Medical Cannabis Strain Guide
What You Need to Know About Marijuana
Medical Cannabis is available in numerous specific strains. It has been carefully, and specifically cultivated, and lab tested for potency to offer the best results possible in alleviating pain, and lessening the suffering brought on by numerous medical conditions.
Which Cannabis Strain is Uniquely Your Own?
For cannabis to improve your medical condition, you must do the footwork to understand that different geographical regions produce cannabis containing differing physical and chemical components. It is suggested that you get familiar with the major categories of cannabis strains, their effects, and the best time to apply them for your medicinal needs.
These categories were created to offer a concise overview of medical marijuana strains for patients seeking relief for specific problematic symptoms such as chronic pain, headaches, and insomnia. Patients and cannabis science are both complex, and unique. Focus on your reaction to the cannabinoid content of the strains you choose, to find the relief needed for an improved quality of life and good health.
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Cannabis – Sativa
Sativa Strains contain higher amounts of THC. These strains target the body cerebrally, affecting the brain’s receptors to increase energy levels, lift moods to be more joyful, improve focus, and reduce feelings of depression and sadness. They give the mind a boost and are best used in the daytime, when there are many activities to engage in.
Seeking Sativa Symptom Relief
- High Stress levels
- Loss of Focus
- Low Energy
- Sharp Physical Pain
- Constant Sad Mood Swings
- Constant Fatigue
- Nausea
Sativa – Symptom Efficacy
- Stress Relief
- Strong Focus
- Highly Energized
- Pain Free
- Positive Mindset
- Energized
- Settled Stomach
Sativa Use – Disorder/Disease
- Mood Disorder
- Depression
- Bi-Polarity
- Glaucoma
- Alzheimer’s
- ADHD
Cannabis Compatible Sativa
- Jack Herer
- Island Sweet Skunk
- Tangle
- Green Crack
- Candyland
- Maui Wowie
- Sour Diesel
- Super Lemon Haze
- Durban Poison
- Pineapple OG
Cannabis – Indica
Indica strains of cannabis offer physical efficacy throughout the body. They contain higher levels of cannabinoids. Pain levels are reduced. A sense of calming serenity is in place. Muscle tightness is released and a sense of wellbeing brings total relaxation and calm. Night use is recommended to truly teach this peaceful level of centered mindfulness.
Indica – Seeking Symptom Relief
- Nausea
- Seizures
- Headaches
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Muscle Spasm
Indica-Efficacy
- Calm Stomach
- Seizures Reduction
- Clear Head
- Pain Free
- Calm/ Restful
- Sense of Well-Being
- Relaxed muscles
Indica Use – Disorder/Disease
- Cancer
- Lupus
- Anxiety Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Epilepsy
Cannabis Compatible – Indica Strains
- Presidential
- Blueberry Kush
- Northern Lights
- Bubba Kush
- God’s Gift
- Skywalker
- Purple Kush
- Grandaddy Purple
- Platinum Kush
Cannabis – Hybrid
Cannabis Hybrid Strains are composed of a mix of both Sativa and Indica cannabis. They are a perfect hybrid pairing of both strains, offering a plethora of symptom solutions for a vast number of illnesses and disorders.
Cannabis Compatible Hybrid Strains
- Girl Scout Cookie
- Pineapple Express
- Tangerine Dream
- Cherry Pie
- White Widow
- Train wreck
- LSD
- Headband
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