The_Wanderer Welcome. This is a true medical cultivar from the ancient world. Time tested and trusted over centuries. This bred line has seen empires rise and fall and shaped a civilization.
This comes from north Afghanistan along the Hindu Kush mountain range. It has been part of the indigenous peoples economy, spiritual practice, and used for medical purposes as documented by Avicenna in The Canon of Medicine of 1025 CE. (Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb) The locals often call it Balkhi. My name for it is Rosie.
A unique and potent high THC cultivar that has a terpene profile where the dominant terpene is linalool. This is unique as no other cultivar has this quality. A testament to centuries of farmers that knew their craft. Linalool is known as the flower terpene, it has a fragrance that gives roses, lavender, and lily of the valley flowers their pleasant and inviting aroma. It also contributes greatly to the taste. The flavor of roses/floral is immediate, followed by a light but very present spicy flavor resembling peppers and chili that is felt in the mouth. Known for its world famous hashish, potency, and accumulative narcotic effect. This cultivar has nothing even remotely similar to it today. The linalool makes this medical cultivar effective for treating symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, and as a powerful sleep aid among several other uses. This sample is from an exclusive seed archive and was collected in the late 1960s, before mass hybridization changed cannabis genetics forever, barely escaping being lost altogether. Kept pure over decades by a handpicked team under the guidance of master grower and breeder who would make mindful selections from large scale grows so the line remains the best it can be. In the final post, I will give my thoughts, as it has become my companion plant, and medicine I can rely on.
The plant is often described as a giant, growing 3-4 meters in height outdoors. Its reliable, consistent, and breeds true with very little variation between plants. Wisely, it has never been feminized. It's a robust plant that can thrive in a variety of environments. The seeds are large (almost 5 mm long) making them useful as food and for making oil. This multi purpose plant is truly empowering. I confirm Mcpartland and Small in their publication data. There are recognizable characteristics, like pistils that turn pink in late flowering, and blood red color from anthocyanin production when exposed to cold temperatures. The locals would remark, "Mazar bleeds red"
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read and look.
P. S. If you are seeking the fake version that appropriates the name/word "Mazar" as a sales tactic from the commercial market that is described as a skunked hybrid of an unknown "afghani"... this is not that. Please, move along because there is nothing for you here.
Stay rooted, stay growing.
