Granddaddy Purple is another highly relaxing strain. It’s often praised for its insomnia-fighting and stress-reducing results. Users also note that it can make you feel euphoria and increase hunger, which is great if you’re experiencing a lack of appetite.Originating from the Hindu Kush mountains near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Afghan Kush is super relaxing and sleep-inducing. This, too, can help you feel hungry if you’re experiencing a lack of appetite, and can relieve pain.
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Some people might prefer inhaling cannabis over smoking it through a pipe, bong, or joint. This desktop vaporizer heats up cannabis and expels the vapor into a balloon. The person then inhales the air from the balloon.The vaporizer can be used with dried herbs or liquid concentrates, and can be purchased here.Cannabutter — or cannabis-infused butter — is the basis of many edibles. Unfortunately, making cannabutter can be a lengthy and labor-intensive process.
This cross between Chemdawg and Super Skunk is popular for a reason. It tends to be higher in THC, so experienced cannabis consumers seem to come back to it time and again, enjoying its energizing effects that may be helpful to people with depression.Jack Herer, named after the cannabis activist and author, is another popular strain.It ranks high on the energizing scale among reviews, with several people noting it helped with depression symptoms.
More than half of Leafly reviewers report feelings of happiness, euphoria, or both after using this strain.This cross between Blue Dream and Grateful Breath is highly recommended when it comes to focus and concentration — if you can find the strain, which may be trickier than some others on this list.A cross between Sour Diesel and Lamb’s Bread, this strain is known for its strong, pungent odor. Reviewers rave about its concentration-boosting properties. It’s lower THC content makes it a good option if you’re new to cannabis.Another high-THC sativa, Red Congolese is growing in popularity, partly due to its distinct flavor (described as cheesy and fruity). Many reviewers note its tendency to produce clearheaded focus with a bit of physical relaxation.
Zaza Purple UrkleA highly energizing, mood-lifting strain, Sour Diesel is great for giving you a burst of productive energy. It also has notable destressing and pain-relieving effects.Bubba Kush is a relaxing, sleep-inducing strain. It’s perfect for helping you fight insomnia and get some shut-eye. It also offers pain-reducing, stress-relieving results.
Ask your doctor if a strong nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like diclofenac (Cataflam) or prescription-strength ibuprofen, might work for moderate pain. For chronic pain, you might try nondrug treatments like massage, exercise, or acupuncture, along with non-opioid medication.Marijuana has been used medicinally for centuries. In the late 19th and early 20th century, it was classified as a sedative, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant agent in the English speaking world, as indicated in the British Pharmacopoeia and the US Pharmacopeia, until 1932 and 1941, respectively.
