Mind Shake
An undocumented strain name with no verified breeder or central genetics record.
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Mind Shake is sold by some dispensaries and seed vendors, but no breeder, strain database, or independent lab has documented it as a defined cultivar. If you see it for sale, the name is a marketing label—not proof of specific genetics. Check the lab report (COA) and ask the seller or breeder for verifiable records. Strain names in cannabis are not standardized or trademarked, so 'Mind Shake' could mean different things at different shops.
What we could verify
Mind Shake appears in product listings at some online seed vendors and dispensaries, typically described as a sativa-dominant hybrid with a citrus or pine aroma. However, we found no peer-reviewed strain survey, seed bank pedigree, breeder record, or independent lab database entry that documents Mind Shake as a distinct cultivar with known genetics, cannabinoid ratios, or terpene profile.
This is not unusual. Cannabis strain names are not standardized, not trademarked, and not regulated by any central authority [1] Strong evidence. Genetic studies have shown that samples sold under the same name can be unrelated, while samples with different names are sometimes nearly identical [1][2] Strong evidence. For any boutique or newer name—especially one without a published breeder record—the name is a retail label, not a guarantee of genetics or chemistry.
Why the name alone is not evidence
Marketing names like 'Mind Shake' can suggest effects ('shakes up your mind,' presumably energizing) or lineage (if it were actually documented as a cross). Neither suggestion is verifiable without independent lab work or breeder documentation. Vendor websites often list alleged THC levels, terpene profiles, and effects for strains with no published pedigree or chemistry record—these are educated guesses or copy-pasted descriptions, not confirmed data.
The indica/sativa myth and the myrcene 0.5% threshold folklore are common examples of how marketing narratives diverge from pharmacology. A name ending in 'Shake' does not tell you whether a product is ground flower, trim, or leaf (see Shake for the distinction), and it does not indicate effects or potency.
How to verify if you see it for sale
If a vendor or seed bank is selling Mind Shake, ask for:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): A certificate-of-analysis-coa from an independent lab showing THC, CBD, and terpene results for that batch. Compare it against the vendor's claimed potency and profile.
- Breeder or source information: Ask the seller or dispensary who bred or originally produced this strain. Request documentation (seed-run records, pedigree, or publication) that shows the cross and selection history.
- Batch traceability: If it is a clone, ask how long the clone line has been maintained and by whom. If it is from seed, ask the vendor whether they have F1 seed or later generation, and under what conditions.
- Independent verification: Search Leafly, Strain Wiki, or other user databases to see if multiple, independent growers report the same morphology, flowering time, and effects. High variance across reports often signals that the name is being used loosely.
Similar documented strains you might compare
If you are looking for a sativa-leaning, haze-family, or mentally stimulating cultivar with better documentation, consider:
- Haze: the foundational sativa with extensive literature and lineage records.
- Mind Glue: another 'Mind' strain with better breeder attribution (if available).
- Atomic Shake, Astro Shake, and other 'Shake' varieties: check each for independent verification of breeder and lab results.
Each of these may also have documentation gaps; if so, apply the same verification steps above.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mind Shake indica or sativa? Unknown, because the strain is not documented. Vendors describe it as sativa-dominant, but without a verified pedigree or lab chemotype survey, this is a marketing claim. The indica/sativa distinction is a poor predictor of effects anyway; what matters is the specific cannabinoid and terpene content of the batch you buy.
What is the THC level of Mind Shake? Not documented. Dispensary menus typically list THC ranges (e.g. 18–22%), but these are often inflated relative to independent retesting [3] Strong evidence. Always request the lab report (COA) for the specific batch, and compare it against the vendor's claim.
How long does Mind Shake take to flower? Not documented. If you grow from seeds or clones sold as Mind Shake, expect variation, since there is no central genetics pool. Ask the seed bank or clone seller what flowering time they observed; run at least 6–10 seeds and track your own phenotypes.
Who bred Mind Shake? Not documented. If you know of a breeder or company that produced this strain, please flag an error or contact Weedpedia with verifiable records (seed packet, pedigree document, or lab-verified chemotype report).
Sources
- Peer-reviewed Sawler J, Stout JM, Gardner KM, et al. (2015). The Genetic Structure of Marijuana and Hemp. PLoS ONE 10(8): e0133292.
- Peer-reviewed Schwabe AL, McGlaughlin ME (2019). Genetic tools weed out misconceptions of strain reliability in Cannabis sativa. Journal of Cannabis Research 1:3.
- Peer-reviewed Jikomes N, Zoorob M (2018). The Cannabinoid Content of Legal Cannabis in Washington State Varies Systematically Across Testing Facilities and Popular Consumer Products. Scientific Reports 8:4519.
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