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relief while continuing with their
daily activities.
Hybrid Strains
It is the best of both world strain
including a mix of indica and
sativa strains in equal proportions.
You can avail the duality
provided by this type of strain as
per the recommendation of the
medical specialist.
Some Specific
Strains
There are a number of strains
available for different pain types.
Here we look at the ones which
stand out and are popular among
patients. This might assist you in
deciding which strain to buy.
White Widow
It is a hybrid strain which derives
from South Indian Indica and a
sativa strain South American. It
offers excellent energetic mood
and pain relief.
Afghan Kush
The best marijuana strain for
night time use. It has a THC of
21% and is pure indica. The bud
of this cannabis originated in the
Hindu Kush Mountains. It offers
complete couch lock and complete
physical high, which is why
it is recommended to use at night
before sleep.
Jack Herer
Named after the famous marijuana
activist, this strain is categorized
as Sativa. It is very helpful
in easing pain while providing a
relaxing high. In addition to pain
it is also used to treat fatigue,
anxiety, and depression.
Jack Flash
It is often referred to as the allday
pain reliever. A hybrid strain
with slight indica domination of
55%. As the name suggests it is a
very fast pain reliever; like in a
‘flash’.
Josh Blue’s Dream
It uses cannabis extract from the
Blue Dream strain in blueberry-
and watermelon-flavored suckers.
Aside from having the right
name to play off his own, Blue
Dream is one of the best strains
for his condition, Josh Blue says.
"It's quick-acting," Blue explains.
"Some edibles, they'll creep up
on you. It takes a while and you
don't know if it's working...but
with this, within ten minutes,
you're feeling the effects of it."
Chad Tribble, co-founder of
Mountain High Suckers, says
suckers are a good option for
medical patients.
The medical uses of cannabis are
tenfold. Even more research is
being conducted for its uses, as
we speak. Cannabis comes in
different forms for medicinal
purposes. Strains are one of the
variations cultivated in the typical
cannabis plant for various
medical and non-medical reasons.
Out of the wide ranges of
strains, you can now choose any
type as per your requirement.
However, it is better to consult a
doctor before trying out any type.
Simply put, the choice of the
strain depends upon your needs
being met perfectly, your symptoms,
and the characteristics of
the strain. Above all, sound decisions
help you to live a happy
and healthy life!