SHOP CANNABIS

CARYOPHYLLENE (Pepper Spice Woody) is found in a variety of edible plants and herbs and smells of pepper and spice, and can also be found in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, basil and rosemary. It has long been used in anti-inflammatory topicals and creams and is also thought to reduce anxiety, and is recommended for treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

LIMONENE (Lemon Citrus Sweet) provides a sweet lemon smell. Citrus fruits are loaded with limonene, and it's commonly extracted for use in foods, cleaning products and cosmetics. It is believed to have the potential to improve mood and relaxation, and has been known to help reduce tumor size.

MYRCENE (Musk Earthy Spice) is the most prevalent terpene in cannabis, characterized by earthy, musky, and spicy clove-like aromas. It is renowned for its sedative properties, making it ideal for relaxation and sleep (eating a mango 45 min. before smoking will increase THC effect). Beyond cannabis, myrcene is found in mangoes, hops, and lemongrass, offering anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and muscle-relaxant benefits.

A premium priced indica dominant pre-roll at $11.46/g, hybrid-greenhouse grown in British Columbia by Hotbox in the Cannabis Flower category with 27% Medium THC potency and 0.5% Nominal CBD content.

Using available terpene and strain data, we find Gushers Pre-Roll to have:

• a predominant musk aroma including mix of earthy and lemon,
• a 5/10 score for aid with pain** including help with sleep and stress,

and overall product score (ePS) of 1/10 when compared to products in the same category, with a low 1.6★ aggregate user rating across all Hotbox branded products.

On-Label flavours: fruit.

Highs include: Reduced CBD content for category; Good aid /w Pain**. Noted observations: Low brand rating.

Hotbox by Heritage Cannabis, based in Toronto ON, can be considered a premium priced cannabis brand with an average retail product cost at 15% above market, producing Cannabis Pre-Rolls including Dried Flower, Hash, Kief, Milled Flower, Resin, Rosin, Shatter, Wax.

We find Hotbox to have a combined product score (ePS) of 1/10 from 18 active products across 6 cannabis categories, with a lower 1.6★ user rating.

Hotbox grows its cannabis plants in Ontario and British Columbia, using multiple grow methods including Hybrid-Greenhouse, Outdoor.

Hotbox is produced by Heritage Cannabis, which has a portfolio of 14 brand names (10 active) including Hotbox.

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