Cannabis has been recognized as a medicine for thousands of years . Sure , it ’ s fun to giggle with your friends and feed your munchies . For many people , however , cannabis helps them get through the day . Patients can find relief with cannabis if they suffer from depression , anxiety , PTSD , insomnia , chronic pain , multiple sclerosis , migraines , fibromyalgia , epilepsy , glaucoma , Crohn ’ s disease , and nausea . Some have successfully used this natural medicine in their cancer treatments and to treat pain associated with chemotherapy . Others have drastically reduced their usage of opioid pain medications , and the side effects that go along with them . There are promising studies showing it can help treat Alzheimer ’ s , dementia , and even COVID-19 . Not all cannabis strains are created equal , and one strain can affect people differently . Each strain is made up of a different chemical profile that determines its overall effect . When finding the strain that ’ s right for you , consider the THC and CBD levels , which terpenes it contains , and whether a variety is an indica , sativa , or hybrid .
If you know these variables , you can make an educated choice when deciding which strains to grow for yourself . However , the ultimate test is to smoke each one and see how it affects you personally .
“ EACH STRAIN is made up of a different chemical profile that determines its overall effect .”
INDICA SATIVA
Indica vs . Sativa
Indicas and sativas tend to be good for different purposes . In general , indicas are good for relaxing your body and mind , making you sleepy , and giving you couch lock . Sativas tend to be more energizing and uplifting . They get your mind going and your creativity flowing . Hybrids fall somewhere in between and vary from strain to strain . If you want to treat your depression , the demotivating effects of an indica may be counterproductive . If you suffer from anxiety , smoking too much sativa may increase your anxiety . If you have trouble sleeping , an indica will probably be most effective . If you ’ re battling stress , an indica is definitely going to relax you . Keep in mind , these are only general guidelines . Each strain is unique and will affect everyone differently . Dosing is a little different for indicas and sativas too . With indicas , you can usually smoke as much as you like without greening out . However , if you smoke too much of a sativa , you can have a full-blown panic attack . It is better to smoke smaller amounts of a sativa more frequently .
THC and CBD
Cannabis is full of a variety of cannabinoids , however , the most well-known are THC and CBD . THC is the chemical that is intoxicating and slightly hallucinogenic . Not only does it give you a euphoric buzz , but it is also very beneficial to your health . It is a powerful anti-inflammatory , with twice the anti-inflammatory power of hydrocortisone and 20 times the power of an aspirin . It is a muscle relaxant , bronchodilator , antioxidant , and has neuroprotective properties . CBD , on the other hand , counteracts the “ high ” from THC . Strains with high levels of CBD tend to be less intoxicating , while still effectively treating pain , anxiety , depression , PTSD , epilepsy , diabetes , neurological disorders , and antibioticresistant infections . There are products on the market that isolate the CBD . They work well for all of these conditions , however , when you ingest an isolate , you lose the entourage effect . The entourage effect is how all the different chemicals in the cannabis plant work together to create its unique overall experience . Cannabinoids , terpenes , and flavonoids work together to create an arguably better experience with more health benefits .
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