About Cannabis
Here’s a basic rundown of what you might want to know about cannabis. You can learn more and get all your questions answered, safely and anonymously in the forums. Get answers from community members and reliable growers.
Cannabis Strains
Different cannabis strains can be used for different effects. The major two types of cannabis plants are Indica and Sativa. Each strain has its own range of effects in the body and mind, resulting in a wide range of medicinal effects. For example; a popular strain for Sativa would be Blue Dream. It supports a relaxed body, while leaving your mind energized and creative. A popular Indica strain would be Blueberry Kush. Relaxed and sleepy would best describe the effects; very commonly used for Insomnia or a pain reliever.
Indica
Higher CBD levels
Affects the body
Sativa
Higher THC levels
Affects the mind
Hybrid
THC and CBD levels will vary
Affects the body and mind
THC vs CBD: What’s the difference?
THC
An intoxicating compound found in varying levels among strains, and is typically responsible for the euphoric high. Makes consumers feel hungry and high, and relieves symptoms like pain and nausea. Side effects of THC can include anxiety, paranoia, dizziness.
CBD
A non-intoxicating compound known to alleviate anxiety, pain, inflammation, and many other medical ailments and chronic conditions. High-CBD strains tend to deliver very clear-headed, functional effects.
Medicinal Benefits of Cannabis Consumption
Though recreational use is now legal across Canada and in some States in the U.S. it has been legal for medicinal consumption for awhile. Both THC and CBD have many different medicinal benefits across a wide range of ailments.
Medicinal Benefits of THC
THC has many medicinal benefits. There are a variety of conditions for which THC may offers benefits
- PTSD
- Neuropathic & chronic pain
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Nausea, appetite loss
- Inflammation
- Arthritis
- Migraines
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Glaucoma
- ADHD
Medicinal Benefits of CBD
Some of the most common conditions and symptoms patients combat with CBD:
- Epilepsy & seizure disorders
- Pain and inflammation
- PTSD and anxiety
- Crohn’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Opioid withdrawal
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