&Shine | Northern Lights | 1g Disposable Pen

🌿 Strain Overview: Northern Lights

Type: 100% Indica (Pure Indica)

THC Range: Around 18% to 22% (depending on the batch)

CBD: Typically less than 1%

Northern Lights is a pure indica strain, cherished for its deep body relaxation, sedative effects, and legendary genetic footprint. &Shine offers it in both flower and pre-roll form, and it’s become a staple offering in many dispensaries across the U.S. due to its reliability and strong, clean effects.

🧬 Genetic Lineage of Northern Lights

The true origin of Northern Lights is partly mystical, but well-accepted theories and breeder history trace it back to a combination of Afghani (landrace indica) and Thai (landrace sativa) genetics.

• Afghani – Brings the heavy, resinous, full-body effects. Strong sedative, deeply relaxing.
• Thai – Contributes subtle cerebral clarity and a slight sweetness to the flavor profile.

Most agree that Northern Lights #5, a particular phenotype from The Seed Bank (later Sensi Seeds), became the dominant expression and the genetic backbone of the version we see today. &Shine’s version appears to reflect this Northern Lights #5 phenotype — heavy on the body, subtly sweet, and deeply calming.

💊 Medicinal Benefits of Northern Lights by &Shine

Deep Relaxation & Sleep

Northern Lights is famous for its sedative and muscle-relaxing qualities. Ideal for patients suffering from insomnia, restless leg syndrome, or chronic stress, this strain acts like a gentle body tranquilizer without anxiety or mental haze.

Pain Relief

Thanks to its Afghani landrace roots, Northern Lights offers strong analgesic properties, helpful for chronic pain, back issues, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery. Patients often report feeling a warming, numbing body buzz that makes it easier to rest and heal.

Anxiety and PTSD

This strain’s calming nature makes it a go-to for those with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or PTSD. It doesn’t overstimulate the mind and helps regulate emotional overwhelm by gently detaching the user from intrusive thoughts.

Appetite Stimulation

Northern Lights also excels at increasing appetite. For patients with chemotherapy-related anorexia or appetite loss from chronic illness, it's helpful in restoring hunger while keeping the body relaxed.

🌬️ Flavor and Aroma Profile

Northern Lights by &Shine carries a sweet, earthy, and slightly piney aroma, with a noticeable herbal, peppery finish. This comes from a terpene profile often rich in myrcene, pinene, and caryophyllene, with possible hints of limonene or humulene depending on phenotype and batch.