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heal SEEK OUT THE BEST STRAINS FOR Aches and Pains BY CORY HUGHES MORE AND MORE, CANNABIS IS ACCEPTED AS A MEDICINAL ALTERNATIVE to more conventional, yet controversial, treatments. Cannabis legalization has opened doors for millions of patients who seek to move away from pharmaceutical treatments for pain to embrace more natural alternatives with less side effects. With specific cannabis strains that work best to treat specific ailments, Cory Hughes explores which strains have been found to alleviate pain in particular. Cannabis is effective for pain management due to the balance of THC, CBD, and a slew of other cannabinoids contained within it. It is these varying ratios of cannabinoids, to some degree, that define the strain and determine many of its individual qualities. Typically, high-CBD strains are associated with painrelieving properties, although this is not always the case. Understanding the ratios of THC to CBD and the other cannabinoids will help you pick the strain that's right for you. Here is my list of the best medical cannabis strains for pain management. 50 grow. heal. live. enjoy. myhydrolife.ca
CHARLOTTE'S WEB This strain made headlines when the battle for the right to use cannabis as medicine first entered the public consciousness. Having virtually no THC and high amounts of CBD, Charlotte's Web is the perfect strain for those who want soothing relief without the buzz. Having no psychoactive effect, it has even been used to treat the symptoms of epilepsy in children, including a girl named Charlotte, for whom the strain is named. It is a safe and effective choice for pain management that won't induce the intoxicating effects generally associated with cannabis use. Charlotte's Web has earned its place among the best strains for not only pain relief, but stress, depression, and myriad other ailments. HARLEQUIN An uplifting and euphoric strain that is often hailed for its medical properties, Harlequin has relatively low THC, high CBD, and makes for a smooth and focused high with incredible pain relief. Its flavour can be described as earthy with a touch of spice. Harlequin is one of those strains that throws a wrench into what we think we know about indicas versus sativas. A 75/25 sativadominant, Harlequin delivers the buzz you'd expect from its Colombian Gold and Thai lineage but has an unusually high amount of CBD for a sativa. There are a handful of sativas known to rival their indica counterparts for their medicinal properties and Harlequin is one of them. It gives the perfect combination of head and body high that will let your mind wander while your aches and pains wash away. “ Typically,,, high CBD strains are associated with painrelieving properties, although this is not always the case.” PURPLE OG KUSH Ever smoked purple weed? I mean really purple? Purple OG Kush isn't just a fancy name; it's the real deal. A heavy indica with high THC and moderate amounts of CBD, Purple OG Kush is a favourite among those who enjoy solid pain relief packed in a heavily floral and enticing cannabis experience. Often called Twisted Purple OG, you can tell it's a kush strain from the first hit. Earthy and subtle fruit flavours make smoking Purple OG Kush one of the most transcendental cannabis experiences you can have. Purple OG Kush is a relatively low yielder, which makes it more of a boutique strain, if it's grown right. The colour is a deep purple, making it unmistakable in your garden and in your bowl. Few strains live up to the experience of smoking Purple OG Kush, not just for pain relief but for the incredible flavours and essence. WHITE WIDOW White Widow is one of the more famous strains in the world of cannabis and pain relief. The white in White Widow refers to the thick coating of crystals you are likely to see encasing its pale green buds. As a 60/40 hybrid, White Widow seems to have inherited the best traits of both worlds. With relatively low CBD but high levels of THC, the buzz is focused if not slightly dissociative. It's this dissociative effect that disconnects you from your pain. When smoked, the buzz will start in your head but will soon radiate downward and out through your arms and legs, leaving every inch of you tingling. The buzz is uplifting and thought-provoking; so much so, you won't even remember what aches and pains were troubling you. AFGHAN KUSH It is believed that some of the earliest strains of cannabis were found deep in the mountains of Afghanistan. There, the first landrace Afghani indicas were cultivated. Generations of breeding have resulted in a powerful yet sedating strain we have all come to know as Afghan Kush. Afghan Kush has a distinctly earthy yet floral flavour; a true oasis in the desert. It is often turned to for pain relief, particularly migraine headaches, as well as to help with loss of appetite. As a resin-heavy plant, it is often a first choice for hash production. The buzz is mostly concentrated in the head, however, many have reported a numbing sensation to the body, which is great for easing the discomfort associated with nausea or muscle cramps. myhydrolife.ca grow. heal. live. enjoy. 51
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