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Glossary

Skunk

In the UK, the term 'skunk' has long been associated with any high-potency THC strain of cannabis, especially in the 1990s and 2000s.

Where did the term ‘Skunk’ come from?

 

'Skunk' was originally used as the name for a specific cannabis cultivar bred in the mid-1970s. The overwhelmingly pungent aroma of this strain was so punchy and dank that the name 'Skunk' was a perfect fit.

 

Is all strong-smelling cannabis ‘Skunk’?

 

No, but in the UK, as time passed, the word 'skunk' came to be used as a catch-all term for any strain with elevated levels of THC and a pungent, dank, musky smell. People mostly associate indoor-grown cannabis with the word 'skunk' as its popularity began to grow in the late 1990s and 2000s.

 

Is Skunk available for medical cannabis prescription in the UK?

 

While there are many high-potency strains available to UK medical cannabis patients, there is currently no cultivar available on prescription named 'Skunk'.

To find out if you are eligible for medical cannabis treatment in the UK, check out our fast and free medical cannabis eligibility checker.

If you would like to learn more about medical cannabis in the UK, Releaf is here to help. In addition to this medical cannabis glossary, we have an extensive blog and education hub to explore, both filled with resources that UK medical cannabis patients, prescribers, and educators have been asking for.