This year has been tough on everyone. Learning to relax and stay positive can be tough. Thanks to the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in several states on top of numerous studies on its therapeutic properties, marijuana is a popular choice for relaxation and therapy.
You may be confused about which strains are best suited to that purpose. Since education and knowing as much as possible about the plant is always a good idea, we’ve compiled a list of the most common and popular marijuana strains used for this purpose, along with information about their origin, type, flavor and effects. You can learn more about each of the following cannabis strains from https://weedmaps.com/strains. All of them are hybrid strains, meaning they’re a mix of indica (calming) and sativa (energizing) strains with unique flavors and effects. Just remember the key to unlocking the therapeutic effects of each strain is moderation and a full knowledge of the strains themselves.
Blue Dream
Typically used to treat depression and anxiety, Blue Dream is a hybrid strain with relaxing, happy, uplifting effects and a floral flavor. It has a slightly higher THC content (15% – 27%) and is best used in the daytime or evening. Blue Dream is ideal for tackling a long to-do list or overcoming a roadblock for your creative projects when used moderately. Overuse can lead to a bit of a paranoia and excessive appetite.
Black Cherry Soda
Though it’s a hybrid strain, Black Cherry Soda is sativa-dominant and named for its colorful buds. It’s effects are described as relaxing but not sedating. It’ll give you a cerebral boost and help you focus with an increase to both creativity and putting you in a relaxing, euphoric mood.
This strain has the potential to reduce pain and anxiety when used in moderation. As with most cannabis strains, occasional side effects are reported consisting of headache, dizziness, dry eyes or cottonmouth if used too much. The flavor is just as the name suggests.
Zkittlez
Zkittlez is an interesting strain in that it is a mix of three other strains with a unique flavor and name that rhymes with the candy that inspired it. Two well known strains—Grapefruit and Grape Ape—combine with a third undisclosed strain to create the unique flavor and effects of Zkittlez. It’s mostly an indica strain that has a sort of candy flavor. It’s an ideal strain for relaxation and unwinding as it provides calming, euphoric and focusing effects along with an array of fruity flavors. This strain can be used to help treat insomnia, chronic pain, mild cases of depression, chronic stress or anxiety, inflammation or loss of appetite.
GG4
Short for Gorilla Glue #4, this strain is extremely popular and known for its happy and euphoric effects. GG4 is suited for novice and veteran use and has a variety of therapeutic or medicinal applications. It can also cause a pleasant sleepiness effect but has been reported as extremely effective for reducing the pain of menstrual cramps and treating many other kinds of pain, stress, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia just to name a few.
Remedy
Remedy lives up to its name as an effective therapy for pain, depression and chronic conditions. It was cultivated specifically for medical purposes. Remedy is high in CBD and low in THC, so it relaxes your body without psychoactive effects. Feelings of happiness, euphoria and calm relaxation are reported for this strain.
Harlequin
Harlequin offers potential pain relief from both mild and chronic conditions, nausea, joint pain and muscle stiffness with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It can possibly treat or at least provide relief from fibromyalgia and neuralgic pain as well. Harlequin also contains a higher CBD content, helping with focus, happiness and creativity.
Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush is a popular strain with a fruity/chocolate taste and a mild coffee-flavored aftertaste. It can create a soothing, relaxing feeling with a mild euphoria. Therapeutic uses include possible relief from insomnia, muscle tension and nausea but fair warning: it will probably increase your appetite for awhile.
Learn more about cannabis strains
These are only seven of the most therapeutic and relaxing strains. Tastes may change in a year or two, but these are all popular choices for treating various conditions and reducing anxiety. Everyone’s experience will be unique but these provide a great jumping point for learning more. Online health resources and thorough guides to cannabis strains will get you started on the path to making an educational deep dive into the complex world of cannabis strains along with their associated impact on health and wellness.
