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Old School
Old School A must for every medicine chest —
Old School, Downtown Brown, Dirt
. . . still effective medicine
by Staff
Sanchez
Ready to clean Stem removed, coarse Final product, fine Lee Photos:
T T ucked at the far end of the dispensary case, a bian, Humboldt. Plants varied in color from an Army-drab
baggie or two sit almost forgotten by patients
green to gold and brown. The strain was referred to by loca-
and dispensary staff. Usually, the dried out, bent- tion of origin which in-turn became its name. At the time,
over buds are full of seeds and stems, and the
cannabis was pretty much grown outdoors in remote rural
medicine looks, tastes and smells more like soil
areas with the soil, weather and growing conditions dictat-
than her more illustrious offspring — the Purples, Kushs, ing the color, taste and potency of the plant. From these
Widows and Diesels. Old School is the most humble of medi-humble beginnings evolved the growing techniques produc-
cal cannabis, and perhaps the most overlooked and under- ing the beautiful strains we know today.
rated medicine available. The dried-bent, seedy buds require cleaning before the
These days, this mainstay strain of medical cannabis
medicine can be used. Back in the day, the cleaning process
is out of favor in lieu of her seemingly more highly evolved,
was part of obtaining medicine. It became somewhat ritual-
pretty, sweet-smelling “top-shelf” grandchildren; but pay no ized since many had a favorite cleaning box and method.
attention to this elitism. For pain relief, including the easing Some cleaned as needed while others cleaned medication
of joint and back pain, headache, sleeplessness, and loss of upon arrival then stored for use in a tightly sealed container.
appetite, Old School is still valuable and effective medicine.
Most patients had a method of cleaning involving a shoe or
They say what makes Kush desirable is consistent po- cigar box and a stiff yet flexible card such as a playing card
tency which seems to remain effective with repeated use. or a paper matchbook cover.
This “Kush-like” characteristic is present in the outdoor The medicine is placed in the box using the fingers to
strains. True, it takes time to clean the stems and seedscrumble and loosen the seeds and stems from the green.
from the leaf, but the result is worth the trouble when look- The box is tilted-back slightly so the medicine runs along
ing for reliable, affordable pain relief. Also, it seems to work the back of the box.
well for sleeplessness or waking after only a few hours of Using the card, the plant matter is lifted slightly and
sleep. the heavier seeds and stems fall to the bottom of the box.
The taste is more primitive than the sweeter, more With a slight tilt of the box forward, the seeds and stems
popular strains. It is closer to the earth with a little bite and roll to the front of the box and can easily be removed. The
slight harshness. It is the plant of our forefathers and moth- process is repeated until only the cleaned leaf remains in the
ers, so it translates extremely well to extraction and infu- box. Cleaning was as much a part of the medicating process
sion for food, teas, and soups. It also makes great salves, as was rolling a joint or filling a pipe. It is a forgotten ritual,
balms and poultices. The recipes of indigenous peoples which but it was common for patients to watch TV, listen to mu-
are traditionally handed from one generation to the next are sic, talk to friends and clean their precious medicine.
intended for the old school outdoor strains.
Old School is good to have on hand. It is compara-
Old School is so named since it was the principle type tively inexpensive since few want to go through the clean-
of marijuana available in the late 1960s and early ’70s whening process. A little effort and time spent with this depend-
the healing qualities of cannabis became more widely ap- able strain will render a very pleasant, effective and long-
preciated. Medicine had names like Acapulco Gold, Colom- lasting medicating experience.
44 www.gkmagazine.net
Old School A must for every medicine chest —
Old School, Downtown Brown, Dirt
. . . still effective medicine
by Staff
Sanchez
Ready to clean Stem removed, coarse Final product, fine Lee Photos:
T T ucked at the far end of the dispensary case, a bian, Humboldt. Plants varied in color from an Army-drab
baggie or two sit almost forgotten by patients
green to gold and brown. The strain was referred to by loca-
and dispensary staff. Usually, the dried out, bent- tion of origin which in-turn became its name. At the time,
over buds are full of seeds and stems, and the
cannabis was pretty much grown outdoors in remote rural
medicine looks, tastes and smells more like soil
areas with the soil, weather and growing conditions dictat-
than her more illustrious offspring — the Purples, Kushs, ing the color, taste and potency of the plant. From these
Widows and Diesels. Old School is the most humble of medi-humble beginnings evolved the growing techniques produc-
cal cannabis, and perhaps the most overlooked and under- ing the beautiful strains we know today.
rated medicine available. The dried-bent, seedy buds require cleaning before the
These days, this mainstay strain of medical cannabis
medicine can be used. Back in the day, the cleaning process
is out of favor in lieu of her seemingly more highly evolved,
was part of obtaining medicine. It became somewhat ritual-
pretty, sweet-smelling “top-shelf” grandchildren; but pay no ized since many had a favorite cleaning box and method.
attention to this elitism. For pain relief, including the easing Some cleaned as needed while others cleaned medication
of joint and back pain, headache, sleeplessness, and loss of upon arrival then stored for use in a tightly sealed container.
appetite, Old School is still valuable and effective medicine.
Most patients had a method of cleaning involving a shoe or
They say what makes Kush desirable is consistent po- cigar box and a stiff yet flexible card such as a playing card
tency which seems to remain effective with repeated use. or a paper matchbook cover.
This “Kush-like” characteristic is present in the outdoor The medicine is placed in the box using the fingers to
strains. True, it takes time to clean the stems and seedscrumble and loosen the seeds and stems from the green.
from the leaf, but the result is worth the trouble when look- The box is tilted-back slightly so the medicine runs along
ing for reliable, affordable pain relief. Also, it seems to work the back of the box.
well for sleeplessness or waking after only a few hours of Using the card, the plant matter is lifted slightly and
sleep. the heavier seeds and stems fall to the bottom of the box.
The taste is more primitive than the sweeter, more With a slight tilt of the box forward, the seeds and stems
popular strains. It is closer to the earth with a little bite and roll to the front of the box and can easily be removed. The
slight harshness. It is the plant of our forefathers and moth- process is repeated until only the cleaned leaf remains in the
ers, so it translates extremely well to extraction and infu- box. Cleaning was as much a part of the medicating process
sion for food, teas, and soups. It also makes great salves, as was rolling a joint or filling a pipe. It is a forgotten ritual,
balms and poultices. The recipes of indigenous peoples which but it was common for patients to watch TV, listen to mu-
are traditionally handed from one generation to the next are sic, talk to friends and clean their precious medicine.
intended for the old school outdoor strains.
Old School is good to have on hand. It is compara-
Old School is so named since it was the principle type tively inexpensive since few want to go through the clean-
of marijuana available in the late 1960s and early ’70s whening process. A little effort and time spent with this depend-
the healing qualities of cannabis became more widely ap- able strain will render a very pleasant, effective and long-
preciated. Medicine had names like Acapulco Gold, Colom- lasting medicating experience.
44 www.gkmagazine.net
