Ice is a real strain but it has never appealed to me. Just a plant with an abnormal ability to produce trichomes if you ask me, doesnt mean it's extra potent. Trichomes do contain cannabanoids which produce THC that gets you high but the quanity of crystals means nothing if the genes are of a poor quality. I'm not doubting Ice's potency though, I'm just saying because it seems like people are attracted to this strain because of it's quanity of crystals .