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All You Need to Know About Medical Cannabis Strains
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Cannabis Strain Types
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The potent sativa cannabis strains grow best in the warmer parts of the world and do well with high humidity levels.
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The relaxing indica cannabis plants are typically grown in the harsh, dry climates of the Middle East.
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Hybrid strains are created by crossing a Sativa and an Indica together. Sometimes, they are formed from three or more different strains.
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Strains Effects
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Sativa effects tend to be centered around the mind, and offers a “head high.” Sativa makes people feel more energized and better focused. These effects make Sativa strains best for daytime use, because using them at night may cause insomnia.
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Indica effects tend to focus more on the body, and causes a “body high.” It is also referred to as “couch lock.” Since Indica strains tend to be so relaxing, they’re best for nighttime use. Using them during the day can cause drowsiness.
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Hybrid strain can be Indica-dominant or Sativa-dominant. And then, they can be an almost even combination of the two. The effects created by using these strains depends on the combination of the parent strains used.
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Why Do People Commonly Use This Strain?
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Some people prefer the head high of Sativa to the body high. Other common reasons you may choose a Sativa strain include:
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Some people simply prefer a body high of Indica over a head high. Other reasons people commonly use Indica strains include:
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People may use hybrid strains for a number of reasons. How they help depends on whether they are more Indica or Sativa.
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Help ease depression symptoms
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To relieve body pain (especially muscle pain)
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Easing the symptoms of Chemotherapy or radiation
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Ease headaches
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Reduce nausea
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Reducing anxiety and stress
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Decrease nausea
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Increase appetite
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Help combat appetite loss
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Help ease insomnia symptoms
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Generally, focus better
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Reduce anxiety symptoms
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The reason why the Sativa strain is thought to assist with these issues is these strains contain high amounts of THC and low amounts of CBD.
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The reason Indica strains have these effects is they have higher CBD levels than Sativa. Most Indica plants contain an almost even amount of CBD and THC.
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Some people use hybrids because the head high or body high may not be as potent. Other times, the high is even stronger than a typical strain.
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Popular Cannabis Strains In this Category
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There are dozens of Sativa cannabis strains available. A few of the most popular strains include:
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There are numerous Indica cannabis strains available. A few of the most popular strains include:
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There are hundreds of hybrid cannabis strains. A few of the most popular include:
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Acapulco Gold, Panama Red, Durban Poison, Sour Diesel, Green Crack, Jack Herer, Lemon Haze, Super Silver Haze
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Hindu Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Bubba Kush, Northern Lights, Blue Cheese, Purple Kush
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Fire OG, Trainwreck, Pineapple Express, Blue Dream, OG Kush, White Widow, AK-47
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Terpenes in Medical Cannabis
Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants and are commonly associated with medical cannabis due to its high concentrations. Also, these compounds create the characteristic scent of plants like pine, lavender, and fresh orange peel and protect them from animal grazing or germs. Terpenes may also offer some health benefits to the human body, and ongoing research is being carried out to explore these possibilities.
Difference Between CBD and THCa
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What is it?
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CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp and marijuana plants. Being a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD does not produce a high when ingested. However, this is a huge plus for many people who are looking to enjoy the benefits of cannabis but don’t want to get high.
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THCa stands for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. THCa is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that is found in raw cannabis flowers. Often called THC’s “mother cannabinoid”, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) first begins as THCa before the aging and decarboxylating processes convert it into THC.
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When CBD is smoked or ingested, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and makes its way through the endocannabinoid system to the various receptors throughout the body to create the feelings, effects, and benefits we’ve come to know, love, and expect from cannabis.
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As innovations in the cannabis industry continue to grow, cannabis companies have been able to utilize THCa in many different forms. THCa can be smoked in flower, vaped in concentrates, eaten in edibles, or enjoyed as THCa sand.
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What Does It Feel Like?
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Because CBD doesn’t come with a psychoactive experience, CBD doesn’t really “feel” like anything. However, for those who use CBD for things like stress relief, sleep, and pain management, the lack of those issues can be felt in a way that feels extremely relieving.
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Many people think that THCa is the same as THC. However, even though THCa is the acidic precursor to THC, It does not get you high. THCa is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, meaning that it lacks the psychoactive components that a cannabinoid requires to produce a high.
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CBD has been used in the cannabis wellness space for years, making it one of the most studied cannabinoids to date. There’s even CBD for pets! However, if you’re looking to introduce CBD into your daily routine, please consult a trusted primary care provider.
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However, when decarboxylated (or heated up to near-combustion temperatures, as with a lighter), THCa turns into THC. And THC, as we all know, does get you high. So if you’re smoking THCa sand crystals, the THCa won’t get you high, but the THC, it turns into, will.
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Benefits
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There are plenty of benefits to using this non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Some potential benefits of CBD include the following:
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There are many benefits of using THCa sand. Since THCa is non-psychoactive, many of the benefits are utilized in the medical/wellness spaces of cannabis.
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Many people have used CBD in their treatment regimen for various illnesses, ailments, and diseases. However, it’s important to note that CBD doesn’t cure or reverse any diseases.
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It’s important to note that, because cannabis research is still in a relative state of infancy, much of what we know about cannabinoids is supported by anecdotal evidence. Users who have used THCa have reported the following:
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Relief from stress, anxiety, or paranoia.
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Relief from nausea or digestive/stomach pain.
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Help with falling asleep or staying asleep/relief from insomnia.
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Increased or stimulated appetite.
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Anti-inflammatory properties.
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Anti-inflammatory effects.
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Pain management properties.
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Aid with falling and staying asleep.
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Neuroprotective properties.
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Potential neuroprotective properties.
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