Buddha's Hand has large buds that are coloured dark green with few pistils and a few amber crystals coating the surface. The strain has pleasant fruity and floral scents. You may be able to pick out the smell of lemon and pineapple, which you can also taste when you smoke Buddha's Hand.
As a Sativa-dominant strain, it comes with typical characteristics such as a burst of energy and lots of joy. It also heightens creativity, so you will be able to pick your brain for ideas and find outside-the-box solutions to any problems or tasks you have at hand. It can definitely increase your motivation to work on tasks, but it can also be used socially, in which case you will want to be in good company and have some intriguing conversations. This strain can also be used for combating stress or pain, and especially getting over irritating physical pains such as cramps, migraines, and muscle aches.
If you are in need of a handy strain that does not knock you out or lock you to your couch, then Buddha's Hand may be exactly what you are looking for. You can use it both recreationally or medically, and generally, it will lift your mood and make you want to explore your creative side. It is not difficult to grow either, and even inexperienced growers will be able to plant Buddha's Hand. It may take up to 10 weeks to harvest your rewards, but it is worth it as flowers can bring huge yields.