Cinderella 99

Strain Type: Sativa Dominant Hybrid (85% Sativa, 15% Indica)

Dominant Terpenes: Limonene, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Myrcene

Cannabinoid Content: THC: 19 – 22% | CBD: 0 – 0.15%

Popular for Treating: SDepression, Anxiety, Headaches, Fatigue

Positive Effects: Euphoric, Creative, Energetic, Clear Headed

Negative Effects: Dry Mouth, Dry Eyes, Paranoia

Overall 4.6/5: For those seeking a happy, clear headed buzz and a subtle energy boost–without staggering psychoactivity or overstimulation–Cinderella 99 is second to none.

Cinderella 99 is a sweet-smelling, sativa dominant hybrid beloved for its euphoric, clear-headed, and uplifting effects. This strain has gained immense popularity since its introduction in 1999, and was named one of the Top 10 Strains of the Year by High Times in 2009.

Cinderella 99 offers a variety of desirable recreational and therapeutic effects, and remains a staple for consumers seeking a happy high for daytime use and symptom management. Its therapeutic uses vary from mitigating nausea and headaches, to helping manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

Below, we discuss the full range of effects and benefits associated with Cinderella 99, providing everything you need to know about this sativa hybrid. In collecting this information, we’ve combined hundreds of reviews from real consumers, with scientific studies on its dominant terpenes, to help patients decide whether this strain is right for them.

By synthesizing the scientifically-backed benefits of this strain’s compounds with feedback from real consumers, we aim to offer a more holistic, informative strain review than others available online.

Strain Characteristics & Cannabinoid Content

Cinderella 99 is a sativa-dominant hybrid, averaging a sativa-indica ratio between 70-85% and 15-30%, respectively. Its THC content typically ranges from 19-22%, while CBD levels remain low or virtually nonexistent between 0-.15%.

Cinderalla 99 Genetics

Cinderella 99 is the proprietary creation of Mr. Soul and the Brothers Grimm breeders. This strain is the offspring of the uplifting Jack Herer, crossed with the pain-relieving and euphoric Shiva Skunk.

Jack Herer is a sativa-dominant hybrid famous for delivering an energetic, motivating, and focused high that has made it a staple for daytime use since its introduction in the 1990s. Though Jack Herer is technically a balanced hybrid (55% sativa, 45% indica), its effects are patently sativa, described by many as euphoric, clear-headed, and creative. Like Cinderella 99, Jack Herer is a favorite among patients managing depression, anxiety, fatigue, and even ADHD.

Shiva Skunk is an indica famous for its relaxing, euphoric, pain-relieving effects, though consumers note that its high is simultaneously clear-headed, much like Cinderella 99. Patients report a sociable, happy, stress-relieving high mixed with full-body relaxation without the overly-sedating or “couchlocked” effects attributed to most indicas.

Smell, Taste, and Appearance

Cinderella 99 yields dense, light green buds covered with orange pistils, and lets off a uniquely fruity, even tropical aroma. Consumers describe its taste as reminiscent of pineapple or papaya, while raving about its pleasant, fruity citrus smell.

Terpene Profile

Cinderella 99’s effects are consistent with the benefits of its dominant terpenes: linalool, limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene. Terpenes are naturally-occurring compounds that give cannabis strains and other plants their distinctive aromas, while offering therapeutic benefits often harnessed in essential oils.

Why Terpenes Matter

Alongside cannabinoids, terpenes are key contributors to the distinctive characteristics of each strain. Different cannabis strains have different terpene profiles, which is why the high you experience from marijuana may differ from one strain to the next. The terpenes in Cinderella 99 are known to boost mood, creativity, and focus, while relieving stress, pain, and tension.

When selecting the right strain for you, it’s important to pay attention to terpene content. Most cannabis terpenes have been widely studied for their unique effects and benefits, and are linked to various therapeutic properties. By keeping track of the terpenes in your favorite strains, you can make an educated guess on which options will deliver both the recreational effects, and medicinal benefits, that are best-suited to your unique needs and desires.

Limonene

Limonene is an uplifting, mood-boosting terpene found in citrus fruits, and contributes to Cinderella 99’s benefits for mental and physical health. Limonene acts as an antidepressant and antianxiety agent by regulating neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. This terpene has been shown to enhance cognition, mood, alertness, and focus. In addition to supporting mental health, limonene also acts as an antioxidant and neuroprotective that protects the body and brain. This terpene has pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory properties that make it especially helpful for managing GI disorders and other inflammatory conditions.

Caryophyllene

Cinderella 99 is also rich in caryophyllene, another terpene with significant mental health benefits. Caryophyllene has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety by regulating the brain’s emotional responses to stress. It also reduces pain and inflammation, including difficult-to-manage forms of pain such as neuropathy. Caryophyllene is an antioxidant with neuroprotective benefits, and some studies suggest that it may exhibit anticancer activity.

Linalool

Linalool, a naturally occurring terpene in cannabis and lavender, contributes to Cinderella 99’s pleasing botanical aroma and stress-relieving effects. Linalool has been utilized for centuries in traditional medicine to relieve stress and anxiety, mitigating symptoms of depression while relieving tension in body and mind. Linalool reduces inflammation and pain, while acting as a muscle relaxant to soothe stiffness, aches, and spasms.

Myrcene

Myrcene is the predominant terpene in all cannabis strains–including Cinderella 99. However, myrcene levels are more concentrated in indicas that produce sedating effects. But in sativa strains such as Cinderella 99, lower concentrations of myrcene allow consumers to bypass sedation while still reaping its therapeutic benefits–which are highly significant, and not to be ignored when assessing the full medicinal potential of this strain.

Myrcene facilitates a pleasant body high by acting as a muscle relaxant, while providing relief from pain–possibly by acting upon opiate receptors--and easing inflammation and arthritis. Like this strain’s other terpenes, myrcene is also an antioxidant that may exhibit antitumor and anticancer effects. In Cinderella 99, myrcene complements the energizing, uplifting effects of the aforementioned terpenes by inducing a subtle note of relaxation that underrides this euphoric, invigorating high–allowing for calm focus and bodily comfort.

What Consumers are Saying:

The Positives

A strain’s terpenes and their associated effects are always a good way to get a sense of the experience it may deliver. But what do consumers say about Cinderella 99? Here at Nationwide Dispensaries, we’ve gathered hundreds of reviews from real consumers who have tried this strain, and below, we’ve included some of the most frequently reported benefits and effects that patients have reported firsthand.

Euphoric, Uplifting, and Clearheaded. Euphoria is one of Cinderella 99’s trademark effects, and consumers use terms such as “happy” and “blissful” to describe the head high it delivers. Potent as it may be, consumers report that they nonetheless feel clear-headed when using Cinderella 99.

Energizing, But Not Jittery or “Racey.” Though these effects are patently sativa, patients note that Cinderella 99 is not as “racey” or overstimulating as other strains like it; instead, consumers describe a pleasant, lighthearted high that makes this strain great for feeling balanced, peaceful, and content.

Great for Mental Health. Patients have emphasized that Cinderella 99 is the perfect strain for mitigating symptoms of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and stress. This is perhaps unsurprising, given that Cinderella 99 is packed with mood-boosting, uplifting terpenes such as limonene and caryophyllene.

Thoughtful, Motivated, and Inspired. Cinderella 99’s effects are predominantly cerebral, though consumers note that it is not as overwhelmingly cerebral as other, high-octane sativa strains. Instead, this strain is said to deliver a smooth cognitive boost that leaves patients feeling motivated, thoughtful, and inspired–able to enjoy going about basic tasks, or simply relaxing and enjoying its effects.

Focused and Alert. Cinderella 99 energizes the body, and perhaps even more so the mind; consumers describe this strain as delivering a boost of smooth, subtle energy to improve focus, increase alertness, and support mental stamina.

Uplifting Yet Relaxing. Cinderella 99 delivers a smooth boost of energy to invigorate both the body and mind. Yet patients emphasize that this strain is energizing in a more subtle way than most other sativas, and simultaneously relaxing, delivering a subtle, “dreamy” body buzz.

Good for Pain. In addition to its mental health benefits, Cinderella 99 is also reportedly excellent for managing pain, aches, and inflammation. Consumers note that the strain is particularly helpful for migraines, joint and back pain, and general soreness or stiffness.

The Negatives

Though this strain’s popularity is largely due to its positive effects, this strain may not be ideal for everyone. Ultimately, whether Cinderella 99 is right for you depends on the effects and benefits you’re looking for. Consumers who aren’t crazy about Cinderella 99 often point to dry mouth, dry eyes, or paranoia.

Though both positive and negative experiences can be idiosyncratic, here are some of the main drawbacks that consumers have reported after using this strain.

Paranoia. Strains with high levels of THC and low CBD content are potent, yet can have drawbacks for certain consumers seeking to mitigate the psychoactive effects of THC, which CBD otherwise dulls. As a result, consumers report the possibility of paranoia when using too much of this strain–and since it takes 15 minutes to feel the full effects of Cinderella 99, it’s important to pace yourself until you find your “sweet spot” in terms of dosage.

Dry Mouth, Dry Eyes. Like many cannabis strains, Cinderella 99 can cause dry mouth and dry eyes. Contrary to popular belief, these effects are not caused by exposure to smoke while consuming marijuana. Instead, scientists believe that this is the result of THC binding to endocannabinoid receptors in the eyes and salivary glands, which may alter ocular pressure and saliva production. If you encounter these issues when you consume cannabis, we suggest keeping your favorite eye drops, gum, or mouthwash handy when you kick back and relax with this strain.

Potential Medical Benefits

Below are a list of conditions that Cinderella 99 may be helpful in managing. We have selected these conditions based upon two sources: reviews from consumers who report using the strain to manage these symptoms, and/or substantial scientific evidence suggesting that its dominant terpenes may help manage the conditions listed below.