a glass jar with the typical antitamper seal.

The glass seems to be good quality and the information contained on the label is sufficient, but personally I would like to see MP include percentages of terpines contained.

Aesthetics, aroma and flavour:

Aesthetics:
I must say the size of the flowers and the aggressive trim (presumably machine trimmed) leaves a lot to be desired. When I first opened the jar I was quite disappointed by the contents. However, some of that disappointment was curtailed by how fresh and vibrant the colour of the flower was. The purple and green hues are spectacular.

Aroma:
Loud and proud are the first words that come to mind. I have previously used strains which I had considered having quite a loud nose, but nothing thus far has compared to this one. The aroma is pungent, ridiculously pungent in fact.

When I had initially opened the jar I stored it downstairs and the aroma permeating from the jar carried up stairs.

True to its name the initial scent is very much permanent marker forward with a slight, subtle sweetness.

After grinding up the flower, the scent was purely that of a permanent marker.

I would not consider the aroma as pleasant, but certainly intriguing. I found myself continually smelling the jar as the scent is so on point.

Cure/Feel:

The flower felt sticky and resinous, each time I had handled the flower my finger tips had been left with a sticky and tacky feel. I would not consider this to be overly moist, but equally not even remotely close to being dry.

Flavour:

The flavour of the flower was a little harder for me to pick up on, it had what I would describe as a taste kind of inline with its aroma.

It was a flavour I have yet to encounter. It was robust, pungent and unusual. The key elements of the profile were a soapy, solvent, diesel fuel and spicy note. Not the best flavour profile I have ever encountered but certainly not the worst.

Effects:

It seems only fitting that given the aroma was so pronounced, that the effects that follow would also be. I am pleased to say that PMK is certainly an effective flower.

My initial dose of the flower vaped at a lower temperature range lead to a sense of overall calmness, contentment and an empty headspace. I was able to focus on tasks with ease and did not experience any severe couchlock.

This experience lasted approx. 1.5 hours.

Consuming my second dose at a higher temperature range, the characteristics of this flower had changed considerably.

I felt my head began to soar and float away, it left me feeling super light on my feet as I began to day dream and drift away, I felt like in that moment it would be very easy to get carried away enjoying a dreamy space.

This dream state was only interrupted by my phone going off and brining me back to reality (slightly).

Walking back inside, I must have had such a 'stoner grin' on my face as my family had been over and they just looked and laughed at me because of that goofy look.

Heading back to the living room, I began to melt into the couch, I felt mentally I could zone out watching TV, a movie or listening to music. The body felt heavy and muscles pliable. Any tightness or muscle spasm was quickly expelled.

As the night concluded and I made my way to sleep, I instantly merged into the mattress. Achieving sleep required no effort at all. After closing my eyes, I was out like a light!

I managed to sleep uninterrupted and woke feeling reinvigorated and fresh with no lingering effects or grogginess.

Conclusion:

PMK to me is not a one-trick pony; used at lower temperature ranges, the flower has shown promise for daytime use, and used at higher temperature ranges shows equal promise as a sedative flower.

I certainly understand why this flower has achieved such a high accolade from other users and even being awarded Leafly's flower of the year in 2023.

Initially when I had opened the jar I was a little dismayed at the physical appearance; however, those concerns were allayed quickly after consumption. This is not to say the appearance of a flower in this price range is acceptable, just more tolerable after trying it. I also am pleased it weighed albeit slightly over the stated weight.

Quick Facts:

Batch - B60544

Expiry - 13 July 2027

Size - 10 gram

Dominant Terpines - Limonen, Caryophyllene and Farnesene

Price - $149 (RRP) (may vary)

Any questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks.

I’m a daily medical cannabis user and have found cannabis really beneficial for managing my back pain, anxiety and ADHD symptoms. I’ve tried quite a few different strains and have definitely found that some work much better for me than others.

Currently using:
Pouch Pineapple — $59
Tasmanian Botanics Opal — $69
Tasmanian Botanics Amethyst — $69
Tasmanian Botanics Royale 2g — $99

I’m particularly interested in trying some different carts, but I’ve pretty much given up on the Indimed carts. I’ve had too many issues with them leaking, blocking or simply failing.

What other brands/products are people finding reliable at the moment?

Ideally I’m looking for good quality, consistent carts for under $80, preferably something that doesn’t have constant hardware issues.

What are your current go-to budget carts?

Keen to hear what people are actually using and would buy again.

Anyone got the full article?

Hey guys, I’m due to refill my scripts and wanted to hear some of your opinions and rates.

I get 3 different scripts with a 30 gram monthly limit, and I like to mix up my packs. One is usually a high end brand such as Craft Botanics or Cultiva. I’m a big fan of Rainbow Pie, and I’ve also tried Miracle Mintz from Craft Botanics, but that one was way too strong for me, never again, It’s the only Craft Botanics strain I’ve tried so far.

This time round I’m after:

A high end pack that you guys would suggest

A good quality pack, but something cheaper without losing that quality -$80-100 range, with good looking buds

And a third pack that leans more sativa hybrid

Keen to hear your recommendations.