Flower
At Alto Dispensary we pride ourselves in making Colorado’s highest quality cannabis flower available at bargain prices. Flower is unique in that it is the most natural, undisturbed, unadulterated form of cannabis available. Flower' refers to the smokeable, trichome-enriched part of a cannabis plant. Flower is the most popular form of cannabis consumption due to its versatility and methods of use; it can be smoked using a pipe, bowl, or bong. It can also be rolled into a joint or blunt and even used for cooking. The genetics of a strain, or cultivator, determine greatly the characteristics of that particular strain. At Alto you will find Gelato’s, Haze’s, Kush’s, Landrace strains and exotics. With taste and terpene profiles ranging from fruity (Lemon Kush, Apples & Bananas, Orange Crush) to gas (OG Kush, E85, High Octane Guava) to more unique profiles like GMO, Grease, and Cookies.
We may also have Animal Cookies, Golden Goat, Master Kush, and Kush Mountains.
Indica
Structure:
Indica plants generally grow wider and shorter to the ground, with fat, thick bladed fan leaves. They generally will mature in 6 to 8 weeks after starting the flowering cycle. If you are looking to relax, Indica strains are the right choice.
Experience:
Indica strains work great to alleviate pain and relax stiff or sore muscles. Patients suffering from sleep disorders, insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness will benefit greatly. Indica strain help also to relieve stress, muscle spasms, anxiety, and are a great choice for patients with epilepsy and other neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and sleep apnea. Indicas are generally associated with feelings of relaxation, calm, and sedation.
Uses:
Relaxation - the most common use for Indica is relieving stress and inducing relaxation in the muscles, mind, and spirit.
Sleep - Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common throughout the world. Individuals who use indica strains experience significant relief from insomnia, sleep disorders, and restlessness.
Appetite - Indica has been known to reduce nausea and vomiting which makes it a great choice for patients dealing with side effects of radiation or chemo-therapy. Similarly, patients undergoing chemo and other radiation therapies experience a loss of appetite. Indica has been known to significantly increase appetite and overall enjoyability of food.
Pressure - Eye pressure, sinus issues, and issues within the brain have been known to be reduced with Indica strains. Those suffering from cataracts, frequent seizures, and convulsions could benefit.
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Sativa
Structure:
Sativa strains are characterized by a long, tall, thin structure, with long thin blades on the fan leaves. Sativa dominant genetics generally mature in an 8 to 10 week flowering cycle. In most cases, Sativa strains will be higher in THC percentage than an Indica counterpart.
Experience:
Sativa strains are stimulating in many ways. Many patients have reported significant relief from depression, migraines, pain, and nausea. Sativas are highly psychoactive and produce a creative, energetic high. Many patients use Sativa strains to avoid drowsiness and stimulate creative energy. Definitely a favorite amongst artists, musicians, and other creative types.
Uses:
Creativity - A very useful tool for elevating the mind and generating ideas beyond normal thinking, creative minds find Sativa particularly useful. Many experience a state of elevated mood and awareness which seems to lend itself to the creative process.
Focus - Sativa is, by many accounts, a stimulant. It has been known to increase positive emotions and also productivity by instigating higher levels of attention to detail and focus. This same experience can lead to feelings of nervousness if consumed in too high quantities.
Depression - Most sativa users report immediate relief from general (and seasonal) sadness and depression.
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Edibles
Edibles are a popular way to ingest marijuana without the negative effects of smoking or vaporizing cannabis. Brands like Coda, Dialed In, and others have made a point to combine marijuana with many enjoyable food products - gummies, candies, lozenges, chocolates, and more.
Edible products can be used both medically and recreationally.
Ingesting edibles is a much more discrete form of consumption, avoiding the smoke smell.
Patients can use edibles for chronic pain, anxiety, depression, muscle inflammation, insomnia, nausea, autoimmune disorders, and more.
Edible Delivery Methods
Gastrointestinal
Refers to edibles that are absorbed in the stomach by the body. Brownies, cookies, chocolate bars, etc all fall into this category.
Oral
Refers to edibles that are absorbed in the mouth or throat by the body. This method allows the most instant effect. Tinctures, lozenges, gum fall into this category.
Hybrid
Many edible products are absorbed both by the mouth/throat and stomach, making them hybrid. These products offer the fast, immediate relief of oral consumption, with the long term, extended relief or gastrointestinal consumption.
Concentrates
Concentrates are another form of cannabis, however unlike flower, they don't have any of the extra plant parts. Cannabis concentrates are the product of distilling down the most desirable parts of the plant, leaving you with only the best parts. The pure cannabinoids and terpenes give concentrates a very high THC level.
Concentrates are most popularly consumed by dabbing, which is heating a concentrate to the point that it vaporizes and inhaling. They can also be enjoyed via vape pens, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and more.
Concentrate Textures
Shatter
Brittle, glass-like texture. It can also have a snap-and-pull consistency. Shatters usually have a golden yellow to bright amber color throughout.
Budder and badder
Slightly oily and soft in texture. (Think of a stick of butter or thick cake batter.) Malleable, easy to handle, and have a sun yellow to bright orange coloring.
Crumble
Brittle version of budder or badder. Crumbly, honeycomb consistency. Sun yellow to bright orange coloring, with a matte or dull finish.
Sugar
Similar consistency to wet, sappy sugar. Typically has colors ranging from bright yellow to deep amber.
Sauce
Thick and viscous; it looks sticky. The color of sauce can range from deep amber to bright mustard. More uniform and prominent crystalline structure.
Crystalline
A single, crystallized cannabinoid. White crystals that can vary in density and size from small rocks to powder.
Topicals
Not every cannabis product is for getting high. THC in topicals can provide fast-acting, localized relief of inflammation, stiffness, and pain. When applied, concentrated forms of cannabis may provide targeted relief without the head high. Topicals allow cannabinoids to be absorbed into the bloodstream at a slower rate than smokable or edible cannabis, while also helping ease pain.
Cannabis Topicals can be found in forms of lotion, gel, salve, ointment, even bath salts.
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We have many other product types such as concentrates, Extracts, drinks, topicals, and more. Come check us out! And if you have any questions feel free to contact us and we'd be happy to help.